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The 1999 Buick Regal Owner`s Manual

1. eee 2 5 Transaxle Check e cenni ae bates 7 16 Transaxle Fluid reunien tene tae 6 21 Transaxle Operation 0 0 00 ee eee 2 22 Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check 7 18 Automatic Dimming Heated Outside Rearview Mirror 2 49 Auxiliary Power Connection 000 2 54 9 1 Back Up Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 43 Battery cscs Re REOS ERU oe ea DRE E 6 35 JUMP Starting cessere cR Ee Ep RR 5 3 Replacement Remote Keyless Entry 2 12 Rundown Protection 0000 e cee eee eee 2 48 Warnings spiccati ex rx PERDE E TOS EE oe 5 3 5 5 BBB Auto Line eee 8 3 8 4 Better Business Bureau Mediation 8 3 8 4 Blizzard 25i r eX sats a tals ba S eue ete 4 29 Brake Adg stment Jac sehe eR ec 6 4 BES Queis 2 23 2 30 Bluid eek debbie earthed EROS EODH ERI FERE 6 31 Master Cylinder saec Rr ehh 6 31 Parking 12 he pH He RR 2 27 Pedal Travels s ster ea du 6 34 Replacing System Parts 666666660660606 606060600000 6 35 System Warning Light 005 2 62 gordo EP cC 4 36 Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI 2 23 2 30 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7 17 Weak us soe aa neds ace deter
2. re ee satan ERU eae tas oe 3 17 Player Care 4 etie tete dee b be 4 3 23 Player BIfOIS ride Rp hr me pre exa 3 17 Compact Spare Tire 0 2 eee eee eee 5 32 Console Storage eee eee 2 50 Control Loss of 20 0 0 ccc eee ee 4 15 Control of a Vehicle 00 0 ccc eee 4 6 Convex Outside Mirror 0 0 0 0 ccc cee eee eee 2 50 Coolant Bleed Valve usce REG er etre ES 5 18 Recovery Tank serps 2e e Ree Res 5 13 yellow blue Coolant Heater Engine esses 2 20 Cooling System ccce rb pere Re EE ee 5 11 Courtesy Lamps cse eR RR Re RR ERES 2 45 Courtesy Transportation 0 6666 666606666606066 eese 8 7 Cruise Control i nare Reb ped 2 39 Cruise Light etadir ii ei asiwi ernan Ei 2 73 Cupholdets x etae eb eere ene 2 51 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 6606 606066066060606 6060000000 8 4 Information ruuyeRe Reel rU 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 4 8 2 Damage Finish Sneath 6 2 Damage Sheet Metal 6666666666 666666060600000 6 61 Daytime Running Lamps 00005 2 43 Dead Battery iss ccce e em beet oes 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety lusus 8 9 8 10 Defensive Driving 0 c cece eee eee 4 2 Defogger Rear Window esses 3 7 D
3. 2 24 New Vehicle Break In 0 0 00 000s 2 17 Night Vision PR 4 18 Odometer LM 2 59 Odometer Trip 2 cia EE EY DE 2 59 Offices Customer Assistance 000 00s nu 8 4 Off Road Recovery ciprini 4 14 Oil Bngine Li5 eel ep Ree Ropa eden 6 12 Oil Warning Light 0 000 000 eee 2 70 Dis iced oe peated dea neared NOR 2 55 Overdrive Automatic 00005 2 24 2 25 9 7 Overheating Engine 0 0 00 cece eee 5 9 Owner Checks and Services 0 00005 7 15 Owner Publications Ordering 8 10 8 11 Paint Spotting Chemical 0000 6 62 Park Automatic Transaxle 00 0 0 eee eee 6000 2 23 Shifting Into iiber nece eeisarea tee dead 2 28 Shifting Out of eee eee 2 30 Parking At Night sescc species cu ek pine DR PE RPODC EIU 2 15 Brake 2 Po vensn chad 2 7 Brake Mechanism Check 0 0 0 0000 0000 7 18 EET 2 15 Over Things That Burn 0 666 66 666666666660660 00 2 32 With a Trailer i2 eset teme pem ehem ed 4 38 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 6 19 PASSINE iu scere n eX a HOUR Va RU dette 4 14 PASS KSy I iiueokse erae hr E
4. 2 36 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 38 Two Way Manual Seat 0 00 000000 1 2 Unaerboay Flushing Service 004 7 18 Underbody Maintenance 00005 6 62 Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side 6 68 Vehicle Control eese rele RU Ue be eee 4 6 Damage Warnings seeeeeee eee eee iv DIMENSIONS ieee cared Se eka eR ERE 6 73 Identification Number 0 002000 6 64 Loadilpg 23e eR ER EA 4 31 51001988 acce pee ERR ise aote gets poe 6 35 Syinbols nth pete RR Yn v Ventilation System 1 0 0 0 eee eee eee 3 8 Visor Vanity Mirrors 00 cee eee eee eee 2 53 VAS OFSs SUD ssim duet etn digas en das tinte Aa e cs ended 2 53 9 12 yellow blue Warning DEVICES cec cher o ty pet 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 60 Warranty Information 0 00 00 e eee eee 8 8 Washing Your Vehicle 0 000000 esses 6 59 Weatherstrip Lubrication 00000 7 16 Weatherstfips bees reirei Rd 6 9 Wheel Alignment 43 o eee PEE EE 6 53 Nut Torque serica be et Rye 5 29 6 49 Replacement ssec kag nak dawg eked Eee 6 53 Used Replacement 0 00 00 00 0000 6 54 Window LOCK 23 ecrit ene ntn alle babe nnd 2 34 WindOWS venenis ene rere eR YE DE RE
5. 4 2 Gear Positions Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Glove Box s sus stam adage eitan oak ease 2 50 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 5 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 4 32 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 4 32 Guide en Fran ais 1 2 eee ii GVWR saingane aha ue Na Cade vice Ue s on 4 32 Hatogen Bulb orae ened cy aise M eec etd ete 6 36 Hazard Warning Flashers lesse esses 5 2 Head Restraints isc ec ERI banded Gace 1 5 Headlamps AMINE oie tes ena e p 6 37 yellow blue Bulb Replacement 0 6 0666 660606060606606 60606060600000 6 6 Flash to P ss i ee RR ERREUR UP Ep Ree 2 37 High Low Beam Changer 04 2 37 On Reminder 0 0 0 cee eee eese 2 43 WINS 22 oie eed eati nE Eei EET 6 65 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Heated Seats eee eene erp ren 1 4 Heating i 2 ui esee ee SERE RES ea rd bene 3 4 3 6 High Beam Headlamps 00005 2 37 Highway Hypnosis 0 00 cece eee ee eee 4 24 Hill and Mountain Roads 0 0200000 4 25 Hitches Trailer ura coco te edd denen ux 4 36 Hood Checking Things Under 0 0 6 8 Release p Rb ema 6 9 OM eene Eee eee ee es ARR Ee 2 35 Hydroplatu g sse eene
6. selle 4 37 1310116 E m 4 36 If You Decide to Pul A 0 ee eee eee 4 34 Maintenance When Towing ssssse 4 39 Making Turns 6 66666666 666666666060600 eee eee 4 7 Parking on Hills 0 0 0 0 4 38 PASSING inne esee DP EH REIS Seta ns 4 37 Safety Clas deer sm don ob ed eee 4 36 Tongue Weight eee eee 4 5 Total Weight on Tires 4 6 TOWNS ius a wa wath 4 3 Turn Signals aca t Ret Peace Sero 4 38 WEeIPl i091 goku RUNE oS bet aeta 4 34 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking Ona AMD June cie dice Baye rep RE ce ed 4 39 0 0 0 0 ccc eee eee eee eee 6 21 Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 2 7 2 12 Transportation Courtesy 0 00 0 e eee eee 8 7 Trip Before Leaving ona Long 4 23 Tap Odometer serr PR tme tercer doe yous 2 9 MUNK 222mm etre RC pe ewan es 2 14 Lock aree ene Rr re cede dee vs 2 14 Rear Seat Pass Through 60 0 0 066 0606006000000 2 51 Trunk Convenience Net 0 0666 666666666660000 2 52 Trunk Lid Applique Bulb Replacement 6 42 TTY Usets carm EUR D eU RES OD ees 8 4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 36 Turn Signal On Chime 0 0 000005 2 37 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever
7. 6 34 Brakes Anti Lock 0 0 0 esee 4 7 Br kitgz 224p darts e Et eee ver tA eue Sate a 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 6666 666666666666666 0000 4 12 Break In New Vehicle 066606666 2 7 28 1514 61 E RERO IDE AP 2 23 2 30 BIST Cheek e me e RES eee 7 17 Bulb Replacement 4 6 36 yellow blue Canadian Roadside Assistance esses 8 6 Capacities and Specifications 000 6 71 Carbon Monoxide 2 14 2 33 4 30 4 37 Cassette D ck Service ieu p PE EIYG uU EP Nes 7 15 Tape Player ese RR RR ss 3 11 3 15 Tape Player Care 2e cte ER een 3 22 Tape Player Errors 0 000 3 12 3 6 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 0 Center Passenger Position 0000 1 32 Certification Label 6 6666666 66666666666000 4 32 Chains Safety giers ct eec eee or acts e e cen 4 36 Chains Tire 64 terze a ee eres Baw eee ep 6 54 Change Oil Soon Light seeeessse 2 72 Changing a Flat Tires esee esses 5 21 Charging System Light 0000 2 61 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 53 Chemical Paint Spotting 0000 6 62 Child Resttaints 1 neret etg etm he eir 1 37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 42 Securing i
8. 7 16 yellow blue Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle Fluid 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 hinges and latches including those for the body doors hood secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl rear compartment glove box door console door and any folding seat hardware Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment yellow blue Starter Switch Check Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle around the vehicle It should be parked on a 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking level surface Brake in the Index if necessary and the 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake regular brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Do not use the accelerator p
9. yellow blue NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Don t try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 5 29 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension with the protector guide to help avoid wheel surface damage Use the extension and protector guide located in the foam holder To store a full size tire place the tire valve stem facing down and then remove the protector guide and attach the retainer securely Store the cover as far forward as possible 5 30 When reinstalling a compact spare tire put the protector guide back in the foam holder yellow
10. 1 52 yellow blue Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then 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 Torn or frayed safety belts may not prot
11. 2 63 With Full Range Traction Control equipped vehicles if there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on With Full Range Traction Control if there is a base brake problem the system will turn off and the light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service 2 64 yellow blue Traction Control System Active Light When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin this light will come on LOW TRAC Slippery road conditions may exist if the traction control system active light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin Low Traction Light This light will also come on when the Traction Control System is limiting LOW TRAC wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on so adjust your driving accordingl
12. 2 74 yellow blue Low Fuel Light Driver Information Center Option If your fuel is low a circular light on your instrument a dachimewileud AVG SQ 9 kPa E until you INST X NC y 1 add fuel OIL LIFERANGE SC BOOST It will also come on for a few seconds when you first 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine turn on the ignition as a check to show you it s working If it doesn t come on then have it fixed 2 75 LIFERANGE 3800 V6 Engine Your Driver Information Center DIC located below the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster gives you important safety and maintenance facts When you turn the ignition on the entire center lights up for just a few seconds 2 76 yellow blue Control Buttons E M The Driver Information Center has three buttons that control its functions E M RESET AND MODE The English Metric E M RESET and MODE buttons for the Driver Information Center are located to the left of the steering wheel just below the instrument panel cluster E M Press this button to change the display from English to metric units or metric to English RESET Press this button for one second to reset the mode displayed MODE Press this button to change the mode being displayed Modes AVG ECON Shows your average fuel economy since you last reset this mode Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving and driving conditions To learn the a
13. yellow blue Loading Your Vehicle E GM TIRE LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP FRT CTR RR TOTAL K LI 10 LOADING GVWR SAME AS aC D TIRE PRESSURE OT ADD 28KPA 4LBS S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION M A Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid The label tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight you can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options 4 31 ras T MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GWR GAWR FRT THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL Agh Me TOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER dif T R ION DARDS IN EFFECT ON THE M SIN ABOVE 199 ASS CAR A J The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAW
14. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need yellow blue Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace
15. Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit yellow blue The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it 4 23 Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows cl
16. 2 26 Press the button again to return to normal shifting The PERF SHIFT light will turn off when in normal shifting mode The transaxle will then shift at lower engine speeds increasing fuel economy Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position yellow blue A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving 2 27 Shifting Into PARK P It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that
17. AUX Power Power Drop Power Windows Sunroof HVAC Controls DRL Rear Defog Relay Cooling Fan 2 Cooling Fan 3 Relay 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 yellow blue Description Starter Solenoid Cooling Fan 1 Ignition Main Not Used A C Clutch Horn Fog Lamps Fuel Pump Speed Control L67 only Fuel Pump Not Used Generator ECM A C Compressor Clutch Cooling Fan Electronic Ignition Transaxle 6 69 Fuse 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 6 70 Description Horn Fuel Injector Oxygen Sensor Engine Emissions Fog Lamps Headlamp Right Rear Compartment Release Parking Lamps Fuel Pump Fuse 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 SYMBOL yellow blue Description Headlamp Left Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuse Puller A C Compressor Clutch Diode Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back Up 5e gu ERE MER E 1156 Center High Mounted Stop 3155 Front Parking Turn Signal 4175 NAK Headlamp High Beam 9005 Headlamp Low Beam Lss 9006 Stop Tail Turn Signal leues 3057 Tail Applique 0 0000 194 Inside Lamps BulbNumber Dome Lamp e 4e Eee ees 9425542 For service information on these bulbs contact your dealer service department yellow blue Capacities and Specifications 4T65E Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replace
18. Restraints Reminder Light secs 1 6 2 0 Checking 2s sian 1 3 Replacing After a 01851 60 0666 1 3 Head asair naaide de necis 1 5 Right Front Passenger Position 1 20 Replacing Parts After a Crash lusus 1 53 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 14 System Check uses cer emen Be saree S WR 7 16 Smaller Children and Babies Ls 1 34 Restraints Child ee re RR eem 1 37 Use During 268281 666666606660666 6060600660000 1 9 Resynchronization Remote Keyless Entry 2 13 Why They Work enpr ee eee 1 7 Retained Accessory 2018 066666600060000 2 48 Safety Belts Cate i sesion E ev 6 58 Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 23 Safety Chains 45 ener agua eem 4 36 Right Front Passenger Position esses 1 20 Safety Defects Reporting 8 9 8 10 Roadside Assistance 66666 666666666666660 600002 8 6 Safety Warnings and Symbols 04 iii Roadside Assistance Canadian sse 8 6 Scheduled Maintenance Services 000005 7 4 Rocking Your Vehicle 0 000 000 eee 5 33 Seatback Reclining Front 00000 1 4 Rotation lit
19. Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by 12 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the brake to a stop well off the road if possible arrows on the pressure cap line up like this P p p If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely 5 20 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers Changing a tire can cause an injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other sid
20. as a protection feature if a CD is ejected and left in the player it will be pulled back in the player with the ignition on or off 3 18 yellow blue Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Tum the radio off Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Nex
21. fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather adjust the mode knob or button to FLOOR and the fan to the highest speed for a few seconds before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears You may set the clock with the ignition off if you press RECALL first and follow the same procedure described above yellow blue AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If your vehicle is equipped with the Monsoon AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control not shown included are 8 speakers and a powerful 8 channel 200 watt amplifier Playing the Radio VOLUME Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it co
22. need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem BRAKE If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light and Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 2 62 yellow blue Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off ANTI LOCK Or if the light comes
23. publications and how to report any safety defects 8 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 8 Warranty Information 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Telephone TTY Users States Government 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 9 Reporting Safety Defects to the 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons Canadian Government with Disabilities 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 6 Roadside Assistance 8 10 Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8 6 Canadian Roadside Assistance in Canada 8 7 Courtesy Transportation Customer Satisfaction Procedure yellow blue Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Bui
24. six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 6 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons The Press TONE to select the setting you prefer sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return to the stations you manually set press AUTO SET again Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE Thi
25. with night vision problems or by fatigue yellow blue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest 4 17 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching he
26. your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area 2 21 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 22 Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on the console between the seats yellow blue PRN D 3 TRIP The above graphic is also displayed on your instrument panel cluster Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you re in PARK P or NEUTRAL N to protect driveline components from improper operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK P This locks your front wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index yellow blue Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock
27. 00 0640 666066666066666 ee 2 9 Alignment and Balance Tire 0 00 6 53 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels Cleaning 6 61 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 42 1 rtt 3 9 Antenna Batkglass 4i epeecnvert esrenee pe queo x 3 24 Diyersity i wa ee ene aa kA She atc 3 25 TUT CO ZS nie aini bo te eos peto aiin 6 25 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 63 4 7 Brakes ober ded erae pube peeled hale e eh 4 7 USINE eos tores hores toin Borg ftum ssn aise Bal 4 9 Anti Theft Radio 6 666666666666666 06000 6 ee 3 18 Appearance Care ee e y n e 6 55 Appearance Care Materials 0000 6 63 Arbitration Program 000066666666666 666060600000 8 3 8 4 Ashtrays sed eer he eRe eae 2 52 ANSUOROO icol ast tetra rr d htec 2 55 Audio Controls Steering Wheel Touch Control 3 20 Audio Equipment Adding esse 3 22 Audio Systems cves edere eR HP ERE Peg 3 9 Audio Systems Tips 6 66666666 666666666606000 3 21 Auto Down Window 0 0 00 eee eee eee 2 34 Automatic Headlamp Control 0 0 0 0 02008 2 43 Overdrive cee ccc cee eens 2 24 2 25 Power Door Locks sss
28. 166 000 km at the same intervals The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be performed at the same interval after 150 000 miles 240 000 km See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes T 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 yellow blue Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to change the engine oil and filter 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 without an oil and filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor whenever the oil is changed For more information see Change Oil Soon Light in the Index A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See
29. 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge Don t saturate the material and don t rub it roughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 Ifastain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 4 Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 Ifa stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner yellow blue Cleaning Vinyl 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 cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Le
30. A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning yellow blue These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle iv yellow blue In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These a
31. Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures 6 16 yellow blue Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil This is not based on mileage but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature When the computer has calculated that the oil needs changing the Oil Life Monitor will indicate that a change is necessary The mileage between oil changes will vary depending on how you drive your vehicle 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 Remember to res
32. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 43 yellow blue 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 44 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 7 You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one yellow blue Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the r
33. Note Below CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION Discover n Account STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS Number qn Check here if your billing address e e Expiration EE EE is different from your shipping CITY STATE ZIP CODE Date mo yr address shown DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO AREA CODE CUSTOMER SIGNATURE GM BUI ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents obligation Allow ample time for delivery are to make checks payable in U S funds To cover Canadian postage add 11 50 plus the U S order processing Section 9 Index yellow blue Accessory Power Receptacle 666666666666666 602 2 53 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 3 Air Bag How Does it Restrain 0 000 000 0000 1 24 How it Works 0 eee ce eee 1 23 L cati n s ifs cas pace pERR EPERMELKEE RUERPIS 1 23 Readiness Light 00000 1 22 2 61 SELVICING 4cswseenermD did Odd Geet ER 1 26 Syste fed ce spins Gree POCHE ex REG e LE 1 20 What Makes it Inflate nnana 6 606066060600000 00 1 24 What Will You See After it Inflates 1 25 When Should it Inflate 0 0 1 24 Air Conditioning lesse eese 3 3 3 5 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 0 6 72 Alarm Instant 60 00
34. Scheduled Maintenance 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE 1 An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Replace passenger compartment air filter For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnoteT Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 7 10 Scheduled Maintenance 67 500 Miles 112 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Eng
35. Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes with or without the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the 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 Your new vehicle comes with an ACDelco Freedom battery When it s time for a new battery we recommend an ACDelco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label If your battery has a very low charge or is dead you may not be able to remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or shift out of PARK P Refer to Park Lock Sys
36. Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and Have your vehicle fixed immediately yellow blue Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index 2 33 It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or o
37. 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 vehicles maintenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer yellow blue This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle This schedule is for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be performed after 100 000 miles
38. an appropriate infant restraint This is so important that many hospitals today won t release a newborn infant to its parents unless there is an infant restraint available for the baby s first trip in a motor vehicle 1 35 blue at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 15 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued 1 36 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints are available in four basic types When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used yellow blue An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle 1 37 yellow blue A rear facing infant
39. and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index This light will come on when you start your engine and it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem yellow blue Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it s working Then it should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you have a loose accessory belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner 2 61 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you
40. area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers The program is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease See your dealer for more details or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 When calling from the United States please dial 1 905 644 3063 8 5 Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year 36 000 mile 60 000 km new car warranty whichever occurs first yellow blue Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of over 2 800 Buick dealers Buick Premium Roadside Assistance provides an extra measure of convenience and security BUICK PREMIUM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Provides owners with access to minor repairs or towing for disabled vehicles Although Roadside Assistance is not a repair facility it is a means of assisting customers in an emergency situation Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hours a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance please consult your Buick Premium Roads
41. as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnoteT Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 12 yellow blue DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 97 500 Miles 162 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km An Emission Control Service MILEAGE SERVIC E Replace spark plugs 3 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fl
42. 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 car washing system can do this for you 6 62 yellow blue Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric 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 charge 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 occurs first yellow blue GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials PARTNUMBER sd 1050172 050173 Iosorn sa 1052918 8 oz 0 237 L Armor All Protectant Protects leather wood acrylics Plexiglas plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Cleaner and floor mats 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Spray on tire shine 12377964 16 oz 0 473 L Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants 12377966 16 oz 0 473 L Re
43. at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot 6 28 You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine yellow blue It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired yellow When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick 3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the HOT mark If the fluid is at the ADD mark you should add fluid What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a flui
44. be sharp Don t try to remove the cover with your bare hands Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches blue N CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack N CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 25 yellow blue FRONT EDGE OF REAR WHEEL REAR EDGE OF FRONT OPENING WHEEL OPENING 3 For jacking at the vehicle s front location put the 4 For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack jack lift head about 6 inches 15 cm from the rear lift head about 5 inches 13 cm from the front edge edge of the front wheel opening or just behind the of the rear wheel opening or just behind the off set two bolts as shown as shown Put the compact spare tire near you 5 26 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 6 Remove all wheel nuts and
45. calibrate the tire pressure monitor system after installing or removing the compact spare See Low Tire Inflation Monitor in the Index The system may not work correctly when the compact spare is installed on the vehicle Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again 5 32 yellow blue NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together NOTICE Tire chains won t fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cau
46. child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it 1 41 yellow blue Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The dealer can then install the anchor for you This work will be done for you free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position an e 7 Canadian law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored Oe yellow blue You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say Putthe restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how
47. een 2 34 Auto DONI iege esee poe eie ne ee 2 34 PONE sag circi ione pete qnos A dai dg eedem 2 34 Windshield Washer 0 000 eee esses 2 39 Ignem 2 39 6 30 Fluid Level Check 0 0 00 00 0000 eae 7 15 Windshield Wipers eee eee 2 38 Blade Replacement 0 0 00 0008 6 44 FUSES esse b wx RES HE Sa RETE ES 6 65 Winter Driving eee 4 27 Wiper Blade Check ens 7 6 Wiring Headlamp 6 5 Wrecker Towing 6 666666666666666 6600000000002 5 8
48. ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Buick Warranty booklet for details yellow blue Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them 6 45 Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loading Information label which is on the inside of the trunk lid shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel econo
49. 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 6 54 NOTICE Continued If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires If you have other tires 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 yellow blue Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than oth
50. follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake with your left foot 2 28 yellow blue 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK P position like this Hold in the button on the lever then push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle Tur the ignition key to LOCK 3 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever out of PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P yellow blue Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your tr
51. hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index yellow blue NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index yellow blue Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in An electric fan under the hood can start up and your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the injure you even when the engine is not running container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can Keep hands clothing and tools away from any be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this underhood electric fan occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only in
52. in ACC and Run Crank Signal Body Control Module Cluster Powertrain Control Modules Ignition Signal HVAC Control Head Shifter Lock Solenoid Air Bag Body Control Module Hazard Flashers Driver s Heated Seat Ignition Signal Hot in ACC and Run Body Control Module 6 67 Fuse 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 6 68 Description Low Blower Anti Lock Brakes Turn Signals Cornering Lamps Radio HVAC Head Remote Keyless Entry Cluster CEL TEL High Blower Passenger s Heated Seat Audio Steering Wheel Controls Wipers yellow blue Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood electrical center on the passenger s side of the engine compartment 1 37 J 38 39 40 2 9 10 11 43 3 20 5 2 22 gpl Cf ees aie ee i E Cz 7 jo P i 33 jG 56 Fuse Description 1 ABS 2 Starter Solenoid Fuse 10 Description Power Seats Rear Defog Heated Seats High Blower Hazard Flasher Stoplamps Power Mirror Door Locks Ignition Switch BTSI Stoplamps ABS Turn Signals Cluster Air Bag DRL Module Cooling Fan Interior Lamps Retained Accessory Power Keyless Entry CEL TEL Data Link HVAC Head Cluster Radio AUX Power Power Drop Cigarette Lighter Ignition Switch Wipers Radio Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module
53. is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up Ill be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research s
54. km h Always secure the vehicle on each side with If these limitations must be exceeded then the drive wheels separate safety chains when towing it have to be supported on a dolly Use only the correct hooks fully secured Never get under your vehicle after it has Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance in the Index Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a hot engine warning light on your instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light in the Index You also have a LOW COOLANT light on your instrument panel See Low Coolant Warning Light in the Index If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine yellow blue Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs woul
55. ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane 4 22 At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal
56. new vehicle warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running If the engine is overheating both fans should be running If they aren t your vehicle needs service How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant yellow blue NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture 5 13 5 14 yellow blue You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in t
57. next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery 14 Be sure to reinstall the remote positive jump starting terminal plastic cap on your vehicle from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while A Heavy Metal Engine Part Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it P 0000 Battery won t start after a few tries it probably needs C Dead Battery service yellow blue Towing Your Vehicle NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas To help avoid serious personal injury to you of the vehicle or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is With current trends in automotive styles and design it is being towed essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift or Never tow with damaged parts not car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be 1 towed on the drive wheels do not tow the vehicle more than been lifted by the tow truck M 500 cumulative miles 800 km or exceed 50 mph 80
58. obtained at actual cost up to a maximum of 30 00 per day supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealerships and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer 8 8 yellow blue Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation P
59. of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle yellow blue Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index If you have the 3800 V6 engine VIN Code K use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher If you re using fuel rated at the recommended octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If you have the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine VIN Code 1 use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher With the 3800 Supercharged engine in an emergency you may be able to use a lower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur If you are using 91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Asso
60. on since a door is open 2 46 yellow blue Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates your vehicle s interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition The vehicle s ignition must be off for Delayed Exit Lighting to work When the ignition key is removed interior illumination will activate and remain on until the ignition is in RUN or the power door locks are activated or anillumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open Perimeter Lighting Perimeter lighting provides a period of exterior vehicle lighting as the driver and passengers approach the vehicle Perimeter lighting is only activated when the function is enabled the doors are closed the ignition is in OFF and the security feedback feature is in Mode 3 or 4 See Security Feedback in the Index for more information The vehicle headlamps and back up lamps are then activated for a period of 15 seconds or until the vehicle ignition switch is turned to RUN You may enable or disable the perimeter lighting feature when the driver performs the following sequence with the engine not running the doors closed and the ignition key in RUN 1 Apply your brakes 2 Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch press and release the re
61. place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a heavy unpainted metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running yellow blue Connect the red positive 4 cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive 4 terminal if the vehicle has one Don tlet the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive 4 terminal if the vehicle has one It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away 11 12 yellow blue Now connect the black 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent negative cable to electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch the good battery s each other or any other metal negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the
62. pret teed eet 4 20 POSItIODS 3 ost Itc hel s 2 17 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check 7 18 Illuminated Entry 0 0 00 eee eee ee eee 2 45 Inflation Tire cs 26 6564 ce e m 6 46 Inspections Brake System irio e em ee been dece dede 7 20 Engine Cooling System 0 005 7 19 Exhaust System 2 tr RR DR cas ERR cad 7 19 Front Drive Axle Boot 0 00 ee eee 7 19 Front Drive Axle Seal 00 00 0000 eee 7 19 Steenng ia e ORG RE RR ded 7 19 SUSPENSION i2 sone de er c REUS ERR 7 19 Throttle System ia eee eee 7 20 Instrument Panel s esee Re RR oes 2 56 Cleaning esr cried DERE pee es 6 58 Cluster erben ens epa Me ed RR 2 57 2 58 puse Block ecd eem tad eee tme emet 6 66 Instrument Panel Brightness Control 2 45 Interior Lamps oirir cecs ee re RR RE en 2 45 Jeee a 5 21 5 3 a e rre Jump Starting oo Key Lock Cylinders Service 04 7 16 Key Reminder Warning ce eee 2 14 KEYS fis ace ha sneha tines San Pee tae Bile arene view a 2 2 Labels Certification iine pet a t red 4 32 Service Parts Identification lusus 6 64 Tire Loading Information suus 4 31 Vehicle Identification Number 6 64 Lamps Cornering x ded stein Dee
63. recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway 4 14 yellow blue Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is cle
64. removal procedure earlier in this section 2 Remove the rubber bulb access cover 3 Twist and pull the sidemarker lamp socket counterclockwise from the headlamp assembly 4 Holding the base of the bulb pull the bulb from the socket 5 Push the new bulb into the socket 6 Putthe socket back into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is secure 7 Replace the rubber bulb access cover 8 Replace the headlamp assembly 6 39 1 Open the trunk 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk yellow Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter of a turn counterclockwise 4 Place the new bulb into the bulb socket Turn the bulb one quarter of a turn clockwise to replace Close the trunk Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamp Remove the three plastic wing nuts A Pliers may be required to remove the wing nuts yellow blue Pull the taillamp housing B away from the body of the vehicle Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise Pull out the socket 5 Pull the bulb out of the socket There are two bulbs on each taillamp Push in a new bulb Replace the socket into the housing and turn clockwise Replace the taillamp housing to the body of the vehicle Install and tighten the three plastic wing nuts 6 41 Trunk Lid Applique 2 OQ tA Ro oU 1 Open the trunk lid halfway 6 42 10 yell
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66. that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it ma
67. the vehicle until scheduling can be accomplished yellow blue If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle Off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Participating dealerships can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement up to 30 per day five days maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts 8 7 Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you
68. them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement 6 53 yellow blue Tire Chains NOTICE 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 If your vehicle has P225 60R16 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s Used Replacement Wheels instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information NOTICE Continued Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how
69. to cool down For a quick cool down on very hot days use MAX with the temperature knob and lever all the way in the blue area If this setting is used for long periods of time the air in your vehicle may become too dry For normal cooling on hot days use NORM with the temperature knob and lever in the blue area The system will bring in outside air and cool it On cool but sunny days the sun may warm your upper body but your lower body may not be warm enough You can use BI LEV and set the temperature knob to a comfortable setting The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others 3 3 Heating On cold days use HTR with the temperature knob and lever all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Defog
70. to inflate only once After they inflate you ll need some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Some modules also record speed engine rpm brake and throttle data Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service 1 25 NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the Regal Service Manual hav
71. use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they 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 sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn yellow blue Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehi
72. vehicle s ignition and a door is open The door lock switch may be either the lock switch on the door or on the remote keyless entry transmitter see Remote Keyless Entry later in this section for more details The doors do not lock when the lock switch is pressed but instead three chimes are heard These chimes indicate that the Delayed Locking function has been activated You have three actions possible once Delayed Locking is activated Cancel the Delayed Locking by pressing the unlock switch or by fully inserting the key in the ignition Override the Delayed Locking feature and lock the doors immediately by pressing the lock switch a second time Letthe Delayed Locking feature complete the locking of the vehicle If you wish to let the Delayed Locking feature complete the locking of the vehicle no additional action is required The Delayed Locking feature will lock the doors automatically after all the doors have been closed for a period of five seconds During this five second period any door may be reopened at which time the three possible actions shown above are again available yellow blue You may also customize your vehicle to activate the Delayed Locking feature as described above or you may choose to completely disable the feature at all times If disabled the power door locks will activate immediately when a power door lock switch is pressed The enabled disabled state of the Delayed Locking featur
73. with an express open astroroof It includes a sliding glass panel and a one piece sunshade The control switch works only when the ignition or Retained Accessory Power is on See Retained Accessory Power in the Index The control switch is located overhead on the headliner To open the astroroof push the rear indented part of the switch once and the astroroof will open to the vent position only You will need to open the sunshade by hand yellow blue Push the rear of the switch a second time and the astroroof and sunshade will open by themselves This is the express open feature To close the astroroof push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof motor stops The sunshade can only be closed by hand OnStar Option Your vehicle s electrical wiring will accommodate dealer installation of OnStar The following services are available 24 hours a day Emergency Services Button Roadside Service with Location Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Stolen Vehicle Tracking Remote Door Unlock Hands Free Voice Activated Cellular Telephone Concierge Customer Conveniences Services Remote Diagnostics And much more For more information contact your dealer 2 55 yellow blue The Instrument Panel Your Information System A Lamp Controls D Glove Box B Instrument Cluster E Audio System C Vents F Climate Controls 2 56 yellow blue Instrument Panel Cluster 40 NV 1 7 90 3
74. work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work with the other key your vehicle needs service If your vehicle does start the first ignition key may be faulty See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key II 2 16 yellow blue If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work The SECURITY light will then come on But you don t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS Key II to have a new key made If you re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key II system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key II system If you lose or damage a PASS Key II ignition key see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key II to have a new key made In an emergency call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 252 1112 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 yellow blue New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines L
75. you ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle Theft Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Care of Your Compact Disc Player Backglass Antenna Diversity Antenna System If Equipped 3 2 Comfort Controls 3 2 Dual ComforTemp Climate Control 3 4 Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control If Equipped 3 7 Rear Window Defogger 3 8 Ventilation System 3 0 Audio Systems 3 9 3 9 Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped irri n fades ia eis eas O Un 4 Q9 C Comfort Controls Dual ComforTemp Climate Control S DRIVER TEMP Bi Lev VENT HR e fom ff S NORM xii MAXe BLEND PASSENGER TEMP With this system the driver and passenger can maintain separate temperatures The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it Fan Control The left knob labeled FAN controls the fan speed selection If the airflow seems very low when the fan is adjusted to the highest setting regardless of t
76. 0 D m 77 100 10 e oo 110 020 TRAC H 0 TEMP Ve CU Standard Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically 2 57 yellow blue n 80 120 47700 I Zuo E pn ae 7120 jii 5 DRIVER INFORMATION eee Ka SH aH Be s nn SC BOOST Optional Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar 2 58 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or in kilometers used in Canada Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer If you see ERROR you ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be accurate You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then that will be done But if it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it To set it to zero p
77. 1112 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys 2 3 Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter From the inside to lock or unlock the door manually push the lever forward to lock the door To unlock push the lever rearward yellow blue Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors LOCK The rear doors do not have power door lock switches The lever on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all the doors Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks is a standard feature that i
78. 2 Anchor and Category LB or GC LB Release Pawl 7 22 yellow blue Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on date odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages Also you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Any additional information from Owner Checks and is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED yellow blue Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance This section also tells you how to obtain service
79. 4 19 Winter beate 0 eom tate 0 4 27 Wita Trailer ues webpsexere ee LX SERE RD 4 36 Drunken Driving 0 0 c eee eee eee eee 4 2 Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control 3 4 Dual ComforTemp Climate Control 3 2 Eicctrical Equipment Adding 2 20 2 54 3 22 6 65 Electrical System esso vesi 6 5 Electrochromic Day Night Rearview Mirror 2 48 Engine sa Sada obe 6 10 6 1 Coolant cores eder Uo ene ERE 6 25 Coolant Heater 2 0 9 4 yellow blue Coolant Level Check 0000 7 5 Coolant Temperature Gage 0 2 66 Coolant Temperature Light suus 2 65 Exhaust Pm 2 33 Identification cul eR ree e ER Tee 6 64 Oil Level Check rer RU I REPE RES 7 15 Overheating iue RR Sue debes ee xar 5 9 Running While Parked 004 2 33 Specifications sic nes tera eid came RE Rabo 6 71 Starting Your VO peg Ve 2 19 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 00000 6 18 Engi e Oll eere eee ted essct See 6 12 Adding Siriano dee eed hase PRIME 6 14 Additives 23 3 eoram ee ee re ER 6 16 Checking 2555 e Roter Pre che 6 13 Monitor oie eh be aay na eee SR d 6 16 superchatger sss e RR RR RE ER 6 20 Used c 6 1
80. 8 L o adiflg 1 acceda eet tace tc e ERO actes adicto a 4 31 lu Am 6 46 Pressure Monitor System 6 47 Storing the Flat ea 5 0 Storing the Spare 6 6 660266666666666 66660666 2 5 31 Tle mperatute vomer Gags IER SSRPI E ES 6 52 Traction ogee giu EE Gowan ead e QUES 6 52 Tread Wed sere sees eer ute agen nct loce RU pete pae 6 52 Uniform Quality Grading 6 0 0 0666 6060606000000 6 51 Wear Indicators else 6 50 Wheel Replacement 066666666606666 606060606066000 000 6 3 When It s Time for New 6 50 Top Strap ses cc dees Re t RES eS oes od mE ER 1 42 Torque Lock 4 e eme RR Rx RES 2 29 Torque Wheel Nut 0 00020 eee eee 5 29 6 49 Towing a Trailer 0 eee eee eee eee 4 33 Towing Your Vehicle 0 0 0 e ee eee eee 5 8 Traction Control System Active Light 2 64 Full R nge e eel eR Be ee Skee 4 9 3800 Supercharged Engine 0 0 0 000 4 9 Warning Light erniet er 2 3 yellow blue Trailer Backing Up eae ER bp REESE REX VERS 4 37 Brakes sises peda teens 4 6 Driving on Grades eee 4 38 Driving with eonrkehesesex eee ce ER EE Ded 4 36 Engine Cooling When Towing 0 4 39 Following Distance
81. 8 What Kind to Use 2 esee 6 5 When to Change 2 0666 606666666666666 eee eee 6 16 Bthanol oii sect EEUU 6 5 Exhaust Engine soe e eee eee at de 2 33 Exterior Lamps eet eee eda Ree eed 2 42 Fabric Cleaning sy sce gage etn eae toe et 6 56 Filling Your Tattle iret rtr Heats 6 6 Filter Engine Air Cleaner esse esses 6 18 Filter Engine Oil 2 0 2 eee eee 6 16 Filter Passenger Compartment Air 6 19 Finish Care iecore RR oc knee quaes 6 60 Finish Damage essen 6 62 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 26 Flashers Hazard Warning sse esses 5 2 Flat Tire Changing 00 0000 eee eee 5 21 Fluids and Lubricants 0 00 00 000005 7 21 Foreign Countries Fuel 0 0 0 0 0000 000 6 5 French Language Manual 0 eee eeaee ii Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 66 6666 666666666666666 6662 6 9 Fuel ea ew me 6 3 Canadian seduce ce ee x E ROS 6 4 6 5 eee ee eee 6 6 Filling Your 6e E 2 74 In Foreign Countries 666666666666600 002 6 5 Full Range Traction Control System 4 9 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0000 6 66 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature suus 2 66 Pel qo eed iHa et eds 2 74 GAWR rus Utd a A
82. AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Compact Disc with Automatic Tone Control not shown included are 8 speakers and a powerful 8 channel 200 watt amplifier Playing the Radio VOLUME Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume 3 13 RECALL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is normally shown on the display station or time press the RECALL button until you see the display you want then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning 3 14 yellow blue PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations
83. BTSI You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keeping the brake pedal pushed down Release the shift lever button Then move the shift lever out of PARK P See Shifting Out of PARK P in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index 2 23 NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty 2 24 yellow blue AUTOMAT
84. Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote T Replace passenger compartment air filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 7 6 yellow blue DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotati
85. Corporation This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10416925 A First Edition ii AS CERTIFIED WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE S yellow blue We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propri taires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fran ais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1577 Meyerside Dr Mississauga Ontario L5T 1B9 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1998 All Rights Reserved How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Index
86. DEXRON III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an ACDelco cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an ACDelco thermostat is recommended yellow blue Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your radia
87. IC OVERDRIVE This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator pedal all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 55 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE for higher speeds THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Here are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill When driving in non highway scenarios i e city streets etc yellow blue SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t d
88. ICLE non emission related SOON vehicle problems These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly Low Washer Fluid Warning Light The LOW WASH light will come on when your windshield washers are working and the fluid container 1s low LOW WASH The light will also come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly 2 73 yellow blue Door Trunk Ajar Warning Light Here are four things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything The DOOR TRUNK light is wrong with the fuel gage wil p DE HOHE tronik At the gas station the pump shuts off before the gage or any door is not DOO R TRUNK completely closed reads FULE E Ittakes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gage pointer may move while cornering braking or speeding up Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you The gage may not indicate EMPTY E when the have left when the ignition ignition is turned off is on When the indicator nears EMPTY E you still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon
89. NLOCK once to unlock the driver s door and to turn on the interior lamps see Illumination on Remote Activation in the Index for more details The perimeter lighting feature will also be activated at night turning on your headlamps and back up lamps for 15 25 seconds This will light the area around the vehicle See Perimeter Lighting in the Index Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all the doors To lock all doors press LOCK To unlock the trunk press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter The trunk will only unlock if your transaxle is in PARK P Instant Alarm This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing a button on the remote keyless entry transmitter Your vehicle s ignition must be off for the Instant Alarm to work When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter your vehicle s headlamps will flash the horn will honk repeatedly and your interior lamps will illuminate attracting attention if you need it The alarm will continue until You press the alarm button on the RKE transmitter a second time the vehicle s ignition is in RUN or analarm period of about two minutes has elapsed Security Feedback Security Feedback provides audible and or visible feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock command has been received and executed Your vehicle s ignition must be off for this feature to work yellow blue You may sele
90. Parts 6 73 Maintenance Record 0 0000 cece eee eee 7 23 Maintenance Schedule 00055 7 1 7 5 How it s Organized 0 000000 000 ee 0 Introduction 53 reni e OSS 7 2 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 0 cc ccc eee ee 7 21 Owner Checks and Services 0000005 7 15 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 19 Scheduled Maintenance Services 0 7 4 Your Vehicle and the Environment 7 2 yellow blue Maintenance Underbody 000 6 62 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 39 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 000 2 67 Manual Door LOckS ws uin e ERR ER Een 2 4 Front Sat oci a e Ex ER IREEPRMVERE E EROS 1 2 Methanol 5 224 pee eR Re e ne eee tac eine ae 6 5 MIFEOES 2 x oes tee pre Nee ee du 2 48 Automatic Dimming Heated Outside Rearview 2 49 Conyex Outside 4 1 xa Ret ee abe ES 2 50 Electrochromic Day Night 00 2 48 Power Outside Foldaway 2 49 Visor Vanity sis wie reb seins HEP DEDE 2 53 inu rr 6 4 Mountain Roads 0 cece cece ee 4 25 Multifunction Lever 2 6 Ne Trunk Convenience 0 00000 eee eee 2 52 Neutral Automatic Transaxle
91. R for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 lbs 75 kg in your trunk 4 32 yellow blue Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to yellow blue Towing a Trailer If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if t
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93. System is limiting wheel spin See Traction Control System Active Light in the Index LOW TRAC You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index The Traction Control System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you ve chosen so you should use the lower gears only when necessary See Automatic Transaxle in the Index When the system is on this warning light will come on to let you know if there s a problem TRAC OFF See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the Traction Control System on But you can turn the system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index yellow blue To turn the system on or off press the TRACTION button on the black panel located directly behind your automatic transaxle shift lever TRACTION When yo
94. UTO To access the various modes available continue to press the AIR FLOW rocker button up or down until the desired mode appears in the display e WINDSHIELD FLOOR This setting directs half of the air to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side window vents MID FLOOR This setting directs half of the air through the instrument panel outlets Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defroster and side window vents MID This setting directs air through the instrument panel outlets FLOOR This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents 3 5 Sp FRONT This setting brings in outside air and directs most of the air through the defrost vent Some of the air also goes to the floor ducts and the side window defogger outlets The indicator on the button will light and WINDSHIELD will be lit in the display The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C VENT This pushbutton turns the air conditioning compressor on and off The indicator is lit when the compressor is turned off Recirculation is not permitted when the compressor is off The system will try to control the temperature automatically but without the compressor VENT is not permitted in FRONT defrost mode If the VENT button is pushed while in FRONT defro
95. a or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline yellow blue REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A ON5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Customer Relations Center P O Box 5039 Troy MI 48007 5039 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 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 8 10 yellow blue Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1 800 668 5539 yellow blue 1999 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehic
96. adlamps 4 18 yellow blue Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it yellow blue Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet Mf A Whi 7 m Hf di hid in road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads ty Wf m ll And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get jl Wi even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signal
97. advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances SIDE 5 Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing DO 6 Press this button to reduce background noise The double D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player SOURCE Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on TAPE PLAY with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset yellow blue AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped CENE T Po Pan a WFE THF 1 3 YF If your vehicle is equipped with the Monsoon
98. aged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year 7 19 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables 7 20 yellow blue Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking yellow blue Part D Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT and Lubricants Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 B
99. ailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On along uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you are towing a trailer you may want to drive in DRIVE D instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or as you need to a lower gear 4 38 yellow blue Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet Have someone place chocks under the trailer s wheels When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and shift to PARK P Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hol
100. ansaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P 2 29 Shifting Out of PARK P Before shifting out of PARK P you must fully apply your regular brakes Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Your vehicle has a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTST You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transaxle Operation in the Index 2 30 yellow blue If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keeping the brake pedal pushed down Release the shift lever button Then move the shift l
101. ar Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your yellow blue inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move ba
102. aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants Next Generation air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person yellow blue Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you This is true even with Next Generation frontal air bags Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with Next Generation air bags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle 1 21 yellow blue There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection The system checks the air bag electrical system for for adults but not for young children and malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system problem See Air Bag Readiness Light
103. arts Wheelbase 109 0 inches 276 9 cm Engine Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A1208C Tread Front 62 0 inches 157 6 cm Passenger Compartment Air Filter 10406026 Tread Rear 61 3 inches 155 6 cm Battery Overall Length 196 2 inches 498 4 cm 3800 Code K V6 AC Type 690 CCA Overall Width 72 7 inches 184 5 cm 3800 Supercharged Overall Height 56 6 inches 143 8 cm Code 1 V6 Luus AC Type 770 CCA Engine Oil Filter All Engines AC Type PF47 Radiator Cap All Engines AC Type RC27 RKE Batteries Type CR2032 2 or equivalent Spark Plugs 3800 Code K V6 AC Type 41 921 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 3800 Supercharged Code 1 V6 AC Type 41 921 or NGK Type PTRAB 15 Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Wiper Blade Type haved ya Vat EIOS Hook Length eR Re RR 22 inches 56 cm 6 73 yellow blue NOTES 6 74 yellow blue Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 19 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 21 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 5 Schedul
104. at cushion The driver s switch is located on the left side of the driver s seat cushion The passenger s switch is located on the right side of the passenger s seat cushion To move the seat forward or rearward push the switch forward or rearward To raise or lower the entire seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rear of the switch up or down Heated Seats If Equipped yellow blue Reclining Front Seatbacks If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats the driver s side and passenger s side three position switches are located on the center console just behind your automatic transaxle shift lever Press LO to warm the seat at a lower temperature Press HI to warm the seat at a higher temperature To turn this feature off return the switch to its center position The button directly in the middle of the heated seat switches is used for traction control see Full Range Traction Control System or Traction Control System in the Index 1 4 Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward yellow blue Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up
105. at wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelco Freedom battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged yellow blue 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching NOTICE each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put your automatic 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Your transaxle in PARK P before setting the vehicle s battery is located toward the front of the parking brake passenger s side of the vehicle s engine under a E diagonal brace 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unpl
106. ated wheels Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels yellow blue Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires 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 6 61 Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish 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 in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for 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
107. ates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint yellow blue Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of the infant s body the back and shoulders A baby should be secured in
108. ather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather 6 57 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces 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 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water 6 58 yellow blue Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t
109. better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the part of this manual that tells how to do it four hours prior to starting your vehicle without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly 2 20 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater l 2 Turn off the engine Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is attached to the underside of the vehicle s diagonal brace which is located above the air cleaner assembly Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps yellow blue 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact
110. blue Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly Be sure to calibrate your low tire pressure system after you replace your compact spare tire with a full sized one See Low Tire Inflation Monitor in the Index yellow blue Retainer Cover Retainer full size tire Compact Spare Tire Nut Jack Wrench Lock Nut Tool Foam Holder 10 Bolt Screw 11 Extension and Protector Guide 9 NAAR WD gt 5 31 Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want You must
111. careful 4 28 yellow blue What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have the anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering ma
112. ce to the next or previous selection SCAN Press the SCAN button and SCAN will appear on the display SCAN works as the PSCAN button on your radio It will scan through each of the preset radio stations If a preset radio station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station Press SCAN again to stop scanning AM FM Press this button to choose AM FM1 or FM2 If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing press this button to stop it and the radio will play SRCE Press this button to change to the cassette tape compact disc function or return to playing the radio MUTE Press this button to silence the audio system Press it again to turn on the sound VOL Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume yellow blue Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go If your vehicle is equipped with the diversity antenna system the interference may be reduced Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is a
113. ciation AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasolines For more information write to American Automobile Manufacturer s Association 7430 Second Ave Suite 300 Detroit MI 48202 Be sure the posted octane for premium is at least 91 at least 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards your 6 4 yellow blue vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index If this occurs return to your authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covere
114. ck Customer Relations Center by calling 1 800 521 7300 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage yellow blue When contacting Buick please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you must file with the GM BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disput
115. ck into the right lane Remember that your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle Don tovertake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn If you re being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger 4 15 Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the drivin
116. cks 1 12 yellow blue Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to JN e E S O Ko SH S EN S 2 K NS 24 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle body are best able to take belt restraining forces end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 13 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you 1 14 yellow blue To move it down squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you
117. cle 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 Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or 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 an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting 6 59 High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand 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 5 Your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more dept
118. collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It s the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years over 17 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws yellow blue The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is
119. conds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Your cassette tape player automatically reduces background noise from tapes encoded with Dolby NR You may turn Dolby NR off by pressing the number six preset Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in The disc should begin playing If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL If you re driving on a very rough road or if it s very hot the disc may not play and an error code may appear on the display When things get back to normal the disc should play If the disc comes out it could be that E20 The disc is upside down E20 It is dirty scratched or wet E20 There s too much moisture in the air Wait about an hour and try again yellow blue If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than once the player will c
120. ct one of four operating modes for reception of a lock command You may also select one of four operating modes for reception of an unlock command The selection and programming of the lock and unlock operating modes are independent of each other The following modes are available for either lock or unlock verification Mode 1 No Verification Mode 2 Horn Chirp only Mode 3 Headlamp Flash only Mode 4 Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash The operating mode of the Security Feedback lock feature will be changed when you perform the following sequence with your vehicle s doors closed and the ignition key in RUN Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch press and release the remote keyless entry RKE transmitter lock button This will start the customization mode While in the customization mode the feature will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current Security Feedback lock mode Each additional press of the RKE transmitter lock button will cause your vehicle to advance the lock mode by one starting from the current lock mode If cycled beyond lock Mode 4 the vehicle will enter lock Mode 1 During this procedure the feature will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current lock mode providing you with feedback When the door lock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent lock mode The operating mode of the Security Feedback unlock feature will be c
121. cturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations
122. d Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system 6 32 yellow blue If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Maintenance Schedule Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid yellow blue NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t le
123. d by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MM T are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Buick dealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel In addition gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty yellow blue Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in a
124. d cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly your vehicle s engine Delco Electronics radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the in sound quality clean the tape player operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action So before adding sound equipment check with non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn covering mobile radio and telephone units The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 3 22 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape If the cleaning cassette ejects insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner T
125. d not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 If your air conditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D 5 10 yellow blue If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away yellow blue Cooling System When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 3800 supercharged engine similar An electric engine cooling fan under
126. d that has sufficient protection against freezing 6 30 Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full yellow blue yellow blue NOTICE pi Brake Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver s your washer system and paint side of the engine compartment It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid 6 31 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake flui
127. d the pedal down while you Start your engine Shiftinto a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Letup on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks yellow blue Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions See Engine Overheating in the Index 4 39 yellow blue f NOTES 4 40 yellow blue Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 11 Cooling System 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 3 Jump Starting 5 21 Changing a Flat Tire 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 32 Compact Spare Tire 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 33 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 yellow blue P
128. de the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Instrument Panel Fuse Block T Some fuses are located in a fuse block on the passenger s side of the instrument panel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses 6 66 yellow blue 13 14 15 16 17 f8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 le 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 ER 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 25 5 Circuit Description Breaker A Tire Inflation Monitor Reset Button B Power Windows Sunroof C Rear Defog D Power Seats Fuse 10 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 22 Description Ignition Key Solenoid Ignition Signal Hot in Run and Start PCM BCM U H Relay Remote Radio Premium Sound Power Mirrors Panel Dimming Ignition Signal Hot in Run Unlock and Start Cluster Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module DRL Module Interior Lamps Door Locks Taillamps License Lamp Radio Heated Mirror Cruise Control Clusters Fuse 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 yellow blue Description Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Data Link Stoplamps Parking Lamps Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Hot
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130. e Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 volt outlet It is located on the console s passenger s side near the floor Open the cover to use the outlet This feature can be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle 2 53 yellow blue This feature provides power ground and accessory NOTICE wires which can be accessed to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle It is located on the passenger s side of the vehicle under the glove box and is labeled with a wire function and fuse rating For A information on accessing the connection and electrical as they should This wouldn t be covered by your 8 hookup please refer to your service manual To order a warranty Check with your dealer before adding service manual see Service Publications Ordering in electrical equipment and never use anything that the Index exceeds the fuse rating Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working NOTICE Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle Your vehicle is equipped can damage it or keep other things from working with an auxiliary as they should This wouldn t be covered by your power connection warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating 2 54 Astroroof If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped
131. e To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position y When you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle 1 34 yellow blue Smaller Children and Babies Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it infl
132. e correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer 3 19 Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Tum the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display 3 20 yellow blue To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel SEEK Press the up or down arrow to tune to the next or previous radio station If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing the player will advan
133. e rear window needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 3 24 yellow blue Because this antenna is built into your rear window there is a reduced risk of damage caused by car washes and vandals If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antenna There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception On cars equipped with the rear window defogger and built in antenna the defogger grid serves as a radio antenna Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting to the back glass The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception Care must be taken when cleaning the rear window because breaks in the resistive material heating element will adversely affect radio performance and defogger performance See your dealer for details Diversity Antenna System If Equipped Your AM FM antennas are located in the front windshield and rear window Be sure that the inside surfaces of the front windshield a
134. e glove box To open lift the latch Center Console The console has cupholders a cassette tape storage area and a coinholder To open the console s storage area press the latch located toward the front of the console lid on the driver s side of the vehicle and pull up yellow To access the cupholders press on the top of the cupholder door located just behind the console shift lever Two cupholders will pop into an upright position If your vehicle has this feature you may access your trunk by pulling down the center back seat cushion this gives you access to the pass through door The door can only be unlocked using your door key Once this door is unlocked you will then have access to the trunk area To access the rear cupholders once again pull down on the strap located toward the top of your center back seat cushion You will then have access to the dual oversized cupholders Trunk Convenience Net If Equipped Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store those in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray is located just below the instrument panel s comfort control
135. e ignition key in RUN 1 Apply your regular brakes 2 Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch move the shift lever out of and back into PARK P After an initial transaxle cycle each additional cycle will advance the operating mode by one starting from the current operating mode During this procedure the automatic door lock and unlock functions will operate as defined by each mode above providing the driver with feedback of the current operating mode If cycled beyond Mode 4 the vehicle will enter operating Mode 1 When the door lock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks yellow blue Rear Door Child Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door child security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Open one of the rear doors 2 On the inside of the rear door will be a lock Insert your key into this lock and turn it upward This will engage the safety lock To disengage the feature turn the lock downward 3 Close the door 4 Do the same thing to the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door when
136. e information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index 1 26 yellow blue For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts yellow blue Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions an e 7 Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more sl
137. e of the vehicle at the opposite end yellow blue The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 21 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools See Compact Spare Tire in the Index for more information about the compact spare 1 The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover 5 22 2 Remove the spare tire yellow blue yellow blue 3 Tum the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension remove it Then remove the jack and wrench and protection guide B and wheel wrench C 5 23 Wheel Center Caps 5 24 To remove a center cap use the wrench to pry gently at the notch Don t use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch Then pry off the cap yellow blue Wheel Covers If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps They won t come off You will only be able to loosen them Once you have loosened the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench if needed you can finish loosening them with your fingers Then using the flat end of the wheel wrench pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the edge may
138. e will be toggled when you perform the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in RUN 1 Apply your regular brakes 2 Press and hold the power door unlock switch While holding the door unlock switch move the shift lever out of and back into PARK P After an initial transaxle cycle each additional cycle will toggle the enable disable state of the Delayed Locking feature During this procedure the chime will sound providing you with feedback In Model a single chime will be heard if the Delayed Locking feature is disabled In Mode 2 two chimes will be heard if the feature is enabled When the door unlock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Delayed Locking feature 2 11 Illumination on Remote Activation This feature provides interior lighting when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received and executed by your vehicle Your vehicle s ignition must be off for the Illumination on Remote Activation feature to work The interior lamps will light until your vehicle s ignition is turned to RUN or for a period of 40 seconds has elapsed If a door is opened during this period the timed lighting will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open Also see Perimeter Lighting in the Index Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Eac
139. ean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps 4 24 yellow blue Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest serv
140. eaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be injured or even killed They could Don t drive at any one speed fast or operate power windows or other controls or even slow for the first 500 miles 805 km make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in Don t make full throttle starts the vehicle with children Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information 2 17 yellow blue OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed RUN D This position is where the key returns after you start your vehicle With the engine off you can use RUN to display some of your warning and indicator lights START E This position starts your engine A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition With the ignition key in the ignition you can turn the 1 switch to five positions NOTICE ACCESSORY A The accessory pos
141. ecovery Tank Automatic Transaxle B Battery F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Fluid Dipstick C Radiator Fill Cap G Engine Oil Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir D Remote Positive 4 Battery Terminal H Engine Oil Fill Cap K Engine Air Cleaner Filter Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 11 3800 Supercharged Code 1 V6 Engine If Equipped Your vehicle may have a 3800 Supercharged V6 engine The supercharger is a device which is designed to pump more air into the engine than it would normally use This air is mixed with fuel which creates increased engine power Since the supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory drive belt increased pressure is available at all driving conditions The Powertrain Control Module PCM works with a vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure required during specific driving conditions When this increased pressure or boost is not desired such as during idling and light throttle cruising the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass AII of these controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the 3800 Supercharged Code 1 V6 engine 6 12 yellow blue Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away LOW OIL For more informat
142. ect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away 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 yellow blue Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section 1 53 yellow blue f NOTES yellow blue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Eug a o S aqu NS Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS Key II New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your V6 Engine En
143. ed Maintenance 7 23 Part E Maintenance Record 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services IMPORTANT KEEP ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDED Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details yellow blue Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to have done and how often Some of these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipme
144. edal and be NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N position but don t start the engine Without applying If the starter works in any other position your the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of vehicle needs service PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle s BTSI needs service 7 17 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever 15 in PARK P The key should come out only in LOCK Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move 7 18 yellow blue Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N s
145. ee Engine Oil in the Bier An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote T Replace passenger compartment air filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 8 Scheduled Maintenance 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote yellow blue DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 9 yellow blue
146. eets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Both the owner s manual and the child restraint instructions are important so if either one of these is not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why yellow blue A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the
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148. elayed Headlamp Illumination Delayed Headlamp Illumination provides a period of exterior lighting as you leave your vehicle s area The feature is activated when your vehicle s headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp control feature described previously in this section and when your vehicle s ignition is turned off Your headlamps will then remain on until the headlamp switch is moved from OFF to the parking lamp position or until a 90 second lighting period has ended If you turn off the ignition with the headlamp switch in the parking lamp or headlamp position the Delayed Headlamp Illumination cycle will not occur You can customize the vehicle to activate Delayed Headlamp Illumination when your vehicle s ignition is turned off under the conditions described above or you may choose not to activate this feature under any conditions You can turn the feature on and off when you perform the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in RUN 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch While holding the door lock switch cycle the headlamp switch on and then off two times 2 44 yellow blue 2 Release the power door lock switch These operations must be carried out in a time period of less than 10 seconds followed by a delay period of no more than 10 seconds 3 Then press and hold the power door unlock switch While holding the door unlock switch turn the headlamp switch on and then off two times R
149. elease the courtesy door unlock switch These steps must be carried out in a time period of less than 10 seconds After releasing the door unlock switch a single chime will be heard if the Delayed Headlamp Illumination function has been disabled two chimes will be heard if the feature has been enabled Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed operation of this feature Fog Lamps To turn the fog lamps on press the fog lamps switch located below the headlamp switch on the left side of the steering column FOG 3 A light will glow on the switch to let you know that they are on Your parking lamps or low beam headlamps must be on or your fog lamps won t come on Press the switch again to turn the fog lamps off The fog lamps will go off whenever you change to high beam headlamps When you return to low beams the fog lamps will come on again Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps are designed to come on when you signal a turn This will provide more light for cornering at night yellow blue Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by moving the LIGHTS dial If you turn the dial past MAX your courtesy or interior lamps will come on Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened several lamps come on These lamps are courtesy lamps They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle You can also turn these
150. ep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Letthe engine run at idle for three to five minutes yellow blue Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area The automatic transaxle fluid dipstick is the red loop located toward the rear of the engine 4 Ifthe fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Pushit back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 6 23 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill 6 24 yellow blue NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled
151. er Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly Ell The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem 3 12 yellow blue PREV 1 Press this button to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK up and down arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape 4 3 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses gt P 4 Press this button to
152. er should be addressed to Buick s Customer Relations Center United States Buick Customer Relations Center P O Box 5039 Troy MI 48007 5039 1 800 521 7300 1 800 83 BUICK 28425 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 252 1112 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC Customer Communication Centre 169 007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Telephone 905 644 4112 Fax 905 644 4866 Caribbean Numbers 1 800 496 9992 English Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Puerto Rico 1 800 751 4135 English Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4136 Spanish Dominican Republic 1 800 496 9994 U S Virgin Islands 1 800 389 0009 Bahamas 1 800 534 0122 Bermuda Barbados Antigua amp B V I yellow blue If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as
153. ering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel into place 2 35 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Tum Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control If Equipped Flash to Pass 2 36 yellow blue Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has the following positions two upward for right and two downward for left These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If the arrow flashes faster than normal as you signal a turn or a lane change a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at a
154. ers and they can all damage your vehicle too 6 55 Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use 2 vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Cleaning of Fabric Carpet Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet They will clean normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain 6 56 yellow blue Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds
155. ervice Vehicle Soon 0 666666666666666 esses 2 73 Traction Control System Active 0 2 64 Traction Control System Warning 2 63 Loading Your Vehicle 0 0 0 0 00 0005 4 31 Locks Gyh dets rm Gta CER P PEE 7 16 Delayed Locking seeeeees eese 2 10 DOO aene E St 2 4 Ignition Transaxle Check 004 7 18 Key Lock Cylinder Service 04 7 16 Lockout Protection Feature 666666666666660 0 2 7 Manual Door sussie tina eee 2 4 Power DOOR cette PE RP ete bans 2 5 Programmable Automatic Power Door 2 5 Rear Door Child Security 0000 2 6 Trunk iege xe OR ach Mo PISO eR WEG OPES 2 14 Window usse ES Uber EG PE PERMET 2 34 Loss of Control cee eee 4 15 Low Coolant Warning Light 2 66 6 27 Euel Tight uei et taces acd Be eee races aa 2 15 Oil Level Light 2 71 6 12 Tire Light ei RR Rex ERR BEEEU ER ER 2 66 Traction Light see be 2 5 Washer Fluid Warning Light 2 39 2 73 Low Beam Headlamps 00005 2 37 Lubricants and Fluids eee 7 21 Lubrication Service Body 00005 7 16 Mhaenetic Variable Effort Steering 4 12 Maintenance Normal Replacement
156. es may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare though It was developed for use on your vehicle If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle yellow blue Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards 6 51 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test co
157. es regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program yellow blue Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing 1 800 83 BUICK 28425 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offices Buick encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Buick the lett
158. estraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 45 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 46 yellow blue To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y 7 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why yellow blue You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child 55 1 restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and A child in a rear facing child restraint can be as the instructions say seriously injured or killed if the right front 5 assenger s air bag inflates even though your Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air p bag always move the seat as far back as it will go vehicle has Next Generat
159. et the CHANGE OIL SOON light whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the Oil Life Monitor After changing the engine oil the system must be reset With the ignition key in RUN but the engine off fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes the system is resetting Turn the key to OFF then start the vehicle If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes back on the system has not reset Repeat the procedure If you have a driver information center the system may be reset by pressing the DIC RESET button for five seconds while viewing the oil life display on the DIC See Driver Information Center in the Index yellow blue What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used 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 clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products 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 putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that c
160. ety Belts They re for Everyone 1 10 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About 1 32 Safety Belts and the Answers 1 34 1 11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 37 2 Driver Position 1 50 9 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 53 0 Right Front Passenger Position 1 53 0 Air Bag System 1 53 6 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains the reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving 1 2 yellow blue 2 Way Manual Seat Lift the bar under the front of the seat using an upward motion This will unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked into place 6 Way Power Seat If Equipped yellow blue You may have a six way power driver s seat and a six way power passenger s seat if equipped This switch is designed to imitate the movements of your se
161. ever out of PARK P If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the ignition key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want Shift Lock Release Your vehicle is equipped 0 with an electric park lock pd system The system is d designed to prevent ignition am key removal unless the shift ed lever is in PARK P with ad the shift knob button 24 fully released 14 The system also prevents the shift lever from moving out of PARK P when the ignition is in OFF or in LOCK The park lock system is always functional except in the case of a dead or low voltage less than 9 V battery If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage there are two override access slots that will allow you to override the park lock system yellow blue The first slot is located underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder To use this slot 1 Verify that the shift lever is in PARK P with the shift knob button released 2 Locate the override access slot below the lock cylinder 3 Remove the override access slot cap which will then show the override mechanism release button 4 Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot and then press in and hold the override mechan
162. ew Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index yellow blue 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 and 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 Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 6 49 When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true Yo
163. ey If possible park in a busy well lit area Put your valuables in a storage area like your trunk or glove box Be sure to close and lock the storage area Close all windows Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you yellow blue PASS Key II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS Key II Personalized Automotive Security System theft deterrent system PASS Key II is a passive theft deterrent system It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go to the engine If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match 2 15 The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is flashing the key may be dirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Wait about three minutes and try again If the starter still won t
164. f the assembly and pull straight up Pull the bulb out of the socket Push in a new bulb Replace the socket into the dome lamp assembly Reconnect the dome lamp assembly to the wiring harness making sure the connector tab snaps into place Reposition the dome lamp assembly to the roof and gently push the assembly into the base plate 6 43 yellow blue Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check in Section 7 of this manual under Part B Owner Checks and Services for more information 1 Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting 2 Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern The blades are more accessible for removal replacement while in this position 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm 3 to 4 inches 7 5 to 10 cm away from the windshield 4 While holding the wiper arm away from the glass push the release clip from under the windshield wiper arm connecting point and slide the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm 5 Slide the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip click into place For wiper blade replacement length and type see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index 6 44 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you
165. f the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service 2 8 yellow blue Operation Press U
166. g wheels to spin A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs 4 16 yellow blue Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs
167. gger on It will turn itself off after about 10 minutes If you turn it on again the rear defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off You can also turn it off by pressing the button again The picture above on the left refers to the defogger button that is found on a Dual ComforTemp Climate Control system the button on the right is found on the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control system yellow blue NOTICE Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Ventilation System Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the vents Your vehicle s flow through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning fan is running If the airflow seems very low when the fan is adjusted to the highest setting regardless of the mode setting your passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule or Passenger Compartment Air Filter in the Index yellow blue Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of
168. ght doesn t come on have it serviced CHANGE OIL SOON If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on and stays on after you start the engine have the oil changed For additional information see Engine Oil When to Change in the Index To reset the Oil Life Monitor see Engine Oil Life Monitor in the Index 2 72 yellow blue Security Light The SECURITY light will come on when you turn the key to START and stay on until the vehicle starts SECURITY It will also flash if gon ignition key is too dirty or wet for the PASS Key II system to read the resistor pellet See PASS Key IT in the Index If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing the light will come on If you re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key II system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key II system Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index CRUISE Performance Shift Light If Equipped The PERF SHIFT light comes on when you press the performance shift button to indicate that your vehicle is in performance shifting mode See Performance Shifting in the Index PERF SHIFT yellow blue Service Vehicle Soon Light The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON light will come on if you have certain SERVICE VEH
169. gine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Windows 2 35 2 35 2 36 2 42 2 45 2 48 2 50 2 53 2 53 2 54 2 55 2 55 2 56 2 57 2 60 2 75 Horn TILT WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Accessory Power Receptacle Auxiliary Power Connection Power Drop Astroroof If Equipped OnStar Option The Instrument Panel Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center yellow blue Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children The ignition key is for the ignition only The door key is for the doors and all other locks yellow blue The ignition and door keys don t have plugs Your dealer or Buick Premium Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys If you need a new ignition or door key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code or in an emergency call Buick Premium Roadside Assistance at 1 800 252
170. ging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly use FRONT with the temperature knob all the way in the red area For maximum defroster performance set both driver and passenger temperature controls to the warmest setting To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear use BLEND 3 4 yellow blue Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control If Equipped MID IR FLOW OFF b d FLOOR on BE ceo Bououa DUAL co co Co co AUTO ari iS vent 4 v FA pus dn PASSENGER CONTROL With this system you set a temperature You can then either let the system automatically control airflow direction and force to maintain the temperature or you can manually adjust it The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it Automatic Control For the most efficient operation you should set the system temperature and press AUTO The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable The air conditioning compressor will run if the outside temperature is above 40 F 4 C You may notice a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on at start up in cool weather Temperature Control The TEMP switch sets the temperature for the entire system when the light on the DUAL button isn t lit If the DUAL button light is lit this master temperature control
171. h and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish 6 60 yellow blue NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on any wheels other than chrome pl
172. h remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it 2 12 yellow blue Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the back of the transmitter Gently pry apart the front and back 2 Remove the old battery and replace it with the new one Use type CR2032 or an equivalent Make sure the positive 4 side of the battery is facing down Do not use a metal object to remove the old battery 3 Snap the top a
173. hanged when you perform the following sequence with your vehicle s doors closed and the ignition key in RUN Press and hold the power door unlock switch While holding the door unlock switch press and release the RKE transmitter unlock button This will start the customization mode While in the customization mode the feature will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current unlock mode 2 10 yellow blue Each additional press of the RKE transmitter unlock button will cause your vehicle to advance the unlock mode by one starting from the current unlock mode If cycled beyond unlock Mode 4 the vehicle will enter unlock Mode 1 During this procedure the feature will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current unlock mode providing you with feedback When the door unlock switch 15 released the vehicle will remain in the most recent unlock mode Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the lock and unlock Security Feedback features Delayed Locking Delayed Locking allows the doors to be locked while passengers are exiting the vehicle This feature also provides a brief time period after all the doors are closed but before the doors are locked in which the doors may be reopened Delayed Locking is user programmable for enabling or disabling the feature Delayed Locking is activated when a door lock switch is pressed while the key is not in the
174. hat isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone yellow blue How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position 1 11 yellow blue Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index 50 you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it cli
175. he coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap yellow blue 5 15 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 16 yellow blue Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains eth
176. he mode setting your passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule or Passenger Compartment Air Filter in the Index 3 2 yellow blue Driver s Temperature Knob The center knob sets the temperature for the driver s outlets Turn the knob toward red clockwise for warmer air Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air Passenger s Temperature Lever The bottom lever adjusts the air temperature on the passenger s side independent of the temperature set by the driver Slide the lever toward the right to raise the temperature Slide the lever toward the left to lower the temperature Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow To access the various modes available turn the mode knob to the desired mode MAX This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature NORM This setting brings in outside air and sends it through the instrument panel outlets The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40717 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature BI LEV This setting brings
177. he trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would not be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment 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 4 33 That s the reason for this part 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 trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requiremen
178. he use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced yellow blue Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism 3 23 Backglass Antenna Your AM FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger located in the rear window Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception Also for proper radio reception the antenna connector at the top center of th
179. hen you turn the ignition switch to OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY with the lamps on Daytime Running Lamps Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset yellow blue A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work so be sure it isn t covered The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps come on when the ignition is on the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your front turn signal lamps will be on The headlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enough outside your front turn signal lamps will turn off and your vehicle s headlamps and parking lamps will turn on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside your headlamps will go off and your front turn signal lamps will come on To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK Then start your vehicle The DRL headlamps and parking lamps will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it 2 43 D
180. henever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds The radio will go to the first preset station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press P SCAN again to stop scanning If a preset station has weak reception the radio will not stop at the preset station AUTO SET Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons depending on which band AM or FM you are listening to AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete To return to the stations you manually set press AUTO SET again Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for classical pop rock jazz talk and country western stations CLASS will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting
181. hift Leyer ioco estes Chae epe Sod 2 22 Shift Lock Release 0 0 0 0 cece ee eee ee eee 2 31 Shifting Automatic Transaxle 0000 e eee 0002 2 22 Driver Selectable eere da eR raias nia 2 26 Into Patk eese pee iad eee 2 28 Qut of Park Des e es ER ER 2 30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 14 Signaling Turns 0 0 cece eee eee 2 36 Six Way Power Seat 0 0 c eee eee eee 1 3 Skidding soose docs lee Er mad oe E 4 16 Sound Equipment Adding 0 00 3 22 Spare Tire Compact 0 00 0 e ee eee ee 5 32 Specifications and Capacities 000 6 71 Specifications Engine 0 0 e eee eee 6 71 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 9 10 yellow blue Speedometer cass cesses ewe awe eels eae 2 59 Stains Cleaning yi once cy eens eee eee edhe ene ete 6 56 Starter Switch Check sss eee 7 7 Starting Your V6 Engine 60666666666 666666060606000 2 19 SUSAN op PIRE 5 9 5 10 Steering In Emergencies 3 24 mere Dr eei ER AE 4 13 Magnetic Variable Effort 0 000 4 12 POWER iss os ccd hk eb RP Ee ER eh 4 12 TIEI WHEBL seiibenheets el4qu ue Rab 2 35 TPS IM 4 12 Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio 3 20 Storage Compartments 6 66606666666666 esee 2 50 Storage Vehicle i
182. hild passenger 1 49 yellow blue Larger Children If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 50 yellow blue Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time but the child is so small that the shoulder belt i is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt 1 51
183. hows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking yellow blue Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle 4 6 yellow blue Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But
184. hree tires The low tire inflation monitor system won t alert you if the pressure in more than one tire is low if the system is not properly calibrated or if the vehicle is moving faster than 60 mph 95 km h The low tire inflation monitor system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn t replace normal tire maintenance See Tires in the Index yellow blue When the LOW TIRE light comes on you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat in the Index Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index The light will come on and stay on until you turn off the ignition or press the RESET button Don t reset the low tire inflation monitor system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires If you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect the system will not work properly and may not alert you when a tire is low Any time you adjust a tire s pressure rotate your tires or have one or more tires repaired or replaced you ll need to reset calibrate the low tire inflation monitor system You ll also need to reset the system whenever you buy new tires and whenever the vehicle s battery has been disconnected 6 47 To
185. ice or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads yellow blue Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill 4 25 If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill 4 26 yellow blue Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears hel
186. icle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks ACDelco Genuine Parts Eq Goodwrench yellow blue Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Besure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside
187. ide Assistance owner booklet included with your owner s manual For needed assistance call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance toll free hotline 1 800 252 1112 Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1 800 268 6800 for emergency services Courtesy Transportation Buick has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If it is determined that your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately and is still operative you are encouraged to drive
188. in outside air and directs it two ways Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature VENT This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets HTR This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comes out of the defroster and side window vents BLEND This setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defroster and side window vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature yellow blue qp FRONT This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents Some of the air goes to the floor ducts and the side window vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F 4 C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature Air Conditioning On very hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time for the vehicle
189. in the Index MP i for more information nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger s safety belt 1 22 yellow blue How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 23 If something is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering When should an air bag inflate An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 12 to 18 mph 19 to 29 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your
190. in the trailer 4 35 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Tire Loading Information label found inside the trunk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too 4 36 yellow blue Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufa
191. in when you re through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart yellow blue RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE HOT FOR THIS WEATHER SYMBOL F SAE 10W 30 PREFERRED above 0 F sae sw 30 159 COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 20W 50 OR ANY OTHER BA RECOMMENDED N 6 15 As shown in the chart SAE 10W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For
192. ine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote T Replace passenger compartment air filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote yellow blue DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 11 Scheduled Maintenance 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace passenger compartment air filter Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnoteT For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil
193. ion see Low Oil Level Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground yellow blue Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the front of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 6 13 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 6 14 yellow blue The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the engine near the yellow looped engine oil dipstick handle Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back
194. ion frontal air bags This before securing a forward facing child restraint is because the back of the rear facing child See Seats in the Index restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a will show you how forward facing child restraint in the right front seat 2 Put the restraint on the seat If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 1 47 yellow 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock safety belt quickly if you ever had to yellow blue 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger c
195. is located underneath your hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger side underneath the air inlet grille of the vehicle The filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the air conditioning module Like your engine s air cleaner filter it may need to be changed periodically For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air filter see Maintenance Schedule in the Index To change the passenger compartment air filter use the following steps 1 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position yellow blue Raise the hood 3 Remove disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the passenger s side of the vehicle peel back halfway to center 5 Remove disconnect the air inlet grille retainers 6 Remove disconnect the air inlet grille 7 Remove disconnect the passenger compartment 13 14 air filter Then install the new air filter For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Reposition the air inlet grille 10 11 12 Replace the air inlet grille retainers Reposition the hood weatherstrip Reconnect the windshield washer pump hose to the fender rail and air inlet grille Close the hood Return the windshield wipers to the park position 6 19 Supercharger Oil Unless you a
196. is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service yellow blue If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank in the Index The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Are you low on fuel As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank in the Index It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off 2 69 Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine
197. ism release button Turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key or screwdriver from the slot Remove the key from the ignition switch x Q9 t Replace the override access slot cap 2 31 yellow blue right hand side of the console shift panel To use this slot 1 Verify that the shift lever is in PARK P and that the shift knob button is fully released The second override access slot is located on the upper Parking Over Things That Burn 2 Locate the override access slot on the upper right hand side of the shift panel 3 Remove the override access slot cap which will then show the shift lock release button 4 Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot and press in and hold the shift lock release button 5 Press the shift knob button in and hold 6 Remove the key or screwdriver from the slot 7 Pull the shift lever into the desired gear position 8 Replace the override access slot cap You will not be able to remove your key from the ignition unless the shift lever is in PARK P with the shift knob button fully released Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if
198. isse he e e EE 6 35 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 33 SUN VISOIS i dne reo ERES eden LER ER 2 53 Symbols Vehicle s eee ee v Tachometer rem 2 59 Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 41 Tape Player Care eee eee RR eS 3 22 Temperature Control 3 2 3 5 Theft gees ses e Gace ates dicted deep pire 2 14 Theft Deterrent Feature 666666666606666 666666600 3 18 Theft Deterrent System 666666666666666 666660002 2 5 THEFTLOCK 3 8 Thermostat nerunt teg 6 25 Third Gear Automatic Transaxle 0 2 25 TILT WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column 2 35 Tun Set ng the oe ee 3 9 Tire Loading Information Label 4 31 WIS cy eho er hr OR be ede le 6 45 Alignment and Balance 0 004 6 53 Buying NEW Tene aati E NERY 6 0 Chains A D aate EE 6 4 Changing a Flat oro aias 5 21 Cleanings dase reins 6 61 Compact Spate seisanta eie aE E 5 32 Inflation i e b dn dae eee DA 6 46 Inflation Check soccer RR ERA 7 15 Inspection and Rotation 0 000 6 4
199. ition lets you use If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off turn it be sure you are using the correct key if To use ACC push in the key and turn it toward you woke AR Xon steering wheel wall stay locked SO is it all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the LOCK B Before you put the key into the ignition key hard But turn the key only with your hand switch the switch is in LOCK It s also the only position Using a tool to force it could break the key or the from which you can remove your key This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service 2 18 yellow blue Starting Your V6 Engine Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N go of the key The idle speed will go down as your Your engine won t start in any other position that s a engine gets warm safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your batte
200. kes the cruise control shuts off 2 39 yellow blue Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Full Range Traction Control System or Traction Control System 3 Push in the SET COAST button at the end of the lever and release it The in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely CRUISE light on the use it again you may turn the cruise control back on instrument panel will come on 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 40 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t
201. lamps on by twisting or turning the interior lights knob all the way to the right Illuminated Entry Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter If you open a door the lamps will stay on while it s open and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it If you press UNLOCK and don t open a door the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds 2 45 Illuminated Entry includes a feature called Theater Dimming With Theater Dimming the lamps don t just turn off at the end of the delay time Instead they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out The delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to RUN or START so the lamps will dim right away When the ignition is on Illuminated Entry is inactive which means the courtesy lamps won t come on unless a door is opened Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed Entry Lighting lights your vehicle s interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed The ignition must be off for Delayed Entry Lighting to work Just after all the doors have been closed the Delayed Entry Lighting feature will continue to work until the ignition is in RUN or the doors are locked or anillumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed If during the illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain
202. ld be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant yellow blue Checking Coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant 3 level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to the HOT mark or a little higher The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If this LOW COOLANT light comes on and stays on it means you re low on If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to LOW COOLANT engine coolant improve the system These can be harmful 6 27 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty add coolant to the radiator See Engine Overheating in the Index Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant
203. le can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check money order or credit card information to Helm Incorporated address below CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 90 00 TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1999 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 50 00 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 PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 10 00 CURRENT amp PAST MODEL ORDER FO
204. le going in the same direction If you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to Full Range Traction Control System or Traction Control System in the Index What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective
205. link on and off This is normal Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty yellow blue Low Oil Level Light Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system When the ignition key is turned on the LOW OIL light will come on briefly LOW OIL If the light does not come on briefly have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level surface and turn the engine off Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick See Engine Oil in the Index If the light does not flash have the low oil level sensor system repaired so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan 2 71 Change Oil Soon Light The CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine If the li
206. ll be there to tell you if the pressure in a tire is low or high yellow blue Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction 2 67 yellow blue This light should come on as a check to show you it is NOTICE working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired If you keep driving your vehicle with this light This light will also come on during a malfunction in one on after a while your emission controls may not of two ways work as well your fuel economy may not be as Light Flashing A misfire condition has been good and your engine may not run as smoothly detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and This could lead to costly repairs that may not be may damage the emi
207. ll when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change your headlamps from low beams to high beams or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel also will be on yellow blue Flash to Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you a little but not so far that you hear a click If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high beam indicator on the dash will come on Release the lever to turn the high beam headlamps flash off 2 37 Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer 2 38 yellow blue For steady wiping at low speed turn the band to LO For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers t
208. lmost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it 3 21 yellow blue To help avoid hearing loss or damage Care of Your Cassette Tape Player e Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate NOTICE properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every Before you add any sound equipment to your 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without telephone or two way radio be sure you can resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on add what you want If you can it s very the display your cassette tape player needs to be important to do it properly Added sound cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as equipment may interfere with the operation of soon as possible 1O preven damage to your tapes and player If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known goo
209. lowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only Tocheck the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance each spring and fall You should let your dealer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary yellow blue Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken dam
210. ment 7 4 quarts 7 0 L After Complete Overhaul 10 0 quarts 9 5 L When draining replacing converter more fluid will be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 3800 Code K V6 12 3 quarts 11 6 L 3800 Supercharged Code 1 V6 12 3 quarts 11 6 L Refrigerant R 134a Air Conditioning 1 88 Ibs 0 85 kg See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in this section Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 Ib ft 140 N m Fuel Tank 17 5 gallons 66 2 L Note All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 71 Engine Specifications 3800 Supercharged Code 1 V6 jh ET MO bie Displacement 231 CUD vii dh Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature 195 F 91 C Horsepower 000 240 5200 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your dealer 6 72 yellow blue 3800 Code K V6 m V6 EN 231 CID 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C 200 5200 yellow blue Normal Maintenance Vehicle Dimensions Replacement P
211. mote alarm button on the remote keyless entry transmitter This will initialize the customization mode While in the customization mode the feature will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current mode In Mode 1 one chime means the feature is disabled In Mode 2 two chimes signal that the perimeter lighting feature is enabled Each additional press will advance the mode by one starting from the current mode During this procedure the feature will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the mode When the lock switch is released the vehicle will remain in the last mode Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed operation of this feature yellow blue Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps Use the switch next to each lamp to turn them on and off Dome Lamp If Equipped The dome lamp will come on when you open the doors 2 47 Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior courtesy lamps reading map lamps visor vanity lamps trunk lamp underhood lamp or glove box lamps on If you leave any of these lamps on they will automatically turn off after 20 minutes if the ignition is in OFF The lamps won t come back on again until you turn the ignition on turn the lamp switch off then on or open a door Note that if your vehicle has less than 15 miles 25 km on
212. move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Q What s wrong with this The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way yellow blue You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 15 yellow blue Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 16 yellow blue Q What s wrong with this You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also seve
213. moves light scratches and oxidation and protects finish 12377984 16 oz 0 473 L Removes contaminants blemishes and swirl marks See your General Motors Parts Department for these products For exterior use only See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Not recommended for use on instrument panels 6 63 Vehicle Identification Number VIN SAMPLE4UXXMO072675 ENGINE 1999 4 cuam ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look 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 6 64 yellow blue Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation paint information and e a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer fi
214. mple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index yellow blue City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals 4 21 yellow blue Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Freeway Driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You
215. my NOTICE Continued 6 46 yellow blue NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Low Tire Inflation Monitor System If Equipped The low tire inflation monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire The system learns the pressure at each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes of driving to learn the tire pressures This time may be longer depending on your individual driving habits Learning need not be accumulated during a single trip Once learned the system will remember the tire pressures until the system is recalibrated After the system has learned tire pressures with properly inflated tires the LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi 83 kPa lower than the other t
216. n the Center Rear Seat Position 1 45 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 Top Stiap ki odes ERR 1 2 Whereto P t ces eee Ee 1 41 Cigarette Lighter 0 0 00 cee eee eee 2 52 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 0 000 5 6 66 Cleaner Filter Engine Air 000 0 6 18 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 6 61 Exterior Lamps Lenses 60 0 0666 660660606060606 60000 6 0 EaDEIG 3 e vase 1 edes ee 6 6 Glass Surfaces 666666666606660 00 060 eens 6 58 Inside of Your Vehicle 000 cee eens 6 56 Instrument Panel 0 0 00 cece eee eee 6 58 Interior Plastic Components 0 6 58 Leather epe ls Paine ses EO US 6 57 Outside of Your Vehicle 00 6 59 Special Problems 0 000000 e ee eae 6 57 NIU MX cL 6 56 Tits 4i s em ERE CCS S RS Ra eX ORG E UR 6 61 bun eae Ss 67 Wheels us beris 6 61 Windshield and Wiper Blades 6 59 Clock Set nz the 1 ze Rb Re ee 3 9 Comfort Controls sanasana eanan eee eee 3 2 Compact Disc CAE eds paucae Da eR 3 23 Player
217. nd add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details 7 15 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 torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index
218. nd bottom together making sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in yellow blue 4 Test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle If the transmitter does not work try resynchronizing the transmitter See Resynchronization following 5 Resynchronize and then test the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this remote keyless entry system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal it has previously been sent This prevents someone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize the transmitter with the receiver do the following 1 Stand close to your vehicle 2 Simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for about seven seconds The door locks should cycle lock and unlock to confirm resynchronization If the locks do not cycle see your dealer for service 2 13 Trunk It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling sy
219. nd rear window are not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surfaces are damaged they could interfere with radio reception Also for proper radio reception the antenna connector at the top center of the front windshield and the antenna connector at the top center of the rear window need to be properly attached to the posts on the glass NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty yellow blue If when you turn on your rear window defogger you hear static on your radio station it could mean that a defogger grid line has been damaged If this is true the grid line must be repaired If you choose to add an aftermarket cellular telephone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM FM antennas or place the cellular telephone antenna over the grid lines 3 25 yellow blue NOTES 3 26 yellow blue Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving 4 2 Defensive Driving 4 21 City Driving 4 2 Drunken Driving 4 22 F
220. ne Overheating in the Index 2 66 yellow blue Low Coolant Warning Light If the LOW COOLANT light comes on your system is low on coolant and the LOW COOLANT I engine may overheat See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you that it is working properly Low Tire Light The low tire inflation monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure in one tire LOW TIRE After the system has learned tire pressures with properly inflated tires the LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi 83 kPa lower than the other three tires The low tire inflation monitor system won t alert you if the pressure in more than one tire is low if the system is not yet calibrated or if the vehicle is moving faster than 60 mph 95 km h When the LOW TIRE light comes on you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage If a tire is flat see If a Tire Goes Flat in the Index Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can See Inflation Tire Pressure in the Index The light will stay on until you turn off the ignition or reset the system See Low Tire Inflation Monitor System in the Index The LOW TIRE light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it wi
221. need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to M your chosen speed and stay there Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push in the SET COAST button then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed yellow blue Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET COAST button Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the SET COAST button until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the SET COAST button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal y
222. neuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers yellow blue Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful 4 29 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator sligh
223. ngers 0 ripe ccc eee eee 1 26 Window Defogger 0 c eee eee eee 3 7 Rear Seat Pass Through Trunk 0 2 51 Rear Seat Pass Through Trunk Cushion Cupholders 2 51 Rearview Mirror 0 0 2 0 eee 2 47 2 48 Electrochromic Day Night 0 2 48 Reading Lamps sisse ecrit tri cece cnet 2 47 Reclining Front Seatbacks 00 0000 1 4 Recovery Tank Coolant 066666666666666 6666606066000 5 13 Recreational Vehicle Towing 00 4 30 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 71 yellow blue Remote How to Wear Properly esssssessssss 1 11 Activation Illumination lesse 2 12 Incorrect Usage esses 1 15 1 51 Keyless Entry erar ree REPRE E RV 2 7 Lap Belt eer ARR DDR RR EE 1 33 Keyless Entry Operation 0 000 2 8 Lap Shoulder 00 1 12 1 27 1 50 Keyless Entry Resynchronization 2 13 Larger Childten 2 esac dene 1 50 Replacement Bulbs 0 00 00 6 70 Questions and Answers 0 0 00 eee 1 10 Replacement Parts 6 72 Rear Comfort Guides llle 0 1 30 Replacement Wheel eeseeseeees 6 53 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 27 1 6 Reporting Safety Defects 8 9 8 10 Rear Seat Passengers
224. not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed 2 70 yellow blue Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may stay on after you start your engine or come on when you are driving This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed right away The oil light could also come on in the following situations The light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition to show you that it is working properly If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the light may b
225. not toward those air bags Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door yellow blue In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag Air bags are designed
226. nother country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank blue The tethered cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in
227. nt for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle you will probably want to get the service information See Service and Owner Publications in the Index yellow blue Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done Part E Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle Whenever any maintenance is performed be sure to write it down in this part This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule 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
228. nt trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index yellow blue How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the 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 or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid 6 21 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 Athigh speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 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 to 93 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 10 C you may have to drive longer 6 22 yellow blue Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place Ke
229. ollects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help 6 17 Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine air cleaner filter is located underneath a diagonal brace on the driver s side of the engine To check or replace the air filter 1 Loosen the wing nut on the air duct and lift up on the two clips located on the top of the filter assembly Then disconnect the duct and reposition it while removing the side cover 2 Pull out the filter Be sure to install the air filter and install the cover tightly when you are finished 3 Replace the filter if needed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter 6 18 yellow blue See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off NOTICE If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter
230. on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes on again while you re driving the anti lock brake system needs service and you don t have anti lock brakes The brake pedal may be harder to push or it may go to the floor It may take longer to stop Adjust your driving accordingly The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem yellow blue Traction Control System Warning Light 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Only TRAC OFF The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons e If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button located on the black panel directly behind your automatic transaxle shift lever the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index for more information If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down
231. on pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE SERVIC i An Emission Control Service See footnote a Replace passenger compartment air filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnoteT For supercharged engines only Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed or every 36 months whichever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission Control Service See footnoteT 7 7 yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 37 500 Miles 62 500 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index MILEAGE 1 An Emission Control Service See footnote bo Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor ACTUAL S
232. ontinue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the disc 3 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track You will hear sound P 4 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hear sound RAND 6 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order Press RAND again to turn off random play 3 17 RECALL Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the RECALL button until you see the display you want then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player SOURCE Press this button to change to the disc function when the radio is on When a disc is inserted the disc will play until you press AM FM Then the disc will stop playing and the radio will play Press SOURCE again to play a disc again CD PLAY will show on the display EJECT Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player it will stay in the player When you turn on the ignition or system the disc will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source Also
233. our vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier 2 41 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition or shift into PARK P or NEUTRAL N your cruise control set speed memory is erased 2 42 yellow blue Exterior Lamps The lamp controls are located on the instrument panel They control these systems Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Courtesy Lamps Fog Lamps Cornering Lamps If you pull the knob out halfway it will turn on your LIGHTS parking lamps and your MIN other operating lamps If you pull the knob all the way out your headlamps will then come on Push the knob in all the way to turn off the lamps A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door w
234. ow blue Remove the wing nuts A from the studs on the applique There are eight wing nuts Pliers may be required to remove them Remove the applique from the trunk lid Turn the sockets B counterclockwise Pull the bulb out of the socket Push in the new bulb Replace the socket in the housing and turn clockwise 8 Connect the applique to the lid 9 Reconnect the wing nuts to the studs on the applique and hand tighten Close the trunk lid Back Up Lamp The back up lamps are located in the trunk lid applique Refer to the trunk lid applique removal procedure earlier in this section for graphic and further instructions Remove the trunk lid applique 2 Twist and pull the back up lamp socket from the trunk lid applique 3 Twist and pull the bulb from the back up lamp socket To install the new bulb 1 Twist and push the bulb into the back up lamp socket 2 Twist and push the back up lamp socket into the trunk lid applique 3 Reinstall the trunk lid applique yellow blue Dome Lamp If Equipped 1 D ON Grasp the front center and rear center positions of the dome lamp housing and squeeze together until the housing releases from the base plate A screwdriver may be necessary to pry the assembly loose Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the dome lamp assembly Grasp the bulb housing located in the center o
235. ow which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL 3 15 Your tape bias is set automatically If E and a number appear on the radio display the tape won t play because of an error E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly E11 The tape is broken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected please contact your dealer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem PREV 1 Press this button to search for the previous selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work The sound will mute while seeking NEXT 2 Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape 3 16 yellow blue lt lt 3 Press this button to reverse
236. owly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 1 27 yellow blue When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if DOE you ever had to UN AS 7 0 N 0 5A i S S d 1 PISS w yy K 0 5 Nu AE The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle 1 end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 28 yellow blue You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forwa
237. p cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action yellow Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will V Pavey our yenicle am coor shaper Wann be driving under severe conditions include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags your trunk to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very
238. r vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators The aim has been pre set at the factory and should need no further adjustment This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero marks on their scales If your vehicle is damaged in an accident the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers for horizontal aim or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for 5 Remove the rubber access cover from behind the vertical aim If you believe your headlamps need to be bulb you are replacing re aimed we recommend that you take it to your dealer for service however it is possible for you to re aim your headlamps as described in the following procedure 6 Quarter twist and turn the bulb socket and remove it from the lamp 7 Liftthe plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the headlamp NOTICE bulb socket 8 Connect the new headlamp bulb to the wiring harness To make sure your headlamps are aimed making sure the connector tab snaps into place properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts 9 Insert the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly 6 37 The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectl
239. rake Fluid NOTE Fluids and lubricants identified below by name System GM Part No 12377967 or part number or specification may be obtained from equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid your dealer Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid GM Gasoline Engines Starburst System Part No 1052884 1 pint symbol of the proper viscosity To 1050017 1 quart or equivalent determine the preferred viscosity Automatic DEXRON III Automatic for your vehicle s engine see Transaxle Transmission Fluid Engine Oil in the Index Key Lock Multi Purpose Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable Cylinders Superlube GM Part water and use only GM No 12346241 or equivalent Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index 7 21 yellow blue USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Supercharger Supercharger Oil GM Part Hood and Door Multi Purpose Lubricant No 12345982 See Supercharger Hinges Superlube GM Part Oil in the Index No 12346241 or equivalent Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Assembly GM Part No 12346293 or Conditioning Part No 12345579 or equivalent Secondary Latch equivalent or lubricant meeting Pivots Spring requirements of NLGI
240. rd too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 29 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 30 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip yellow blue yellowl 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat cord must be under the belt Then place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into on top the slots of the guide 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 32 yellow blu
241. rde tnc 2 15 Performance Shift Light 2 26 2 73 Performance Shifting 6666666 666666666660600 000 2 73 Perimeter Lighting icc ecien ittas 2 6 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 19 Power Auxiliary Connection 0 00 00 0 eee 2 54 Door Locks ces emer Er Caan ead RE ER 2 5 Optiot Fuses unes ener mm Re am ttp 6 65 Outside Mirrors eee 2 49 Retained Accessory 6666 666666660666600 06000002 2 48 Seat Six Way rcs cier ccc cece nh nn 1 3 9 8 yellow blue Steerilig vag nd Mende we e Y Y obedece 4 12 Steering Fluid ees ates yeh ove ey eae eles 6 29 WindOWS sacer e eh ea VR EU SAR 2 34 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 19 Problems on the Road 0 0 00 cece eee eee 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 10 8 11 Publications Service and Owner Ordering in Canada 8 10 Raaiator Adding Coolant 00000 5 16 Radiator Pressure Cap 0 000 c eee ee eee 6 25 Radio Reception 00 0 eese 3 21 Radios PETERE 3 9 Rain Driving In eee 4 9 Rainy Weather Tips 0 066660666666666 cece eee eee 4 1 Reading Lamps Rearview Mirror 2 47 Rear Door Child Security Locks 0 0 0 000 2 6 Outside Seat Position llle lessen 1 27 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 0 1 30 Seat Passe
242. re some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle For example These symbols These symbols These symbols these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on an for you and your lamps your controls original battery your passengers ren INT MASTER WINDSHIELD CAUTION driven LIGHTING WIPER POSSIBLE SWITCH e DOOR LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK EYES BY SHIELDING INJURY TURN WINDSHIELD SIGNALS WASHER PARKING M LAMPS M HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WINDOW POWER DAYTIME DEFOGGER wiNDow RUNNING D LAMPS CAUSTIC WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES BATTERY FASTEN ACID COULD ke SEAT CAUSE BELTS SPARKOR ali DONIS Ew VENTILATING EXPLODE AIR BAG TN FOG LAMPS x BATTERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI LOCK BRAKES F 71 us yellow blue Here are some other symbols you may see FUSE M 2 LIGHTER oc HORN pey SPEAKER n FUEL yellow blue f NOTES vi yellow blue Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts 1 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 30 1 6 Saf
243. re technically qualified and have the proper tools you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance When to Check Check oil level every 30 000 miles 50 000 km or every 36 months whichever occurs first What Kind of Oil to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index and use only the recommended oil 6 20 yellow blue How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot pressure may cause hot oil to blow out of the oil fill hole You may be burned Do not remove the plug until the engine cools 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it 2 Remove the oil fill plug using a 3 16 inch Allen wrench 3 The oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole 4 Replace the oil plug with the O ring in place Torque to 88 Ib in 10 N m 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 Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing freque
244. rease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise but this is normal Full Range Traction Control System With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin yellow blue This light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin See Traction Control System Active Light in the Index LOW TRAC You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may reengage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index This light should come on briefly when you start the engine If it stays on or comes on while yo
245. reeway Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 6 Braking 4 24 Highway Hypnosis 4 12 Steering 4 25 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 14 Off Road Recovery 4 27 Winter Driving 4 14 Passing 4 30 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 31 Loading Your Vehicle 4 17 Driving at Night 4 33 Towing a Trailer 4 19 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected 4 2 yellow blue Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a
246. rely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 17 Q What s wrong with this A ATO JD nit y y a A The belt is twisted across the body 1 18 yellow blue You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it blue Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 19 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear
247. reset calibrate the system turn the ignition switch to RUN Then press and hold the RESET button for about five seconds The red RESET button is located inside your instrument panel fuse block The fuse block is located under the cover labeled FUSES which is at the end of the instrument panel on the passenger s side of the vehicle The RESET button is the first button in the top row of the fuse block The LOW TIRE light will come on and flash three times Then it will go off If the light doesn t go off see your dealer for service The system completes the calibration process during driving 6 48 yellow blue The system normally takes 15 to 20 minutes of driving in each of three speed ranges to learn tire pressures The speed ranges are 15 to 40 mph 25 to 65 km h 40 to 65 mph 65 to 105 km h and above 65 mph 105 km h When learning is complete the system will alert you after 2 8 minutes if a tire is 12 psi 83 kPa different from the other three tires Detection thresholds may be higher and detection times may be longer on rough roads curves and at high speeds The system is not capable of detection at speeds greater than 60 mph 95 km h Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for N
248. ress the button on the right side of the instrument cluster Your trip select reset switch will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within 1 5 seconds If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds while in the trip odometer mode it will be reset to zero If the button is yellow blue pressed and held for longer than 1 5 seconds while in the odometer mode it will have no effect Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm Optional cluster tachometer shown 3 4 kt ug RPM 1000 NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur 2 59 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when thi
249. ress the switch on top of the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in they even work if the key isn t in the ignition Hazard Warning Flashers To turn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off 5 2 Jump Starting If your vehicle has a dead battery or a battery with low voltage there are two override access slots that will allow you to override the park lock system See Shift Lock Release in the Index If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle But please follow the steps below to do it safely Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you yellow blue NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle th
250. restraint B positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 Ibs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 38 yellow blue A forward facing child restraint C E positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat 1 39 1 40 blue A booster seat F G is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 Ibs or even up to 80 Ibs 18 to 27 kg or even up to 36 kg and about four to eight years of age A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it m
251. rive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 40 km or at speeds over 55 mph 90 km h or you can damage your transaxle Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 as much as possible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine 2 25 yellow blue FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power Driver Selectable Shift If Equipped but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid Press the driver selectable shift button to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds increasing shift firmness and acceleration performance object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the arri de ius transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P PERF cluster will glow when the to hold your vehicle in position on a hill driver selectable shifting SHIFT feature is in performance shift mode Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of accelerator use while you re in the driver selectable shift mode
252. rogram Please consult your dealer for details 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 General Motors and participating dealerships reserve the right to deny a rental vehicle to anyone not possessing a valid motor vehicle operators license in their name anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or anyone whose mental or physical abilities are impaired so as to be unable to operate a motor vehicle safely Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C are
253. rst 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 vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index yellow blue 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 6 65 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle 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 Look at the silver colored band insi
254. ry to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in OTICE START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter If you cannot remove your key from the ignition and the gear shift is in PARK P with the shift knob button fully released see Shift Lock Release in the Index 2 19 yellow blue 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and
255. s pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts 4 19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 20 yellow blue Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops di
256. s at the front of the console behind the front compartment storage door To remove the ashtray open the storage door Then open the small black door lift up on the ashtray and pull it out The rear ashtray is located within a small door at the rear of the console Push on the right side of the door The ashtray will then rotate to the right for usage You can only access the ashtray by pushing on the door s right side To remove the ashtray push down on the snuffer located in the middle of the ashtray and lift it out 2 52 yellow blue NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also move them from side to side The visors also have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover yellow blue Accessory Power Receptacl
257. s feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for classical pop rock jazz talk and country western stations CLASS will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after C amp W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear yellow blue Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If the ignition and the radio are on the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOLUME FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an arrow to sh
258. s happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle 2 60 yellow blue When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages See Driver Information System in the Index Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag modules the wiring
259. s intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors This feature provides four operating modes For your vehicle you may select and program one of the following four operating modes yellow blue Mode 1 No automatic door lock or unlock Mode 2 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P no automatic door unlock Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked opened and then all doors are again closed while the vehicle is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N and the driver s foot is on the brake pedal Mode 3 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P Automatic all door unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked opened and then all doors are again closed while the vehicle is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N and the driver s foot is on the brake pedal Mode 4 Automatic all door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK P Automatic driver s door only unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK P Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked opened and then all doors are again closed while the vehicle is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N and the driver s foot is on the brake pedal The operating mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the engine not running the doors closed and th
260. se an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer yellow blue NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has the Full Range Traction Control System or the Traction Control System you should turn the system off See Full Range Traction Control System or Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index 5 33 yellow blue NOTES 5 34 yellow blue f NOTES 5 35 yellow blue NOTES 5 36 yello
261. sets the temperature for the driver only Press the up arrow to raise the temperature and press the down arrow to lower the temperature The display will show your selection for a few seconds then the outside temperature will be displayed If you push the AUTO button the system will control the fan speed and airflow Passenger s Temperature Control The PASSENGER CONTROL buttons with the arrows adjust the temperature on the passenger s side so it is warmer or cooler than the temperature set by the driver Push the DUAL button so that the indicator light is lit Press the right arrow button to raise the temperature Press the left arrow button to lower the temperature The display will not show the passenger s temperature only that of the driver Indicators in the passenger control section will show passenger temperature relative to the driver s set temperature The amber light indicates the same temperature as set for the driver The red lights indicate a warmer temperature than that of the driver yellow blue The blue lights indicate a cooler temperature than that of the driver Manual Control If you prefer to manually control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle you can select airflow direction fan speed outside or recirculated air and air compressor operation with the following buttons AIR FLOW This control has several settings to control the direction of airflow when the system is not in A
262. some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 16 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of a liquor like whiskey gin or vodka It s the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a 4 4 yellow blue woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit
263. something or the instrument panel In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 10 yellow blue Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one t
264. ssion control system on your covered by your warranty vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle NOTICE Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Modifications made to the engine transaxle exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test 2 68 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades e If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light
265. st mode the indicator will light for one second and then turn off RECIRC This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle This setting is not permitted in FRONT defrost mode and is only permitted in yellow blue WINDSHIELD FLOOR mode if the compressor is turned on The indicator light will be lit when recirculation is engaged but will light for one second and then turn off if selected when not permitted Heating Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows To defrost the windows quickly press the FRONT button set the temperature to 90 F 32 C select high fan speed and turn the DUAL button off To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear push the AIR FLOW button until WINDSHIELD FLOOR appears in the display Select fan speed for comfort and windshield clearing performance Rear Window Defogger amp Dual ComforTemp Climate Control Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Press the button to turn the rear defo
266. stem to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index 2 14 yellow blue Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turn it You can also press the car symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition k
267. t someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index 6 33 Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair 6 34 yellow blue Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Brake Pedal
268. t you will use the secret code number which you have written down Press MN and 000 will appear on the display Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure The LED indicator by the volume control will begin flashing when the ignition is turned off yellow blue Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps l 2 3 Turn the ignition on LOC will appear on the display Press MN and 000 will appear on the display Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show SEC indicating the radio is now operable and secure If you enter the wrong code eight times INOP will appear on the display You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again When you try again you will only have three chances to enter th
269. take off the flat tire yellow blue 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 8 Install the spare tire Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the 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 5 27 blue Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident E 9 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 28 11 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib ft 140 N m
270. tem in the Index yellow blue Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas 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 getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index 6 35 Bulb Replacement In this section you ll find directions for changing the bulbs on your vehicle See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer service department Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package 6 36 yellow blue Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Pull up on the headlamp retainers to release the assembly locator tabs 3 Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots 4 Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly yellow blue 10 Reverse all steps and reassemble the headlamp assembly then check the lamps Headlamp Aiming You
271. tened properly too yellow blue It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot yellow blue Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels yellow Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop yellow The person keeps going until stopped by
272. than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available yellow blue An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly 4 13 Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVERY edge of paved surface If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement
273. that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane yellow blue Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance 4 37 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and or extra wiring Check with your dealer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the tr
274. the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A Electric Engine Cooling Fans B Radiator Pressure Cap C Coolant Recovery Tank 5 11 Gv ELEM The coolant level ia should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle 5 12 yellow blue NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other that DEX COOL is not covered by your
275. the odometer the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes Retained Accessory Power With retained accessory power your power windows audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and before any of the doors are opened Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position 2 48 yellow blue Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If Equipped Your vehicle may have an electrochromic day night rearview mirror Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you This may take a few moments The mirror s two outer buttons operate the lights on the bottom sides of the mirror One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell facing rearward senses headlamps behind you To turn the electrochromic feature off press the button in the center of the mirror again To keep the photocells operating well occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner Power Outside Foldaway Mirrors The power mirror control switches are located near the driver s side window on the armrest To choose either the left or right outside mirror move the top switch from left through neutral to right Press any of the four buttons located below
276. the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again 1 20 yellow blue Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system Your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Next Generation frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags even Next Generation air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something They
277. the security lock is on unlock the door from the inside and then open the door from the outside Lockout Protection Feature This feature prevents a driver who has left the key in the vehicle s ignition from locking the doors by using the power door locks while any door is open The feature works by disabling the power door locks when a key is in the ignition and any door is open You may override the Lockout Protection Feature by holding the power door lock switch in the lock position for more than three seconds while the key is in the ignition and any door is open yellow blue Remember this feature can t guarantee that you ll never be locked out of your vehicle If you use the manual door lock or if you don t leave the key in the ignition you could still lock your keys inside your vehicle Always remember to take your keys with you Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Also see Delayed Locking in this section for more information Remote Keyless Entry You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 o
278. the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses gt P 4 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape advances SIDE 5 Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing RAND 6 Press this button to reduce background noise The double D symbol will appear in the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation SOURCE Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio 15 on If both a tape and a disc are installed the system will first go to tape play TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display If SOURCE is pressed again the system will go to disc play CD PLAY will appear on the display EJECT The system has two EJECT buttons Press the button near the CD slot to remove a disc Press the button near the tape slot to remove a tape and the radio will play CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five se
279. the top switch to move the mirrors in the desired direction Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle These mirrors can also be folded rearward manually This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle in narrow spaces yellow blue Automatic Dimming Heated Outside Rearview Mirror With this feature the driver s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic automatic dimming rearview mirror See Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror earlier in this section The left and right outside mirrors are also heated when you activate the rear window defogger See Rear Window Defogger in the Index Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes 2 49 Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes 2 50 yellow blue Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock th
280. thers could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 34 yellow blue Windows Power Windows Switches on the driver s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger s door has a switch for its own window The driver s window switch has an express down feature This switch is labeled AUTO Tap the rear of the switch and the driver s window will open a small amount If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the front of the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch The driver s window controls also include a lock out switch Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal window operation Horn Press anywhere near the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn yellow blue TILT WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the ste
281. tly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while 4 30 yellow blue 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 Recreational Vehicle Towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Recreational Vehicle Towing You can tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing Follow the instructions for the towing equipment To tow your vehicle follow these steps 1 Putthe front wheels on a dolly 2 Putthe vehicle in PARK P 3 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position Set the parking brake and then remove the key with a clamping device designed for towing Release the parking brake
282. to approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine yellow blue Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle located just below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood yellow When you open the hood on the 3800 Code K V6 Engine you ll see A Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir E Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I Automatic Transaxle B Battery F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Fluid Dipstick C Radiator Fill Cap G Engine Oil Dipstick J Brake Fluid Reservoir D Remote Positive Battery Terminal H Engine Oil Fill Cap K Engine Air Cleaner Filter When you open the hood of the 3800 Code 1 V6 Supercharged Engine you ll see A Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir E Engine Coolant R
283. tor see Engine Overheating in the Index 6 25 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature e Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 6 26 yellow blue What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others cou
284. ts If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don ttow a trailer at all during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged 4 34 yellow blue Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue andthe total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 000 Ibs 450 kg But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and ho
285. u are driving there s a problem with your traction control system TRAC OFF See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index TRACTION The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system off press the TRACTION button on the black panel located directly behind your automatic transaxle shift lever 4 10 yellow blue You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The traction control system warning light should go off Traction Control System 3800 V6 Engine Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control System that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin This light will come on when your Traction Control
286. u turn the system off the Traction Control System warning light will come on and stay on If the Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off the warning light will come on and the system will turn off right away You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again The Traction Control System warning light should go off 4 11 Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Magnetic Variable Effort Steering This steering system provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at low speeds Steering effort will increase at higher speeds for improved road feel Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why 4 12 yellow blue Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s no traction inertia will keep the vehic
287. ube with cap attached from the valve cover 9 Putthe cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the pressure cap off B Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine C Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover Install oil fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise D If you have the supercharged engine install the nut in the center of the cover shield 10 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans yellow blue 11 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator 13 Check the coolant in the recovery tank The level in filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark through the filler neck until the level reaches the when the engine is cold base of the filler neck 5 If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly
288. ucan see the indicators at three or more 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 6 50 yellow blue The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different siz
289. ug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Your vehicle has a remote positive jump starting terminal The terminal is on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery To uncover the remote positive terminal squeeze the sides of the red plastic cap and pull the cap upward You should always use the remote positive terminal instead of the positive terminal on your battery yellow blue Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the
290. uid and filter 7 13 yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use MILEAGE Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test o the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service SERVICED BY 7 14 Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Part D At Each Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details yellow blue Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank a
291. unterclockwise to decrease the volume 3 9 RECALL Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock To change what is normally shown on the display station or time press this button until you see the display you want then hold the button until the display flashes If you press the button when the ignition is off the clock will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds and SCAN will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK buttons again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning 3 10 yellow blue PUSHBUTTONS The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 Just 1 6 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons The Press TONE to select the setting you prefer sound will mute When it returns release the button W
292. urn the band to OFF You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay between wipes Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision The LOW WASH light on your instrument panel cluster will glow when the LOW WAS H fluid levelis low yellow blue Cruise Control If Equipped With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your bra
293. urse For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics 6 52 yellow blue Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109
294. vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant 1 24 yellow blue In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How does an air bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is
295. verage fuel economy from a new starting point press the RESET button while the average fuel economy is displayed in the DIC INSTANTANEOUS FUEL ECONOMY Shows your current fuel economy Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions such as acceleration braking and the grade of the road being traveled The instantaneous fuel economy display cannot be reset therefore the reset button has no effect while in this mode yellow blue OIL LIFE MONITOR Shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life When the oil life index is less than 1046 the CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on When you have the oil changed according to the maintenance schedule see Maintenance Schedule in the Index you will have to reset the oil life monitor To do this press and hold the RESET button for more than five seconds while the oil life monitor is being displayed on the DIC The oil life will change to 100 RANGE Shows the approximate distance you can drive without refueling This is based on the amount of fuel in the tank and on the fuel economy of the most recent 25 miles 40 km Pressing RESET while in this mode will have no effect BOOST GAGE If you have the supercharged engine this gage will show the amount of boost your engine is receiving Pressing RESET while in this mode will have no effect 2 77 yellow blue f NOTES 2 78 yellow blue Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section
296. w blue Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle This section begins with service and fuel information and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood 3800 Supercharged Code 1 V6 Engine If Equipped 1 QN DRADDD N 6 12 Engine Oil 6 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 19 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 6 21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 25 Engine Coolant 6 29 Power Steering Fluid 6 30 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 31 Brakes 6 35 Battery 6 36 Bulb Replacement 6 45 Tires 6 55 DD ON tA NO lt 2 23 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels If Equipped Cleaning Tires GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials Vehicle Identification Number VIN Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Vehicle Dimensions Service Your dealer knows your veh
297. w much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at Buick Customer Relations Center P O Box 5039 Troy MI 48007 5039 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity yellow blue If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around
298. will appear on the display Press it again after C amp W appears and MANUAL will appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear yellow blue Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If the ignition and the radio are on the tape can be inserted and will begin playing If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOLUME FADE BAL BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing 3 11 If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off first press EJECT or RECALL Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cassette tape play
299. y The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops limiting wheel spin See Traction Control System in the Index The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the Traction Control System is active yellow blue Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has E us overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working TEMP The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you that it is working If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible The Problems on the Road section of this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index 2 65 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot C WH E TEMP That reading means the same thing as the warning light It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible The Problems on the Road section of this manual shows what to do See Engi
300. y level surface Ifnecessary pads may be used on an uneven surface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done There should not be any cargo or loading of the vehicle except it should have a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the driver s seat Close all doors Tires should be properly inflated Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension 6 38 yellow blue Driver s Side Headlamp Shown A Vertical aim adjustment screw B Horizontal aim adjustment screw Open the hood and locate the vertical and horizontal aim indicators The aiming screw for the vertical aim indicator is at the center of the headlamp cover A and the aiming screw for the horizontal aim indicator is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover B Passenger s Side Headlamp Shown B Horizontal aim adjustment screw C Horizontal block index plate D Vertical aiming level Start with the horizontal aim The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket Once the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim yellow blue 1 Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator is lined up with zero 2 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the level bubble is lined up with zero Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp 1 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the
301. y take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push yellow blue Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or when you begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves or pulses a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index ANTI LOCK yellow The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on separately work the brakes at each wheel wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always dec
302. yellow blue The 1999 Buick Regal Owner s Manual 1 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly It also explains the air bag system 2 1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle 3 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system 4 1 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good 7 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use 8 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 9 9 1 Index Here s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual You can use it to quickly find something you want to read LLLI BUICK GENERAL MOTORS GM the GM Emblem BUICK the BUICK Emblem and the name REGAL are registered trademarks of General Motors
303. ylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine yellow blue 3 Remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve A Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing Twist the oil fill tube with cap attached counterclockwise and remove it B If you have the supercharged engine remove the nut in the center of the cover shield C Lift the engine cover shield at the front slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield D Put the oil fill tube with cap attached in the valve cover oil fill hole until you re ready to replace the cover shield 5 17 yellow blue 4 After the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valve Hill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve after the radiator is filled 6 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment 5 18 yellow 7 Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield 8 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank A Remove the oil fill t
304. your safety belts can t do their job when you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle For proper protection when the vehicle is in is moving motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 5 Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fas

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