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Motor Trend magazine namedthe 1962 Buick Special. .' . , . I962 BuickSpecial . Built insidethe walls ofthe old buildings in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone' General Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-art 200 robots and other assembly facility with more than high-tech equipment.It was completed in thefall of 1985. Buicks are, and will continue to be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation. ' ' . .
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..help.you learn. about,the€eatures and controlsfor In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain thinp quickly. - -:will ? your vehicle. i. Safety Warnings and Symbols ~- .. . -You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you .about things that could hurt you if you,w-eeto ignore the warninq.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you willfind these blue notices: In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage I would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be the same colors, and the words,CAUTIONor NOTICE.
I . . . .Vehicle Symbols . * mcese are some. . o. f the,symbolsyou will find on your vehicle. . . These symbols are used on ,warning and indicator lights: . ' I . For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: . . CAUTION POSSIBLE: .' INJURY . ' . . ' . . .. :. .t '".' ' '* .' ..... , I , PR~TECT EYES BY ' A @ , , These symbols are important for you.and. your passengers whenever your vehicle-is. driven: . ., .. .
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S . h g in a - lec osi .m.whenyour ve cle is in motion can be dangerous. Evenif you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job TCAUTION: (Conti.nued) ‘The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be againstyour body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you couldgo into it, receiving neck or other inju,ries. The lap belt can’t do its job eithel ‘I a crash t’belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces.
Head Restraints Wagon Folding Seatbacks Second Seatback Operation Slide the head restraintup or down so that the top.of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. The second seatback release: button is located next to the of.the vehicle. seatback on the passenger side This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. To lower the seat, push this button and pull the seatback forward and down. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward 'and rearward also.
To raise the seat,lift the storage compartment lid and fold it back. k. r,; ! . . b ' Push the seatback fully down to lock it. Then pull the filler panel into place. To raise the seat, push down on the edge of the seatback and lift the edgeof the filler panel.Lift the seatback on the. until it locks.in the up position. Push and pull seatback to make sure it's locked into place. Third Seatback Operation The third seat is folded flat in the tailgate areaof your station wagon.
,ACAUTION: . , .(. .- I Don't let anyone'ridewhere theyc safety belt properly. If you are in a you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can bemuch'worse. You can-hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. You can bc seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you mightnot be if you are buckled up.
After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts :aie clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! ,.' . , '.
Why,Safety Belts Work When you ridein or on anything,'you go as fast as it goes. i When the bike hitsthe block, it stops. But thechild keeps going! For example, if the bikeis going 10.mph (16 km/h), so is the child.
Take the simplest“car.” Suppose it’s Just a seat on wheels. Put someoneon it.
.. . or the instrument-panel ... or the safety belts! With safetybelts, you'slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop overmore distance, why and your strongest bones take the forces. That's safety belts make suchgood sense.
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts- and the Answers
Safety Belt Reminder Light How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This sectionis only for people of adult size. When,the .key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will to remind peopleto come on for.about eight secondsfasten their safety belts. Unles’sthe,driver’s safety beltis buckled, a tonewill also sound. There are special thingsto know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller children.
Ipi'" . ..' ',: . . , . : i '. , I . The driver has a lap-shoulderbelt. Here's how tu wear it properly. 1. Close arrd lock the door. 2. ,Adjustthe seat (to. see how, .see "Seats'' in ,theIndex) so you.'can sit up straight.
, - I 3. Pick up the latch plate andpull the belt across you. Don’t letit get twisted. If the ,belt,stops before it .reaches the buckle, the tilt. latch plateand keep pulling-untilyou can buckle the 4. Push the latch plate into .the buckle until it clicks. belt. ’ ’ I If the belt isn’tlong ,enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the endof this .section.
@ What’s wrong with this? A CA ITION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. I n a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The sh llder f--It s’ luld fit agains A: The shoulder belt-istoo loose. It won’t give nearly as much protectionthis way.
. . . . .. _ 1 .:,-, 32 . A CP n A: . . You can be seriously injuredif your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.In a crasl the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen:T' belt forceswould be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Alw IS buc . . r beltintothebuckle nearest you, The belt is buckled in the wrong place: ..
&: What-’s.wrong with this? A CAUTION: I I You can be seriously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which woul increase the chance of head andneck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. YOU could also severely i lik- -!our liver or spleen. I A: The shoulder beltis worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulderat all times.
Q.‘ What’s wrong with-this? I \ CAUTION: You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full widthc the beltto take impact forces.If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work proper1 or ask your dealer tofix it. A.: The belt is twisted ~ C T O S Sthe .body.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. , Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag) I This section .explains the driver’s Supplemental Inflatable Restraint(SIR) system, commonly referredto to as an air bag. Hereare the most important things know: A CAUTION: Before you, close the door, be surethe belt is out of the way. If you slam the door onit, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, fasterthan the blink of an eye. If you’re too clo~se to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injureyou. §afety belts help keep you in position foran air bag inflation in a crash.Always wear your safety belt, evenwith an air bag, and sit as farback as you’cat rhile stil- laintaining cc -rol of your vehicle b B; - System Light There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows”INFL REST”. The systemchecks igdf..ad.fie.
How The Air Bag System Works When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflatemoderate to severe will only frontal or near-fontal crashes. The air bag inflate if the velocity ofthe impactis above the designed threshold level. When impacting straight into a wall that does not’moveor deform, the threshold level for most GM vehicles is between9 and 14 mph. However, this on the vehicle designand velocity threshold depends may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower.
What will you see after an -air bag inflation?
A CAUTION: Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick of the air that it hasthe air bag system. There are parts bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.Your Buick dealer and the 1993 Roadmaster Service Manual have information or disposal.
Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow of the airbag connectors. They are probably part Bystem. But if the ignition has .to be on for electrical or work, if the steering column is to be disassembled, the air bag s-ystem must be disconnected. To do this: @ Turn off theignition. ' ' Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see"Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). a Disconnect the yellow-connector at the base of the . steering column.
The bestway to protect thefetus is to protect the mother. When a safety beltis wornproperly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t hurt be in a crash. For pregnant women,as for anyone,tliekey to makihg safety belts effective’ is wearing them properly. Ce,nter .Passenger Position And Any Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger Position Right Front Passenger Position U The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” ealier in thispart.
I When you .sit ina center seating position,or in a station Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, wagon third seat, you have a lap safety belt, .which has part no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.. and pull-it along the belt.
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted peopletheinrear seat are hurt more-0ften’incrashes than thosewho are wearing safety belts. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown strike others out of the vehiclein a crash. And they can in the vehicle whoare wearing safetybelts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positio.ns . . . ..
Push the latch plate into the bucklo until it clicks. If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" atthe end of this section. Make sure-tbe reieasc;.but=tun on the buckle aces upwardor . . . outwadso you would be a b k to unbuckle:%iqUickly if you ever h.ad to. , , 1': ', . i,;:!.;+:' ,: .. I 8: i" . , ":-;1 . , . , ., './ = ..! , .' , _ " ' ~~ . ., . ' . . -, . ~ ~ I , , I , . 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle endofthebelt .
Children e in a vehicle needs protection! That includes size. In fact, all children smalle? than adult the lawin every state and Canadian province says children up to someage must be restrained whilein a To unlatch thebelt, just push the -button o;n%he buGI.de.
Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arm3 flhile riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much - until a crash. Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crai at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pound (110 kg force on your arms. le baby would be almost impossible to hold.
. A CAUTION: Child Restraints Be sure toinstructions follow restraint. the thefor You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or ain booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt-system in also has to be secured within y-ourvehicle, but the child of personal inj-ury. the restraint to help reduce the chance The instructions that come with the infant -or child restraint will showyou how to do that.
Top Strap 48 If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put in it for you:If you want to your dealer can tellyou how install an anchor yourself, to do it. If you want to use a:-child restraint with a top strapin the a second seatof a station wagon, have your dealer install combination anchor-tether beltto which the top strap can be hooked. Sedans first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor bracket .
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside. Position -You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier one.
3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt-andrun the lap part through or around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt would go in frontof the child’s face or neck. If so,.put,itbehind the child 5. Then thread both the lap and-shoulder beltportions . through the locking clip. A CAUTION: restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces it upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle quickly.if you everneed to.
When not used witha child restraint seat,a safety belt with a child restraint locking clip still attachedcancauseseriousinjury in a crash. Always remove theclip when VQU are nnt using it with a child restraint. I! " I Securing a Chi1,dRestraint in a Center Seat .Position . '. :---'r 6. Push andpull the child restfaintin different directions to b.e sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and remove the-lockingclip. Let the safety belt go back all theway.
See th-e earlier sectionabout the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt-aslong as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling. it along the belt. 2. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. Thk ehild restraint instructions willshow you how. 5. Buckle the belt.
7 . Push and pull the child restraint in different 2. Secure the child in the child restraintas the directions to be sure it is secure, If the child restraint instructions say. isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it 3. PuIl out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part again. Then seeif it is secure.If it isn’t, secure the through or around the restraint. The child restraint restraint ina different place in the vehicle and instructions willshow you how.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll beable to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the.shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraintin different directions tobe-sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let go it back all theway.
Larger Children Accident statisticsshow that childrenare safer if they are restrained inthe rear seat.But they need to use the safety belts. properly. 0 Children who aren’t buckled up canbe thrown out in a crash. 0 Children who aren’t buckled up can strike ather people who are. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts..
Here two children are wearing the same bell The belt can’t properlyspread the impact forces. In a crash, the twochildren can be crushed together and seriously injured.A belt must be usedby only one personat a time.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portionof the belt should beworn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt forcethe tochild's pelvic bones in a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety beltisn't long enough tofasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. Whenyou go in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enough you.
Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly.Look for anyloose parts or damage. If you sei anything that might keep a restraint system from doing itsjob, have it repaired. Replacing Safety BeltsAfter a Crash If you've had a crash,do you need new belts? After a very minorcollision,'nothingmay be necessary. But if the belts were stretched,as they would be if worn you need newbelts.
@ What's wrong with this? A LAUTION Torn or frayed belts miry not protectyou in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forc@sJRgd a belt is torn or '-dyed, get a new one right Lrn. , A: The belt is torn.
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Part 2 Feat.ures and Controls . n Here you can learnabout the manystandard and optional featureson your Buick, and infom.ationon starting. shifting and braking. Also explainedare the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tellyou if everything is working and what to do if you have a problem . properly . Part 2 includes: Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 63 DoorLock .......
b\ GAUTION: Leaving young childrenin a v e h l t : w i hLIIC ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badP ‘njured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keysin a vehicle with young childr The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.
When a new Roadmasteris delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. or a Each plughas a code onit that tells your dealer qualified locksmith how to make exBa keys. Keep ‘the plugs ina safe place. If y.ou lose your keys, you’llbe able to have newones made easily using these plugs. Door Locks I A CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerou,. P.assengers- especially children - can easily open thedoors and fall out. When a.
When the trunk security switch is turned OFF, the trunk. can only be opened with the keythe orRemote Keyless Entry System. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving.the vehicle, open your-door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. I Automatic Pull-Down Feature (Option) Remote Trunk Release If you have thisfeature, it pulls the trunk. lid closed. This allows youto gently pushthe trunk lid down -and the pull-down feature then securesit completely.
Lower the tailgateall the..waydown. I . . . .
A .CAUTION- .. It can be 'dangerous to drive withthe rear mrindaw,and/or tailgate open. Carbmimonoxide (CO) ,gascan come into your vehicle. You can't see 03 smell co. It can -use unconsciousness and even death. If you must driv----'*,- 'he r e r ---'xiowand/c tailgate open: Make sure al Turn the fan on your heating or coolin! system to its highest speed with the setting onECON. That will forceoutsic air into your vehicle.See '' Comfort Controls" in the Index.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowbg two conditions:(1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) Should interference to this system occur,this: try @ Check to determine if battery replacementis necessary. Seethe instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance.
Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. a number of the€t deterrent Although your Buick has features, we know that nothing we put itoncan make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways y6U can help. Kev in t~heignition: If you walk away fromyour vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy'target for joy%.. F: riders or professional thieves - so don't do it. w y ..q*.'%w(%3: . .:: :. . . .::.;-; .L: *:*.
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Engine Block Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather,'0OF (-18 C) or colder,. the engine . block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better.fuel economy during engine warm-up. , To use the block heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and'unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded110 volt outlet.
maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gearyou wish. See “ShiftingOut of ‘P’ (Park)” in this section. R (Reverse) Use this .
Going,about35 mph (-5.6km/h) or more, push the acceleratorall the waydo.wn. -. . . roads, butthen-youwould also wantto use your brakes off and on. You’ll shift,downto the next gear and have more power. D.(ThirdGear) This is like @, but you never.go into-Overdrive. . Here ’uesome tirnes kowmightdboose “ D ” instiad of - a:. . - , -. When driving on hilly, winding roads - When towing a-trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. J - When .going down steep a hill . . .
Limited-Slip Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction onsnow,,mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the. time; but when one of the rear wheels hasno traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold theregulaT brake pedal down- with y,our rightfoot. Push down the 1: parkng.brake pedal with 1;. -your lefi-foot..rf the 1:.
,. Shifting Into ciP9 9 (Park) To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. ,.( r , I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin T”(Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level ground, usethe steps that follow.
“P” (Park) position like 2. Move the shift lever into this: P 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.. 3. Move theignition key to “Lock.” 0 Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and take it withyou. If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition keyin your hand, your vehicle is in “P”(Park).
Shifting Outof ‘T”(Park) Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from ‘T“ (Park) when tbe ignition. i s in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. If you cannot shift outof “P”.(Park), ease pressure on tW$hift lever -push the shift lever all the way inta.“p‘“..(Park)ai you maintain brake app1ication;wThen If you ever riove the shift lever into the gear yoii wish. hold.
Parking Over Things That Burn Enghe Exhaust I 6h CAUTION Engine ex us an t contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or ' smell. It can cause unconsciousness ant' You might have exhaust coming in if: @ Your exhaust system sounds stranne o r Jfferent. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collisiulI @ ' Your vehicle was damaged whendriving -ver high points onth- "--A --" ebr'nepalrs weren-r aone COI GUY.
You also have a lock out switch. Push the front of the switch to disable the passenger power window switches. This will prevent passengersfrom opening and closing the windows. The driver can still control all windows of with the switch in the locked position. Push the back the switchto restore normal operation to all passenger window switches. Power Windows Wagon .Rear Vent Windows '; Your power W ~ ~ ~ Qcontmls~ W S are on the In the, rear area,you have a vent window on.each side of the car..
The lever onthe left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High-Low Beam& Passing Signal WindshieldWipers 0 The turn signalhas two upward (for Right) and two downward (forLeft) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal aturn, move the lever allthe way up or down. When the turnis finished, the lever will return automatically.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't their own lighting regulations that may require special flash butjust stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out attention beforeyou operate these lamps.For.example, some jurisdictionsmay require thatyou operate your and other drivers won't see your turn signal. lower beam lamps with fog lamps at -all times, or that If a bulb is burned out, replaceit to help avoidan on whenever you.mustuse your headlamps. be turned accident.
You Control the windshield wipers by t u d n g the bmdmarked “WEER.” For a single wxping cycle, turn the band to “MIST.
7The rear window washer/wiper' switchi.
Cruise Control (Option) ,* . .. . :. .> I . . ";. . ?y .. you can't drive safelyat a steadyspeed. So, don't use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traff' Cruise Control can be dangerous slippery roads. Onsuch roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheelspinning, and you COI lose control. C t t I = P ise ^ontrol on lippel- poads I ~ With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)more without or keeping your foot on accelerator. the long trips.
(The “CRUISE’ light an the instrument panel will corne an.) If you leave your Cruise Control si ch on when I you’re not using Cruise, you. might hit a button to.. Yoe and go into Cruise when you don’t want could be startled and even lose control.Keel the Cruise Control switch “OFF’’ until you want to use it. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the set button at theend of ihe lever and releaseit. 4. Take your footoff the. accelerator pedal.
To Increase Speed While Using Crui-se Control There aretwo waysto go to a higher speed. Here's the. first: 1. Useth e .accelerator pedal. to get to the higher speed. ,. ' .' , You'll go right backup to your chosen speed and stay there. , -. ..- 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release thebuttmand the accelerator pedal. -You'll now cruise at the higher speed.
Here’s the second way togo to a higher speed: To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control 1. Push inthe burron at ,th.e end of the lever until. you reach the lower speed YOU want, then release it., 2. To increase your speed in very small amounts,move the switchdo ‘‘Resu~e/Accel~~ate” for less thanhalf a.second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle willg,oabout 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 2. To slow down in very small amounts,push the do button forless than half a second. .
Using LruIse Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness ofthe hills. When goingup steep hills, you may haveto step on the accelerator pedalto maintain: your speed. When .-... , going downhill, youmay have to brake or shift to a Of course, lower gear to keep your speed duwn. applying the brake takesyou out ofCruise Control. Many drivers find this to too be much trouble anddon't use Cruise Controlon steep hills., .
Headlight C60n?' Warning Lights If the light switchis left on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn off the ignitbn. These switches control the following li-ght systems: i Twilight Sentinel (Option) Twilight Sentinel turns your headlightsonand off autcimatically by sensing how dark it is outside. ' Headlights a Taillights Parking Lights 0 License Lights ,* Sidemarker Lights a Instrument PanelLights Interior Courtesy Lights 0 * ..
Wagon Rear Lompartment Light and Assist Handles . There are courtesy lights and assist handles in the rear of the tailgate compartment located on each side window. Mirrors Inside Mirror When you are sitting ina comfortable driving position, adjust the mirrorso:you can see clearly behind your car. to adjust the The day-night adjustment allows you you.
Time Delay Automatic Mirror (Option) The mirror delays before switchingcfrom the night back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirroras you drive under li-ghts and through traffic. Reverse Gear Day Mode The-reversemode is another important €eature of the automatic mirror. Whenthe shift leveris placed in"R' (Reverse), the mirror shifts to the day mode. This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you backup. Your Buick may havethe automatic inside mirror.
Power (Option) Cleaniqg Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two photocells that make the mirror work. Outside Mirrors . .i I* : Manual To adjust the.left outside mirror, rotate the knob located on the driver's.door. The right outside mirror must be so you canjust adjusted manually. Adjust each mirror see the. side of your vehicle. 1- If your -Buick has the optional power mirrors, the mirror controlis located on the driver's door. .Rotate.
Convenience Net (Wagon) Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirroris convex. A convex mirror’s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. /d CAUTION: If you aren’t used to a cor.. mirro IOU can hit another vehicle. A convex mirror can ma things (likeother vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply inta -the rightlane, you couldhit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirroror glance over --ur shoulder before changing lanes.
/!\ CAUTIO If the wagon has a rear facing third seat,items stored in the net could injure occupants seated there during an accident, or the net couldsl 1 their escape afterward.Unhook the net and store it when passengerswill ride in the rea Keep the rearluau floor flat wncn you The net can be hooked as.shown so that-it lies flat against the load floor or standsup and down. I'he net is nor for larger, heavier loads. Store suchloads mder the load floor, or on the load floor asfar forward LS you can.
Convenience Net (Sedan) Wagon Cargo SecurityCover (Option) The security coveris used 4 1to cover the rear area when vou want items hidden from , sight. f . Your car has a convenience net. You'll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put-smallloads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep themfrom falling over duringsharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn't for larger, heavier loads.Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can.
Wagon Luggage Carrier A CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle duringa collision (sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always storeit properly secured. When youput it back, a h besure that it is secureattached. - - . . You have a luggage carrier and can load things on top of your vehicle.The luggage carrierhas' slats ,and side rails to use. attached to the roof, sliding crossrails and places for tying things down.
/!\ CA,UTI01 If you try ta wry s net l g on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and so forth -the wind can catch it as you drive along. This can cause you tolose cont What you are carrying couldbe violently torn off, and this couldcause you or other drivers have a collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry something this inside. For example, a 4’ by-8’ sheet W i l l inside your vehicle.
Light Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) , .. .I. , The lightedvisor vanity mirror lights up when the mirror cover is opened.Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights. i Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning.
To remove the rear ashtray for cleming, press .down on the gtuffer as you.pull the ashtray down and out. ... . .,... . ... . . >. _ , _., : i Cigarette Lighter it It's near the ashtray.To use the cigarette lighter, push in all the wayand let go..When it's ready, it willpopback by itself. , .%,. - ...
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer letsyou See your speedin both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,:... U.S.) or klometers (usedbj:l::.r in either miles (used in the . .. Canad,a). . A trip odometer can tell you how may 'miles you have driven sinceyou last To reset it, set it to zero. sh the button. I . . "tamper7&ist.mt-odometer." If you ;can see silyet lines betweiin. ttie numbers, probably !somehe has.
Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows how muchfue i c in your tank. It works only when the engine is on. Whenthe indicator nears “E”, you still have a littlefuel left. You need to get more rightaway. I Here are four concernssome owners havexhadabout the fuel gage.All these situationsare normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage. At the gas station,the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads“F”.
3. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. But, when this light comes on and stays,on, it meansoil You could be isn't going through your engine properly. low on oil, or yoimight have some otheroil prGblem. You can.also read your oil pressure .directlyfmrn the gage.-on your instrument panel. :. . I I A CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that i, catches fire.You or others could be burned.
, ‘d. . dhen you turn the key to “Run,” this light will coine on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working.If a light-stayson, you need service, and you should takeyour Buick to the dealerat once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories, and set your air system to‘“OFF.
Tachometer Volts Gage This gage shows voltagein the electrical system. The normal range is 11 to 15 volts. If the gage reading staysin either red range, have your Buick dealer check the electrical system. I The tachometer tells you.how fast engine the is going. It (RPM).
Brake System Warning Light I Your Buick’s hydraulic .. . brake system is divided intd two parts..IfQne-partisn’t working, the other part’can stil1,work:aT;lClstop you. For g,ood.braking, though, you. need ‘both parts working, .. well. . &.. . . - ’. - ’ .L_ i ; ., > , - This lightwill also come on when you set your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully.If it stayson after.your parking brake is If the fully released,it means you have a brake problem.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . I. ,:,: . If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving, off. Then start stop as soonas possible and turn the key the engine to reset the system.If the light still stays on, or comeson again while you’re driving, your Buiek needs service. Unless the regular ‘brake system warning light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light is alsoon, see “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning: Light ’ 1 I J This light tellsyou that ‘ your engine coolant has ovetheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving .conditions, you should pull off the road,stop your vehicle andturn the engine -offas soon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature,If the gaie:pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! : I : y’, That reading means the same thing as the warning light.
Yom -w&gon:has 'a &t&A&wariiirib.light. It should comb:'oriwhen the tailgate is dpe;neisas .a door. It will stay on until the tailgate has been fully closed. It does noi.come on whenthe tailgate has beenopem%ias a gate.
Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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If your Buick has the Electronic Climate control option, it looks like this: The following information tellsyou how it works: Mode When you pressthe MODE button, it allows you to select the outlets you want heated or air conditioned air to come fiom. Ybu can select from UPPE,R, LOVWR or BI-LEVEL outlets by cycling ihrough. the MODE fdnction. The blower and the temperature will continue to in bean “automatic” MODE unless you changethe TEMP or FAN controls.
Auto Off When the systemis set for automatic, aitwill come from thefloor o,utlets,. the instrument panel outlets or both. Fan speedwill vary (unless a blower LO or HI bukon has been pushed) as the system getsto and m,aintaigsthe temperature '; .setting'you have .selected: When the systemis off; the .. . .. . .. '. The display will show the selected,temperature and blower speed. , '. , .In cold .weather the system will delay. turning on the' blower, to avoid blowing cold air. The length ofthe.
Howev~r,'il you wantthe blower fanf.0 run at alow& speed, pukh v. If you. want'to raise the bloWer"spt%d,push A, . . 4 , !' . ..' You can use this when you don't need to cool the outside-air.The system will workas in the AUTO mode without cooling. Theair flow will comefrom the instrument panel outlets.
Rear Window Defogger (Option) Defrost This setting will direct most of the air flow toward the windshield. Use this when there is fogor ice on the windshield. is cleared Defrost will work betterif any ice and snow from the hood andthe air inlet area between the hood and the windshield. or you Blower speed will be controlled automatically, can choose another speed by pushing the HI or LO buttons. If you havethe heated outside rearviewmirrors option, is the mirrors will be warmed when the rear defogger on.
'Your Buick may have this Comfort Control. System. . . . . . , . . Your Bui&'s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside airinfo the vehicle whenit is,moving.When the heater or air c.onditioningfan is running, outside.air will also enter the-vehicle. . . , . Fan Speeds: The fan-control is used to select the speed you' want the blbwer to contrdl the:& flow. B/L(Bi-level): This setting is designedfor use on s m y days'whexe the air is only moderately warmor.-c6c?l.
i the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your Heating lower body may not be warm enough. When outside temperaturesare cold, 8liding:the upper . The Bi-level settbg directs outsideair.intoyour vehicle lever to Heater andthe'lower leverto :Warm will send, in two ways.-Coolair is directed 'towardyour upper heated airthough the heater outlets,'and-somethrough body through thefront instrument panel outlets, ,while the defroster vents.
Rear WindowDefogger (Option) The lines yousee on the rear window warm the glass to remove fog andice. Turn' the control on'to start warming your window. After a few minutes;it will turn off automatically. Audio Sysxems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to uperate easily and give years-oflistening pleasure. Butyou will get the most enjoyment outof your systemif you acquaint .yourself withit first.
AM Stereo This means the Delco@ systemcan receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. ManyAM stations around the country use C-QUAM@to produce stereo, thoughsome do not. (C-QUAM@ isa registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your “STEREO” light will come on when you’re receivingit. A CAUTIONHearing damage from loud noiseis alrk..A undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing.
. . How To,Operate Y0u.r'Audio System ' To Play This Radio' . , , . . . . . . BAL . : . .>, , . The cdntrol behind the upperknob allows you to ,balancethe sound bet,weenthe right and left speakers. 1 . . The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune'in.radio stations..Push'itto . . get AM 'or FM. .. FADE The control behind the lower knobmpves the sound, between your front and rear speakers: '. SEEK ., Presshg'the seek buttonwill 'cause the receiver toseek the '. next .
T.REBLE e Tune in the desired station. 0 Slide. the TREBLE lever up to increase the TREBLE. response. If the station is weakor noisy, slide the treble lever down to reduce the noise. Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display).. Within 5 seconds, push oneof the four pushbuttons to.store the-station. Wheneveryou press that button again, the preset station will return.
up to three additional stations on each band may be preset, by pressing two adj.oining pushbuttons at the sitme time. BASS Slide the BASS.leverup to increase the bass response., Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear. DNR@ This is the Dynamic Noise Reduction button,D m @ helps remove background hiss from the radio or tape player. You may wantto leave it pushed in all the time. To Play A Cassette Your tape player isbuilt-towork best with tapes that are 3.
FWD ,, ,. . . To.advance the tape, press. and. the tape will advance; rapidly untilyou press theSTOP-EJECT button lightly.j ? : ! REV To reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will reverse. Rnidly until: you press .the:STOP-EJECTbutton lightly. . To go from one sideof the tapeto $he other, prms'thef. upper . . knob (RCL-FROG). . ..!., L.e;. ' .. , . . , STOP-EJECT .. , . . , . To remove or stop the tape andswitch.toradio, press-the' STOP-EJECT button. : I, .
The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: 0 It controls the volume. The volume increases and I decretises when the knob is held slightly rotated against the spring load. e It allows you to.mutethe radio or the tape player. Press to mute; press:againto listen. Duringmute; only volumeupwillwork: I . BAL The coiltrol behind the upper h 0 . b allows you 'to balance-thesound betweenthe right and left'speakers. ' The Lower-Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio statians. Turn the .
REV To reverse the tape, pressREV and the tape will rapidly reverse to the beginningof the tape or until you press the REV button lightly. FWD To advance the tape, pressFWD and the tape will of the tape or until you rapidly go forward to the end press theFWD button lightly. ' ST-PL To immediately switch from tapeto radio, press the ST-PL button and the radio will resume playing the station that, was tuned in when you inserted a tape. Pressing ST-PL againwill allow the tape to resume where it stopped.
Within 5 seconds, push oneof the five pushbuttons. To Play A Compact Disc SET will disappear from the display when the station Before you begin, please note:DO NOT use mini-discs is set. that are called singles. They won't eject. Use full-size Whenever you press only. that button, the preset station will 1I discs compact return. If the disc playeris very hot, orif you're driving on a very rough road, a disc may come out justornot.play.
RCL Press :RCL to see what-trackis playing. Pressit again within 5 seconds,to see how long 'theCD has been playing,. The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play. COMP Pressing theCOMP button makessoft and loud passages nearly equal in volume. I . RDM The RDM button means random and when isit pressed, it will play the tracks in random order rather than sequential 1,2,3...orden REV Press and holdREV to return rapidly to a favorite passage.
Anti-Theft Feature Delco-Loc I1 is a securityfeature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally. If it is used, your player won’tbe usable if it’s ever stolen, because it won’t turn on. The instructions below tell you how to enter your personal secret code into the system. If your vehicle looses battery powerfor any reason, you must unlock the system withthe secret code before the system will turn on.
Step 4. Press the AM-FM button. The radio will display “000”. Step 5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The display shows the numbers as entered. Step 6. Press the AM-FM button. If the display shows “- - -”,the disabling sequence was successful. (The or the factory numbers .matched the user-selected code back-up code) and theunit is in theUNSECURED. mode.
cassette has no improvement in s.ound quality, clean the tape player. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store themin their original cases Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, 1 orotherprotectivecasesandawayfromdirectsunlight non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a provided withit. i clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and from the center to the edge.
yoUr rieqler for.a replacementkit and,follow the instructions inthe kit. easily replace it.
Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Part 4 includes: RoadSigns ........................................................................ DefensiveDriving ................................................................. DrunkenDriving ................................................................... ControlofaVehicle ................................................................ BrakingTips ................................................................. SteeririgTips ....................................
Color of Road Signs f- A P RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape andsymbols. It’s a good ideato know these -codes5.0 that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even beforeyou have a chance to read it. 152 - .
x h h h . RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING Y NARROW AHEAD BRIDGE I LOW FLAGGER SHOULDER W WOBKE AHEAD I YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and be careful when yousee a yellow sign. It may signal a railroad crossing ahead,a no passing.zone, or somi other potentially dangefous situation. Likewise, a yellow .solidline painted on the road means “Don’t Cross.” I ORANGE indicates road constructionor maintenance. You’ll want to slow down when yousee an .
449 H 3 HOSPITAL INFORMATION, BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services. GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate ,upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reacha particular place. r \ ...... . CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest.
Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. I s An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign-means STOP. It is always red with white letters. .. A DIAMOND-shaped sign is a warning of something ahead-for example, a curve,steep hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow bridge. ., A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches toan intersection.
A TRIANGULAR sign also is used .on two-lane: roads to: indicate a NO PASSING ZONE. This s i p will be QII the left &de of thegmadway. Symbols on .Road Signs r There are many international road signs in use today. .?? JJ J -L KEEP RIOHT LEFT OR THROUGH ) -L . ONLY f ' RIGHT- TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR (square .or oblong) signs show :speed ' I limits, parking regtllaticjnfi, give directions, and .such information as distances-to cities.
Pavement Markings REVERSl8lE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY NO PASSING ZONE I d a n y .city roads and. expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours. A red X light above aliane means no driving in that iane at that time. A green arrowmeans you may drive in that lane. Look for the signs postedto warn drivers what hours :md days these systemsare in effe D - Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals.
Your Own Signals Defensive Driving Drivers signalto others, too.It’s not only more polite, it’s safer ‘tolet other drivers know what you are doing. And in some places thelaw requires driver signals. 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.) Turn and lane change signals. Always signal when you plan to turn or change lanes.
D,runken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and,drivingis a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol takes away. three ,things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment @ .e Muscular Coordination . Vision Police records show that half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol-a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had been drinking.
Just how much alcohol istoo much if a person plans to drive? Ideally, no one should drink alcohol and then drive. But if onedoes, then what’s “too much”? It;can be a lotless than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Content(BAC) of someone who is drinking depends uponfour things: . _ 0 How much alcohol isin the drink. . . 0 The drinker’s body weight.
It’s the arnount.ofalcahd that counts. For example, if in some other countries it’s lower than that. The BAC (3 ounces the same person drank three double martinis, will be over0.16 percent after three to six drinks (in one or 90 ml of liquor each) withinan hour, the persqn’s, hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how . . BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the consumes fwd just before or during drinking will. have a person drinks them.
might not be ableto react quickly enoughto avoid the collision. Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where There’s something else about drinking and driving that you want it togo. They are the brakes, the steering and many people don’t know. Medical research shows that the accelerator. All three systems have do to their work alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries at the places where the tires meet the road. worse.
Braking * Braking action- involves perceDtion 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 reactiontime is about 314 ‘of a second.But that’s only -an average. It might be less with one driver and aslong as twoor.threeseconds or .more with another.
Riding” your brake overheat to thepoint that they won’t workwell, You might not be able to stop yourvehicle i t time to avoid an accident. If you “ride” your brakes, they will get so hot they will require a 1st of pedal force to slow you down. Avoid“ridil the brakes. If you keep pace with the traffic and al1,owrealistic of followirig distance.s, you will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. ‘That means better braking and longer brakelife.
1 /!\ CAUTION: I A CAUTION: The brake wear warn g s sooner or later your brakes won’t work well That could leadto an accident. When you hear - -- - 3 your the brake wear warning-. vehicle serviced. --I ,~ Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes are first applied or lightly applied. Thisdoes not mean somethingis wrong with your brakes.
If your brake pedal goes down farther man normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Braking in Emergencies I I Use your anti-lock braking sysKemwhenyou need to. . With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you .more.than even the very best braking.
Try to adjust‘ your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate untilyou are outof the curve, and then accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway. When you drive into a curve at night, it’s harder tosee the road aheadof you because it bends away from the straight beams of your lights. This isone good reason. to drive slower. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
An emergency like this requiresclose attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheelat the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have act to fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have avoided the object. You must thenbe prepared to steer back to y.our original lane and then braketo a controlled stop.
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vehicle is skidding. Learnto recognize warning cluessuch as enough water, ice or packed snow onthe road to make a “mirrored surface’’-and slow .down when you .have any doubt. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol ordrugs, with night vision prob1ems;orby fatigue. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid onlythe braking skid. Steer theway you want to go- Here are some tips on night driving.
Night Vision 'No one can see aswe11 at nightas in the daytime. But as A 50-year-old we get older these differences increase. to see the driver may require .at least twice as much light same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you doin the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the dayin bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes will have less trouble adjustingto night. But'if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They.
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The heavierthe rain, the harder it is to see. nven if your windshield wiper blades arein good shape, a heavy rain ,can make it harder to see road signs and traffid. signals,. pavement markings, the edge of the road, andeven people walking. Road spray can often be worse for vision than rain, especially it if comes frum a dirty road. So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good i. shape and :keep your windshieklwasher tank filled. Replace your windshield'wiper inserts when 'they'show signs .
Hydroplaning Some OtherRainy Weather Tips Hydroplaning is dangerous.So much water can buildup on the water. under your tires that they can actually ride This can happen if the roadis wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle’ is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. 0 You might not be awareof hydroplaning. You. could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren’t in constant- contact with the road.
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze When you drive into fog a patch, your$sibility will be reduced quickly.The biggest dangers are striking the one behind. Try to vehicle ahead or being struck by the If the vehicle ‘‘read” the fog density down the road. or, at night; if the ahead starts to become less clear -thefog is probably taillights are harder to see, thickening. Slow down to give- traffic behind you. a chance to slow down. Everybody then has a better chance.to avoid hittingthe vehicle ahead.
Tips on Driving in Fog If you get caught in fog, turn your headlightson low beam, even in daytime. You’ll see -and be seenbetter. If visibility is nearzero and you muststop but are unsuTe whether you are away from the road, turn your lights on, startyour hazard warning flasher, and sound your Born at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic. * Pass other vehiclesin fog onlyif you can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay fog.is worse up ahead.
Free-wayDriving Mile €or mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes,or superhighways) are the safestof all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important -advice on freeway dJiving is: Keep to the right. Driveat thesame. up with traffic and keep speed mostof the other driversare driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaksa smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane ona freeway as a passing lane.
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I ! i 1 I I I Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glarecan. wear sunglasses at cause drowsiness. But don’t night. They will drastically reduce your overall vision at the very time you need all the seeing power you have. 0 If you get sleepy, pull off the road intoa’rest,service, or or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, 1 both. For safety, treat drowsinesson the highwayas. an emergency. As in any driving situation, keep pace with traffic and allow adequate following distances.
'A CAUTION: If you Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving inflat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly steep in country, or if you're planning-tovisit there,here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. . don't shift down, your brakes could get o hot that they wouldn't work well. You wou., ..len have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift dowr tn Ifit ,our engine assist vnurbrakes on a stec, downhill slope.
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PBrkiBg . . . , Hi&$ You can turn your front wheels tokeep your vehicle from rolling downhillor out intotraffic. Here’s how: Parking Downhill Turn your wheels to the right. You don’t have tojam your tires against the curb, if there isa curb. A gentle contactis all you need.
I' Parking Uphill I I Ifthere is a curb, turn your wheelsto the left if the curb is at the right sideof your vehicle. If you're going uphillon a one-way street and you're parking on the left side, your wheels should pointto the right. 189 ,.
Winter Driving I .. . . . Include an.ice:scrapGq small a brush .or broom, a supply Here are some tips for winter driving: of'windshield washer fluid,a rag, some winter outer a, cloth,. and a clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, red. Have your Buick in good shape for winter.Be sure .of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will couple your engine coolant mix is co-rrect. bag Snow tires.
D.rivingon Snow or Ice What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Very cold on, But wet snow or ice c.an be slick and hard to drive ice can be even more’trouble because it may offert h e . leait traction of all. You can get“wet ice” when’ it’s about freezing (3ZoF..O0C)and freezing rain begins to fail. Try to avoid driving we1 on ice until salt and sand crews can get there. , , . ’ Whatever the conditio,n -smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose. snow -. drive with caution. Accelerate gently.
If you are stopped by .heavysnow, you could be-.in a seirious.situation. You should probably staywith'your vehicle'unless you. knowfor sure that..youare near .help and yau canhikethrough the snow. Here are some things' to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard-flashers.Tie a red cloth toyour vehicle to alert police that you,'ve been .a stopped by the snow.
blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra. clothing, make body insulators.from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor math - anything you can wraparound yourself OX tuck under your clothing to keep warm. ._ ,... . ,. Yon can run the engine to keep warm, but. be careful. ..\ r’ ,. , /A CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbnn monoxide) gas to get inside. CQ could overcome you and kill you.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves Towing,a Trailer fuel. When yourun 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 andit keeps the /!\ CAUTIONbattery charged. You will need a well-charged batteryto on restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later If you don't use the correctequipment and drive with your headlights. Let the heater for runawhile.
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Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading Your Vehicle” inthe Index for more informationabout your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. , It should never weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), unless you havethe optional 5,000 pound (2,250 kg) trailer towing package. But even that can be too heavy. , . . . . 8: It -depends on how you plan to .use yourrig.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on theCertification label at the rear edge of the driver’s doqr (or see “Tire Loading” in the Index). Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle. Hitches \ It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
Driving witha Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You’ll need. more passing distanceup ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal feel of . to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. handling and braking. with the added weight of the trailer.
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Part 5 Problems on the Road . I- . .1. ‘I ’ . ’ . . . .. . . Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Part 5 includes: Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 205 OtherWarningDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Jump”Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Press the button in to. ~ make your front and, rear i :turn s$gnal.lights'flash . ,. on and off. .. , I . .' Your hazard warning -flashers work no'matter wnat position yourkey is in, and evenif the keyisn't in. To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles; you can set one up at the sideof the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want t o w e another vehicleand,some jurnner, cables to start you? Buick. But please follow the US bel ir to do it sa-..~y. I “atteri-- can hurt you. Th Decause: 0 Theycontain aci hat c ali of these things can hurtyou. 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but besure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want.
I I You eou be injured ! V€ !s roll parking brake firmlyon each vehicle. Put an automatic transmissionin ‘‘P”(Park) or a manu nsl in 9 3. Twm off the ignition .on both vehicles. Turn ofr all lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid it could sparks- and help save both batteries. And save your radio! Your Buick has two remote positive. (+) jump starting terminals.The terminals arein the red box on the. same side’of the engine compartment BS your battery.
7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battet'y. Use.a remote positive (+) terminal if !lie. vehicle has one. . ... ..,. 6. Connect the red positive(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one..
8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to, the good battery's negative (-) 'terminal. 9. Attach the cable at least1.8inches (45 cm) away from the dead banery,.butnot nm=engineparts that move. The electrical connectioni s just as go:od there, battery'is but the chanceof sparks getting back to the muchless. . . e % a, ' " ". . , ' .I , ,.. . Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. Theother end of the negative cable doesn't go to the deadbattery.
11.Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12.Remove the cablesin reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal.
Towing Your Car If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-newby adding aftermarket items like fog Try to have aGM dealer or a professional towing tires and wheels, these lamps, aero skirting, or special service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is instructions and illustrations may not be correct. a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B)or car carrier(C) tow Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning truck. flashers. When you call, tell.
Front TomGng Hook-Ups Attach “T” hook chains behind the front wheels &to the sideof the frame rails ,onboth,’sides. k, Position the sling crossbar just behind the rear edge of the front fascia.A 4” x 4” wood beam is .NOT needed.
Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of ,eachlower contrbl am. Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach “T” hook chains to slots in the frame rails just ’ .ahead of rear wheels on both sides. Position theI-owessling crossbar directly under the rear fascia. A 4” x 4” wood beam NOT is needed.
1. Turn off yom air conditioner. If :No .SteamIs Coming From Your Engine: If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not too be serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a.hot day. Stop :after high speed driving. Idle for long periodsin traffic. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try thisfor a minuteor so: If there's still no. sign of steam, push the accelerator until the .
When you decide it’ssafe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap
1 11 parts, can be very hot. Don’t 1 Ich them. I do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if ther I leak. If yo the engine, it could loseall coolant. That could cause anengine Pire, and you could beburned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. I If there seemsto be no leaK, start tne engine again to see if the fan runswhen the engine does. If it doesn’t,, your vehicle needs service. Turnoff the engine.
m L,CAUTIOP can be bu 3d if you spill coolant on hot m You engine parts. Coolantcontains ethylene glycc it will burn if the engine parts are hot II and enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the Luolantin the coolant recovery~ ~ I Mis C“1 or above “FULL COLD,” start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the propercoolantmix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
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How to Add Coolantto the Radiator . . i=.: i -c i 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push downas you turn it. Remove the. pressure cap. i t . . -: , :.c,- , I. . I -" . -..- ' . . . . ., I 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiatorhose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowlyto the left until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.
e 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tankto “FULL COLD.” 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 7. By this time the coolant ,level inside the radiator If the levelis lower, add filler neck may be lower. more of the propermix through the filler neck until of the filler neck. the level .reaches the base 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 6.
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing .aFlat Tire I!\ CAUTIO1 can slip off the jack and roll over you or othepeople. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your = prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in Park), 3. Turn off the engine. To be evenmore certain the vehicle won't move. you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be thetire onthe other side of the vehicle.
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. . - . . . . , I The followin,gsteps will tell you,ho.w.touse ihe jack afid change a tire. . . , , . , . . ., ,. . r , . . .. .. , , -.. .”: , _,,,/ , , .. . , . . ....~ ..,LL .,. ,. .. i I , ., . . .
O r , the equipmentfor the wagon is in the rear storage compartment. . . a To access the equipmentin your wagon, turn the slotted release button located on the rear,edge of thk cover. Rempve thecovef by pulliing,it away fkom the window and then slidingit toward the rear,Ming it up and out of thelower track. The wagon tire changing equipmen1 can now be removed.
To remove the spare tire, unscrewand remove the wing nut from the retaining bolt. Using the tire lift strap, pull the tire out of the storage well. To remove the jack, unscrew the wing -boltfrom the jack retainer. Removethe jack by sliding it forward.
Your Buick has a wheel.cover that .mustbe'removed to access the wheel nuts; Refer to the picture for the correct wheel cover removal. If your vehicle 'has .either of -the:.twofollowing wheel. covers, they :must be removed &-carefully prying 'at the outside ,edg@.with the Bat . end . 'of@ewheel wrench. j , .1 . . . . , . . . , .. . . . , . . , ,. . .
Remove,this wheel cover by carefully prying off the If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, .remove the center the wheelcoverbyusingthewirewheelkeywrench. center -ofthecoverwith the flat endof the wheelof wrench.
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I 'P J 'IC Getting U I er a vehicle when i s j; ied up is dangerous. If the vehicleslips off the jack, you could be badly injured or kilied. Never get wnder a hide wh I i t . orted only by a jack. Position theijack under the vekcle. ,Your.Buick,has:.m' indentat&n,on the.fi-ame near each 'ofthe wheels.Raise the jack so the,jackhead fits into-theindentation nearest the wheel with the flat tire. ' 232 '.
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A CAUTIO Rust ordirt on the wheel, which it is fastened, can make the wheel nu become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and causean accident. When you change a wheel, remove anyrust or dirt fro1 the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,you can usea cloth or a paper towelto do this; but be sureto use a scraper or wirebrush later, if you need to,to get all the r - - - tor dirt off.
Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lowerthe jack completely. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. t lncorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This couldlead to an accident. Be sure to use the correctwheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind. Stop somewhere as soon as you can an have the nuts tightened with a to I00 ft. Ibs. (140 N.
j 'I 1 ' ' I ,ACAUTION: Storing a jack; a tireor other equipment in the .passenger compartmentof the vehiclecould cause injury. In a sudden stop or.collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the properplace..
Compact Spare T,ire And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other fit..Keep your spare and its wheels or tires. They. won’t wheel .. Although the compact spare was fully inflated together. when your vehicle -was new,it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be60 psi (420 P a ) . The compact spareis made to g6 up to 3,000 miles (50,OOkm), so you can finish yourtrip and have. your full-size tire repairedor replaced where you want.
IA CAUTION: If youlet your tires spin at high eed,the explode and YOU or others couldbe injured. And, the transmissionor other parts of the vehicle can overheat. Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 I h (55 km/h) as shown on the speedome r.
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Part 6 Se'rvice& Appearance Care
Service Doing Your Own Service.Work perform. see “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
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What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen, suchas MTBE or alcohol? Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help fuel prevent deposits from forming in your engine:and MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that no is, system. That helpskeep your ,enginein.tune and your more than 15% MTBE isfine for your vehicle. emission control system working properly. It’s good for Ethanol is ethyl or .grain alcohol.
Filling Your Tank 1': ,, .. .. tL: I.,: ,',. [, t: 1 :j .j The cap, on thewagon, iis behind a hinged door on the left side 'of your vehicle. .
. . On.the sedan, the cap is behind the rear license plate. , . : ' m - - /!\ CAUTION: Ga din rapor is p l y tlammawe. It Durn: violently, and that can cause verybad injuries. Don't smokeif you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline. 246 = While refueling, hang the cap inside the wagon fuel door. Place the cap onthe inner most edge and turn it to the right as.necessary to secure.
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Engine OiI If the "LOW OIL" light on ' the instrumentpanel comes on, it means .you need to check your engine oil level right away. You should check your engine oil level regularly; the light is an added reminder. It's a goodidea to check your engineoil every time you get fuel. In order to get accurate an reading, the oil must be warm andthe vehicle must be on level ground. From the front, you'llsee your oilhpstick to the left of 'the air cleaner. Turn off the engine and give the oil a to drainget fe.
thickness. DO not we other visco,sity-oilssuch ;as SAE low-40 or SAE 2OW-50.
It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less: than 10 miles (16 km). . What to Do with Used Oil: The engine is -at low .speed most of the time (asin door tp door delivery, orin stop-and-go traffic). You tow a trailer often. Used engine oil contains things that have Most trips are through dusty places. caused skin cancer in laboratory animals.
Air Cleaner _. e engine wltn tne air cleaneroff can Operath cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame i the engine backfires.If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires,you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be carefulworking on T t engine with t‘ air cf - - -- -8r om- The air cleaner is located behind the enginefan. To access the filter, liftup on the latches and let the cover down. Replace the filter and snap the latches.
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change: A good timeto check your auiomatic transmission fluid level is when the engineoil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check: Because this operation canbe a little difficult, youmay choose to have this done at a Buick,dealershipService Department.
To check the fluid hot or cold: 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Place the shift.leverin “P” (Park) with the parking brake applied. 0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move theshift lever through each gear range, pausing for about 3 seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in “P” (Park). 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean or rag paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait 3 seconds and then pull it back out again. Let the engine run at idle for3 minutes or more.
How to Add Fluid: Rear Axle Refer tothe Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and.lLubricants”in the Index. When to Check and Change Lubricant: If the fluid levelis low, add only enoughof the proper fluid to bring the level up to the COLD areafor a cold check or theHOT area fora hot check.It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a pint. Don’t overfill.
er to yourcooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mix will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. Wi’th plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your enginecould catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze.
.. . . Adding Coolant , . I . : , . ': ro Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the. oronP.1:mix at the coolant recovery tar&. The coolant recovery tank .is located at theleft of the engine compartment, directly behind . . the'battery. .To Ch.eck.Coolant:When your engine is cold, the co;olant,levelsl~oultjbe .at"FULL COLD,'' or a little . high_-..'Whenyour engine is 'warm, the.level should'ke: .. '. .... ,. up to - iLL,HOT," or'a .little higherd. .. .," . . ',L;. ' ' . . . . .
Add coolantmix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Radiator -Pressure Cap . , . You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant: contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine partsare ho --e ~ hDg . - k SI coolantona hot engr I . When you replace your raidiator$re&l cap is recommended. ', I cap,.an 'I . . .Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlledby a thermostat in the .engine coolant system.
How To CheckPowerSteeringFluid: ’ , ’ . Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. k‘ T, ’ When the engine compartmentis hot, the level %-‘the should atbe “HOT” mark. *. . L s When the engine Compartmentis cool, the level should be at the “FULL COLD’; mark. What to Add: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use.
Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: The windshield washer reservoir is located at the left of the engine compartment. Open.the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full.
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Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to’ ofbetop quality and work. well together if the vehicle isto have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, asyour: Buick, does when it is new. When you replace partsof your braking system-for example, when.your brake linings wear downyou and have-tohave new ones put in-be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts.
Headlamp Bulb Replacement IHalagen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take special care when handling and displssina of halogen bulbs. I ll 2. Turn each of the access coverretainers 1/4 turn and lift the cover off.
I 4. .Remove wjre connector from bulb by lifiingthe lock" tab and pulling it away .from the plastic base.
Bulb Replacement 5. . - . . , . _ I - . I _ - . ji . !I I . Install the bulb by putting the sriJall tab-(D)h t o the small notch in the lamb (E). PGt the 'retainer: on and.turn it 1/4 t u n clockwise (to the.right).'tolock it into place. J;: I..' . .. Remove-thetwo Phillips @ head screws; For .theright-side taillight, remove The housing that covers the spare tire'. For the left-side taillight, open the ldcking rearstorage compartment.
. . ,. , , . . , ... Unskrew .tht$wingnut. From outside the vehicle,, carefully pull the taillight assembly awayfrom the body. Press thebulb housing release lever and turn the housing 1/4.turn counter-clockwise (to the left) to remove it.. To remove the bulb, pushit in and rotateit counterclockwise(to the left). Reverse all the stepsto reassemble the taillight housing.
Center High Mounted StopLight Replacement Lift up the tailgate window. Unscrew the two screws. Bring down the bulb assembly. Pull a bulb out of.its retainer and replace. Reverse the,steps to reassemble. Loading Your Vehi.cIe @I TIRE-LOADING INF0,RMATlON V:EHICLE CAP, WT. OCCUPAN'TS FRT.. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tireson your vehicle.
I -. , 1 . m (!a CAUTIO1 And, if you do have a heavy load, you-shouldspread it out. Don't 'carry more than.2'03 pounds (92 kilograms) in the sedan or 300 pounds (136 kilograms-)in the wagon in your trunk or rear area. . . If you put things inside yourvehicle -like.suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -they will go ,as fast as 'the vehicle or stopgoes. to have If you turn quickly, or if.there is a crash,they'llkeep goirig. Never exceed theGVWR for.
, I Station wagons can carry more weight than regular passenger cars:- You’ll find ,theheading-“Maximum Loadingat GVWR” on the Tire-Loading- Information labei. YQUcan load your station wagon up to the limit shown there, but only you’ if take the following steps:; I 1. 2. swerloaa your somon wagon, you CQI damage parts of the vehicle and/or affect vehicle handling.
- Inflation Tire Pressure ION )orly maintained and improper1 [sed tires are dangerous. Overloading - 3ur tires can cause overheating as aresult of too much friction:You could have anair-out ant serisws accident.See -“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Inde: Underinflated tires pose the same dangc as overloaded tires. Theresulting accident’couldcause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain I recommended pressure.
When to Check: Check your tires once .a month or more. Don’t forgetyour compact spare-tire(if SO equipped). It should be at60 psi (420 P a ) . How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especially ifyou have radial tires - which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back .on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
After the tires havebeers rotated, adjustthe front and r e a inflation pressureas shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts ax9 properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. A CAUTION: Rust or diir on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheelnuts become loose after a time. Thewheel-could come off ‘and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
The tire hasa puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. A CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving.If you mix tiresof different siz or types (radial and bias-belted tires),the .To find out what kind and size of tires you need; look at vehicle may not handle properly, and you cows the Tire-Loading Information label. have a crash.
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Wheel Alignment andTire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. In most cases, you will not'need to have your wheels you notice unusual tire wear aligned again. However, if or your vehicle pullingone way or the other, the If you notice your alignment may need to be reset. vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road, your wheels may needto be rebalanced.
Tire Chains Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how many milesit's been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident.If you have to replace a wheel u equipment wheel.
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick using r oam-TypeCleaner on Fabric Use a vacuum cleaner often to get ridof dust and loose 'dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. 0 Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Your Buick dealer has twoGM cleaners -a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type,powdered 'cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. ~ 0 - Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as: you,.
1 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric Special Cleaning Problems II. , i: Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, First, seeif you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar off better withjust Some sp-ots and stains will clean and asphalt. water and mild soap. Carefully scrape offstain. excess If you need to useit, then: ! i Then follow the solvent-type instructions above.
Finally,ifneeded,cleanlightlywithsolvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains:Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains. @ Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner. Care of Safety- Belts Keep belts clean and dry. / L \ CAUTIOC Do not bleach or dye satety belts. ITyou UO, may severely weaken them. In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (non-detergent) soaps. If the windshield isnot clear after using the windshield Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid- or abrasives. washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain.
Aluminum Wheels Weatherstrips If your Buick has these, don’t use chrome polish on them. Use wax after you clean them. Also, don’t use abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushps on them -you could damaee the proutive caating. These are places where glass-ormetal meets rubber. Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal better, and not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least si%.m every mtk. .
Finis,h Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stonechips, fractures or deep scratchesin the fini.sh should be repairedright away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Some weather and atmosphexic conditionscan create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaceson your vehicle. This damage Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-upcan taketwo forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped materials available from your dealer .
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You :an get these from your Buick dealer. PART NUMBER 16 12345343 SIZE USAGE DESCRIPTION lgic Mirror Creme 02. (0.473L Wax Exterior cleaner polish and 121052277 1052863 strips oz. (0.354L) L.oz. (0.028kg) 1050172 16 oz. (0.473L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes, polishes 161050173 oz. (0.473L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rustand corrosion 1050174 16 oz. (0.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ID I 1111111111111111l~lll11111111111111111 11111llllDDlllllI a ENGINE CODE SAMPLE4UXPMOM75 ’ h i II f \ASSEMBLY PLANT MODEL YEAR Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the rear compartment storage lid is located on the in the wagon. On the sedan, the label trunk lid. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order i parts. On this labelis: Your VIN. Its model designation. Paintinformation.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuitsin your car are protectedfrom short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance. of fires causedby electrical problems. Be sure to use the correct fuse if you need to replace on the road and don’t one. If you ever have a problem have a spare fuse, you can ‘‘borrow” one of the correct value.
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The fuse chart, below, shows how to tell a blown fuse from a good fuse. BLOWN -FUSE GOOD FUSE I ' I RATING ' 12004003 ................... 3 AMP I2004005 ................... 5 AMP 12004006 ................... 7.5 AMP 12004007 ................... I O AMP . 12004008 ................... 15 AMP 12004009 ................... 20 AMP 12004010 ................... 25 AMP 12004011 ....................30 AMP GM PARTNO.. L J COLOR VIOLET TA-N- .
Estate Wagon Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted OVERALL: Length ............................ 2 17.7 Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.9 60.3 Height ............................ 115.9 Wheelbase ........................ FrontTread ........................ '62.1 64.1 Rear Tread ......................... INTERIOR REAR: Leg Room ......................... HeadRoom ........................ Shoulder Room ..................... HipRoom ......................... 38.3 39.
Roadmaster Sedan Dimensions 'Inches Unless Otherwise Noted _.- ... . . OVERALL: 215.8 Length ........................... Width ............................. 78.1 Height .............. :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.9 Wheelbase ........................ 115.9 Front Tread ........................ 61.7 Rear Trexd ......................... 60.7 ~ INTERIOR.REAR: LegRoom ......................... Head'.Room ........................ Shoulder Room ..................... HipRoom .........................
.Replaceable Light Bul-bs Application Number Number Application .1 '1 " 1N.TERIORILLUMINATION EXTERIOR . 2057 Cornering .......................... Headlight ...... . .................... 9004 Park/Turn ....... ...... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2057NA Side Marker ........................... 194 Underhood ............................ 561 .? REAR Backup ............................. 2057 High Mounted Stop (Sedan) ............. 1141 High Mounted Stop (Wagon) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cap.acitiesand, Specifications CRANKCASE CAPACITY(With Filter)5.0 quarts/4.7 liters TRANSMKSSIQNDrain and Refill- 1.0.0.pints/4.7 lifers Overhaul -22.4 pints/f0.6.. liters MAINTENANCE.ITEMPART NUMBERS3 Air Cleaner-A1.135C Fuel Filtir -GF580 Oil Filter-PF2S PCV Valve-C.V789C PCV Filter -FB59 Radiator Cap -RC27 Spark Plug- CR43TS, GAP 0.035” , ’ 8th Characterof the Vehicle Identification Number. Made in a GM plant in the United States, Part: numbers areAC type. 4.
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Part 7 Main.tenanceSchedule dependability and emission control performance. Part 7 includes: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Word About Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Vehicle and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction IMPORTANT: A Word About Maintenance KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Plan I Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan?The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Buick dealer for details. We at General Motors wantto help,you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only afew times’ a week. Or you may drive long distancesall the time in very hot, dusty weather.
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“Section B: Owner Checksand Services” tellsyou what should &.checked whenever you stop-forfuel. It also explains what’you can easily do to heip keep your vehicle ia good condition. ,“Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections thatyour Buick dealer’s service department or ;another qualified service center should perform.
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells youthe maintenance services you should have done and whenyou should schedule them. Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealerfor your service needs, you’llknow that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule'Iif your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: 0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). e -Whenmost tripsare'less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. .e When mosttrips include extended idling and/oi- frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic. e Towing a trailer.*? 0 When operating in dusty areas.
TO BE SERVICED I (See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following: Schedules I and 11y WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers)or Months, Whiche'ver Occurs First ' ~ MILES (000) - KILOMETERS (000) Item No. 75 80 ~~ 7. Front Wheel bearing Repack See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Service ,Following Schedules I and I1 9. Spark Plug Replacement* Inspection*? I 11.EGR SystemInspection*? I I 12.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* Every 30 000 mi (50 000 km) ~~ 13.
Sched.uledMaintenante Services Schedule I1 Follow Schedule.I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specifiedin Schedule I apply. , TO BE SERVICED I WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever .. Occurs First (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) MILE, ; (000) 30 KILOMEl , Item No. 12.5 Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. a At first and then every other oil change a 2. Chassis Lubrication Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. 0 3.
. . TO BE ,SERVICED (See explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I'and 11) Item No. . WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First , KILOMETERS (000) - . See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following SchedulesI and 11 8. Transmission Service 9. Spark Plug Replacement" 10.Spark Plug.Wire.Inspection*T 11. EGR System Inspection*? Every 30!000 mi. (50 000 km) 12.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement" 13. ~ icleaner r Inspection*? 14.
of these If you do not use your vehicle under any conditions, change both the fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (1 60000 km). To help ensure-properoperation, we recommena a pressure testof both’thecooling system and the pressure cap. 9. SparkPlugReplacement* -Replacesparkplugs 7. FrontWheelBearingRepack -Whenyour vehicleisusedinsuchservice as policework, as awiththepropertype.See“SpecificationsChart.’’ in repackthe theIndex.
‘X: ’ An Emission Control Service. TheU.S.Ehyironmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure tothis perfomaintenance itein will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability priorto thecompletion of vel&cle. useful Iife. Geneial Motors, however,.urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed.at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in“SectionE:MaintenanceRecord”.
At Each FuelFill. At Least Once a Month (It is important foryou ‘ora service station. attendant .ch~ecks ,,at each fuel fill.) to perform these underhood Tire Inflation CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO , , . . , Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the.proper oil. ifnecessary.See Tngine Oil” in the Index for further details. Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level In t h y coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if necessary., See.
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INSPECTION OR SERVICE 1 WHATSHOULD BE DONE Steering and Suspension Inspection Inipect the frontand re? suspension and steering. system for,damaged, loose or missing parts,.signsof wear, orlack of lubrication.Inspectthe power steering lines and. hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. . ~~ ' ~~~~~~ Throttle Linkage interference for binding, and or 1nspectio.n damaged missing or ~~~ Inspect, the complete exhaust . system. Inspect the body near the exhaustsystem.
INSPECTION OR SERVICE Rear. Axle Service WHAT SHOULD BE DONE .. . Check the gear lubricant.leve1 in’the rear axle andadd if needed.See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed. If your vehicle is used-to pull a trailer, have the rear ,axle gear .lubricant changed every 7,500 mile$ (12 500 kin). INSPECTION OR SERVICE Brake System Irispection.
Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, from your part number or specification may be obtained GM dealer.: USAGE Engine .Oil Engine Coolant . 314 .-. , ’., USAGE FLUIDILUBRICANT. Hydraulic Brake . . System DelcoSupreme l l @ BrakeFluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT3 brake fluid. I . lubricant. meeting Chassis requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. ,1052497 or equivalent).
I USAGE Chassis Lubrication FLUID/LUBRICANT meeting lubricant Chassis requirements ofNLGIGrade 2, Category LB. or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent). USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring Anchor b. Release Pawl FLUIDlLUBRICANT a. Engine oil. Front Wheel Bearings Wheelbearinglubricantmeeting requirements ofNLGIGrade 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344 or equivalent). Rear Axle (Standard Differential) (GM Part No. Axle Lubricant 1052271) orSAE 8OW-90 %L-5 Gear Lubricant.
Maintenance Performed column, insert the,numbers F ODOMETER READING.. .~ I . Maintenance Record I SERVICED BY . DATE . MAINTENANCE PERFORMED . I I , . .- ,. , . ' -, : :-- -, j _, .
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a Part 8 CustomerAssistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buickyou if need assistance. This Part also tells you how to obtain service publications and howto report any safety defects. Part 8 includes: CustomerSatisfaction .............................................................. Customer Assistancefor Hearing/Speech Impaired ........................................ Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In order to give your inquiry prompt attention, please STEP TWO -If after contacting .a member of you ,Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannotcall the'toll-freenumber listed above. However, if 'wish to write Buick, write to: be resolved by the dealership without further help, , . .contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by Buick MotorDivision,, Customer Assistance Center calling 1-800-52 1-7300. In .Canada; contact GM of 902 E.
NHTS.A, U S . Department of.Transportation Washington, .D.C. 20590 You can a1s.oobtain other information aboutmotor vehicle ,safetyfrom the Hotline.
Service Publications In€ormation on. howto obtain Product Service .Publications, Subscriptions and Indexes as described below i s applicable only in the fifty U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) and only for%USand light trucks ,with GVWR less than.10,000’pounds(4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertainingto Product Service Bulletins and. Indexes can be obtained by writing to: General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel SamDr.
Subscriptions What You’ll Find in the Index: You can subscribe toall Buick Product Service Publications (PSP’s). This will include bulletins forall cars soldby Buick andwill not be limitedto PSP’s applicable to any particular model. When you buy a subscription, youwilheceive the PSP’s in periodic A subscription mailings, shortly after they come out. costs U.S. $86.50 ($106.
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... Part 9 Index A c c (Ignition Key Position) ........................ 74 Adding Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 2 19.222. 257 Coolant .............................. 287 ElectricalEquipment .......................... Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 260 Power Steering Fluid .......................... Transmission Fluid ............................ 254 261 Windshield Washer Fluid .......................
.Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Gasoline Tank. Filling Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Gate Ajar Light .................................124 GearPositions ................................... 78 Glass Cleaning .................................. 282 Graphic Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 72 Guard Against Theft .............................. Guide en Francais . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting Your Car if the Battery is"Dead" ....... :. . . . . 206 Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Steering in Emergencies ... : ....................... 170 SteeringTips ................................... 169 Steering Wheel. Tilt ............................... 88 Steering Without Power Assist ..................... 169 SteireoSoundSystems ............................
