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Page 3 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants use. 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
Page 4 We support voluntary technician certification. G [ENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, B WE SUPPORT the BUICK Emblem and the name LESABRE are VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Nahonal lnstltute for This manual includes the latest information at the time it...
Page 6 1903. That (Billy) Durant &tee. the year William compmy was reorganized, refinzmced a d moved from Detroit Buick has always been a product to Flint. innovator. Buick engineers developed...
Page 7 Buick was the only car to by the French government. complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. And a Buick was the first car to travel across As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hard hit South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, by the Great Depression.
Page 8 V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille other military hardware. This post-war period brought 1942) (introduced in became more massive in the great styling and engineering changes which resulted in post-war era.
Page 9 Ed M u - t z , General Manager-, Brrick Motor Division Our mission simple: Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of “Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars General Motors, Buick City...
Page 10 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features These mean there is something that could hurt and controls for your vehicle.
Page 11 In the notice area, we tell you about something that can Vehicle Damage Warnings damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would Also, in this book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 12 Vehicle Symbols These are some the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example. These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you...
Page 13 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
Page 14 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 15 Power Seat (If Equipped) Front Control: Raise the front of the seat by pushing the left side of the switch. Push the right side of the switch to lower the front of the seat. Center Control: Move the seat forward or backward by pushing the control on the front or back.
Page 16 Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of your vehicle is moving. But don’t have a seatback reclined if the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever the seat will go to an upright position.
Page 17 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone CAUTION: (Continuea) This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do up, your safety belts can’t do their job when with safety belts. you’re reclined like this.
Page 18 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. CAUTION: You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of vehicle.
Page 19 Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat Put someone on it. on wheels.
Page 20 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn't stop. In a real vehicle, could be the windshield...
Page 21 . . . or the safety belts! or the instrument panel With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 22 Here Are Questions Many People Ask I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? and the Answers About Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?
Page 23 Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Buick, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
Page 24 low and snug on The lap part the belt should be worn In a the hips, just touching the thighs. crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less llkely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the you.
Page 26 What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 28 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong shoulder bones.
Page 29 Q.’ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 31 This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System air bag for that person. (SRS) or air bag system. Your Buick has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. 1-19...
Page 32 Air bags inflate with a t force, faster than the blink of a n eye. If you’re too close to an inflating AIR BAG air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during your crash.
Page 33 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-21...
Page 34 it can be somewhat above or below this range. your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such CAUTION: as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side If something is between an occupant and an air impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not bag, the bag may not inflate properly or it might...
Page 35 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. provided by safety belts.
Page 36 The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Air bags affect how your Buick should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 37 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety which has no retractor. To make the belt belt, longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 38 Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 39 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Page 40 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure is secure.
Page 41 You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 42 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 43 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into guide from its storage clip.
Page 44 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” on top.
Page 45 Smslaer Children and Babies remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from guides. P u l l the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and CAUTION: clip inward and between the seatback and the interior...
Page 46 at only (5.5 kg) 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 47 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
Page 48 If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
Page 49 Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder strap, and that the strap be anchored. portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions your child restraint has a top strap, your dealer can will show you how.
Page 50 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 6. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you push down on the child restraint. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 7.
Page 51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch air bag if it inflates.
Page 52 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly.
Page 53 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint one. Front Seat Position Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
Page 54 P u l l 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 55 Larger Children 7. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Children who have outgrown child restraints should 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different wear the vehicle's safety belts. directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 56 they show are safer Accident statistics that children restrained the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in Never do this. a crash. Here two children are wearing the same belt.
Page 57 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 58 Safety Belt Extender Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
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Page 61 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 62 Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 63 If your ignition keys don’t have plugs or the tag, go to your Buick dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.
Page 64 From the outside, use your door key or Remote Keyless Door Locks Entry transmitter equipped). With your door key, turning the key toward the rear the vehicle will lock Turning the key toward the front of the vehicle the door. will unlock it.
Page 65 Power Door Locks Memory Door Locks (If Equipped) Close your- doors and turn on the ignition. Every time With power door locks, you you move your shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the can lock or unlock all the doors will lock.
Page 66 Use the following procedure to change modes: Personal Choice Programming 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry, doors closed throughout this procedure. you can program the memory door locks feature to change to the following modes: 2.
Page 67 To turn the feature on: Delayed Locking (If-Equipped) 1. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock. the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition, and the driver’s 2.
Page 68 The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from Rear Door Security Lock the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: Your LeSabre is equipped with rear door security I .
Page 69 Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock interference, and (2) this device must accept any your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) interferenc.e received, including interference that may...
Page 70 Do this by pressing and If you’re still having trouble, see your Buick dealer holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about or a qualified technician for service.
Page 71 5. To Security Feedback Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode change to another mode: This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. 1. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch. One of the following modes may be selected for 2.
Page 72 Delayed Locking: This feature lets the driver delay Battery Replacement the actual locking of the vehicle. When all doors Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless have been closed, the doors will lock automatically entry transmitter should last about two years. after five seconds.
Page 73 Trunk To replace the battery: 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the keyring. Turn the Trunk Lock Release coin counterclockwise separate the two halves of the transmitter. To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it.
Page 74 Remote Trunk Release Lockout Trunk Lid The trunk release lockout switch in the glove box must be on for the TRUNK button to work. This feature can be dangerous to drive with the trunk allows you to secure items in the trunk when you must open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can leave the ignition key with come into your vehicle.
Page 75 Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. Although your Buick has a number of theft-deterrent But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if...
Page 76 Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for three minutes, and If your Buick has this then will go off in order to save battery power. option, it has a Remember, the theft-deten-ent system won’t activate if you...
Page 77 PASS-Key@ I1 Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s Your vehicle is equipped window down. Activate the system by locking the doors with the PASS-Key with the power door lock switch while the door is open, (Personalized Automotive or with the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
Page 78 If your vehicle does start, the first PASS-Key I T to have a new key made. ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, and the...
Page 79 With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions. NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed...
Page 80 LOCK (B): This is the only position in which you can NOTICE: remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;...
Page 81 2. If doesn’t start right away, hold your key in Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick START for about three to five seconds at a time until is moving. If you do, you could damage the your engine starts.
Page 82 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
Page 83 Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
Page 84 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before position to use when you start your engine because your starting the engine. Your Buick has a Brake-Transaxle vehicle can’t move easily. Shift Interlock (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position.
Page 85 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use and you’re: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Page 86 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power use SECOND lower fuel economy. You can (2) on hills. (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can It can help control your speed as you go down steep use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 87 left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When you lift your left foot, the park brake pedal will follow it to the released position. This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking If you try to drive approximately 40 feet (12.2 m) with brake pedal.
Page 88 Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: CAU ION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 89 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running your can be dangerous to leave vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move PARK (P) suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 90 Shifting Out of PARK (P) you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your Buick has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the (BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brake...
Page 91 Engine Exhaust Parking Over Things That Burn Engine exhaust can kill. contains the carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 92 Running Your Engine While CAUTION: You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if ever have to, here are some things to know. the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 93 Express-Down Window Windows The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down Power Windows feature. Pull the switch back all the way, release it and the window will lower automatically. To stop the window from lowering, pull the switch again. To partially open the window, pull the switch back and quickly release it.
Page 94 Turn SgnaUMultifunction Lever Tilt Whc,, A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
Page 95 Tur-n and Lane Change Indicator If the arrows just stay on and don’t flash as you signal a turn or a lane change, a signal bulb may be burned out The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
Page 96 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you and release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel will also be on.
Page 97 For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold Windshield Washer it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, there’s stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the a paddle with the word PUSH on it.
Page 98 Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about Cruise control can be dangerous where you 25 mph (40 or more km/h) without keeping your foot can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, on the accelerator. This can don’t use your cruise control on winding really help on long trips.
Page 99 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about If you leave your cruise control switch on when km/h) or more, you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button...
Page 100 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
Page 101 Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends Headlamps upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the These switches control accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Page 102 Lamps On Reminder When thc DRL are only your high-beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel switch on, remove the key from the ignition and open lights won’t be on either.
Page 103 Twi 2ht Ser The exterior lamps can be completely shut off while the vehicle is in PARK (P) by sliding the twilight sentinel Twilight sentinel turns your control all the way toward MIN, and release. To turn the lamps and off by sensing exterior lamps back on, slide the control all the way how dark is outside.
Page 104 Interior Lamps Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They Instrument Panel Intensity/Brightness make it easy for you to enter and leave the vehicle. You Control can also turn these lamps on by sliding the PANEL LIGHTS switch to INT (Interior).
Page 105 Illuminated Entry (If Equipped) Press the instant alarm on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry chirp two times. transmitter (if equipped) and the interior courtesy lamps Press the instant alarm on the key transmitter again.
Page 106 Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Rear Reading Lamps (If Equipped) or off by pressing Front seat reading lamps are turned The lamp, switch and a coat hanger are above each rear LAMP switch. door. Slide the switch to turn the lamp on or off. 2-46...
Page 107 Battery Rundown Protection Mirrors This feature turns off the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror box and visor vanity mirror lamps, if any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is OFF. This will keep your battery from running down. This feature also shuts off the exterior lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is OFF.
Page 108 Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) With Integral Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Your Buick may have an automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror. This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the...
Page 109 Manual Remote Control Mirror At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a seconds). mirror will return to its clear daytime To adjust the driver’s state when the glare mirror, rotate the knob located...
Page 110 Mirror (If Equipped) (If Equipped) If you have this feature, the driver’s side outside mirror If your Buick has the will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This outside power remote feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the mirrors, the control is automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror.
Page 111 Center Console CupholdedCoinholder A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 112 Convenience Net (If Equipped) Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front center and rear ashtrays may be removed for cleaning. Hold the sides of the ashtray and then pull the ashtray up and out. NOTICE: Don’t put papers or other flammable objects into your ashtrays.
Page 113 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors Sun Visors (If Equipped) Dual Sun Visors When you open the cover to either the passenger’s or Each sun visor has two parts, so that both the windshield driver’s visor vanity mirror, the lamps will t u r n on.
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Page 115 1 . Air Outlet 10. Glove Box 2. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 11. Climate Control System 3. Twilight Sentinel 12. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 4. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 13. Ignition Switch 5. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 14. Driver’s Side SRS (Air Bag) and Horn Instrument Cluster/Gages 15.
Page 116 Your Buick is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.
Page 117 O n 0 0 0 0 Gage Cluster 2-57...
Page 118 (used in Canada). thousands of revolutions per minute (~pm). Your Buick has a tamper resistant odometer. If you see bright silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that someone has probably tried to turn it back. The numbers may not be true.
Page 119 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows This part describes the warning lights and gages that there may be a problem, check the section that tells you may be on your vehicle.
Page 120 Air Bag Readiness Light This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument out. This means the system is ready. panel, which shows AIR BAG.
Page 121 If the light stays on, you need service and you should reading stays in either red range, or the battery warning take your Buick to the dealer at once. To save your light turns on, have your Buick dealer check the battery until you get there, turn off all accessories and electrical system.
Page 122 Brake System Warning Light Your Buick’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need Your brake system may not be working properly both parts working well, if the brake system warning light is on.
Page 123 If the light still stays on, or come on when you start comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick needs your engine and may stay service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on for several seconds.
Page 124 Traction Control System Warning Light The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: (Option) If you turn the system off by pressing the button This warning light should located to the left of the steering column, the come on briefly as you start warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 125 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Engine Coolant Temperature (If Equipped) Warning Light This light will tell you that If your vehicle is equipped your engine coolant has with the gage cluster, you have a gage that shows the overheated or your engine coolant temperature.
Page 126 Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE: (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped If you keep driving your vehicle with this light with a comphter which on, after a while, your emission controls may not monitors operation of the work as well, your fuel economy may not be as fuel, ignition and emission good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 127 If the Light Is Flashing cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the The following may prevent more serious damage to atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly your vehicle: installed should turn the light off.
Page 128 Oil Pressure Light/Gage If you’re “idling” at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. c o m s on and stays on, it means oil But, when this light isn’t going through your engine properly.
Page 129 Change Oil Soon Light (If Equipped) Check Oil Level Light (If Equipped) The CHECK OIL LEVEL This light is activated by the Engine Oil Life Monitor light turns on for three System. The Engine Oil seconds as a bulb check Life Monitor determines the each time the ignition key is CHANGE...
Page 130 When to change your oil depends on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Because of this, SOON light may turn on as early as the CHANGE 2,000 miles (3 218 km) or less for harsh circumstances. The CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for five seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUN position.
Page 131 The gage doesn’t go back to EMPTY (E) when you turn off the ignition. Low Fuel Light (If Equipped) your Buick has the gage Standard Cluster Gage Cluster cluster, a light near the fuel gage will turn on when you ‘t...
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Page 133 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Buick. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3- 1...
Page 134 LOW and HIGH will decrease or increase the fan speed. With these systems, you can control the heating, The fan will be off when the system is off. cooling and ventilation in your Buick. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described Temperature Lever later in this section.
Page 135 OFF: The ventilation system always allows fresh air to The lights are on all buttons except TEMP, FAN and flow through your Buick when the vehicle is moving. AIR FLOW. The display will show fan speed, comfort The system will try to keep the air at a previously level setting and airflow direction for a few seconds chosen temperature.
Page 136 Temperature Button To adjust the comfort level you want maintained inside the vehicle, push the TEMP button. If you want a warmer comfort level, push the red arrow. If you want a cooler comfort level, push the blue arrow. Your comfort setting is shown in the display.
Page 137 Manual Operation Automatic Operation You may also manually adjust the air delivery or Press the AUTO button when you want the system to fan speed. automatically adjust to changes in the temperature inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun load AIR FLOW: This button is used to change the direction on the vehicle.
Page 138 The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow This selection is used to defrost the windshield through your Buick when the vehicle is moving even by directing the airflow toward the windshield. with the system in the OFF mode.
Page 139 The amount of fresh air entering the vehicle is limited Air Conditioning when RECIRC is selected. This is helpful when you On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot are trying to cool the air in your vehicle or limit the air inside air escape.
Page 140 Heating Ventilation System If your vehicle has the electronic touch system, on For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cold days, use HTR with the TEMPERATURE lever cooling is needed, use VENT (on the electronic touch toward WARM. system or manual operation of the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system) to direct outside air through your If your vehicle has the Dual Automatic Comfortemp vehicle.
Page 141 When you start your vehicle and the display flashes (Dual Automatic Comfortemp system only) for some time, the system may need repair. See your Buick dealer. Defogging and Defrosting If you have the electronic touch system, adjust the TENPERATURE lever toward WARM and the FAN lever toward HIGH.
Page 142 To reduce the chance of fogging your windows in cold After 10 minutes it will turn off by itself, or pressing the weather, using the electronic touch system, select HTR button during the heating cycle will turn it off. If you to supply air through the floor outlets.
Page 143 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Passenger Control Control (If Equipped) If you have the Dual Automatic Comfortemp If your vehicle has this system, the front seat feature, you can control the passenger can control the temperature function by using the button on your steering wheel.
Page 144 Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo Your DelcoB audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 145 RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let station being played or to display the clock. To change you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). Just: what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then .
Page 146 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 147 PUSHBUTTONS: RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to station being played or to display the clock. To change 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). Just: what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then 1.
Page 148 Setting the Tone While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn radio. Other controls may have different functions when knob to increase or decrease bass.
Page 149 PREV (1): Press this button to search for the previous (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The display will show either OFF or ON for a few selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to seconds when you press the button.
Page 150 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is and Automatic Tone Control normally shown on the display (station or time), press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes.
Page 151 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let band (AM or you are listening to). AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM I and six FM2).
Page 152 Your tape bias is set automatically. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so extends. Turn the lf E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. won’t play because of an error.
Page 153 AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a NEXT (2): Press this button to search for the next tape is in the player. selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape NEXT to work.
Page 154 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. To change what is and Automatic Tone Control normally shown on the display (station or time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes.
Page 155 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let band (AM or FM) you are listening to). AUTO SET you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to will flash while seeking and will remain on until this 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). Just: function is complete.
Page 156 Adjusting the Speakers E20: It is dirty, scratched or wet. E20: There’s too much moisture in the air. (Wait BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn this knob to move the sound to the le,ft or right speakers. The about an hour and again.) middle position balances the sound between the...
Page 157 RAND (6): Press this button to hear the tracks in AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and random, rather than sequential, order. Press RAND Compact Disc Player and Automatic again to turn off random play. Tone Control RECALL: Press this button to see which track is playing.
Page 158 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let being played or to display the clock. To change what is you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to normally shown on the display (station or time), press 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2).
Page 159 Adjusting the Speakers AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the strongest BAL: Press this knob lightly so extends. Turn the stations on your preset buttons. AUTO SET will flash knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
Page 160 NEXT (2): Press this button to search for the next If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for Your tape bias is set automatically.
Page 161 EJECT: The system has two EJECT buttons. Press Playing a Compact Disc the button near the CD slot to remove a disc. Press the Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The button near the tape slot to remove a tape and the radio player will pull it in.
Page 162 NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next track. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a If you hold the button or press it more than once, the disc is in the player. player will continue moving forward through the disc. SOURCE: Press this button to change to the disc The sound will mute while seeking.
Page 163 1. Write. down any three or four-digit number from Theft-Deterrent Feature 000 to 1999 and keep in a safe place separate THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your from the vehicle. radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio 2.
Page 164 Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than seconds between steps: 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 1.
Page 165 Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. If a preset station has weak reception, the If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio will not stop at the preset station. radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
Page 166 To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Understanding Radio Reception Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. FM Stt?m;.eo Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals and clearly. 16 to 65 km).
Page 167 Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. A edge of the hole and the outer edge. scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Buick dealership. 3-35...
Page 168 If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your scratched and that the lines on the glass are not Buick, and the antenna needs to be attached to the damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines interfere with radio reception.
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Page 171 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving 4-18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Drunken Driving 4-2 1 City Driving...
Page 172 The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 173 The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem mken Driving is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But ueath and injury associated with drinking and driving is what if people do? How much is “too much” if the a national tragedy.
Page 174 level than a woman generally will reach higher BAC man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law i n many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U S .
Page 175 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold CAUTION: showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 176 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average.
Page 177 Anti-Lock Brakes Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a advanced electronic braking system that will help mistake.
Page 178 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure than any faster driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 179 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in control will automatically disengage.
Page 180 The traction control system automatically comes turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The traction control system warning whenever start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, light should go off. especially in slippery road conditions, should always leave the system on.
Page 181 the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration Steering Tips can demand too much of those places. You can lose Driving on Curves control. Refer to “Traction Control” in the Index. It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 182 But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem. Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to...
Page 183 Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find sometime that your right wheels have The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, you’re driving.
Page 184 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, start your left lane change signal before moving out following too closely reduces your area of vision, of the right lane to pass.
Page 185 While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try The three types of skids correspond to your Buick’s your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower aren’t rolling.
Page 186 Here are some tips on night driving. Driving at Night Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the . - . glare from headlamps behind you..Since you can’t see as well, you may need to .
Page 187 Night Vision Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out. Glare at night is made much No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass we get older these differences increase.
Page 188 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 189 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After through a large puddle of water or driving a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 190 Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. NOTICE: This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 191 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: City Driving Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 192 Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 193 Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move ready and willing to help if you need it. slightly slower at night. Here are some things you can check before a trip:...
Page 194 Hill and Mountain Roads Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 195 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system Your...
Page 196 Here are some tips for winter driving: couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will Have your Buick in good shape for winter. be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags your trunk.
Page 197 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold Driving on Snow or Ice snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
Page 198 Your If You’re Caught in a Blizzard anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 199 If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
Page 200 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 201 Loading Your Vehicle MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP :" DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. CTR. FRT. TOTAL LBS. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION CAPACITY WEIGHT...
Page 202 CAUT’UN: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 203 Towing a Trailer your warranty. pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive...
Page 204 Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch That’s the reason for this part. In are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. dealer about sway controls. Many of these are important for your safety and that of Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles your passengers.
Page 205 Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. YOU can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division, Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550...
Page 206 Hitches you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
Page 207 Driving with a Trailer Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue to know your rig.
Page 208 Check longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the with your Buick dealer. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Page 209 Driving On Grades When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down down, you might have to use your brakes so much that while you: they would get hot and no longer work well.
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Page 211 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers 5-22 If a Tire Goes Flat Other Warning Devices 5-22 Changing a Flat Tire Jump Starting 5-35 Compact Spare Tire Towing Your...
Page 212 Press the button in to Hazard Warning Flashers make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work n o matter what position your key is in. and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar.
Page 213 If your battery has run down, you may want to use it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please use the following steps to do safely. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Page 214 You wouldn’t be able If you leave your radio on, it could be badly to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by damage the electrical systems.
Page 215 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery. CAUTION: Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. Using a match near a battery can cause battery The vehicles could be damaged, too. gas to explode.
Page 216 7. Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 217 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery’s negative terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative doesn’t cable go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Page 218 13. Remove the cables in reverse order. Take care that Towing Your Vehicle they don’t touch each other or any other metal. Try to have a Buick dealer or a professional towing service tow your LeSabre. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index.
Page 219 C UTION: A vehicle can fall from car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, ’...
Page 220 Front Towing Attach T-hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the cradle, behind the front wheels. Position a 4” x 4” wood beam across sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the front bumper.
Page 221 Attach T-hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan directly ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. wood beam is needed. No 4 " " Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end each control arm.
Page 222 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end Position the lower sling crossbar directly behind and at of each lower control arm. the lower edge of the rear bumper cover.
Page 223 Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will find a coolant light or a warning light about a hot engine on your Buick’s instrument panel. If you have the optional gage cluster, you may also have a coolant temperature warning gage. See “Engine Coolant badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 224 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no 10 minutes. If the warning doesn’t come back on, steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 225 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 226 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could fire, cause an engine and you could be burned.
Page 227 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE: Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and Use the recommended coolant and the proper DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) antifreeze at the...
Page 228 a t high speed. Never turn the cap when the can be burned if you spill coolant on hot cooling system, including the radiator pressure engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol cap, is hot. Wait the cooling system and and it will burn if the engine parts are hot radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to enough.
Page 229 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 230 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
Page 231 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap.
Page 232 Ti:e Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage H I S especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes by driving slowly to a level place.
Page 234 The box that stores the The equipment you’ll jack and wrench is on the need is in the trunk. passenger side trunk wall. from Pull the carpeting the floor of the trunk. Open the box and then twist Turn the center the wing bolt a one-quarter retainer bolt on the turn counterclockwise.
Page 235 Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover that hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wrench to pry off.
Page 236 If your vehicle has this If your vehicle has a aluminum wheel, you may wheel cover, remove it have plastic wheel nut caps. by using the flat end of Use the wheel nut wrench the wheel wrench. to remove the wheel nut caps to loosen the wheel nuts.
Page 237 Use the wire wheel key Remove the wrench to remove the theft-deterrent nut, by wheel cover. placing the key end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to the left. Pull off the wire wheel cover. Using the flat end of the key wrench handle, Note: When replacing the wheel cover, carefully line...
Page 238 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 2. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches. 3. Put the jack into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well.
Page 239 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is the vehicle slips off the jack, you dangerous. could be badly injured killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly 4.
Page 240 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts so there’s enough room for the spare tire to fit.
Page 241 CAUTION: 8. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface and replace the wheel nuts with the rounded 10. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely. Make sure each wheel stud is centered in each wheel hole while tightening the nuts.
Page 242 11. Tighten the wheel nuts NOTICE: firmly in a criss-cross sequence. Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
Page 243 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their box in the trunk on the passenger’s side. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 244 Storing the SDare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Page 245 Compact Spare Tire NOTICE: Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a When the compact spare is installed, don’t take time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash be 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 246 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, NOTICE: Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as vehicle as well as the tires.
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Page 249 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Buick. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 250 If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and want to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you other fasteners. “English” and “metric” much more about how to service your Buick than this fasteners can be easily confused.
Page 251 Check with of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means your Buick dealer before adding equipment to the you have a problem. outside of your vehicle.
Page 252 If this occurs, return to your authorized Fuels in Foreign Countries Buick dealer for service. If you plan on driving in another country outside the To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States...
Page 253 Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
Page 254 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 255 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right Checking Things Under the Hood (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 256 Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is next the parking brake pedal near the floor. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. The hood latch is under the hood, near the center, and at the front edge of the grille.
Page 257 3800 Series I1 Engine (L36 Code K) When you open the hood, you’ll see: H. Air Cleaner A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank E. Engine Oil Fill Cap I. Windshield Washer Fluid F. Automatic Transaxle Fluid B. Battery Reservoir Dipstick C. Radiator Pressure Cap G.
Page 258 Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick is right behind the engine fans If the CHECK OIL LEVEL and in front of the engine oil fill cap. The top of the light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need dipstick is a round, to check your engine oil level yellow loop.
Page 259 The engine oil fill cap is behind the engine oil dipstick and engine fans. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst”...
Page 260 As shown in the chart, SAE low-30 is best for your RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS vehicle. However, you can use SAE SW-30 if it’s going FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST to be colder than 60°F 16”...
Page 261 If none of them is true, use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever ready to advise if you think something should be added.
Page 262 Air Cleaner The air cleaner and filter are on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. 2. Remove the screws on the air cleaner housing cover. 1. Remove the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) cover that is located to the driver’s side of the air cleaner assembly.
Page 263 3. Remove the air intake hose that is snapped over the 4. Replace the air filter. throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away Reinstall the rear section of the air cleaner. from the throttle body which is located near the top 6.
Page 264 Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change ~~~~ A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can level is when the engine oil is changed. cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine...
Page 265 How to Check While pulling a trailer. Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal Service Department. operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C "...
Page 266 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round loop and is next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
Page 267 How to Add Fluid 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.” Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended dipstick back in all the way.
Page 268 NOTICE: CAUTION: When adding coolant, it is important that you use Adding only plain water to your cooling system only DEX-COOL’ (silicate-free) coolant. can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other If coolant other than DEX-COOL’ is added to liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper the system, premature engine, heater core or coolant mix will.
Page 269 Checking Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 270 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but careful not to spill it. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 271 When to Check Power Steering Fluid Thermostat It is not necessary to regularly check power steering Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the you hear an unusual noise.
Page 272 Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add Windshield Washer Fluid washer fluid until the tank is full. What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read NOTICE: the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature When using concentrated washer fluid, may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient...
Page 273 Brakes your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work Brake Fluid at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off”’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.
Page 274 What to Add NOTICE: When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme l l @ (GM Part Using the wrong fluid can badly damage No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed brake system parts.
Page 275 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Brake W e v squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Your Buick front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes.
Page 276 Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You normal height, or if there is rapid increase in pedal never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time travel.
Page 277 Headlamps Bulb Replacement This procedure is for both the driver’s and passenger’s For the bulb types to be used in the following side headlamps. procedures, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 278 4. Rotate the bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove 2. Slide headlamp outboard until the pins are loose. the bulb assembly. 3. Remove the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs. 6-30...
Page 279 5. f i l l the tabs away from the bulb base to remove Push the new bulb straight onto the retainer. bulb from the retainer. Reverse these steps to replace the bulb assembly. 6-31...
Page 280 Front Turn Signal Trunk Mounted Back-up and Taillamps The front turn signal bulbs can be accessed from under the front of the vehicle. Reach up from under the vehicle and, while pushing in the tab on the bulb assembly, turn assembly counterclockwise and remove.
Page 281 Pull out the assembly. 3. Push in the tab and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6-33...
Page 282 5 . Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the 4. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out. new bulb assembly. 6-34...
Page 283 If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the could cause damage to headlamp parts. headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your Buick dealer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require State inspection stations will allow a vertical reading of recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Buick dealer.
Page 285 2. Locate the headlamp aiming screw that is under the hood. T u r n the vertical aiming screw until the bubble inside the level is centered at zero “0”. 4. After the vertical aim is correct, check the horizontal aim for each headlamp and adjust as necessary.
Page 286 Tires Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Your new Buick comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. r--- Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 287 NOTICE: Underinflated tires pose the same danger as Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overloaded tires. The resulting accident overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires could cause serious injury. Check all tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can frequently to maintain the recommended get the following: pressure.
Page 288 When to Check Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Page 289 When It’s Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which check the treadwear indicators, which will it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose appear when your tires have after a time.
Page 290 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had driving.
Page 291 Treadwear Uniform Tire Quality Grading The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The following information relates to the system the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled developed by the United States National Highway conditions on a specified government test course. For Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 292 See your laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Buick dealer if any of these conditions exist. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Page 293 Used Replacement Wheels Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is It could affect the braking and handling of your dangerous. can’t know how it’s been used or vehicle, make your tires lose and make you how far it’s been driven.
Page 294 Some are Laundry Soap dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your Bleach Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings Reducing Agents 6-46...
Page 295 Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. to remove the suds. Your Buick dealer has two cleaners, a solvent-type spot 6. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
Page 296 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat Special Cleaning Problems the area with a waterbaking soda solution: 1 Greasy or Oily Stains teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic 4.
Page 297 Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it. may severely weaken them.
Page 298 Cleaning the Outside of the Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick Windshield and Wiper Blades The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield...
Page 299 Finish Care safe for painted surfxes to remove foreign matter. Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period finish.
Page 300 Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of...
Page 301 PART 6-53...
Page 302 On this label is: your VIN, This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on the model designation, a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the paint information and driver’s side.
Page 303 Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing windows and other power accessories. When the current Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index.
Page 304 Maxifuse/Relay Center ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that the two knobs one-quarter turn counterclockwise and you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the...
Page 305 The driver’s side fuse block is to the left of the steering wheel, under the instrument panel. Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses. You’ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse.
Page 306 Usage Fuse Not Used Not Used Power Seats Circuit Breaker Not Used Not Used PASS-Key Spare Not Used Not Used Up-Level HVAC, ALM, Cruise Control, Cluster Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors Not Used Perimeter Lighting Not Used Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps, BTSI Spare Not Used Not Used...
Page 307 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Anti-Lock Brake System, Computer Not Used Command Control Not Used Brake and Hazard Lamps Radio Not Used Not Used Interior Lighting Not Used Cigarette Lighter Air Bag System, PASS-Key Air Bag System Not Used Spare Not Used Not Used Rear Defog Not Used...
Page 308 Fuse Usage Door Locks Trunk Release, RAC Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engine Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module Not Used Not Used A/C Programmer 0 0 1 7 Not Used r - - - - - - - - - l FUSE POSITIONS 6-60...
Page 309 Capacities and Specifications Replacement Bulbs tside Front Lamps Bulb The following approximate capacities are given in ......Cornering Lamps 3 156 English and metric conversions.
Page 310 If Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF-47 you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer... . . P a r t No. 865 1909...
Page 311 L36 Engine AccesSQry Belt The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for when to check the belt. A. Power Steering B. Generator C. Air Conditioning D.
Page 312 & NOTES 6-64...
Page 313 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ntroduction 7-43 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...
Page 314 Introduction IMPORTANT: Your Vehicle and the Environment KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your LEVEL AND CHANGE AS vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the RECOMMENDED environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important.
Page 315 “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” what to have done and how often. Some of these explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s services can be complex, so unless you are technically service department or another qualified service center qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should should perform.
Page 316 Here’s how to decide which questions on how to keep your vehicle in good schedule to follow: condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know...
Page 317 Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any and Filter one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Page 318 Maintenance Schedule Long: Trip/Highwav Definition Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used occurs first).
Page 319 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles severe conditions, the indicator may come on before 000 kmj at the same intervals.
Page 320 Shurt Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote A n Emission Control Service.
Page 321 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 322 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote A I I EnIissiou Corltl-ol Service.
Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Contrd Service.
Page 324 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote A17 Emission Control Sonice.
Page 325 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage Change engine oil and filter (or every or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any 3 months, whichever occurs first). damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote A n EnzissioM Corztrol Service.
Page 326 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 36.000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote *.) An Emission Control Service.
Page 327 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote Emissior~ Control Service.
Page 328 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter Change engine oil and filter (or every if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or 3 months, whichever occurs first). more of these conditions: (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 329 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote A n Emissior? Contr.01 Service.
Page 330 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 331 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage Change engine oil and filter (or every or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any months, whichever occurs first). damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote An Emission Contrd Service.
Page 332 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Ser-vice.
Page 333 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Serlyice.
Page 334 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 335 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emissior.1 Control Service.
Page 336 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for dama Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any (See footnote damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.
Page 337 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 000 km) 96,000 Miles (140 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 338 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) 99,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Inspect spark plug wires. 3 months, whichever occurs first). AI? Emission Control Service. (See footnote An Emission C o m d Service. Replace spark plugs.
Page 339 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) In hilly or mountainous terrain. Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, When doing frequent trailer towing. whichever occurs first). See “Engine Uses such as found in taxi, police or Coolant”...
Page 340 Long Trip/Hie;hway Maintenance Schedule (12 500 k m ) since your last oil change. Under The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles severe conditions, the indicator may come on before (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles 3,000 miles (5 000 k m ) .
Page 341 long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Miles (12 500 km) /,500 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote *.) (See footnote Emission C o m o l Service.
Page 342 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote AI? Enlissiorl Scwic-e.
Page 343 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 37,50.0 Miles (62 500 km) Replace air cleaner filter. Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An E?nission Contr-01 Senice. (See footnote *.) En~ission Sor-viw. Contml Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
Page 344 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: (See footnote An Emission Control Service.
Page 345 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedul’e 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote Emission C o m d Service.
Page 346 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Replace air cleaner filter. Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage Lubricate chassis components (or every or leaks.
Page 347 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote (See footnote Emission Colm-ol Service.
Page 348 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 12 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any (See footnote An Emission Control Service. damage.
Page 349 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Inspect spark plug wires. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Senire. (See footnote AI? Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs.
Page 350 Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued) Drain, flush and refill cooling system In hilly or mountainous terrain. (or every 60 months since last service, When doing frequent trailer towing. whichever occurs first). See “Engine Uses such as found in taxi, police or Coolant”...
Page 351 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Part B: Owner Checks and Services Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Listed below are owner checks and services which windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if should be performed at the intervals specified to help necessary.
Page 352 At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Restraint System Check Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are specified in Part D.
Page 353 Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured.
Page 354 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing Ignition Transaxle Lock Check downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check parking brake's holding ability: With The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift...
Page 355 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed below are inspections and services which should missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each holes, loose connections or other conditions which could spring and fall).
Page 356 Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Page 357 Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubricants Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid System (GM Part No. 12377967 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
Page 358 FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Hood and Door Multi-pu ose lubricant, Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Superlube (GM Part Hinges No. 12346241 or equivalent). lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2, Category LB or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip GC-LB.
Page 359 Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Part E: Maintenance Record Services’’ or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer- reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.
Page 360 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48...
Page 361 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-49...
Page 362 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED READING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-50...
Page 363 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain s publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Warranty Information...
Page 364 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Buick dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
Page 365 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 be resolved by the dealership without further help, (English) or 1-800-75 1-4136 (Spanish) contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 366 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or Nature of concern speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer call us so we can give your inquiry We encourage you Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with prompt attention.
Page 367 Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.
Page 368 Courtesy Transportation is Buick’s way of extending the Premium Service you’ve come to expect from Buick To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and and its 3,000 dealers. Please review the Courtesy service means “keeping you on the road.”...
Page 369 .following address: participation in this program. BBB AUTO LINE Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed Council of Better Business Bureaus. Inc. to making sure you are completely satisfied with 4200 Wilson Boulevard your new vehicle.
Page 370 General Motors. or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Buick Customer To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Assistance Center at 1-800-955-7300.
Page 371 Canada is 1-800-668-5539. In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550...
Page 372 1997 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, incorporated (address below.)
Page 373 ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within 10,days of receipt. Please allow ade :e time for postal service. If further mformation needed, wrlte to the address s (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) vn below or call 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without packil 1-800-782-4356 g slip with return information within 30 days of delivery.
Page 374 NOTES 8-12...
Page 375 Section 9 Index Ai r ..............
Page 376 Glass Surfaces ....... 6-49 Inside of Your Buick ......6-47 Canadian Roadside Assistance .
Page 377 ............. Compact Disc Care 3-35 DelayedLocking...
Page 379 Suspension ..............7-43 H a l o g e n Bulbs 6-29...
Page 380 LowFuelLight ....... . TheaterDimming ......2-71 2-44 .
Page 381 ......... PASS-Key 2-17 ..............
Page 383 Service Publications ......Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick ... . 1-24 Tachometer .
Page 384 Time. Setting the ....... 3- 12 Trailer Tirechains ........6-46 Brakes .
Page 385 ..... Underbody Flushin. Service 7-42 Wheel ......Alignment .
Page 386 Service Station Checkpoints REMOTE BATTERY TERMINAL P5-6 TIRES P6-38 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE HOOD FUEL RELEASE DOOR ENGINE COOLANT P6-8 P6-5 RECOVERY TANK P6-22 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID REMOTE TRUNK P6-24 RELEASE P2-13 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual. 9-12...

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