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Headlamps 4. Connect the new headlamp assembly to the wiring
harness, making sure the connector tab snaps
into place.
5. Insert the headlamp into the slots in the fascia.
6. Slide the retainers downward until they are
fully seated.
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the
removal procedure earlier in this section.
2. Remove rubber bulb access cover.
3. Twist and pull the sidemarker lamp socket from the
4. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb from
headlamp assembly.
the socket.
1. Pull
up on the headlamp retainers to release the
assembly locator tabs.
2. Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots.
3. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical
connector and pull the connector from the headlamp
bulb socket.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Put the socket back into the headlamp assembly and
turn it to the right until it
is secure.
7. Replace the rubber bulb access cover.
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NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer
or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a
Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
It Wknnls
Putting
a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains
that are the proper size
for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly
and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains on will damage your vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the underhood electrical center.
An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases
to remain
off. If this happens, have your headlamp
system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load
is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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Fuse
15
Relay
16
Fuse
17 18
19
20
21 22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Description
NC Clutch
Description
Horn
Description
Not Used Not Used
Fuel Pump
Air Pump
Generator
ECM
A/C Compressor Clutch
Not Used
Electronic Ignition
Transaxle
Horn
Fuel Injector
Fuse
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
SYMBOL
Description
Oxygen Sensor
Engine Emissions
Not Used
Headlamp (Right)
Rear Compartment Release
Parklamp
Fuel Pump
Headlamp (Left)
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Fuse Puller
A/C Commessor Clutch Diode
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-up ............................... 1156
Center High-Mounted Stop
................ 3 155
Front Parkingnurn Signal
............. 4 157NAK
Headlamp, High Beam
.................... 9005
Headlamp,
Low Beam .................... 9006
Sidemarker, Front
......................... 194
Sidemarker, Rear
......................... 194
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
..................... 3057
Tail (Applique)
........................... 194
Interior Lamps Bulb Number
Dome Lamp ......................... 9425542
Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle
Pan
Removal and Replacement ..... 7 quarts (6.7 L)
When druiningheplacing convertec more .fluid muy be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3100 (Code M) .............. 11.6 quarts (10.93 L)
Refrigerant (R-l34a),
*See “Air Conditioning Rejrigerants”1ater in. this section.
Engine Crankcase
Oil and Filter Change ........... 4.5 quarts (4.2 L)
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 Nsm)
Wiper Blade Lengths
Type .................................. Hook
Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to
.fill to the upproximate level, as recommended in this manual.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Air Conditioning* .......... 1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg)
Fuel Tank .................... 17 gallons (64 L)
Length
...................... 22 inches (56 cm)
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Section 9 Index
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-23
How
it Works ................................ 1-21
Location
.................................... 1-21
Readiness Light
......................... 1.20. 2.56
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-22
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-1s
Air Conditioning
........................ 3-3,3-6, 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-63
Alarm, Instant
................................. 2- 12
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-43
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ...................... 6-5 1
AM-FM Stereo ................................ 3- 13
AM-FM Stereo
with Cassette Tape Player ........... 3- 15
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control
........................ 3- 18
AM-FM Stereo
with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control
........................ 3-22
AM-FM Stereo
with Cassette Tape and Compact
Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control
.......... 3-26
Antenna Backglass
.................................... 3-37
FixedMast
.................................. 3-36 Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
................. 2.59. 4.9
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.58. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Using ....................................... 4-9
Anti.Theft. Radio .............................. 3-31
Appearance Care
............................... 6-45
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-54
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-49
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-35
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Audio Systems. Tips
............................ 3-34
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-32
Automatic Headlamp Control
............................ 2-42
Overdrive
(0) .......................... 2-24.2-25
Power Door Locks
............................. 2-7
Transaxle Check
.............................. 7-38
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-22
Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ................ 7-40
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-50
Auxiliary Power Connection
...................... 2-51
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GVWR ....................................... 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-30
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-41
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
Flash-to-Pass ................................ 2-35
High/LowBeam
.............................. 2-35
On Reminder
................................ 2-41
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heated Foldaway Outside Mirrors
.................. 2-48
Heating
............................... 3-4.3-6. 3- 10
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 17
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-40
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-44
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-38
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-41
.. ................................. Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-41
Front Drive Axle Boot
......................... 7-41
Front Drive Axle Seal
......................... 7-41
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-41
Steering
.................................... 7-41
Suspension
.................................. 7-41
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-41
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-53
Cleaning
.................................... 6-48
Cluster
..................................... 2-54
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
................ 2-44
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-44
Jack. Tire
...... 5.25.5.27.5.28.5.29.5.30.5.31. 5.33
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-38
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-15
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-55
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-55
Lamps
........................................ 2-41
Courtesy
.................................... 2-44
Dome
...................................... 2-45
Exterior
.................................... 2-41
Interior
..................................... 2-44
Reading. Rearview Mirror
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Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-28
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20’2-56
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-59, 4-9
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-58, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-57
Change Oil Soon
............................. 2-66
Charging System
............................. 2-57
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning
...................... 2-68
Engine Coolant Temperature Light
............... 2-60
Interior
..................................... 2-44
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2-61, 6-22
LowFuel
................................... 2-68
Low Oil Level
.......................... 2-65, 6- 10
Low Traction ................................ 2-6 1
Low Washer Fluid Warning ................ 2-37, 2-67
Oilwarning
................................. 2-64
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-5, 2-56
Security
.................................... 2-66
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-62
Service Vehicle Soon
.......................... 2-67
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Cylinders
................................... 7-38
Delayed Locking
.............................. 2-8
Cruise
...................................... 2-67
Locks Automatic Power Door
......................... 2-7
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-40
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-38
Lockout Prevention Feature
...................... 2-5
ManualDoor
................................. 2-4 PowerDoor
.................................. 2-3
Rear Door Security Locks ....................... 2-6
Trunk
...................................... 2-15
Window
..................................... 2-32
Loss of Control
................................ 4-13
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2-61, 6-22
Low Oil Level Light
....................... 2-65, 6-10
Low Traction Light ............................. 2-61
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ............. 2-37, 2-67
Low-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Lubricants
and Fluids ............................ 7-42
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-38
LowFuelLight
................................ 2-68
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-63
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-44
How it’s Organized
............................ 7-3
Long Trip/Highway
........................... 7-27
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals ..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-37
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-41
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-7
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
and Lubricants ............................... 7-42
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-53
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Maintenance Schedule, Recommended Fluids
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TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-34
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-35
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-34
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-36
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-43
Two-way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-40
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-53
Underhood Electrical Center (Passenger’s Side)
....... 6-60
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. ix
Dimensions ................................. 6-63
Identification Number
......................... 6-55
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Symbols
....................................... x
Ventilation System .............................. 3- 10
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-5 1
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-50 warning
Devices
............................... 5-2
Warranty Information
............................. 8-8
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-50
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-50
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-43
Nut Torque ............................. 5-34. 6-62
Replacement
................................. 6-43
Used Replacement
............................ 6-44
Window Lock
.................................. 2-32
Windows
..................................... 2-32
Auto-Down
................................. 2-32
Power
...................................... 2-32
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-36
Fluid
.................................. 2-37. 6-25
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-37
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-36
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-36
Fuses
...................................... 6-56
Winter Driving
................................. 4-24
Wiper Blade Check
............................. 7-38
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-56
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-9
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-55
Your Driving and the Road
....................... 4-1
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