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Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or
the California Air Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of the
vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all
recommended maintenance services be performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chang, etc.(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with
genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 337.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 347.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Additional Program Information
All program options, such as shuttle service, may
not be available at every dealer. Please contact
your dealer for specic information about
availability. All Courtesy Transportation
arrangements will be administered by appropriate
dealer personnel.
General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally
modify, change or discontinue Courtesy
Transportation at any time and to resolve all
questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms
and conditions described herein at its sole
discretion.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles,
has a number of sophisticated computer systems
that monitor and control several aspects of the
vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board
vehicle computers to monitor emission control
components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor
conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and tohelp the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving
situations. Some information may be stored
during regular operations to facilitate repair of
detected malfunctions; other information is stored
only in a crash event by computer systems,
such as those commonly called Event Data
Recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated,
such as data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is
equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering performance,
including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and
lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This
information has been used to improve vehicle
crash performance and may be used to improve
crash performance of future vehicles and driving
safety. Unlike the data recorders on many
airplanes, these on-board systems do not
record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle
occupants.
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you will notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write:
Buick Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33136
Detroit, MI 48232-5136
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 325
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 181
Additives, Fuel............................................ 328
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 428
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 342
Air Conditioning..................................182, 186
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 198
Readiness Light....................................... 197
Airbag Sensing and
Diagnostic Module (SDM)......................... 471
Airbag System............................................... 70
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 87
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 79
Passenger Sensing System....................... 81
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 86
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 78
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 79
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 76
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 72
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 281
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 202Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 424
Care of Safety Belts................................ 422
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 425
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 422
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 418
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 420
Finish Care.............................................. 423
Finish Damage......................................... 425
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 421
Leather.................................................... 421
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 425
Tires........................................................ 424
Underbody Maintenance........................... 425
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 426
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 422
Weatherstrips........................................... 422
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 423
Ashtray(s).................................................... 182
Audio System(s).......................................... 241
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 271
Backglass Antenna................................... 274
Care of Your CD Player........................... 274
Care of Your CDs.................................... 273
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Engine (cont.)
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 353
Overheating............................................. 351
Starting.................................................... 116
Entry Lighting.............................................. 174
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 471
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 42
Exterior Lamps............................................ 170
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 173
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 342
Finish Damage............................................ 425
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 160
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 164
Flat Tire...................................................... 407
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 408
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 416Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 343
Power Steering........................................ 364
Windshield Washer.................................. 365
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 210
Fog Lamps.................................................. 173
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 175
Front Storage Area...................................... 151
Fuel............................................................ 327
Additives.................................................. 328
California Fuel.......................................... 328
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 332
Filling Your Tank...................................... 330
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 329
Gage....................................................... 211
Gasoline Octane...................................... 327
Gasoline Specications............................ 328
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 428
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 431
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 428
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 204
Fuel......................................................... 211
Speedometer........................................... 196
Tachometer.............................................. 196
Garage Door Opener..........................139, 140
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 327
Specications........................................... 328
Glove Box................................................... 151
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 465
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 160
Head Restraints............................................ 17
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 377Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 380
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 172
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 164
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 380
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 163
On Reminder........................................... 171
Wiper Activated........................................ 171
Heated Seats......................................... 11, 12
Heated Steering Wheel............................... 161
Heater......................................................... 182
Heater......................................................... 186
Highbeam On Light..................................... 210
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 299
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 300
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 332
Release................................................... 333
Horn............................................................ 160
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 25
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Outlet Adjustment........................................ 192
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 181
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror............ 135
Convex Mirror.......................................... 134
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 134
Power Mirrors.......................................... 133
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 353
Owner Checks and Services....................... 448
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 425
Panic Brake Assist...................................... 285
Park Aid...................................................... 178
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 123
Shifting Out of......................................... 125
Parking
Assist....................................................... 178
Brake....................................................... 122
Over Things That Burn............................ 126Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 198
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 192
Passenger Sensing System........................... 81
Passing....................................................... 288
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 111
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 112
Perimeter Lighting....................................... 175
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 181
Door Locks.............................................. 103
Electrical System..................................... 428
Inadvertent Battery Saver......................... 177
Lumbar Controls........................................ 10
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 115
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 364
Windows.................................................. 109
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 42
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 104
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 24
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Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 418
Installing.................................................. 410
Removing................................................ 409
Storing..................................................... 416
Specications, Capacities............................ 436
Speedometer............................................... 196
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 284
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 203
Starting Your Engine................................... 116
Steering...................................................... 285
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 271
Steering Wheel, Heated.............................. 161
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 161
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 151
Center Flex Storage Unit......................... 152
Convenience Net..................................... 152
Cupholder(s)............................................ 151
Front Storage Area.................................. 151
Glove Box................................................ 151
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 152
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 306
Sun Visors.................................................. 109
Sunroof....................................................... 153
T
Tachometer................................................. 196
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 382
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps................................ 380
TCS Warning Light...................................... 202
Theater Dimming......................................... 175
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 271
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 110
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 110
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 111
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 112
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 161
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 205
Tires........................................................... 385
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 424
Buying New Tires..................................... 400
Chains..................................................... 406
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 408
Cleaning.................................................. 424
Compact Spare Tire................................. 418
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