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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
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.
* If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor, the
monitor will show you when to change the oil
-- usually
between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles
(12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under
severe conditions, the indicator may come on before
3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle more
than
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months, (whichever
occurs first), without an oil change.
The system won’t detect dust in the oil.
So if you
drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL
light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor
when the oil has been changed. For more information,
see “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.
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Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
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 tom or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid
loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, glove box
door and console door. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch Check
I I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
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Section 9 In
Air Bag ...................................... 1 . 17
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-21
How it Works ................................ 1 . 19
Location
.................................... 1-19
Readiness Light
......................... 1.18. 2.70
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-20
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-21
When
Should it Inflate ......................... 1-20
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-65
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3.1. 3-3
Alarm. Instant. Keyless Entry
...................... 2-8
Alarm. Universal Theft-Deterrent
.................. 2- 16
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-44
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-53
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-32
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.72. 4.6
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-27
Appearancecare
............................... 6-47
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-55
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-6
Servicing
................................... 1-22
Armrest.
Storage
............................... 2-59
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-61
Astroroof
..................................... 2-63
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-29
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control
............. 3-3
Automatic Pull-Down Feature. Trunk
............... 2-15
Automatic Overdrive
................................... 2-25
Ride Control
................................. 2-26
Transaxle Check
.............................. 7-39
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-20
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-23
Transaxle Park Mechanism Check
................ 7-41
Battery
...................................... 6-33
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
.................... 2-12
Rundown Protection
........................... 2-50
Warning Light
............................... 2-70
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-6
Belt. Engine Accessory
..................... 6.67. 6.68
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-6
9-1
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I.
Adjustment .................................. 6-32
Master Cylinder
............................... 6-30
Fluid
......................................... 6-30
Parking
.. i.................................. 2-27
Pedal Travel
.... -. ............................... 6-32
Replacing System Parts
......................... 6-33
System Warning Light
......................... 2-71
Trailer
....................................... 4-34
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-30
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-40
Wear
......................................... 6-32
Brakes, Anti-Lock.
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ :4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-19
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-46
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-34
Braking
in Emergencies ............................ 4-9
BTSI
......................................... 2-3 0
BTSICheck ................................... 7-40
Canadian Roadside Assistance
..... 1. ............. 8-4
Capacities apd Specifications
........................ 6-64
Carbon Monoxide
......... : .......... 2-31,2-32, 4-27
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-38
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3-14,3-17, 3-24
Cassette Tape Player Care
......................... 3-3 1
Cassette Tape Player Errors
........ : .... 3-14,3-18, 3-25
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
.................. 3-27
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-24
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
. .
Certification Label .......................... !’. ... 4-29
Certification/”ire Label
..................... 4.28, 4.29
Chains. Tire
......... ; ......................... 6-46
Chains.
Safety
.................................. 4-34
Change Oil
Soon Light .......................... 2-80
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-75
Check Oil Level Light
........................... 2-79
Checking Your. Restraint Systems
.................. 1-44
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-54
Child Restraints
................................ 1-33
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
... .. ....... 1-35
Securing in the Center
. Rear Seat Position .......... 1-37
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-39
TopStrap
.................................... 1- 34
Where to Put
................................. 1-33
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-61
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-58
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................ ’ .... 6-53
Fabric
...................................... 6-48
Glass
....................................... 6-51
Inside
of Your Buick .......................... 6-47
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-50
Leather
..................................... 6-49
Outside of Your Buick
.......................... 6-52
Speaker Covers
............................. .. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-48
Tires ........................................ 6-53
Special
Problems
............................ 6-48
Vinyl
....................................... 6-49
9-2
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Electrical Equipment. Adding ............... 3.30. 6.57
Electrical System
............................... 6-57
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-5 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-30
Electronic Touch Climate Control
................... 3- 1
Engine
.................................. 6.10. 6.11
Accessory Belt
.......................... 6.67. 6.68
Coolant
..................................... 6-23
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-22
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-38
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-74
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.............. 2-74
Exhaust
..................................... 2-31
Identification
................................ 6-56
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-38
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running While Parked
......................... 2-32
Specifications
................................ 6-65
Starting
..................................... 2-21
Engineoil
.................................... 6- 12
Adding
..................................... 6-13
Supercharged
................................ 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-15
Checking
................................... 6-13
LifeMonitor
................................. 2-80
Pressure Light/Gage
........................... 2-78
Used
....................................... 6-16
Whentochange
.............................. 6-16
Entry Lighting. Delayed
.......................... 2-47
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-31 Exit Lighting. Delayed
........................... 2-47
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-33
Express-Open Sunroof
........................... 2-63
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-48
Fan Control. Climate Control System
........ 3.2.3.4. 3.5
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-17
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-16
Finish Care
.................................... 6-52
Finish Damage
................................. 6-54
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-64
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-43
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
French Language Manual
11
Front Storage Armrest ........................... 2-59
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
DoorLock
................................... 6-6
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-82
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-58
.. ...........................
9-4
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Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-39
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-21
Keyless Entry System. Remote
Instant Alarm
................................. 2-8
Personal Choice
............................... 2-8
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels Certification
................................. 4-29
Certificationflire
............................. 4-28
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-56
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-56
Lamps
........................................ 2-43
Courtesy
.................................... 2-47
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Monitor System
.............................. 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Perimeter Lighting
............................ 2-48
TheaterDimming
............................. 2-47
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-29
License Plate Holder
............................ 2-63
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-46
Lights Lighter
....................................... 2-61 .
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1 - 18. 2-70
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-72.4-6
Battery Warning
.............................. 2-70 Brake System Warning
......................... 2-71
ChangeOilSoon
............................. 2-80
CheckEngine
................................ 2-75
DoorAjar
................................... 2-81
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
............. 2-74
Engine Oil Pressure Light/Gage
................. 2-78
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-75
LowFuel
................................... 2-82
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 2-79
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-6, 2-69
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-73, 4-8
TrunkAjar .................................. 2-81
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Locks Cylinders
................................... 7-39
Door
........................................ 2-3
FuelDoor
.................................... 6-6
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-39
Lockout Protection
............................. 2-7
Memory Door
................................. 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-40
Trunk
...................................... 2-13
Window
.................................... 2-33
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-75
LowFuelLight
................................ 2-82
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-43
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-39
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Magnasteer ................................. 4.9
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-66
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-45
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmghway Definition
................... 7-5
Long Tripmighway Intervals
.................... 7-27
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-42
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-43
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-6
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-54
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-75
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Maxifuse/Relay Center
.......................... 6-58
Memory Door Locks
............................. 2-4
Memory Seat and Mirrors
......................... 1-2
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-50
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-55
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-5 1
Heated Outside ............................... 2-55
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-50
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-54
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-62
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
Maintenance When
Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
MMT
......................................... 6-4 Net.
Convenience
.............................. 2-60
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-19
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
Odometer
.................................... 2-68
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-68
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-11
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
Oil Level Check Light
........................... 2-79
Oil Pressure Light/Gage .......................... 2-78
Oil. Supercharger
............................... 6-19
Opener. Garage Door
............................ 2-56
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-54
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-23
Shifting Into
................................. 2-28
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-30
AtNight
.................................... 2-16
Brake
...................................... 2-27
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-41
Lots
....................................... 2-16
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-31
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Parking
9-7
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Passenger Temperature Control .................... 3- 1 I
Passing ................................ 4-12
PASS-Key
I1 2-18
Perimeter Lighting
.............................. 2-48
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
Personal Choice Features. Keyless Entry
............. 2-8
Power
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-32
Antennaservice
.............................. 7-39
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-54
Seat
......................................... 1-1
Seatback Recliner
.............................. 1-4
Steering ..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-28
Windows
................................... 2-33
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-21
Power Seat
Memory Function
.............................. 1-2
Regnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-23
Problems on the Road
............................ 5- 1
Protection, Lockout .............................. 2-7
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Pull-Down Feature, Automatic, Trunk .............. 2- 15
... *'b. .................................
Radiator ................................ 5.14. 5.19
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-27
Radio Reception
................................ 3-30
Radios
....................................... 3-12
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 16 Reading
Lamps
................................ 2-49
Rear Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-25
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-25
Storage Armrest
.............................. 2-59
Towing
..................................... 5 . 10
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-29
Window Defogger
............................ 3-10
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-51
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Rearview Mirror
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-50
Recovery Tank. Coolant ..................... 5- 14. 5- 16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-65
Remote Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Keyless Entry. Instant Alarm
..................... 2-8
Keyless Entry. Personal Choice
................... 2-8
Trunk Release
................................ 2-13
Bulbs
...................................... 6-63
Parts
....................................... 6-66
Wheel
...................................... 6-45
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-44
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 8-7. 8.8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-44
Child
....................................... 1-33
Head ........................................ 1-5
Keyless Entry ................................. 2-7
Replacement
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Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-44
Systemcheck
................................ 7-39
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
Ride Control. Automatic
......................... 2-26
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-23
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-4
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-35
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-41
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-44
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care
....................................... 6-50
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-24
Children
.................................... 1-31
Driver Position
............................... 1 - 1 1
Extender .................................... 1-44
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 1 1
Incorrect Usage .................... 1 - 13, 1-42, 1-43
LapBelt
.................................... 1-24
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 - 11, 1-26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-41
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - 10
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-25
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-25
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-6, 2-69
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-44
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-23 Shoulder
Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-12
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-31
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-23
WhyThey Work
............................... 1-7
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-34
Safety Defects. Reporting
..................... 8-7. 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols
...................... v111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback
Power Recliner
................................ 1-4
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Heated
...................................... 1-3
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Memory ..................................... 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-35. 1-37. 1-39
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-25
Service
........................................ 6-1
Bulletins. Ordering
............................. 8-9
Manuals. Ordering
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-56
Publications. Ordering
.......................... 8-9
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-9
Service Publications
.............................. 8-9
...
Seats
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick ............ 1-22
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Chains ..................................... 6-46
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
. Compact Spare ............................... 5-34
Inflation
.................................... 6-40
. Inflation Check ............................... 7-38
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-41
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Pressure
...................................... 6-40
Temperature
................................. 6-44
Traction
.................................... 6-44
Treadwear
.................................... 6-43
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-43
Wear Indicators
............................... 6-42
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-45
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-42
TorqueLock
.................................... 2-30
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-31, 6-64
Towing
8 Trailer ................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
.............................. 5-7
Traction
Control System
................................ 4-8
Control System Wasrning Light
.............. 2-73, 4-8
Brakes
.'.................................... 4-34
DrivingonGrades
............................ 4-36
Drivingwith
................................. 4-34
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
TopStrap
...................................... 1-34
Trailer Hitches
..................................... 4-33 Parking
on
Hills .............................. 4-36
Safety Chains
................................ 4-34
Tongueweight
............................... 4-32
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-33
Turnsignals
................................. 4-36
Weight
...................................... 4-32
Transaxle Fluid .Automatic
.........?......................... 6-20
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-7
Transportation, Courtesy
........ .I ................. 8-5
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-68
TrUnk AjarLight
................................... 2-81
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
................... 2-15
Release, Remote
.............................. 2-13
Towing
..................................... 4-30
Lock
....................................... 2-13
SecurityOverride
.............................. 2-14
TrUnkLamp
................................... 2-50
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-35
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-36
Turn SignalNultifunction Lever
................... 2-34
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-36
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-46
. underbody Flushing Service ..................... 7-41
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-54
l Universal Theft-Deterrent System .................. 2-16
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