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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little
as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get
out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour
or so until help comes.
If You’re Stuck in Deep Snow
This manual explains how to get the vehicle out of deep
snow without damaging it. See “Rocking Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
Towing a Trailer
(n CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can
lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example,
if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps
in this section.
I NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result
in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty.
To pull a trailer correctly, follov
the advice in this section. ‘I
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the
vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in “Weight
of the Trailer”
that appears later in this section. But trailering is
different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and
fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has
to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this section. In
it are many
time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many
of these are important for your safety and that of
your passengers.
So please read this section carefully
before
you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,
wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder
against the drag of the added weight. The engine is
required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the
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Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on rne parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after
a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an
emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel
to
do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later,
if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces
or spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel
mounting surface.
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When to Change Engine Oil: See if any one of these
is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
9 It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less
9 The engi.ne is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic).
You tow a trailer often. .-
9 Most trips are through dusty places.
If
any one of thes,e is true for your vehicle, then you
need to change your oil and filter every
3,000 miles (5
000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles
(12
500 km) or 12 months -- whichever comes first.
Change the filter at the first
oil change and at every
other
oil change after that.
Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be a
big help if you have to park outside in very cold
than
10 miles (16 km).
weather,
-20 F (-29 C)
or colder. If your vehicle has
this option, see ”Engine
Block Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil:
Used engine oil contains things that ha\, zaused
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t let use6 oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash
or properly throw away
4othing or rags containing used engine oil
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure
to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by pouring
it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams
or bodies of water. Instead, recycle
it by taking it to a
place that collects used oil.
If you have a problem
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when
the engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change
your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at a Buick dealership Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the
dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts,
starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading
if you check your transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32 ” C).
At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
0 While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is
180 F to 200 F (82 C
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above
50°F
(10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (lO°C), you may have
to drive longer.
To check the fluid level:
Park your vehicle on a level place.
0 Place the shift lever in “F’ (Park) with the parking
0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
to
93
O C).
brake applied.
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds
in each range. Then, position the shift
lever
in “P” (Park).
0 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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balance between your 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 Bukk has a Delco Freedoma battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it's time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on
the original battery's label.
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, take off the black, negative
(-) cable from the
battery. This
will help keep your battery from running
down.
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Batteries have acid thia'f can &urn you'and gas p. -'
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you <;*.
aren't careful. See "Jump Starting'' in the Index"
for tips on working around a battery without
Xing hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Halogen Bulbs
A CAUTI IN
Halogen bull have pressurized gas inside and
in burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
orhers could be injured. Take special car vhen
handling
an< "isDoPg of halc-?n hnnlbs
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
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A CAW’ON
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become
loose after a time. The wheel could come off
a-”
cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency,
you can use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if
you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“nhanging a Flat
in the Index.)
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When It’s Time for New Tires
b One wav to tell when it’s r’
time for new tires is to
check
the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only
2/32 inch (1.6
mm) or less of tread
remaining.
I TREAD WEAR INDICATORS I
You need a new tire if
0 You can see the indicators at three places around the
tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire‘s
rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AI
RECOMMENDED
’/an
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See
your Buick dealer for details.
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know
exactly how
you’ll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only
a few times a week. Or you may drive
long distances all the time in very
hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you
may drive it to work, to
do errands or in many other
ways.
Because of all
the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements
than you will
find in the schedules in this part.
So please read this part
and note how
you drive. If you have any questions on
how
to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your
Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose to
have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be
relied upon to use proper parts and practices.
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Child Restraints .................................. 42
Children and Safety Belts
.......................... 40
Cigarette Lighter ................................. 97
Circuit Breakers
................................. 257
City Driving
.................................... 156
Cleaner. Air
.................................... 225
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 252
Fabric
...................................... 249
Glass
....................................... 251
Inside of Your Car
............................. 248
Leather and Vinyl
............................. 250
Outside Of Your Car
........................... 251
Power Antenna
............................... 124
Top of the Instrument Panel
..................... 250
UnderbodyofYourCar
........................ 253
Safety Belts
.................................. 251
Windshield Wiper and Blades
.................... 251
Weather Strips
................................ 253
White Sidewall Tires
........................... 253
Clock. Setting the
............................ 1 16. 120
Closed-In Places. Don’t Idle in
...................... 78
COinExhaust
................................... 78
Color
of Road Signs .............................. 128
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
................ 109
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 210
Contents. Table of
................................. 9
. Compact Disc Care .............................. 124 Control
of a Vehicle
.............................. 138
Control. Loss of
................................. 148
Controls. Features and
............................. 57
Convex Outside Mirror
............................ 94
Coolant. Engine.
................................. 228
Coolant. Engine. Warning Gage
..................... 103
Coolant. Safety Warnings About
.................... 195
Courtesy Lights
.................................. 94
Covers. How to Remove Wheel
..................... 203
Cruise Control
................................... 86
Cruise Control. Change Speed With
.................. 89
Cruise Control. Turning
Off ......................... 91
Cruise Control Using on Hills
....................... 90
Curves. Driving on
............................... 144
Customer Assistance Information
................... 285
Customer Assistance for the Hearing and Speech Impaired 286
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.......... : ......... 285
D (Drive) Third Gear ............................. 72
@ Automatic Overdrive ........................... 72
Damage to Finish
................................. 253
Damage to Sheet Metal
........................... 253
Damage Warnings
................................ 11
Daytime Running Lights
........................... 92
Dead Battery
.................................... 180
Defensive Driving
............................... 134
Defogger, Rear Window
.......................... 113
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Heater. Engine Block .......................... 70. 224
“Highway Hypnosis”
............................. 160
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 16 1
Hills. Parking on ................................ 163
Hitches. Trailer
.................................. 172
Holding a Baby
in .Your Car ......................... 4 1
Hood. Opening the ............................... 21 8
Horn
........................................... 80
Hot Coolant Warning Gage
........................ 103
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About
................. 193
Hydroplaning
................................... 153
High
Speed. Shifting When Your Engine is Running at
... 72
Ice. Driving on
................................. 167
Identification Label. Service Parts
................... 256
Identification Number. Vehicle ..................... 256
Idling Your Engine
................................ 78
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice
or Snow ........... 21 1
Ignition Key Positions ............................. 66
Indicator. Turn Signal ............................. 81
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear
....................... 142
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 100
Infant Restraint
................................... 42
Inflation. Tire
................................... 241
Inside Mirror
.................................... 94
Inspection. Tire
................................. 242
Instrument Panel
................................. 99
Interior Cleaning ................................ 248
Introduction. How to Use this Manual
................. 10
..................................... J ack. Tire 202
Jacking Up the Car
............................... 202
“Jump” Starting
................................. 180
Keys
.......................................... 58
Keyless Entry System. Remote
...................... 62
Kilometer Indicator
............................... 99
Label. Service Parts Identification
.................. 256
Lane Change Indicator
............................. 81
LapBelt
........................................ 35
Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children
................. 54
Latches. Front Seatback
............................ 18
Leathercleaning
................................ 250
Leaving Your Vehicle .............................. 77
Light. Safety Belt
................................. 25
Light. Turn Sigllal Indicator
......................... 81
Lighter. Cigarette
................................. 97
Lights Light Bulbs. Replaceable
.......................... 262
Daytime Running
.............................. 92
Fog
......................................... 92
Gages and Warning Indicators
................... 100
“On” Warning ................................ 100
Operation .................................... 91
Reading
...................................... 93
Traffic
...................................... 133
Loading
Your Vehicle ............................ 238
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Long Distance Driving ............................ 159
LossofControl
................................. 148
Low Coolant Warning Light
....................... 110
Low Fuel Light ................................. 105
Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light ................... 110
Luggage Carrier ..............................
Maintenance
Inspections
.............
Record .................
..................
..................
. . 101
... 279
... 282
Schedule
.................................... 256
Underbody
.................................. 253
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....................... 107
Manualseat
..................................... 14
Markings. Pavement
............................. 134
Master Cylinder. Brake
........................... 233
Methanol
in Gasoline ............................. 215
Mirrors
......................................... 94
Mist, Driving
in ................................. 154
Mobile Telephone, Adding a
....................... I14
Mountain Driving
................................ 16 1
MTBE in Gasoline ............................... 215
N (Neutral) Gear Position ......................... 72
New Vehicle “Break-In”
........................... 65
NightDriving ................................... 149
Nightvision
.................................... 150
Notices About Damage
............................. 2 Octane
Required for Your Car
..................... 237
Odometer
....................................... 99
Off (Ignition Key Position) ......................... 67
Off-Road Recovery
.............................. 146
Oil. Change Your Engine .......................... 221
Oil. Engine
..................................... 220
Oil Pressure Warning Light
........................ 105
Operation in Foreign Countries ..................... 216
Outside Mirrors
.................................. 94
Overdrive, Automatic
............................. 72
Overheated Engine
............................... 192
Owner Checks and Services
........................ 276
P (Park) Position ................................ 71
Paint Spotting
................................... 254
Park. Shifting Into
................................ 75
Parking Brake
.................................... 74
Parking on Hills
................................. 163
Parking Over Things That Burn
...................... 77
Pavement Markings
.............................. 134
PedalTravel, Brake
.............................. 143
Perception Time, Braking
......................... 139
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................... 279
Polishing and Waxing
............................ 252
Passing
........................................ 147
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