Owner's Manual
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... for your keys inside. be able to get in. But you So have plugs. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number features that tells your door keys, you'll be sure you can obtain the correct key code, or, in a safe place. If you lose your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to the first... owner. Keep the plugs in an emergency, call Buick Roadside Assistance at 1-800-252- 1112. When a new Buick is delivered, dealer removes plugs the the from the...
... for your keys inside. be able to get in. But you So have plugs. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number features that tells your door keys, you'll be sure you can obtain the correct key code, or, in a safe place. If you lose your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to the first... owner. Keep the plugs in an emergency, call Buick Roadside Assistance at 1-800-252- 1112. When a new Buick is delivered, dealer removes plugs the the from the...
Owner's Manual
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...weakthe transmitter won't if work at the normalrange in your body transferred to these surfaces damage may the transmitter. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost or stolen, a replacement can have to get close to your dealer. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your ...Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. If you go to your vehicle, any location...
...weakthe transmitter won't if work at the normalrange in your body transferred to these surfaces damage may the transmitter. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost or stolen, a replacement can have to get close to your dealer. Matching Transmitter(s) To Your ...Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. If you go to your vehicle, any location...
Owner's Manual
Page 180
... the stations you first press TONE. The player will pull it again after C & W appears and MANUAL will appear. The disc should play and an error code may appear on the display when you manually set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons (depending on the...
... the stations you first press TONE. The player will pull it again after C & W appears and MANUAL will appear. The disc should play and an error code may appear on the display when you manually set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons (depending on the...
Owner's Manual
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The sound will hear sound. Press RAND again to turn o.ff random play and an error code may not play . RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within a track. If you're driving on a very rough ...
The sound will hear sound. Press RAND again to turn o.ff random play and an error code may not play . RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within a track. If you're driving on a very rough ...
Owner's Manual
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... activate the THEFTLOCK system. Press SOURCE again to play . The radio will stay in the player with the secret code before starting the procedure. When you read through all radio functions wheneverbattery power is removed. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow,...unlock the radio with the ignition on the display. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by using a secret code to disable all nine steps before it will not operate if stolen. EJECT Press this button to remove the disc. If THEFTLOCK is activated, your...
... activate the THEFTLOCK system. Press SOURCE again to play . The radio will stay in the player with the secret code before starting the procedure. When you read through all radio functions wheneverbattery power is removed. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow,...unlock the radio with the ignition on the display. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by using a secret code to disable all nine steps before it will not operate if stolen. EJECT Press this button to remove the disc. If THEFTLOCK is activated, your...
Owner's Manual
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...down . 5. Press HRS to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is secure. 3-32 If you lose orforget your code, contact your secret code follows; NOTE: If you allow more than as 15 seconds between any three or four-digit number from the vehicle. pause no more chances... (eight tries per chance) to wait an hour with your code. 5. Press MIN again to time and you have written down any steps, the radio automatically reverts to make the last digits agree with your...
...down . 5. Press HRS to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is secure. 3-32 If you lose orforget your code, contact your secret code follows; NOTE: If you allow more than as 15 seconds between any three or four-digit number from the vehicle. pause no more chances... (eight tries per chance) to wait an hour with your code. 5. Press MIN again to time and you have written down any steps, the radio automatically reverts to make the last digits agree with your...
Owner's Manual
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... a secured radio, the radio won't turn on and LOC will appear on the display. 4. you The display will show ---,indicating that the code matches the secret code have confirmed that the radio is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. Turn the radio off. 3. The radio will scan through each of.... To unlock a secured radio see "Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss" earlier in this feature,you have written down until the correct code isentered. SCAN: Press the SCAN button and SCAN will advance to make the first one or two digits agree with your...
... a secured radio, the radio won't turn on and LOC will appear on the display. 4. you The display will show ---,indicating that the code matches the secret code have confirmed that the radio is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. Turn the radio off. 3. The radio will scan through each of.... To unlock a secured radio see "Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss" earlier in this feature,you have written down until the correct code isentered. SCAN: Press the SCAN button and SCAN will advance to make the first one or two digits agree with your...
Owner's Manual
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...32 6-39 6-47 6-48 6-5 1 6-5 1 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Underthe Hood 3800 Supercharged (Code 1) Engine Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning ...the Insideof Your Buick Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness 6-5 1 6-52 6-52 ...
...32 6-39 6-47 6-48 6-5 1 6-5 1 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Underthe Hood 3800 Supercharged (Code 1) Engine Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning ...the Insideof Your Buick Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness 6-5 1 6-52 6-52 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 279
...cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. That's normal, and you are using fuel rated at the top left of your Buick dealer before adding equipment the outside of pinging. It's the heavy, get a heavy knocking noise when you have the 3800 Supercharged engine(..., your engine needs service. This may get constant knock that means you drive. Fuel The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter for regular). Be sure the posted octane for better vehicle performanceand engine protection. If you use a lower octane -- At a minimum, the ...
...cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. That's normal, and you are using fuel rated at the top left of your Buick dealer before adding equipment the outside of pinging. It's the heavy, get a heavy knocking noise when you have the 3800 Supercharged engine(..., your engine needs service. This may get constant knock that means you drive. Fuel The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter for regular). Be sure the posted octane for better vehicle performanceand engine protection. If you use a lower octane -- At a minimum, the ...
Owner's Manual
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D. J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Radiator Fill Cap Remote Positive Battery Terminal Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick F. When you open the hood on the 3800 (Code K) Engine, you'll see: A. E. I. G. H. B. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Air Cleaner 6-9
D. J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Radiator Fill Cap Remote Positive Battery Terminal Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick F. When you open the hood on the 3800 (Code K) Engine, you'll see: A. E. I. G. H. B. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Air Cleaner 6-9
Owner's Manual
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When you open the hood of the 3800 (Code 1) Supercharged Engine, you'll see: A. Remote Positive Battery Terminal D. Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Air Cleaner 6-10 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Engine Oil Dipstick E G. I. H. Radiator Fill Cap C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. J.
When you open the hood of the 3800 (Code 1) Supercharged Engine, you'll see: A. Remote Positive Battery Terminal D. Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Air Cleaner 6-10 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Engine Oil Dipstick E G. I. H. Radiator Fill Cap C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. J.
Owner's Manual
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... every time get an accurate reading,the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be are on , it firmly. Engine I -- 3800 Supercharged (Code 1) Engine (If Equipped) Your Buick may have a3800 Supercharged engine. When this is routed through bypass. For more air into the engine than it normally would use. This...
... every time get an accurate reading,the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be are on , it firmly. Engine I -- 3800 Supercharged (Code 1) Engine (If Equipped) Your Buick may have a3800 Supercharged engine. When this is routed through bypass. For more air into the engine than it normally would use. This...
Owner's Manual
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You can see it if you ever need to order parts.On this label on the deck lid. Service Parts Identification Label ENGINEA997 MODEL CODE YEAR f ASSEMBLY PLANT You'll find this label is: yourVIN, the model designation, paint information and e a list of Be sure that ...this label is not removed from outside yourvehicle. This is the engine code. This code will help you identify your Buick. appears on theVehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates title and registration. It's very helpful if you look through ...
You can see it if you ever need to order parts.On this label on the deck lid. Service Parts Identification Label ENGINEA997 MODEL CODE YEAR f ASSEMBLY PLANT You'll find this label is: yourVIN, the model designation, paint information and e a list of Be sure that ...this label is not removed from outside yourvehicle. This is the engine code. This code will help you identify your Buick. appears on theVehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates title and registration. It's very helpful if you look through ...
Owner's Manual
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... Beam...9006 Sidemarker,Front ...194 Sidemarker, Rear ...194 Stop/Tail/TurnSignal ...3057 Tail (Applique) ...194 Lamps Interior Dome Lamp ...9425542 Cooling System Including Reservoir 3.8L (Code 1) ...12.3 quarts (11.65 L) 3.8L (Code K) ...12.3 quarts(11.65 L) Refrigerant (R=134a), AirConditioning* ...1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) *See "Air Conditioning Refrigerants"1ater in the Index. " 6-63
... Beam...9006 Sidemarker,Front ...194 Sidemarker, Rear ...194 Stop/Tail/TurnSignal ...3057 Tail (Applique) ...194 Lamps Interior Dome Lamp ...9425542 Cooling System Including Reservoir 3.8L (Code 1) ...12.3 quarts (11.65 L) 3.8L (Code K) ...12.3 quarts(11.65 L) Refrigerant (R=134a), AirConditioning* ...1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) *See "Air Conditioning Refrigerants"1ater in the Index. " 6-63
Owner's Manual
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Engine Specifications Type ...Displacement ...Firing Order ...Thermostat Temperature ...Horsepower ... 3.8L (Code 1) V6 231 CID 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91°C) 240 @ 5200 3.8L (Code K) V6 231 CID 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91°C) 195@5200 Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase ...109.0 inches (276.9 cm) Tread (Front) ...6 1.5 inches ( 156.2 cm) Tread (Rear) ...61.0 inches (154,9 cm) Overall Length ...194.5 inches (494.0 cm) Overall Width ...73.0 inches (185.4 cm) Overall Height ...56.5 inches (143.5 cm) 6-64
Engine Specifications Type ...Displacement ...Firing Order ...Thermostat Temperature ...Horsepower ... 3.8L (Code 1) V6 231 CID 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91°C) 240 @ 5200 3.8L (Code K) V6 231 CID 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91°C) 195@5200 Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase ...109.0 inches (276.9 cm) Tread (Front) ...6 1.5 inches ( 156.2 cm) Tread (Rear) ...61.0 inches (154,9 cm) Overall Length ...194.5 inches (494.0 cm) Overall Width ...73.0 inches (185.4 cm) Overall Height ...56.5 inches (143.5 cm) 6-64
Owner's Manual
Page 341
... Filter All Engines ...PF47 PCV Valve All Engines ...CV892C Radiator Cap All Engines ...RC27 RKE Batteries ...Type CR2032 (2) Spark Plugs 3.8L (Code 1) ...41-921 Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 3.8L (Code K) ...41-921 Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52mm) Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If you're not...
... Filter All Engines ...PF47 PCV Valve All Engines ...CV892C Radiator Cap All Engines ...RC27 RKE Batteries ...Type CR2032 (2) Spark Plugs 3.8L (Code 1) ...41-921 Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 3.8L (Code K) ...41-921 Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52mm) Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If you're not...
Owner's Manual
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... Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule any if one of on the following pages. 7-5 I - Supercharger Oil Check (or every36 months, whichever occurs first)(3.8L Code 1 engine only). Most trips are below freezing. 0 Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 k ) Engine Oil and Filter m: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first...
... Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule any if one of on the following pages. 7-5 I - Supercharger Oil Check (or every36 months, whichever occurs first)(3.8L Code 1 engine only). Most trips are below freezing. 0 Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 k ) Engine Oil and Filter m: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first...
Owner's Manual
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... Maintenance Schedule is used for these conditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engineonly). Tire Rotation. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 100,000 Miles (166...
... Maintenance Schedule is used for these conditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engineonly). Tire Rotation. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 100,000 Miles (166...
Owner's Manual
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... address for 1-800-782-4356. PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Car & Light Truck Transmission VEHfCLE MODEL 1 YEAR I TOTAL PRICE PRICE 1997 1997 1997 1997 $40.00 Unit In Manual Owner's I $15.00 I $10.00 Portfolio Without Manual Owner's G M NOTE: Dealers and Companies ...please write to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U S .funds. BOX NUMBERS) (CITY) . . DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. (STATE) (ZIP CODE) 0 AREA CODE P A Y M E N T Check or Money Order payableto Helm, Inc. (USA funds only do not send cash.) TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers add 6% ...
... address for 1-800-782-4356. PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Car & Light Truck Transmission VEHfCLE MODEL 1 YEAR I TOTAL PRICE PRICE 1997 1997 1997 1997 $40.00 Unit In Manual Owner's I $15.00 I $10.00 Portfolio Without Manual Owner's G M NOTE: Dealers and Companies ...please write to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U S .funds. BOX NUMBERS) (CITY) . . DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. (STATE) (ZIP CODE) 0 AREA CODE P A Y M E N T Check or Money Order payableto Helm, Inc. (USA funds only do not send cash.) TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers add 6% ...