BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 Owners Manual

Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick using r oam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
'dirt. Wipe vinyl with
a clean, damp cloth.
Your Buick dealer has two
GM cleaners - a
solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type,powdered
'cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
:Here are some cleaning tips:
0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as: you,.cgnm- before they
0 use a clean dotn or sponge, and change to a clean
- area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are
Use soivent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
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stubborn..
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only, If you use them,
don't saturate the stained area.
area immediately
or it will set.
0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
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Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered 'Cleaner following the
directions on the container label.
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Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
0 Don't saturate the material.
0 Don't rub it roughly; -''
0 As SOOR as you've cleaned the section, use a sponge , *,
to remove the suds.
0 Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
0 Wipe off what's left with a slightly damp paper towel
or cloth. ' ,? I ..
0 Then dry it immediately with an air hose, a hair dryer
or a heat lamp.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
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Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some sp-ots and stains will clean
off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use it, then:
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Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very. little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside
of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry
the area with an air hose; hair dryer, or heat lamp to
help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous
NOTICE.)
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Special Cleaning Problems I, I.
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter,
margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing i:
and asphalt. gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar
Carefully scrape
off excess stain. 1,
Then follow the solvent-type instructions above. !
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them
to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg,
fruit, fruit juice, milk,
so& drinks, wine, vomit, urine and
blood.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
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soiled area with cool’water.
above.
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the area with a waterbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250, ml)
of lukewarm water.
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Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type Care of Safety Belts
cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream,
mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains.
@ Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
cool water and allow to dry.
Cleaning Vinyl .or Leather
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things
like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean.-clQth -and.
solvent-type vinylfleather cleaner.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument
Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surtaces
,of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
.
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Keep belts clean and dry.
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Do not bleach or dye satety belts. IT you UO, I
may severely weaken them. In a crash they
might not
be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only with
mi
soap and lukewarm water.
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Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household! glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals
OR the inside rear
window, since thay may have to be scraped
off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.

Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be
on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part No.
105001 1). The windshield is clean if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping‘vigorously with a cloth
soaked
in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on
a regular basis and
replaced when worn.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth
of color, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep
it clean by 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
liquid hand, dish or car washing (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. Dry
the finish with a soft, clean chamois or
a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your
vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick may
be necessary to remove residue from the paint
finish.
You can get GM approved cleaning products from your
dealer. (See “Appearance Care and ‘Materials” in the
Index.)
Your hick may have a “basec.oat/clearcoat” paint
finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and
gloss to the
colored basecoat.
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Aluminum Wheels
If your Buick has these, don’t use chrome polish on
them.
Use wax after you clean them. Also, don’t use
abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushps on them - you
could damaee the proutive caating.
Your Buick dealer has a
GM White Sidewall Tire
Cleaner. You can use
a stiff brush with it.
Weatherstrips
These are places where glass-or metal meets rubber.
Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal
better, and not squeak. Apply silicone grease with
a
clean cloth at least every si%. mmtk. .-
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair
shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain -on painted
surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces for these stains..
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Finis,h Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the fini.sh
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer .or other service outlets. Larger areas'of finish damage can be corrected
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in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Un,derbody Maintenance
Chemicais used €or ice, and snow removal and-dust
control can collect
on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur .on. the
underbody.parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system
can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmosphexic conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces
on your vehicle. This damage
can take
two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark
spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick
will repair, at no chaKge to the owner, the surfaces
of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles.(20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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Appearance
You
PART
NUMBER SIZE
12345343 16 02. (0.473L
1052277 12
oz. (0.354L)
1052863
L.oz. (0.028kg)
1050172 16 oz. (0.473L)
1050173 16
oz. (0.473L)
1050174
16 oz. (0.473L)
1 0502 1 4 32
oz. (0.946L)
1050244
16 oz. (0.473L)
1050427 23
oz. (0.680L)
1050429 6 lb. (2.72kg)
1052349 12
oz. (0.340kg)
I05 1055 16 oz. (0.473L)
1051398"
8 02. (0.237L)
1051515 32
oz. (0.946L)
1052870
16 02. (0.473L)
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See Your General Motors Dealers for These Product
See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products.
Care and Maintenance Materials
:an get these from your Buick dealer.
DESCRIPTION USAGE
lgic Mirror Creme Wax Exterior cleaner and polish
Spray-A-Squeak Weather strips Silicone Grease
. Stops squeaks
Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes, polishes
Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust
and corrosion
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Cleiins white and -black
tires
Vinylbeather Cleaner Spot and stain removal
Fabric Cleaner Spot and
stain removal
Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls
Multi-PurposkPowdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl
and cloth, ako,
tires andmats
Lubriplate (White Grease) For hood,
trunk,
door hiriges afid latches
Preservatone Vinyl Top Dressing
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Spot Lifter For cloth
Washer Solvent Windshield-washing System
Wash-Wax (conc.) Exterior Wash
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument p,anel, on the
driver’s side. You can see it if you 1,ook through the
windshield from outside your vehicle,. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title.and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for
your
GM engine. This code will help you identify your
engine, specifications, and replacement parts in this section.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the rear compartment storage lid
in the wagon. On the sedan, the label
is located on the
trunk lid. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order
parts. On this label
is:
Your VIN.
Its model designation.
Paint information.
A list of all production options and special
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
equipment.
Add-.O.n Electrkal
E,quipment
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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 chance.
of fires caused by electrical
problems.
Be sure to use the correct fuse if you need to replace
one.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t
have a spare fuse, you can ‘‘borrow” one of the correct
value. Just pick some feature
of your car that you can
get along without
- like the radio or cigarette lighter -
and use its fuse, if it is of the value you need. Replace it
as soon as you can.
The cover will pull right
off. To put the cover ,hack
on make sure the tabs are
inserted in the front first.