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The 1993 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual Litho inU.S.A. Part No.
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Table of Contents How to Use this Manual ................................................................. 10 This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. ............................ .:.................................... This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. FeaturesandControls .................................................................. This part explains how to start and operate your Buick.
How to Use This Manual You will also find red acircle with this book. Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to endwhen they ,first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. a slash through it in This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’tdo this,” or “Don’t let this happen.
Vehicle Damage Warnings - - - - x ,in - this bookJ :z -.-:ill find these blue notices: In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors or in different words.
~ These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will.find -onyour vehicle. For example, these symbols are used onan original battery: CAUTION These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle- is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP ''' C I WINDSHIELD .
Part 1 Seats And Safety Belts Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also not do with safety belts. learn about some things you should . Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls ............................................................. ..... HeadRestraints ............................................................. SafetyBelts .They’reforEveryone ................................................... WhySafetyBeltsWork ...............
r ? r .z : . .~ :e I ; ’ Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about the seats-- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, and head restraints. I Manual Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manualdriver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push apedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only w’ n the vehicle is not mo\-’-g.
Four Way Manual Seat - Drivers Seat Only (Option) Manual Lumbar Support (Gran Sport - Driver's Seat Only) If you have this feature, you have the lumbar control on the right sideof the seatback. If you have this option,you have two levers under the front edge of the seat. The lever near the outerside of the seat unlocks the seat allowing it to slide forward and backs The lever nearthe center allows you to tilt the seat up and down. Rotate the control clockwise(to the right) to increase the ~.
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itting in a reclined osition when our v is in fflotion can But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
CAUTION: (Continued) The, shoulderbelt can't do its job because it won't be againstyour body. Instead, it willbe in front of you. In a crash you coulddo into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lap belt can't.do its job either. In a crash'the belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at your pelvic bones. This couldcause serious internal injuries. For properprotection when the vehicleis in motion, have the seatbackupright.
Front Seatback Latches(Two-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Then it will lock in place. There's one timethe seatback may not fold without some helpfrom you. That's if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill. To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatl&k toward the re& '&$.: you l i t .this : latch. Then the ,seatbak will fold forward.
Folding Rear Seatback (Option) -. Withfolding rear the seatbacks you can carry long cargo by folding down part or allof the rear seat. Pull this strapto fold down theseatback. I I: ~ 1 E When you fold the seatback up, push the of topthe seat.
Easy Entry Seat Option (Two-DoorModels) Safety Belts: They’reFor Everyone The right front seatof your vehicle makes it easy to get in and outof the rear seat. This part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should notdo with safety belts. When you tilt the right front seatback fully forward, the whole seat willslide forward. After someone getsinto the rear seat area, move the right frontseatback to its original position.
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Why SafetyBelts Work When you ride in or on anything,you go as fast asit goes. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! For example, if the bike is going10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.
f Take the simplest "cat" Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.
or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts,you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time tostop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones takethe forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
of them. Every “airbag’’ safety belts, not instead system ever offeredfor sale has required the useof safety belts. Even if you’rein a vehicle that has “air bags,” you still haveto buckle up to getthe most protection. That’strue not only in frontal collisions, but especiallyin side and other collisions. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -- Won’t I be trapped in the vehicleafter .
Safety Belt Warning Light When the keyis turned to “Run” or “Start,” a tone will come onfor about eight seconds to remind peopleto fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is buckled. :The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for ‘about’aminute. If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither ;the tone nor the light will come on. How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. I .
Cars First Sold In Canada Was your Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? it(If was; a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conformsto ...” etc.) If so, then all applicable Canada motor v.ehicle the rest of Part 1 does notapply to your vehicle. Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt 1 To learn how to use your safety belts, please read the Owner’s Manual Safety BeltSupdement. It comes with every new Buick first sold in Canada. Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system.
n And you don’t haveto unbuckle when you get out. The lap belt should be worn as low on the hips as Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. possible. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so If you slid under it, the belt would apply orce the lap belt. you can sit up straight. at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal go over the shoulder injuries.
It’s possible thatan automatic belt could keep you from To reattach the automatic belt: fully opening a door. That can happen if the door was 1. Close and lockthe door. slammed shut very hard. Just close the door all theway, 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” inthe Index) then slowly open it.If that doesn’t fix it, then your so you can sit up straight. Buick needs service. We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt it in an buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle emergency.
/I\ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. Ina crash you would move forward too much, which could significantly increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your &g pE? &;?:: body.
@ What’s wrong with this? n 1 /i\ CAUTION: L ~ A: You can be seriously injured ifyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at the pelvic bones. Thiscould cause serious internalinjuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
@’ What’s wrong with this? n A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash,your body would move too far forward,which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t asstrong as shoulder bones. You could alsoseverely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.
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Right Front Passenger Position I The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this part. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s .more in a crash. For likely that the fetus won’t be hurt pregnant women, as for anyone,the key to making safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly.
Lap-Shoulder Belt I 2. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until it clicks. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 11 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’tletitgettwisted. I 38 If the belt stops beforeit reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Make sure the Extender’’ at the end of this section.
n n .. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down'onthe buckle end of the belt as you pull upon the shoulder part. The safety beltlocks if there's a sudden stop or a crash.
A Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides for Children and Small Adults CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, whichcould increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against yourbody. To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle. I Your .vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added comfort for children, who have outgrown child restraints, for and small adults.
There is one guidefor each outside passenger position in 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt.The elastic the rear seat.You will find them tucked in between the cord must be under the belt. Then, place .the guide seat back and the interior body, about half-way down the over the belt, and insertthe two edgesof the belt into edge of the seat back. Here is how you should installthe the slots of the guide.
To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse .order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them outfrom the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward andin between the seat back and the interior of elastic cord exposed. body, leaving only the loop Center Passenger Position 4.
When you sit ina center seating position,you have a lap To make the belt safety belt, which has no retractor. longer, tilt the latch plate and pullalong it the belt. Buckle, positionand release it the sameway as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender’’ at the end of this section. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the beltIs snug.
Children A CAUTION: Smaller children and babiesshould always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and sizefor your child. A very young child’s hipbones areso small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, thebelt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right onthe child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.
A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn’tweigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pound (110 kg) force onyour arms. The babywould be almost impossible tohold.
Child Restraints Be sure to followtheinstructions for the restraint.You may find these instructionson the restraint itself or ain booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that.
1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. z4 ,Secure the childin the child restraintas the . :instructiom say. 3. Pull out the vehicle's safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. See if the shoulder belt wouldgo in frontof the child's face or neck. If so, put it behindthe child restraint. 48 4. Buckle the belt.
5. To tighten the belt, pullup on the shoulder belt while you push downon the child restraint. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt andlet it go backall the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Securing: a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Y 1. Make the. beltas long as possible by tilting the latch plate a d pulling it along-thebelt. When you securea child restraint ina center seating position, you’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section about . Ft the to$ strap if the child . .: , ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~ ~ . ‘ : ; , , $ restraint has one. I..+*) +,“.#kg! ::.,.: ._ I ’ !,;F .< ” i l.. r.: ,* -~ 2. Put the restrainton the seat.
4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever needto. 6. To tighten the belt, pull itsfree end while you push down on the child restraint.
Your dealer can get these and install the hardware for you. It’s free. The special beltis GM Part Number 12340286. Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog. Si To use a child restraint here, you will need a special infant/child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
Once the special hardwareis installed, please follow the instructions withit and these steps: 2. Snap onehook of the infant/child seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat. 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle. It will stay on the door, readyto be rebuckledfor use by adults or older children.
4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pullingit along the belt. 5. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 6 . Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
7. Run the belt throughor around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 8. Put the hook on t k free end through the slot in the 9. To make it tight, pullthe belt while you push down on the child restraint.If the belt won’t stay tight, switch it end for end. latch plate. directions-to be sureit is secure.
Tu remove the infantlchild seat restraint: 1. Push the buttonon the safety belt buckleand remove the special latch plate. Leavethe latch plateon the special belt. 2. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special 'belt.
Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice,a child should sit next to a window so the child can weara lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they needto use the safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.
f&’ What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the childis so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’sface OF neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
Wherever the childsits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low, snug below the hips, and just touching the child’s thighs. This applies beltforce to the Ghild’s pelvic bonesin a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty of extra length builtin, so it will fasten around almost all people. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free.
Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Crash e.' What's wrong with this? If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? ' 1 After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched,as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Part 2 Features & Controls
The ignition keys are for the ignition only. Keys CAUTION: Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons.A child or others couldbe badly injuredor even killed. " I I The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.
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From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock control rearward. .$Y''::; ' ' .; , 4 , To unlock the door, slide the lock control forward.
Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of “P” (Park) or “N’(Neutra1). Each time you close your doors and turn on the ignition, the doors will lock automatically only once.
Remote Trunk Release ., The trunk releaseis on the floor between the driver's seat and the door. Pull up on the lever with the open trunk symbol to release the trunk lock. Remote Trunk Release Lockout The lockout switch,located B -_- ..n: on the inside of the trunk lid, allows you to disable the remote trunk release inside the passenger compartment, With the lockout control in the OFF position, yowcan use the remote trunk release.
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) . -' ! .. . , This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interferenceto this system occur,try this: Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance.
Operation vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters The driver’s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed, If UNLOCK is pressed twice quickly, all doors will unlock. - All doors will lock whenDOOR is pressed. The trunk will unlock when the truck symbol is pressed, but only when the transaxleis in “P” (Park.) Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle matched to it. See.your dealer to match transmittersto another vehicle.
To replace the batteries. Rear Door Security Lock 1. Remove the screw from the back cover,, YourBuickmaybe equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside.To use one of these locks: 1. Use a key to move the lever all theway up. 2. Lift off the front cover, bottom halffirst. 3. Remove and replacethe batteries. Put them inas the direction underthe batteries indicate. 4. Replace the front cover.
The rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be openedfrom inside when this feature is in use. If you wantto opena rear door when.the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside.. 2. Then open the door from the outside. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially insome cities. of theft deterrent Although your Buick has a number features, we know that nothing we put on it can makeit impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
ParkinP Lots: If you parkin a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But whatif you haveto leave your ignition key? What if you haveto leave something valuablein your vehicle? 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you.
Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key opgs.@gs ,. your . ,r .. ignition lock. This lock givesyou five different positions. Before you put the key in, your ignition will be the in Lock position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft deterrent feature. The other positionslet you perform these functions: ACC: Accessory lets you’usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To use it toward you.
steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted thekey. OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off’” if you must .have your car in motion whilethe engine is off. RUN: This is the position for driving. START This key position starts your engine. Starting .YourEngine Engines start differently.
1 I 4. If your engine still won’tstart (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Don’t push the acceleratorpedal before starting your Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the engine. In some other vehicles you might need todo floor and holding it there as you holdthe key in this, but becauseof your vehicle’s computer systems, “Start” for about three seconds. This clears the extra you don’t. If the car starts briefly but gasoline from the engine.
4. If your engine still won’t start (orstarts but then To start your V6 3.3 Liter (CodeN) engine: stops), it could be floodedwith too much gasoline. 1. Don’t pushthe accelerator pedal before starting your Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the engine. In some other vehicles you might needto do floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in this, but becauseof your vehicle’s computer systems, “Start for about 15 seconds. This clears the extra you don’t. to gasoline from the engine.
Driving Through DeepStanding Water If you drive too quickly throughdeep puddles 01 standing water, water can come in through engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. 1A CAUTION: Plugging the cord intoan ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord couldoverheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured.
Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your shift lever. P.(Park) A CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leaveyour vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could beinjured.
1 the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before movingthe shift lever on floor shift console models.) See “SI3:ifting’ Outof ‘I?’(Park)” in this section, R (Reverse) Use this gearto back To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, “If ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Iceor,Snow” in the Index. CAUTION: IA hifting out of (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while ‘‘P” our engine is “racing” (running at high speed) s dangerous.
2 (Second Gear) 1 (First Gear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain ’ roads, but thenyou would also want to use your brakes off and on. This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than“2.”You can use it on very steep If the selector, lever is hills, or in deep snow or mud. put in “1,” the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
1 To release the parking brake: The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels. 80 Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever.
If YOU are on a hill: See“ Parking on Hills” inthe Index. That section shows how to t u k your front wheels. If you are towing a trailer andare parking on any hill: See “ Towing a Trailer” inthe Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right fuot and set the parking brake. 2.
2. Move the shift lever into“P” (Park) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever, andpush the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. Move the leverup as far is it will go. 3. Move the ignition keyto “Lock.” 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can key-in walk awayfrom your vehicle with the ignition (Park). your hand, your vehicleis-in‘‘P13 Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brakeped4 down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 82 3. Move the ignition keyto “Lock.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Shifting Out of 6 6P99 (Park) Your Buick hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully applv your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the ignitionis in the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. CAUTION: It can be dangerous,to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Parking Over Things That Burn /1\ I A CAUTION: Things that can burn couldtouch hot exhaust rrts underyour vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves,dry grass or other things 3 t can burn. I I CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaustcoming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
-RunningYour Engine WhileYou’re ‘Parked It’s bettern.ot to park with the engine running. But if YOU ever have to, here are~samethings toh o w . P Idling the engine with tfie air 31 em control off 8couldal~lowdangerous exhaust into j o u r vehilcle (see the earlierCawtionunder “‘Engine IExhaust”: Also, idling In a Closed-in>place can let‘‘dead., ‘carbonmonoxide (CO) into yo~urve,hiclee w n i f t’hefan switchis at the highest setting. One placl this can happen is agarage. Exhaust with CO can came in easily.
Adjustable Ride Control System (Option) 0 0 Auto - This setting automatically adjusts the system. While traveling at speeds under47 mph (75 km/h), the system will adjust to the soft ride. Traveling at speeds faster than47 mph (75 km/h) the system adjusts to a medium ride. Sport - This provides a firm, sporty ride with responsive handling and cQrnering. When Auto orSoft is selected,the system begins in the Sport mode.
Your driver's window has an express-down feature. Quickly press and releasethe AUTO switch and the If the AUTO driver's window will open a small amount. switch is pressedfor more than a few seconds,the window will go allthe way down. To stop a power window while it is lowering, press and release the switch. To raise a power window, press and holdthe control for that window. Power Windows(Option) i ' 1 1 You may also have a lockout switch. PushLOCK to disable the passenger power window switches.
Tilt WheeI (Option) A tilt steering wheelallows you to adjustthe steering wheel before you drive. You can alsoraise it ,tothe highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
A green arrow onthe instrument panel will flash in the directionof the turn or lane change. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator i”’ To signal a lane change,just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold itthere until you complete your lane change.The lever will returnby itself when you release it. The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
Ihrn Signal tCONSS Chime A chime will sound if your turn signal is left on after having gone3/4 of a mile, to remindyou to turn your signal off. Operation of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps,side.markerlights and taillights) meet all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights.
If your headlights are on, but on low beam: The The wipers will stop after one cycle.If you want more cycles, hold the lever down “MIST” to longer. system works normally. Just pull the lever until it clicks. Your headlights will shift to high beam and stay there. For steady wipingat low speed, movethe lever to the To return to low beam, just pull the lever toward you. “LOW’ position. For high speed wiping, move the lever further, up to “HIGH” Tostop the wipers, move the Windshield Wipers lever to “OFF.
Heavy snowor ice can overload your wipers.A circuit breaker willstop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent anOVI. J. ~ ~ Windshield Washer The top of the wiper lever has the word “WASH’ on it. ’0 spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever Laward you.
Cruise Control (Option) When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off. A 0 I CAUTION: Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause n dless wheel spinning, and you couldlose control. Don’t use CruiseControl on slippery roads.
To Set Cruise Control I /i\ I 2. Move the Cruise Control switch to"ON." CAUTION: I If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you're not using Cruise, you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Cruise Control switch"OFF" until you want to I use it.
3. Push in the set buttonat the end of the lever and release it. (The “CRUISE’ light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shutsoff the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re goingabout 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switch from“ON’ to “RES/ACC” (Resume/Accelerate)for about half a second.
Here’s the secondway to go to a h i g h spee.d: - Move the Cruiseswitch from “ON” to “RES/ACC.” Hold it there until you get up to the speedyou want, and then release the switch. 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the acceleratorpedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed, 96 To increase your speed in very smaIl amounts, move the switchtu “RES/ACC” for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control There are two ways tu reduce your speed while using cruise control: Use the acceierator pedal. to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow @ Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lowerspeed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button fur less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.
Move the Cruise switch to “OFF.”(The “CRUISE’ light will go out.) To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, is erased.
Lights The headlight switch is locatedon the control left of the steering column.To turn on your lights, turn the band marked LIGHTS. It controls these light systems: 0 Headlights 0 Taillights ParkingLights 0 LicenseLights SidemarkerLights The interior courtesy lights can be turned on by rotating the control located on the instrument panelto MAX. The instrument panel brightness can be adjusted between MIN and MAX by rotating the control also.
Headlights Reminder Light (Canada Only) If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, this light will go on at night to remindyou to turn on the headlights. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL)are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada.
Courtesy Lights Mirrors When any dooris opened, several lights go on. They the car. You also make it easy for you to enter and leave can turn these lightson by rotating the interior light control toMAX. Inside Mirror The rear compartment lamp is also activated when the or when the doors are opened, the deck lid is opened interior light control is rotated MAX. to Interior Lights Delay On entry,the interior lights stay on, even after the door is closed to give you time to find your keysor controls.
Outside Mirrors I To adjust the left outside mirror, rotate the knob located on the driver’s door. The right outside mirror must be adjusted manually. Adjust each mirrorso you canjust see the side of your vehicle. If your Buick hasthe optional power mirror control, the mi.rror control is located on the driver’s door. Rotatethe control tothe left or right to choosethe mirror you want to adjust. Then move the control the in direction you want to move the mirror.
To remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on as you pull the ashtray down and out. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. the snuffer You can unhookthe net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it. Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning. I . .
Cigarette Lighter Front Console Storage (Option) It’s nearthe ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter,’pushit in all the way and let go.When it’s ready, it will pop back . . arette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, it won’t be able to back away from the heating elementwhen it’s ready. Thal can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. The console between the front seats has rear seat cupholders that when pulled up and rotated backward can be used.
Storage Armrest (Option) The Instrument Panel:Your Information System The armrest between the front seats opens' intoa storage. area. To open it, press the leverat the front edge. Inside are cupholders which can. be rotated forward use for with the cover closed. There is alsoa removeable coinholder, and storage area for cassette tapes, compact discs or other small items. Assist Handles Above each rear doorare as-sist handles that come down to help you get in or out of your Buick.
I 1 : i SpeedometerandOdometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles A trip odometer can tell you how many miles you have driven sinceyou last setit to zero. To reset it, push the per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your button. odometer shows how faryour vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used the in U.S.)or kilometers (used in Canada). If you Your Buick has a “tamper-resistant odometer.
Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators This section describesthe warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages couldalso save you or others from injury.
Brake System Warning Light 0 At the gas.stati0n;the gas pump shuts off before.the gage reads “F.
This light willalso come on when you set your parking if your parking brake doesn’t brake, and will stay on release fully.If it stays onafter your parking brake is If the fully released,it means you have a brake problem. light comeson while driving, pulloff the road andstop carefully, You may notice thatthe pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer the to floor. It may take longer to stop.If the light is still on, have the vehicle towedfor service. (See “Towing YourCar”in the Index.
Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on, your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See “Engine Coolant’’ inthe Index and have your vehicle servicedas soon as you can. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operationof your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition ison, but the engine is not running,as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away.
This gage tells youif there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. “Check Oil” Light The “Check Oil”light is lit for three secondsas a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUN position. If the light doesn’t come on, have your vehicle serviced. If the gage reads inthe red band, and stays there,it means oil isn’t going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil or you might have some other oil problem. I Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
If the “Check Oil” light comes back on, the engineoil should be brought up to the proper level, see “Engine j Oil” in the Index. “Battery” Light service, and should take your Buick to the dealer at you get there, turn off once. To save your battery until all accessories, and set your air system to OFF. Volts Gage (Option) This gage showsthe voltage inthe electrical system.
Tachometer (Option) Do not operate tne engine with the tachometer in the red area,or engine damage may occur The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in^ hundreds of revolutions per minute (RPM).
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@ Part 3 ComfortControlsandAudioSystems In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Buick . Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle . Part 3 includes: ComfortControlSystem ............................................................ 120 121 Heater and Defroster ........................................................... Air Conditioner ...............................................................
Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make yourair system work for you. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Buick whenthe car is moving. When the vehicleis not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any air choice (except the rear window defogger) and theHI fan speed. .c: t..: Air Outlets Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered vents. Fan The fan controlis used to selectthe speea you want the blower to control the air flow.
BIL (Bi-level) This setting allows the outsideair to flow through your Buick in two ways. Cooler air is directed to the upper portion of your body through the vent outlets. Slightly warmer air is directed throughthe heater ducts and defroster outlets. Vent Using vent will allow outsideair to flow throughthe instrument panel outlets. Set the temperature knob as desired. Heater On days when it’s cold outside, this setting sends heated the windshield defroster air through the heater ducts and outlets.
Audio Systems I’ not cover thisdamage. And don’t put decals Air Conditioner (Option) The air conditioner coolsthe air coming into your vehicle. The air conditioner won’t .work,well unlessall the windows are closed. On a very hot day, you might want to open the windowsto let the hottestair out. Max This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work. MAXrecirculates the air inside your vehicle, and coolsthe air quickly. Adjust the temperature controlto a cold setting. Norm.
AM Stereo This means the Delco@system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If yourDelco@systemcanget C-QUAM@,your “STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it. Hearing damage from loua noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound thatcan seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Bal The control behind the upper knob allows you LO balance the sound betweenthe right and left speakers.. The Lower .Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push to get it AM or FM. Fade The control behindthe lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It turns the radio on. It controls the volume. It tells you the time (When the ignition isoff, push the recall knob to display the time.
Pushbuttons The four pushbuttonslet you return tofavorite stations. You can set the pushbuttonsfor up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM). 0 Tune in the desired station. 0 Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appearsin the display.) Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons to store a station. Whenever you press that button, the.preset station will return. Three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time.
Bal The control behindthe upper knob allows youIO balance the sound betweenthe right and left speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM. 6 IB Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Seek Pressing the seek button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher station and stop. To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: 0 It turns the radio on. It controls the volume.
0 Tune in the station you want. e Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears inthe display.) 0 Within 5 seconds, push oneof the four pushbuttons to store the station. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. Treble Slide the treble lever up to increase the treble response. If the station is weak or noisy, slidethe treble lever down to reducethe noise. Bass Slide the bass lever up to increasethe bass response.
Reverse 1 To Play This Radio To reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will reverse Pwr rapidly until you press the STOP-EJECT button lightly. To turn the radio on or off, press the PWR button. Program The Upper Knob To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the The upper knob does these things: RECALL knob. i Eject To remove the tapeor stop the tape and switch to radio, press the STOP-EJECT button. It controls the volume.
Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display.) 0 Recall It tells you the time. When the ignition isoff, push RCL to display the time. Seek 4 or Pressing the Seek 4 or b button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and stop. Scan When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station, pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again.
To Play A Compact Disc Recall Before you begin, please note:DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. Use full-size comuuct discs only. Press RCL to see whattram 1s playing. Press it again within 5 seconds to see how long the CD has been playing that track. If the disc player is very hot, orif you’re driving ona very rough road, thedisc may come out,or just not play. If you see the word HOT on the display, the disc player is too hot to playthe disc.
Prev Press PREV to hear the previous track.If you holdthe PREV button or press it more than once, the disc will return to previous tracks. Next Press NEXT to hearthe next track now (insteadof waiting until the present trackis finished.) If you hold this button, or press it more than once, disc the will advance further. -, STPL Press ST/PL (Stop/Play) andthe disc will stop andthe radio will play. Press ST/PL again to restart the disc at the point whereit stopped.
Step 7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or left to make the next two numbers agree with your code. “000” will Step 8. Press the BAND AM-FM Knob and appear. Now youare ready to enter the secondthree digits of your code. Step 9. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter digits. Step 10. Press the AM-FM knob and “REP” will appear for 5 seconds and then“000” will appear. Step 11. Repeat steps 6 through 10. This time“SEC” If the should appear indicating that the radio is secure.
back-up code) andthe unit is inthe UNSECURED mode. If the display shows"SEC",the disabling sequence was.unsuccessfu1 and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain inthe SECURED mode. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Your tapes will sound bestif you clean your cassette tape player from time to time. Use a non-abrasive cleaning cassette insteadof a music tape. Follow the instructions onthe cleaning cassette. Store cassette tapes away from extreme heat or direct sunlight.
Fixed Mast Antenna 3. Wipe cloth overthe mast sections, any dirt. removing . The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged,If the mast should ever become slightly bent,you can straightenit out by hand.If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check every oncein a while to be sure the mastis still tightened to the fender. Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will lookits best and work well if it's cleaned from timeto time.
damaged. If the antenna does notgo down when you turn the radiooff, it may be damagedor neea to be cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down. Ifthe mast portionof your an$emais damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacementkit and follow the instructions in the kit.
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Part 4 Your Driving and the Road I Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and io varying weather conditions. We’ve also on driving. included many other useful tips Part 4 includes: RoadSigns ....................................................................... DefensiveDriving ................................................................. DrunkenDriving .................................................................. ControlofaVehicle ................................
Color of Road Signs RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examplesare DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. Road Signs The road signsyou see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It's a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning orintent' of the sign even before you have a chance to read it.
Q I \ m 4 Y RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING NARROW AHEAD BRIDGE LOW FLAGGER SHOULDER WORK’ERS AHEAD L YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. be careful when yousee a yellow sign. It may signal a You’ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, off or torn up. And as part of the road may be closed railroad crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or some other potentially dangerous situation.
I EX" 144; b 1 HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services. GREEN is used to guidethe driver. Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits orshow the direction you should turn to reach a particular place. / I SWIMMING CANOEING 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. An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters. F ST0 P A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. 1 f d I A DIAMOND-shaped sign is a warning of something ahead-for example, a curve, steep hill, soft shoulder, or a A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE.
Symbols on Road Signs LEFT KEEP RIGHT OR THROUGH RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR (squareor oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distancesto cities. use today. There are many international road signs in The basic messageof many of these signs is in pictures or -graphic symbols.A picture within a circle with a diagonal link acrossit shows wha.t not to do.
We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control. On some multilane roads, green.arrows light up, indicating that traffic one in or more lanes can move or make a turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no matter what.” You’ll still needto proceed with caution, yielding the rightof way to pedestrians and sometimes to other vehicles. Some traffic lightsalso use red arrows to signify that you must stop before turning on red.
1 time. A green arrow means you may drive ir&thatlane. Look for the signs posted to warn drivers. what bQ.urs. . . and days these systemsare in effect. -,i “ f“ f . - ’ .. : . 4 ’ ,. - ~ ‘ ’ If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window: Left arm straight out for a left turn, down for slow or about-to-stop, and up for a right turn. Slowing down. If time allows, tapthe brake pedal once or twicein advance of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you.
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” following distance. It’s the best defensive driving You never maneuver, in both city and rural driving. On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means know when the vehiclein front of you is going to brake “always expectthe unexpected.” or turn suddenly. Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might Here’s a final bit of information about defensive driving.
1I 1 i 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 are the result been drinking.In most cases, these deaths of someone who was drinking and driving. Over 25,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year because of alcohol, and thousandsof people are injured. Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive? Ideally, noone should drink alcohol and then drive.
much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a person drinks them. slightly lower BAC level. But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. DRINKING THAT WILL Research shows that the driving skills of many people RESULT,IN A BAG OF .O5% are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.
alcohol in a person’ssystemcanmakecrashinjuries worse. That’s especially truefor brain, spinal cordand heart injuries. That means that if anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in acrash, the chance of being filled or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking. And we’ve already seen that the chance of a crash itself is higher for drinking drivers. L A CAUTION: * . You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want itto go.
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. - First, you have todecide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Thenyou have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesightall play a part.
IA CAUTION.: “Riding” your brakes can cause themto overhe; to the point that they won’t work well. You mighl not be able to stopyour vehicle in time to avoid an accident. If you “ride” your brakes, they will get so hot they will require a lot of pedal fol- slow you. down.Avoid “riding” the brakes. If your I- -dine ever stops while you’re driving, brake If you do, the normally but don’t pump your brakes. If your engine pedal may get harder to push down. stops, you will still have some power brake assist.
When you start your vehicle and begin todrive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves little a while this is going on.This is the ABS system testing itself. If you have yourfoot on the brake pedal, this check won’t happen untilthe vehicle goes about4.mph (6 km/h) or until you take your foot off the brake pedal. After an ABS stop, you may hear a clicking noise the next timethe vehicle goes about4 mph (6 km/h).
A computer senses that wheelsare slowing down. The computer separately works the brakes at each fmnt wheel andat the rear wheels. __ The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.The computer is programmed to make the mostof available tire and road conditions. A CAUTION: Anti-lock doesn’t changethe time you need to get your foot upto the brake pedal.
A CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later yourbrakes won’t work well.That could lead to an accident.
Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you 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. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the systemfails to function, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
When you drive into a curve at night, it's harder tosee the road aheadof you because it bends away fromthe straight beamsof your lights.This is one good reasonto drive slower. just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop. Steering in Emergencies for Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent an unprepared driver.
I Off-Road Recovery If the shoulder appears to be about four inches (100 mm) or more belowthe pavement, this difference You may find sometime that your right wheels have can cause problems.If there is not enough room to pull dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same you’re driving. procedures. But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of the pavement, do NOT steer more sharply.
So here are some tips for passing: 0 “Drive ahead.” Look downthe road, to the sides, and to crossroadsfor situations that might affect your passing patterns.If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, waitfor a better time. 0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass (providingthe road aheadis clear).
0 0 0 \ The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. be slowing down or starting to turn.
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the 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 driversare likely to be impaired-by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by 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 cansee as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may requireat least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example,if you spend the day@ bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. ,Your eyes will have less trouble adjustingto night. at night.
A. Few ,MoreNight Driving Suggestions Driving inthe Rain i Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlights shouldbe checked regularlyfor proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness-- the inability of it. to see in dim light -- and aren’t even aware Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble.
wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain,the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiperbladesare in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder tosee road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edgeof the road, and even for people walking. Road spray can often be worse vision than rain, especially if it comes from a dirty road. So it is wiseto keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled.
A CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. The: ton’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle. After driving througha large puddleof water or carwash,applyyourbrakepedallighrtil your brakes work normally. road. If you cansee reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there couldbe hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds.
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze vehicle ahead or being struck by the one behind. to Try “read” the fog density down the road. If the vehicle if the ahead starts to become less clear or, at night, taillights are harder to see, the fogis probably thickening. Slow down to give traffic behind you a chance to slow down. Everybody then has a better chance to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead.
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other driversare doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where youare going. Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark.
Entering the Freeway Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot. At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads tothe freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to freeway having more than two lanes, make sure another you expect to check traffic.
start bralung. If you must brake onthe through lane, and Before Leaving ona Long Trip if there is traffic close behind you, you can allow a little If you extra time and flash your brake lights (in addition to Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. -- such as after a day’s your turn signal) as extra warning that you are about to must start when you’re not fresh work -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part slow down and exit. of the journey.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with the Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the wind against time to avoid a major storm system? the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’titlet happen 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in to you! than a second, and you could crash and be injured.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, hereare some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Don’t make your brakes do it all.
1 \ CAUTION: If you don’t shift down, your brakes COL., get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhi slope. A Know.how to go uphill. Drive in the highest gear possible. 3‘ 1 I . It takes longerto pass another vehicle when you’re going uphill. You’ll want to leave extra room to pass.
You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhillor out into traffic. - 1 ’ .I_ @Z .-,‘‘e:;$ $$ .2f,iiiR i ~ Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But if you decide to lookat please be careful where you stop the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index). But on a mountain or steep hill, you c m do one more thing.
Parking Uphill - parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the If there is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the curb right. is at the right sideof your vehicle.
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your of the transaxle into“‘F” (Park) properly, the weight vehicle may put too much force the on parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of T“ (Park). This is called “torque lock.”To prevent torque lock, always be sure to shift into“P” (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat.To find out how, see “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index.
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. e Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires. If you do not expect30 be drivingin deep snow, but may have to travel over ice, you may not want to switch to snow tires at all. YOU may want to put winter emergincy supplies in your trunk.
Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the . ~ ~traction ~ ~ ~ ,of~ all. . . :You i : : can : ; . get ’ ; ~“wet ~ ~ ice” when it’s road probably have goodt r a c t i o n ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - ! ~ ~ ~least &5:. +! . .- : (.
remain icy when the surrounding roadsare clear. If you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. If You’re Caught in a Blizzard I If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you knowfor sure that you are near help and you can hike throughthe snow.
Towing a Trailer A I CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive a properly, you can lose control when you pull trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy. the brakes may not work well or even at all. Yo and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. -- ~ ~, ~~ ~~ ~~~ ~~ I I I i ulling a trailer improper1 Your car can tow a trailer.
I 1 If You Do Decide To Pull Trailer A Three important considerations have to do with weight: you If do, here are some important points. Weight of the Trailer 0 There are many diflerent laws having todo with How heavy can a trailer safely be? trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only 1,000 pounds (450 kg). where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A It should never weigh more than goodsourceforthisinformationcanbestateor Buteventhatcanbe too heavy. rig.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue 10%of the total The trailer tongue (A) should weigh loaded trailer weight (B). The tongue load (A)of any trailer isan important After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includesthe proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in in trailer.
The bumpers on your vehicleare not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and.your trailer. Crossthe safety chains under the to tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. Passing You’ll need more passingdistance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal When towing a trailer,the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the the trailerare burned out. Thus, you may think drivers passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
But if you ever haveto park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: , 1 I 1 yet. I 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift (Park) into.“P” I I 2. Have someone place chocks under.the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, releasethe regular brakes untilthe chocks absorbthe load. I I 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shiftto “F’” (Park). 5. Release the regular brakes. ,I I ~ I I . When You Are Ready Parking aon Hill to Leave After 1.
Part 5 Problems on the Road I Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the .road Part 5 includes: Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OtherWarningDevices ............................................................. “Jump”Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others. They also let police know you havea problem. Your front and off.
Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn' signal lights flash on and off. To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left. Your hazard flashers work no matter what position your When the hazard warningflashers are on, your turn signals won't work. key is in, and evenif the key isn't in. Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles,you can setone up at the sideof the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
/1\ You could be injured if the whicles r d . Sat ths parking brake firmly on each ve,hicle, ‘Putan automatic tra’nsaxlein “P*”(Pa~k)or a.._,an#ual transaxle in ‘W’ (Neutral). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the eng is not running and can injure you. Keep hands clothing and tools away from electric fan.
I 5. Check that thejumper cables don't have looseor missing insulation. If they do, you could geta shock. The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. 190 Before you connect the cables, hereare some things you should know. Positive(+ ) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect(+) to (-) or you'll get a short that would damagethe battery and maybe other parts, too.
7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+ ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black 6. Connect the red positive(+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one. negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal.
Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other endof the negative cable doesn't go to the dead battery.It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. 10.Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably '-?needs <.!.: , *.,_. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches(45 cm) away .. . service.
Towing Your Buick Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipmentis a sling-type(A) or a wheel-lift(B) or car carrier(C) tow truck. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. 0 The make, model, and year of your vehicle. 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever.:,. 0 If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When your vehicleis being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service.Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released. Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must.
1 Front Towing i Use a wheel lif? or a car carrier only. Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.
Rear Towing NOTICE: o not with tow Ui ascia/fog lamp damage will occur. Use a wheel liftor a car carrier only. Additional ramping may be requiredfor the car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.
1 ,m CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you justopen the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn’t come backon, you can drive normally. If the, warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no signof steam, you can idle the engine for two.or three minutes while you’re parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning, TURNOFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
A CAUTION: I An electricfan under the hood can start upeven when the engine is not runningand can injure you. Keep hands,clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolantinside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run -le engine, it couldlose allcoolant.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above“FULL COLD,” add a50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and the proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mix.
A 1- 1 CAUTION': Adding only plainwater to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some lother liquid li~kealcohol, can boil before tihe proper coolant mix will. Your whicl'e's CoOilant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wron.g, mix,your engi'ne could8 get too h,otbut you wouldn't get thie overheat warning. Your engine could catclh fire andyou or others couldbe burned. Use ;a 50/50 mix ofclean water and a proper antifreeze.
2. Then keep turning the ‘pressure cap, slowly, and removeit. F------- 3. Fill the coolant surgetank with the propermix, up to “FULL COLD’ or just above the small cylinder at the baseof the opening.
5. By this time, the coolant levelinside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until thelevel reaches thesplit line formed by the black and white partof the tank. 6. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressur\e cap off, start the engine and letit run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan.
.If a Tire Goes Flat 1 Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for atire to “blow out” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid furthertire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place. Turn on your hazard especially if you maintain yourtires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. warning flashers.
I ' The following steps will tellyou how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk.
Wheel Covers Aluminum Wheel Nut Covers To remove this wheel cover use the flat endof the wheel wrench. Take the small cover‘offto access the wheel nuts. Remove either of these wheel covers by using the flat Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. end of thewheelwrench.Pryalongtheedge of theDon’tremovethemyet. Lift the handle from the jack and raise it straight up. wheel cover until it comes off. Be careful; the rim edges may be sharp.
s i <.&,j : . ,- ,;pi>@, .. '+.. :: >? !, . -,1. : G s e the vehicle by Raise the vehiclefar enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 208 . i . Remove any rust ordirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel. Place thespare on the wheel mounting surface.
A CAUTION: Rust: or 'dirt on the wheel,or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheelnuts become loose after a time. The w~heel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove anyrust or dirt from the places whiere the wheel attach'esto the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a doth olr a paper towel to do this; but.be swe to :usea scraper orwire Ibr'ush later,if you need inl.to get all the rust or dirt off.
Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower thejack completely. 210 Tighten the wheel nuts firmlyin a crisscross sequenceas shown.
Now put all the equipment back inthe car. n /!\ CAUTION: Just follow this drawing: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to get the right kind. Stop somewhere assoon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench. The torque setting shouldbe 140 N.m (100 ft. Ibs.) Don’t tryto put the wheel cover on your compact spare in the trunk until tire. It won’t fit.
when you are driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow Storing a jack, a tire, or otherequipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle COL cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, lo ~e equipment could strike s-neone.Store all these in the r-7per place. ~ What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels.The method known as “rocking ” can help youget out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
Rocking your vehicle to getit out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back , spinning the and forth between “R” and a forward gear wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal whenthe transaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get to be towed out. you out after a few tries, you may need If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Car” in the Index.
A L Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: You can be injured if you try todo service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. a Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. a Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners.“English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt.
Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline ratedat 87 octane or 14 in higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D48 the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives,so you should not have to add anythingto the fuel. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than10%ethanol isfine for your vehicle. Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded).
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.It burns violently,andthat can causeverybadinjuries.
A CAUTION: If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Openthe fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Thenunscrew the cap all the way. m cay_, the Y, put you When ----I until on, right turn theit to . YOU hear a clicking noise. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. .
Checking ThingsUnder the .Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle insidethe Ivehicle. It is located in the area to the left and beneath the instrument panel. Then go to the frontof the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood.
I 1 A CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric fan under thehood can start upand injure you even when theengine is not running Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. I I Things that burn can geton hotengine parts and start a fire. These include liquids likegasoline,. oil, coolant, brakefluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Becareful not todrop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Engine Oil It's a good ideato check your engineoil every time you get fuel. In order to getan accurate reading, theoil must be warm andthe vehicle must beon level ground. 1 I The engine oil dipstick is located directly behind the engine fan. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to get back down into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level.
To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a paper towelor cloth, then pushit back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the upper mark, then you’ll needto add some oil. But you must use the right kind,. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: SG “SG’ must be on the oil container, eitherby itself or combined with other quality designations, suchas “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” “SF,SG,CC;”etc. These letters show American PetroleumInstitute (API) levelsof quality. I RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOW AND COLD SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE El.. “F r “C k100 .+38 + 80 .+27 + 60 - +16 + 40 .+4 + 20 .-7 0 0 LOOK FOR THIS LABEL HOT WEATMER r .
RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OL I FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. FOR LOOK THIS HOT WEATHER @ 5W-30 LABEL "t'LcoNse94' SAE 5W-30 (L4 2.3L L40 Engine) As shown in this viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can useS A E low-30 if it's going to be0 O F (-18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
0 It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). 0 The engine is at low speed mostof the time (as in door-to-door delivery, orin stop-and-go traffic). 0 You tow a trailer often. 0 Most trips are through dusty places. If any one of these istrue for your vehicle, thenyou need to change youroil and filter every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first.
Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. Theair cleaner not onlycleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you couldbe burned.
Wait at least30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: Then; without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: When outside temperatures are above ’ 90 F (32 ’C). 0 At high speed .for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is180’F to 200’F (82OC to 93“C).
0 0 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37 "C). Give boiling protectionup to 262 F (128 "C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights workas they should.
~~~x~~~~ of one-half clean water (preferably “GM distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant-flush and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant change. If you use these, you don’t needto add anything else. 1A n I warrantv.
To Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. A CAUTION: pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn youbadly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot.
Power Steering Fluid I How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with .a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tightenit. Then remove the cap again and lookat the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the“HOT” mark. When the engine compartmentis cool, the level should be at the “FULL COLD” mark. 234 What to Add: Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of fluid to use.
Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: c Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle isfull. 9 Don’t mix w fluid. Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage your washerfluid tan water doesn’t clean as well as wash e Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 f when it’s very cold.
1 BrakeMasterCylinder 1 Your brake master cylinderis here. It is filled with DOT-3brakefluid. off’ won’t workat all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top your brake fluid. Adding brake. fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake as linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system.
balance betweenyour front and rear brakes can change, for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect.can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedoms battery. You never have to add water one to of these. Whenit’s time a Delco Freedoms for a new battery, we recommend battery. Get one that hasthe catalog number shown on the original battery’s label.
Contact your dealerto learn how to prepare your fehicle for longer storage periods. Headlamp Bulb Replacement :Halogen Bulbs IA CAUTION: Halogen bulbshave pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You or others couldbe injured. Take special care when handling and disposingof halogen bulbs. Raise the hood and locate the headlamp bulb retainers. To remove the access cover retainers,turn them 1/4 turn and lift the coveroff.
Pull the bulb/socket straightout from the access cover. Remove the wire connectfrom the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pullingit away from the plastic base. Replace the bulb. Reverse the procedures to reinstall the headlamp bulb.
Loading Your Vehicle and includes the weightof all occupants, cargo, and all - nonfactory-installedoptions. TIRE-LOADI',NG INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. CTR. FRT. RR. TOTAL KG LBS. F a. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR' GAWR FRT GAWR :.r .~,. ( 1 MAX... LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT- XXX COLD 'TIRE PRESSURE SPEED SIZE TIRE PSI/KPa .R.TG FRT. .c. .., - .,. RR. - -i, .y - e,; 2-.,SPA. IF TlRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSI28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it (60 kilograms) out. Don’t carry more than 132 pounds in your trunk. A A CAUTION: Do not loadyour vehicle any heavierthan the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts onyour vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, $ overloading can shorten the life of youi-vehicle.
- I Inflation Tire Pressure I The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the rear edgeof the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold, “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting at forleast a mile. three hours or driven no more than overinflation is all right. it’s not.
When to Check: Check your tiresonce a month or more. Don’t forget your compactspare tire. It should beat 60 psi (420 P a ) . How tco Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply lookingat the tires will not you have radial tires-tell you the pressure, especially if which may look~properlyinflated evenif they’re underinflated. If your tires have valvecaps, be sureto put them back on. They help preventleaks~by keeping out dirt and moisture. 1 Use this rotation pattern.
When It%Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tiresis to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tireif 0 0 0 You can see the indicatorsat three places around the tire. You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cutor snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well becauseof the size or location of the damage. A CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause youto lose control Buying New Tires while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at may not handle properly, and youcould have a the Tire-Loading Information label. crash.
(1 112) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use, however, and may depart significantly fromthe norm due to variations in driving habits, servicepractices.anddifferences in road characteristics and climate. - ’Ikaction A, B, C . The grade C corresponds to a levelof performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels . aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way orthe other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel thatis bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
I Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can. burst intoflame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. lj /I 1 / .
r 1 I ’ 1 e Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area the stained area. only. If you use them, don’t saturate If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately orit will set. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric 0 Wipe *with a clean cloth. 0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 0 Always clean a wholetrim panel or section. Mask surrounding trimalong stitch or welt lines.
Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Carefully scrape off excess stain. Then follow the solvent-type instructions above. 0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stainif left on a vehicle seatfabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, becausethe cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed.
Care of SafetyBelts Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades Keep belts clean and dry. 1 /!\ CAUTION: 1 Do notbleach or dyesafety bc s. If youdo, it may severely weaken them.In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only -th mild soapandlukewarm I 'ater. I Glass Glass should be cleaned often.GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner films.
Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish to is keep it cleanby washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquidhand,dishorcarwashing(non-detergent)soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain.
. 1 White Sidewail Tires Foreign Material your Buick dealer hasa GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with it. Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil andtar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can if they remain on painted damage your vehicle’s finish surfaces. Use cleaners thatare marked safefor painted surfaces for these stains. Weatherstrips These are places where glass or metal meets rubber.
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If theseare not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur the on underbody parts suchas fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaceson your vehicle.
I Appearance Care,andMaintenance Materials You can get thesefrom your Buick dealer. ' PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 12345343 16 oz. (0.473L) Magic Mirror CremeWax Exterior cleanerand polish I052277 12 OZ. (0.354L) Spray-A-Squeak Weather strips 1052863 1 oz. (0.028kg) Silicone Grease Stops squeaks Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes, polishes 16 OZ. (0.473L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust and corrosion 16 oz. (0.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label onthe deck lid. It’s very helpful if you ever .need to order parts. On this label is: 1111 1111111. II I I 111I II11111 111I11111111 IIIIIIIIIIII 1111 I l l I ENGIME A MODEL CODE 3t YEAR. AQEMBLY PLANT This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on a plate inthe front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits.by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by electrical problems. Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever havea problemontheroadanddon’thave a sparefuse,you can “borrow” oneof the identical size and rating.
~~ Fuse Usage Amp Description 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 10 20 20 15 5 5 10 15 15 25 PRNDL F/P INJ STOP HAZ CTSY RKE INST LPS GAUGES HORN ALARM HTR-A/C 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 10 20 20 20 30 25 15 20 30 20 20 RDO IGN TURN DR LK TAIL LPS WDO WIPER ERLS FTP ACC IGN ECM HDLP 1. 2. 3. 4.
The fuse chart, below, shows howto tell a blownfuse . . a good fuse. from GOOD FUSE 1 '' u I r- -tu RATING GM PART NO. 12004003 ................... 3 AMP 12004005 ................... 5 -AMP 12004006 ................... 7.5 AM.P 12004007 ................... 10AMP 12004008 ................... 15 AMP 12004009 ................... 20AMP 12004010 ................... 25 AMP 12004011 ................... 30AMP BLOWN FUSE COLOR VIOLET TAN BROWN RED LIGHT BLUE YELLOW WHITE LIGHT GREEN Windshield Wipers .
Skylark Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Width ..................... Height .................... Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FrontTread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RearTread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sedan CoupeRear: Interior Sedan Coupe 189.1 67.5 53.2 103.4 55.9 54.4 Interior Front: LegRoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.3 Head Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.8 ShoulderRoom . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Application Number EXTERIOR Headlight 9004 Side Marker ........................... 194 Park/Turn .............................. 20057 Backup ............................. 1156 High Level Stop ........................ 194 License ............................... 194 Marker ................................ 194 Tail .................................. 3057 Tail/Stop/Turn .......................... INTERIOR 262 Ashtray ............................... Footwell Courtesy .
. Capacities and Specifications Engine Code D1 (L40)22.3L L-4 (QUAD 4) OHC Belt TensionsFront crankbelt: automatically controlledby an idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be ncessary. Power steering:450 Newtons Cooling System Capacity10.4 quarts/9.8 liters Crankcase Capacity4 quarts/3.8 liters Air ConditioningCapaeity(Rl2)4 2.63 lbs. (1.19 kilograms) Fuel Tank Capacity 15.2 gallons/57.5 liters Transaxle, AutomaticCapacity 4 quarts/3.
Capacities and Specifications Engine Code N1 (LG7)23.3L L-6 MFI 3300 Belt TensionsAutomatically controlled by a self-tensioning idler pulley. Tension adjustment.shouldn e w be necessary. Cooling System Capacity13 quarts/l2.5 liters Crankcase Capacity4 quarts/3.8 liters Air Conditioning Capacity(R12)d2.63 lbs. (1.19 kilograms) 1 2 3 4 Fuel Tank Capacity 15.2 gallons/57.5 liters Transaxle Capacity 4 quartd3.
Part 7 MaintenanceSchedule This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick . Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety. . dependability and emission control performance Part 7 includes: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Word About Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
/ Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED A Word About Maintenance ,?.j :i i Protection Plan Have you purchased theGM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Buick dealer for details. 266 We at General Motors wantto help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll driveit. You may drive very short a week.
Your Vehicle and the Environment A CAUTION: Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can environment. All recommended maintenance procedures be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the be seriously injured.
“Section D: RecommendedFluidsandLubricants”lists some productsGM recommends to help keep your or their vehicleproperlymaintained.Theseproducts, equivalents, should be used whether youthe dowork yourself or have it done. Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you “Section E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for should have done and when you should schedule them.
Selecting the Right Schedule 0 The engine is at low speed mostof the time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is 0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas. rightforyourvehicle.Here’showtodecidewhich schedule to follow: 0 You tow a trailer. (With some models, you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer.See “Towing a Trailer” inthe Schedule I Index.
Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I b - Follow ScheduleI if your car is MAINLY driven under oneor more of the following conditions: 0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). 0 When most trips are less.than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. 0 When most trips indude extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic. 0 0 Towing a trailer."? When operating in dusty areas.
TO BE SERVICED [See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following: Schedules I and16 Item No. 7. Transaxle Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or I Months, Whichever Occurs First I I MZLES (000) . . 3 6 9 1 2 KILOMETERS (000) . ’ I See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Service Following SchedulesI and I1 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* Every 30 000 mi (50 000 km) 11.
Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 I Follow ScheduleI1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedile I apply. TO BE SERVICED (See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. KILOMETERS (000) 12.5 7 500 mi. mos. 12(12 orkm) 500 Engine Change* Oil 1.Every Change* Filter Oil MILES (000) WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First change oil other every then At andfirst e 500.-km) 12 or mos. Every 7 500 mi.
TO BE SERVICED MILES (000) WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever Occurs First (See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and II) Item No. See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance II Services Following Schedules and I 7. Transaxle Service KILOMETERS (000) I I I 1.1 I 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? I I 1.1 I I 0 i 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 11.Fuel Tank, Cau & Lines Inspection"? Every 30 000 mi.
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ., equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. I : Throttle Body Mounting; Bolt Torque (3.3L Code N engine only)* -- Che& the torque of the mounting bolts and/or nuts. The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in 4. Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -- For Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle proper wear and maximumtire life, rotate your tires uses these.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Cleanthe outside of the~radiatorand air conditioning condenser.Wash the pressure cap and neck. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure testof both the cooling system and the pressure cap. 7.
At Each Fuel Fill Section €5:Owner Checks and Services I (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill.) Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. I CHECK OR SERVICE Engine Oil Check the proper the Level Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
At Least Once A Month CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated tothe pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rearedge of the driver’s door. See “Tires”in the Index for further details. At Least Once A Year CHECK OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lockcylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges.
GAUTION: When you are doing thischeck,thevehiclecould I move suddenly. If it does, yoc or otherscouldbeinjured. I Follow the steps below.
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INSPECTION OR SERVICE WHAT SHOULD BE DONE “: Steering, Suspension and Front-WheelDrive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection hspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears orleakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Engine Oil USAGE FLUIDlLUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 BrakeFluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Parking Brake Guides Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Hood Latch Assembly . . a.-Pivotsand Spwg Anchor b. Release Pawl a. Engine oil. Hood and Door Hinges Engine ail or kubriplate Lubricant (GMPart No. 1050109). Fuel filler Door Hinge and Striker Plunger meeting lubricant Chassis requirements of NLGI Grade. 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part. No. 1052497 or equivalent). ’ Weatherstrips b. Chassislubricantmeeting requirem’ents‘ofNLGI Grade 2, Cakgory LB or GC-LB ‘(GM Part No. 1,052447.or equivalent); I Dielectric Silicone Grease(GM Part No.
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Part 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This also Parttells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Part 8 includes: CustomerSatisfaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance for Hearing/Speech Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We encourage you to call the toll free number listed your inquiry prompt previously in order to give attention. However, if you wish to write Buiek, write to Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center,902 E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550. A listing of all U.S. which h i c k Zone Offices and offices outside the can assistyou can also be foundin the warranty booklet.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could11 you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle cause a crashor could cause injury or death, you should has a safety defect, you should immediately notify immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to Motors of Canada Limited.
Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications, Subscriptions and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) and only for cars. and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 Eg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 _.. /_.
may get additional subscription orderingfoms by calling the toll-free number shown inthe following text. Individual PSP’s If you don’t want to buyall the PSP’s issued by Buick for all models in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, suchas those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this, you will first need to see our index of PSP’s. It provides a varietyof information.
7 11 Toll-Free Telephone Number Participating Copies at Dealers if you want an additional ordering form for an indexa or subscription, just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to send YOU one.Automatedrecordingequipmentwilltake your name and mailing address. The number to call is 1-800-551-4123. Copies of Indexes and individual PSP’sare at your participating Buick dealer.You can askto see them. A IMPORTANT REMINDER: These psp,s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the “do-it-yourselfer.
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Part 9 Index A c c (IgnitionKeyPosition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 AntilockBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Adding 236AntilockBrakeSystemWarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children and Safety Belts .......................... 44 106 Cigarette Lighter ................................ Circuit Breakers and Fuses ........................ 258 City Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 228 Cleaner. Air .................................... Cleaning AluminumWheels ............................ 253 249 Fabric ...................................... 252 Glass ....................................... InsideofyourCar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking u p the Car ............................ Jump Starting ................................... .. 204 188 K e y s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 . 67 Keyless Entry System. Remote ...................... KilometerIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 298 Label. Service Parts Identification .................. 257 89 Lane Change Indicator ............................. 42 LapBelt ....................................
.... Maintenance Inspections .................................. Record ...................................... Schedule .................................... Underbody .................................. Malfunction Indicator Lamp ....................... Manual Lumbar Support ........................... Manualseat ..................................... Manual Seat. Four Way ............................ Markings.Pavement ............................. Master Cylinder. Brake ...........................
Power 134 Antenna ..................................... Door Locks ................................... 65 16 Seat Controls ................................... Steering ..................................... 154 234 Steering Fluid ................................ Windows ..................................... 87 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts During . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Pressure. Tire ................................... 242 185 Problems on the Road ............................
Safety Belt Care ................................ 252 Safety Belt Extender .............................. 59 Safety Belt Replacement ........................... 60 28 Safety Belt Warning Light .......................... Safety Belt. Automatic Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 28 Safety Belt. Lap .................................. Safety Belts ..................................... 21 Safety Belts. Cars First Sold in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety Belts.
Starting Your Car if the Battery is “Dead”..............188 Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................ 197 Steering ........................................ 154 Steering in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................... 88 Steering Without Power Assist ..................... 154 Stereo Sound Systems ............................ 122 Storage Console ................................. 106 Storing YourVehicle .....................
...... a.c Underbody Maintenance ......................... 255 245 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...................... Unleaded Gasoline ............................... 2 17 173 Uphill Parking .................................. Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 227 Used Oil. How to Dispose of ....................... Used Replacement Wheels ......................... 248 Vehicle Damage Warnings ......................... 11 Vehicle Identification Number . .
Fuel Mileage Chart MILES PER GALLON 5 6 7 8 9 10 ll 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 I 21 z2
