Owner's Manual
Page 37
... above the system's designed "threshold inflates the air bag. When shouldan air bag inflate? of Inflation is not designed to a vehicle or because what the repair costs were. If your vehicle goes straight into that person. The air bag is determined the angle of to inflate in moderate to 26k / ) m h . If...
... above the system's designed "threshold inflates the air bag. When shouldan air bag inflate? of Inflation is not designed to a vehicle or because what the repair costs were. If your vehicle goes straight into that person. The air bag is determined the angle of to inflate in moderate to 26k / ) m h . If...
Owner's Manual
Page 60
... You- -estraint Systems Torn or frayed safety belts may be But if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. parts and repairs New may not protect youa in your fasten, dealer will be long enough you 'll need new belts? Look for any other If an air ... useit. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will needhave safety belt to or seat parts repaired or replaced. If your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need to the regular safety belt. They can...
... You- -estraint Systems Torn or frayed safety belts may be But if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. parts and repairs New may not protect youa in your fasten, dealer will be long enough you 'll need new belts? Look for any other If an air ... useit. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will needhave safety belt to or seat parts repaired or replaced. If your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need to the regular safety belt. They can...
Owner's Manual
Page 89
It can It contains the gas kill. You might have exhaust coming into is your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-28 Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle was damaged in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Your vehicle ...
It can It contains the gas kill. You might have exhaust coming into is your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-28 Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle was damaged in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 116
... problem, check the section that tells yo what todo about it. When one of revolutions per minute (rpm). So please get to do repairs be alarmed when this manual's advice. Please follow this happens. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you are If familiar with your... when there may be on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something can dangerous. may I NOTICE: Do...
... problem, check the section that tells yo what todo about it. When one of revolutions per minute (rpm). So please get to do repairs be alarmed when this manual's advice. Please follow this happens. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you are If familiar with your... when there may be on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something can dangerous. may I NOTICE: Do...
Owner's Manual
Page 123
... the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. I NOTICE: ' CHECK ENGINE If you is on , haverepaired. If the light doesn't come as This could lead costly repairs that there is a problem and service and service is replaced by the e Light On Steady -- A misfire increases vehicle emissions and environment. (In Canada, OBD1 is...
... the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. I NOTICE: ' CHECK ENGINE If you is on , haverepaired. If the light doesn't come as This could lead costly repairs that there is a problem and service and service is replaced by the e Light On Steady -- A misfire increases vehicle emissions and environment. (In Canada, OBD1 is...
Owner's Manual
Page 189
..., with a clamping device designed for towing. 8 NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear, or your vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly repairs would not be covered your battery from the Rear 3. Release the parking brake. Towing Your Vehicle from draining while towing. 4. Remove the labeled fuse PRNDL...
..., with a clamping device designed for towing. 8 NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle from the rear, or your vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly repairs would not be covered your battery from the Rear 3. Release the parking brake. Towing Your Vehicle from draining while towing. 4. Remove the labeled fuse PRNDL...
Owner's Manual
Page 192
.... A CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment drive and properly, you can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby your Buick dealer for importantinformation about towing trailer with your vehicleis equipped witha 2.4L (Code T) engine. 4-33 Do not tow a trailer if... For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not workwell or even at all the steps in this part, and see your Buick dealer for a advice and information about towing a trailer with yourvehicle. -- Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can lose control when...
.... A CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment drive and properly, you can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby your Buick dealer for importantinformation about towing trailer with your vehicleis equipped witha 2.4L (Code T) engine. 4-33 Do not tow a trailer if... For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not workwell or even at all the steps in this part, and see your Buick dealer for a advice and information about towing a trailer with yourvehicle. -- Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can lose control when...
Owner's Manual
Page 203
... automatic transaxlein PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). 3. I NOTICE: If you don't want. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can start your Buick, and bad grounding could the damage the electrical systems. You could cause a ground You connection you leave your radio. This will avoid sparks and help...
... automatic transaxlein PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). 3. I NOTICE: If you don't want. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can start your Buick, and bad grounding could the damage the electrical systems. You could cause a ground You connection you leave your radio. This will avoid sparks and help...
Owner's Manual
Page 213
... away from it can catch You or fire. Wait until there is overheated, the liquids in Steam froman overheated engine can be covered by your Buick's instrument panel. Stop your engine is no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you keep you driving with no sign of ... from theengine if you see or hear steam coming off from thevehicle until the engine is cool. If you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. others couldbe badly burned. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" the Index. in it . If'...
... away from it can catch You or fire. Wait until there is overheated, the liquids in Steam froman overheated engine can be covered by your Buick's instrument panel. Stop your engine is no coolant, your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you keep you driving with no sign of ... from theengine if you see or hear steam coming off from thevehicle until the engine is cool. If you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. others couldbe badly burned. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" the Index. in it . If'...
Owner's Manual
Page 230
...N-m). Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts cancause thewheel to brake pulsation and rotordamage. 11. It won'tfit. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross sequence, as you try to the proper torque specification. This could damage the cover or the ...become loose and even come off. Stop somewhereas soon as shown. Store the wheel cover the trunk until in you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. an f Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. NOTICE: Wheel coverswon't fit on your compact a spare, you could lead to...
...N-m). Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts cancause thewheel to brake pulsation and rotordamage. 11. It won'tfit. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross sequence, as you try to the proper torque specification. This could damage the cover or the ...become loose and even come off. Stop somewhereas soon as shown. Store the wheel cover the trunk until in you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. an f Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. NOTICE: Wheel coverswon't fit on your compact a spare, you could lead to...
Owner's Manual
Page 233
... can . should stop as soon as you can damage the chainstoo. After installing the compact spare on your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced And don'tmix your compact spare tire or wheel with where you want.Of course, it's best to m hfor distances up to3,000...
... can . should stop as soon as you can damage the chainstoo. After installing the compact spare on your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced And don'tmix your compact spare tire or wheel with where you want.Of course, it's best to m hfor distances up to3,000...
Owner's Manual
Page 238
...gasolines.If fuels containing MMT are not available in Canada. That's normal, a may turn and/or your vehicle may be covered by authorized Buick dealer diagnosis to get a heavy knocking noise when your service station operator whethernot his fuel you drive. If this occurs, return to your ... add to outside of your vehicle. Check with your Buick dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your instrument panel you have to buy a higher octane to determine cause of pinging. If such fuels are used , repairs (AAMA) for the Improved gasoline specifications have been developed...
...gasolines.If fuels containing MMT are not available in Canada. That's normal, a may turn and/or your vehicle may be covered by authorized Buick dealer diagnosis to get a heavy knocking noise when your service station operator whethernot his fuel you drive. If this occurs, return to your ... add to outside of your vehicle. Check with your Buick dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your instrument panel you have to buy a higher octane to determine cause of pinging. If such fuels are used , repairs (AAMA) for the Improved gasoline specifications have been developed...
Owner's Manual
Page 258
.... Plain water,some other or liquid like alcohol, boil beforethe proper can freeze the and crack the engine, radiator,heater core and other parts. The repair cost wouldn't be 6-23 Adding only plain water to your engine could beburned. These can be badly damaged.
.... Plain water,some other or liquid like alcohol, boil beforethe proper can freeze the and crack the engine, radiator,heater core and other parts. The repair cost wouldn't be 6-23 Adding only plain water to your engine could beburned. These can be badly damaged.
Owner's Manual
Page 261
... level on the dipstick. Then remove the cap again and look at C mark. fluid lossin this system A could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Always use the proper fluid cause leaks and can damage hoses and seals. If necessary, add only the enough fluid to bring the level up...
... level on the dipstick. Then remove the cap again and look at C mark. fluid lossin this system A could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Always use the proper fluid cause leaks and can damage hoses and seals. If necessary, add only the enough fluid to bring the level up...
Owner's Manual
Page 265
... the Index. Be careful notto spill brake fluid f on your vehicle is moving (except when you do, wash itoff immediately. NOTICE: 0 Brake Wear Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in costly brake... repair. I NOTICE: ' C o n k n b g to be replaced. See "Appearance Care" in the wrong kindof fluid. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that they'll have to ...
... the Index. Be careful notto spill brake fluid f on your vehicle is moving (except when you do, wash itoff immediately. NOTICE: 0 Brake Wear Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in costly brake... repair. I NOTICE: ' C o n k n b g to be replaced. See "Appearance Care" in the wrong kindof fluid. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that they'll have to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 276
... sidewall is cracked, cut or other damage that can see cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber. The wheel could come off . but be repaired well because the size or location of of tread remaining. You need to, to getall the rust or dirt (See Index.) "Changing a Flat Tire" in...
... sidewall is cracked, cut or other damage that can see cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber. The wheel could come off . but be repaired well because the size or location of of tread remaining. You need to, to getall the rust or dirt (See Index.) "Changing a Flat Tire" in...
Owner's Manual
Page 279
...C corresponds to a level performance of or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, which can sometimes be repaired). same way as the onereplaces. Buick model. 6-44 test wheel. Excessive speed, underinflation,or Each new wheel should be rebalanced. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel ...wheel leaks air, replace (except some aluminum it Temperature -- Grades No. If the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. See your Buick dealerif any of or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original The wheels on a specified indoor laboratory may need to have...
...C corresponds to a level performance of or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, which can sometimes be repaired). same way as the onereplaces. Buick model. 6-44 test wheel. Excessive speed, underinflation,or Each new wheel should be rebalanced. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel ...wheel leaks air, replace (except some aluminum it Temperature -- Grades No. If the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. See your Buick dealerif any of or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original The wheels on a specified indoor laboratory may need to have...
Owner's Manual
Page 287
... vehicle through automatic car wash an that has silicon carbide cleaning brushes. vehicleis damagea and requires sheer metal repair or replacement, make sure body repair shop the applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on damage the surface. wax...
... vehicle through automatic car wash an that has silicon carbide cleaning brushes. vehicleis damagea and requires sheer metal repair or replacement, make sure body repair shop the applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on damage the surface. wax...
Owner's Manual
Page 288
... At least everyspring, flush these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) occur on the underbody. packed in the paint causes this, Buick job will corrode chemical fallout. Although no defect in closed areas Dirt of in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create ...have corrosion protection. into attack painted surfaces on your dealer or other debris can upon and fall quickly and may develop a major repair expense. Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in your dealer's body and paint shop. Larger areas...
... At least everyspring, flush these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) occur on the underbody. packed in the paint causes this, Buick job will corrode chemical fallout. Although no defect in closed areas Dirt of in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create ...have corrosion protection. into attack painted surfaces on your dealer or other debris can upon and fall quickly and may develop a major repair expense. Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in your dealer's body and paint shop. Larger areas...
Owner's Manual
Page 300
... do these of this part. See "Service and Owner Publications'' in "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center do yourself or have done and how often. These products, or their equivalents, should... be needed to'qualifyyour vehiclefor warranty repairs. -_- 7-3 How This Section is Organized The remainder of services can on your vehicle, you will help you determine when your...
... do these of this part. See "Service and Owner Publications'' in "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center do yourself or have done and how often. These products, or their equivalents, should... be needed to'qualifyyour vehiclefor warranty repairs. -_- 7-3 How This Section is Organized The remainder of services can on your vehicle, you will help you determine when your...