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The 1998 Buick Riviera Owner’s Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 6- 1 7- 1 8- 1 9-1 i ...
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name FUVIERA are registered trademarks of General Motors 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 ...
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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 A good place to look for what yo ...
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Vehicle Damage Warnings In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would Also, in this book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and it could be I I costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help - NOTICE: avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, yo-- ...
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L Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBLE A CAUTION INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC ACID COULD BATTERY CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR ,I/, COULD FLAME EXPLODE BATERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers ...
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick 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 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-27 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here are Question ...
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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the side of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by holding the front part of the horizontal co ...
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, Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) To set your memory seat and mirrors: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat cushion to your desired position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See “Mirrors” in the Index. When your vehicle is in PARK (P) with the ignition on or off, press the sane side of the MEMORY smitch to recall the seat and mirror-setting. ...
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Memory Seat and Mirrors Personal Choice Feature (Option) The transmitters can also be programmed to move the driver’s seat and outside rnirrors to a set memory position when the transmitter’s UNLOCK button is pressed. To program the system: 1. 2. 3. 4. Adjust the driver’s seat cushion to a comfortable position. Adjust both outside mirrors to ...
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Heated Front Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks If your vehicle has this option, the switch is on the armrest. With the ignition in ACCESSORY or RUN, press the button once and the seat will warm up. The HI light on the button will come on. Press the button a second time and the LO light will come on. The seat will warm to a lower temperature. ...
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But don’t have a seatback reclined is moving. if your vehicle Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The l ...
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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. If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seat ...
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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 mi ...
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Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10 I ...
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The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... ...
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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, Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers &= Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an acci ...
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@ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an home, why should I wear safety belts? accident -- even one that 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. . vo vehicle has. We? ...
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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 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 yo ...
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J 3. Just before it-reaches the end, give it a quick pull. 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking sound. If you don't, the adjustment ,.,feature won't set, and you'll have to start again. :. . , , ., i ...
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If you move around in the vehicle enough, pull out the shoulder belt, or open your door, the belt will become tight again. If this happens, you can reset it. @ What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. uuu U U You can be seriou ~ J hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a c ...
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e." What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. U 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 muc ...
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@ What’s wrong with this? 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. 1 I I I A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 ...
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the w Before you c1,as.e the door, be sure the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the ...
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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 the right front passenger’s safety ...
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Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the veh ...
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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is ...
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The right -front passenger’s air bap is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. ;&$x I ...
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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 fr ...
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If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water -- such as water up to the carpeting or higher -- or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens, and then you start your vehicle, the damage could make the air bags inflate, even if there’s no crash. You would have to replac ...
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Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear seat, someone can sit in the center positions. bench When you sit in a 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 i ...
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U 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt wross YOU. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Don't let it get twisted. I ! I 1-29 I ...
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If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 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 ...
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I n n 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. 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? ...
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Children Smaller Children and Babies 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 ...
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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 ...
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A rear-facing infant 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 lbs. (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 crash. Some infant seats come in ...
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A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s 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 ...
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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 meets 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 ...
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r A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It's always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, ...
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Securing a Child Restrgint in a Re,ar Outside ,Seat Position 1. Pat the restraint on the seat. 3. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoul.&r belt goes in front d the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. ...
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 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. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag i ...
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6. 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. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rea ...
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3. Pick up the latch plzate, and-fun the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the-restraiat. The child restm.int instructions will show YOU how. neck, put it be&d the child restraint. ...
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Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety .belts. ...
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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. L What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close ...
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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 ...
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you ---bed 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 you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right front passenger? ...
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Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A chiId 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 young children. 2-2 i i ...
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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 ...
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Custon g Your Memory Door Locks Feature You can p ;ram the memory door locks feature to change to me following modes: . Mode Operation 0 No automatic door lock or unlock. 1 All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. 2 All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automa ...
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Delayed Locking This Personal Choice feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that the lock delay mode is active. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automa ...
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Operation The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, both doors will unlock. Pressing the UNLOCK button will also illuminate the interior lamps. See “Illuminated Entry” in the Index. Both doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The trunk will unlock when the trunk button is pressed when ...
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Periineter Lighting: When the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed, the headlamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps and cornering lamps will turn on in dark conditions. Memory Seat and Mirrors: This feature programs your driver’s seat and outside mirrors to a set memory position when the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is ...
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Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5. To change to another mode, the ignition must be off. Then: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Press and hold LOCK on the driver’s power door lock switch throughout the procedure. Press the trunk button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode. The transmitter will remain in its curren ...
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For battery replacement, use a Duracell@ battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. I 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2-12 ...
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Trunk n It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid 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 lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid ...
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Remote Trunk Release Lockout The trunk release lockout switch in the glove box allows you to secure items in the trunk. Move the trunk release switch off, lock the glove box and take the key with you. Now the trunk release on the driver’s door will not open the trunk. Trunk Security Override Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some ...
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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 key? If possible, park in a busy, well lit area. 0 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. ...
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If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or remote keyless entry system, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock or door locks are damaged. Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will sound for one minute, then will go off to save battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t be activated if you lo ...
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PASS-Key@ I1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key 11 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key I ...
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Ignition Positions The key with the black plastic head operates the ignition lock. C A E With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions: ACCESSORY (A): This is an on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press the ignition kev in as you turn the top of it toward you. ...
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I NOTICE: -1 If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, ...
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NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help ...
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Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 1 8 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the eng ...
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Automatic Transaxle Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position 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 shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firm ...
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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 “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index ...
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AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than approximately 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0 Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD ...
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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1)’ the transaxle won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. Th ...
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Releasing the parking brake: You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This will unlock the pedal. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the release position. 11 ; 1 try to drive off with the parking brake on ...
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2. Move the shift lever inter PARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. 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). 2-28 ...
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Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: 0 Hold in the button on the lever. 4. 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 Engi ...
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here : some things to know. ; !,;= - ! ’; ‘2 1 . ~ :. .- I i ... . .: .:, . p; . .. . y&. ‘‘4 .tr’;* bf?,L:’ :,*. . I’ , , il 1 . . ’ ._I. ~ W’” Idling the engine with the cli ate contl system off could allow ...
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Switches on the driver's asmrest control each of the windows while the ignition is on or retained accessory power is active. In addition, the passenger's door armrest has a switch for its own window. To lower the passenger's window, pull back=on the fight switch. The window will lower as long as the switch.is held. To raise either wi ...
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. 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 t ...
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'Windshield W1pcrs For steady wiping at low speed, turn the bandl away ...
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I In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can hrrn ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. I I To get more fluid on the windshield, push andhold the paddle. Spraying will continue as long as the paddle is held. When the vehicle has a low fluid condition, the LOW WASHER FLUID li ...
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When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use ...
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Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 Wh) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) briefly to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. If you hold the switch at R/ ...
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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 ...
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0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps Pull the knob toward you to the first setting to turn on the parking lamps and other operating lamps without the headlamps. Pull the knob toward you to the second setting to turn on the headlamps as well as the other operating lamps. Rotate the knob from left to right to control b ...
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To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P). To turn off all exterior lamps at night when you are in PARK (P), turn off the headlamps and move the twilight sentinel control, located on the lower area of the headlamp switch, all the way toward AUTO MIN. When released ...
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Parade Dimming This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again. Interior Lamps ...
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Perimeter Lighting This is a Personal Choice feature of your vehicle, When the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the headlamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps and cornering lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside according to the twilight sentinel. This option can be programmed on or off for each driver’s tra ...
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Front Reading Lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door, and turn off when you turn the ignition on. To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are closed, press the button behind the lamp you want on. Press it again to turn the lamp off. Trunk Lamp When you open the trunk to its full open position, a lamp ...
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Mirror Operation Compass Operation Press the COMPASS switch once to turn the compass on or off. The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR. To turn off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. The green indicator light will be illu ...
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Pa rer Remote Control Mirror Your vehicle has an electric mirror control located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the inner switch to the right (R) or left (L) to choose either the driver’s or passenger’s side mirror. Press any of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction desired. Adjust each-mirror so you can see the side ...
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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. Installing a Garage Door Opener 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 ...
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P 1. Push the extended tab (above the GARAGE button) or insert a screwdriver between the tab and outer edge of the cover. The garage door opener cover will flip down. 2. Remove the square height adapters from the cover. Refer to the chart to determine the number and location of the height adapters for your garage door opener. If your unit does not ...
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Your Garage Door Transmitter I Vehicle Console Door I Your Garage Door Transmitter I Vehicle Console Door -- Model Name I Name Model 3033 LINEAR 13 I 3 I 31 3 6 3 4 1 4 2 1 5 2 1 6 4 - - 4 3 8 2 3 10 1 D4B 3 1 MULTIELMAC 1048 MULTIELMAC 1087 ~~~ ~~ 3 3 6 1 ESP-T-9R 3 1 4 3 3 MULTIELMAC 3060 1 5 2 2 7 2 1 1 OR 10 3 ~~ 1 10 3 MULTIELMAC 1098 l- ESP-T ...
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Vehicle Console Door . 3131 9 13 I 2 12 I 4 13 I STANLEY 1047 1 5 3 STANLEY 1050 1 6 3 STANLEY 1076 1 6 3 2 6 3 ~ I STANLEY I 1079 1 6 3 2 6 3 ~~ ~~ 3. Place the height adapters on the proper peg using the suggested combinations or by lining up the height adapters and the transmitter button on your garage door opener. 4 3 2 1 Ill 567 4. Use the Vel ...
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Compact Disc Storage The area between the ashtray and cupholder is additional storage space for your compact discs. hsh on the raised portion of the slot, and your compact disc will extend from the storage space. Push the dropped door back in to store your compact disc. Convenience Net Your vehicle has a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside ...
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Cigarette Lighter To use me cigarette lighter, push it all the way in and let it go. When it is hot, it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. This can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating el ...
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OnStar System (Option) Astroroof (Option) This system may be ordered if you have the optional fixed cellular telephone. The following services are available 24 hours a day: Roadside Service with Location Emergency Services Button Remote Door Unlock Theft DetectiordNotification and Stolen- Tracking kh .icle Auto--_. : Notification of Air Bag Deploy ...
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Universal Transmitter (Option) This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems. The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters an ...
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Your velucle’s engine should be turned off while programming your transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. If you have previously programmed a universal transmitter channel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the red light begins to flash rapidly (approxima ...
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Note that the effective transmission range of the universal transmitter may differ from your hand-held transmitter and also from one channel to another. Training a Garage Door Opener Equipped with “Rolling Codes” If you programmed the universal transmitter, but the garage door will not open, and if your garage door opener was manufactured after ...
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Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Warning Lights L. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Au&o Sy ...
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Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. 2-64 ...
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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 kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell you how many miles you have driven since you last ...
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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 a ...
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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. 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 sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic ...
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5 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 need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should c ...
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light 11 With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay 1 ANTI -LOCK I on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then ...
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The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: 0 0 0 If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC CONT button located on the instrument panel, 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 ...
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage FA 200 W TEMP Your vehicle has a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! This 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 c ...
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ENGINE SOON Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD 11 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the v ...
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If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: If the Light Is 4 ‘--dy You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: 0 Reducing vehicle speed. 0 Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo bein ...
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Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. When this light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through your engine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem. I on’t keep driving j he I pressure is low ! you do, your engine can become so hot tha ...
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NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Check Oil Level Light CHECK OIL LEVEL The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is lit for two to four seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on, have your vehicle serviced. If the engine oil is more ...
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Here are some concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage. 0 0 0 0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads Full (F). It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated half full, but it ...
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, 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. 3-2 3-2 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-10 Comfort Controls Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Air Conditioning ...
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Comfort Controls This section describes how to operate your climate control system. Your climate control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Your vehicle has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control system. The following information tells you how it works. You will hear a beep each time a b ...
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Temperature Button To adjust the comfort level you want maintained inside the car, push the TEMP button. If you want a warmer comfort level, push the red arrow. If you want a cooler comfort level, push the blue arrow. Your comfort setting is shown in the display. Automatic Operation Press the AUTO button when you want the system to automatically ad ...
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Manual Operation You may also manually adjust the air delivery or fan speed. AIR FLOW This button is used to change the direction of the airflow. The airflow choices available are FLOOR, If the system is set for AUTO, pressing the AIR FLOW button will display the current airflow direction and the comfort setting. Press the AIR FLOW up or down butto ...
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FRONT This selection is used to defrost the windshield by directing the airflow toward the windshield. If FRONT is selected while in the AUTO mode, the fan speed and the air temperature from the front defroster will vary. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will remain at that selection until another fan speed selection is made ...
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Defogging and Defrosting Use the FRONT button to quickly remcw fog, &ost I I ...
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The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window. An indicator light in the button will glow while the rear window defogger is operating. I NOTICE: Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heater. Your warranty would not cover this damage. Don't put decals there because ...
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iteering Wheel Controls for Climate 2ontrol (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the temperature comfort setting by using the control button on your steering wheel. TEMP: Press either arrow once and the current comfort setting will be displayed. Press the up arrow again to choose a warmer comfort setting and press the down arr ...
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Adjust the temperature using the COMFORT CONTROL knob. Turn the control toward COOLER or WARMER. This control can be set up to 5 OF (- 15 "C) cooler or warmer than the primary setting. Notice the lighted display above the control which indicates the difference from the main temperature setting. Push the OFF button on the main control panel onc ...
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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 ...
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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: ...
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44 (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. bb (4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playmg speed. The radio will play while the tape advances. SIDE (5): Press this button to change ...
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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 indic ...
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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 ...
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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 s ...
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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 more chances (eight tries per chance) to enter the correct code before INOP appears. If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer. Disabling the T ...
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio and comfort control functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. VOL: Press me up or aown arrow to increase or decrease volume. TEMP: Press the up arrow to increase the set temperature on your comfort control system or the down arrow to dec ...
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To help avoid hearing loss or darnage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important t ...
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Care of .lr Compact I 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 handl ...
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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 4-2 4-5 4-6 4- 10 4- 12 4- 12 4- 14 4- 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off -Road Recovery Passing Loss ...
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Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: 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.” As ...
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0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol. According to the American Medical Association, a 180-lb. (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 mixe ...
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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 314 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or ...
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Anti-Lock Brakes 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 and 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 yo ...
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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. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to. get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of yo ...
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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 TRACTION OFF engi ...
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Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective 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 ...
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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 RECOVE edge of paved surfwe If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that yo ...
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e 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 inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. ...
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R 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 tqmg to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. ...
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Driving at Night A .... Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. 0 0 e 0 0 Adjust your inside rearview &or to reduce the glare from ...
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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 hea ...
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........... ~ ---I 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. 4-17 ...
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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 ...
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Citv Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city 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’ll save time and energy. (See the next part, “F ...
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Freeway Driving 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 y ...
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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 -- ...
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Then here are some tips: e Hill and Mountain Roads 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, service or parking area and take a nap, get some e ...
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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. 0 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. 0 Know how to go down hills. The most ...
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Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective wa ...
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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 careful. . .. What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ic ...
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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. 0 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road ...
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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 sumon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers. Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to ale ...
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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 ...
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Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It’s automatic -- you don’t need to adjust anything. If you don’l $e the correct equi- lent and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. ...
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 0 0 0 0 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 ...
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Weight of the Trailer ’ lneue The tongue load (A) of any trailer 1s an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight 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 subtract t ...
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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: 0 e 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 ...
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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 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 ...
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When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer 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. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you ...
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: 0 Start your engine; 0 Shift into a gear; and 0 Release the parking brake. 2. Let up 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. Maintenance When ...
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occm on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-13 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-21 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-22 Changing a Flat Tire 5-3 1 Compact Spare Tire 5-32 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or S ...
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Hazard Warning Flashers 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. A Press down on the button located on top of the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. The hazard light on the instrument panel ...
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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. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely. A CAUTION: I Batteries can h ...
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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’ttouching 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. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the pa ...
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A CAUTION: 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 Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sur ...
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. 5-6 ...
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Don’t let the other end touch anyhng until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical c ...
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Towing Your Vehicle Try to have your dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be corre ...
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CAUTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges un ...
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Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to w ...
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These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car-c~arrier equipment. Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of the body rail, behind the front wheels and engine frame. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. I NOTICE: Be sure not to attach the safety chain to the d ...
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Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 55 mph (88 km/h), 500 miles (800 km) Attach T-hook chains to the T-hook slots in the bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on Position the lower-sling crossbar directly under the fascia. 5-12 i f ...
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Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of eachlower control arm. E,ngine Overheating You will fkd a coulmt temperature gage and the.waming light about a hot engine an your .instrument panel. Steam fram an overheated engine can bnrn-you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming f ...
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If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, 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. Cooling System When yo ...
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The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD. 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 y ...
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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 w ...
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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 -- e ...
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 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.) I If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A ...
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4. Then fill the coolsuit recovery tank to FULL COLD. - 5. Put the cap back on the coolant, recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off 6. 7. ...
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If a Tire Goes Flat 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goe ...
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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 ...
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 2. Remove the wheel wrench and jack from the jack container. Turn the spare tire retainer bolt to the left and remove the retainer assembly. 3. Remove the spare tire from the trunk. The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover. You can rest th ...
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Your vehicle has a wheel cover which must be taken off to reach the wheel nuts. Insert the flat end of the wrench into the notch in the center cover. Pry carefully, so the center cover is not scratched. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing'the Spare Tire 1. Position the wheel wrench securely over the wheel 2. Attach the wheel wrench to the bo ...
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Y 3. Rotate the wheel wrench to the left to lower the jack lift head until it fits under the vehicle. 4. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame to position the jack head. You’ll find the word JACK and an arrow stamped into the plastic near each notch. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the jack head until it fits firmly against t ...
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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. 1 Raising your vehicle with t,,, jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicl ...
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7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 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 ...
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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. If a nut cannot be tightened by hand, use the wrench and see your dealer right away. 10. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to the left. Lower the jack completely. ...
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11. Using the wheel wrench, 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 ...
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools I A CAUTION: 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. SI’ ring the Snare Tire and Tools A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in t ...
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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. SPARE TIRE COVER I Compact SDT --- Tire Although the compact SI e tire was fully inflated when you ...
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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 sp ...
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I 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 ...
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, ~ ~ Section 6 S.ervice and Appearance Care I 6-2 6-3 6- 8 6- 8 6- 11 '6- 15 6- 17 6.1 8 6-20 6-23 6-25. 6-26 '6--29 6-3 1 6-33 6-39 6-47 6-48 6-51 6-54 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-56 6-64 646 6-66 6-67 6-67 6-67 6-67 ...
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0 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 t[ ak or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This ...
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Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduc ...
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Filling Your Tank I I The cap is behind a hinged door on the left 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. The release button is on the driver’s ...
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The fuel door can also be opened by using the release in the trunk compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 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. While refueling, hang the tethered cap in the notch on the fuel door ...
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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 hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all ...
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Filliry a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood I Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor, You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline only into appro ...
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Hood Release Pull the handle inside the vehicle to open the hood. The handle is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, next to Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. It is under the front edge of the grille, slightly right of center as you face the vehicle. Push up on the secondary hood release l ...
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3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine When you open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine, here’s what you will see: A. Windshield Washer D. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder B. Remote Positive F. Automatic Transaxle I. Air Cleaner C. Radiator Pressure Cap Fluid Reservoir E. Oil ,ill Cap H. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Battery Terminal Flu ...
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Your vehicle has a 3800 Supercharged engine. Supercharging, rather than turbocharging, was chosen because it emphasizes smooth, refined power. The supercharger is a device which is designed to pump more air into the engine than it would normally use. This air, mixed with fuel, creates increased engine power. Since the supercharger is a pump and is ...
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C: cking 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. 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 ...
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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 t ...
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As shown in the chart, SAE IOW-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: Us ...
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If none of them is true, use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains cert ...
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Remove the air cleaner assembly as follows: 1. Remove the air duct clamp and separate the hose from the air cleaner cover. Rotate the hose on the throttle body upward so it is out of the way. 2. Detach the electrical connector and remove the air cleaner cover by flipping the two latches on the bottom inboard side of the cover. 3. Tilt and pull the ...
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Supercharger Oil Unless you are 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 ktn) or every 36 months, whichever occurs first. What Kind of Oil to Use See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index ...
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid When tc eck 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 In hilly or mountaino ...
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Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep ;he engine running. The transale fluid dipstick is a round, red loop losated next to the bmke master cylinder. Pull 'out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross- ...
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How to Add TI- 13 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 enou ...
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I NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. I€ 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. D ...
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NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. 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 ...
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I If this light comes on, it LOW COOLANT means you’re low on engine coolant. LEVEL 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. Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out a ...
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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, a GM thermostat is recommended. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary ...
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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 fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding Washer Flu--. Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID O ...
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1 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. 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. Th ...
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What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. 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. r With the wrong kind of fluid i ...
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NOTICE: -~ Continuing to drive with worn-out brake-pads could result, m costly brake repair. ...
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Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern 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 wea ...
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To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hase connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor pan (E). Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable ...
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Bulb Replacement The following procedure tells you how to replace your headlamp bulbs. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your Buick dealer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs Exterior Front Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injure ...
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1. Loosen the two bolts on the inboard edge of the headlamp assembly. This allows you to pull out the assembly for more hand clearance when changing bulbs. 2. Reach into the assembly and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn toward the center of the engine compartment, while pressing it firmly. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove the wire connector from the bu ...
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a a e e 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 gas and one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the driver’s seat. Tires should be pr ...
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2. Now adjust the horizontal aim. Check the horizontal aim for each headlamp and adjust it as necessary. Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the pointer is lined up with the 0 (zero). 3. Visually re-check the vertical aim, to make sure it is still correct after the horizontal aim adjustment. Readjust, if necessary. Exterior Rear Bulbs A Taillarn ...
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R To access them, do the following: 1. Remove the screws that secure the trunk trim over the taillamp area. 2. Remove the plastic wing nuts that hold the taillamp assembly in place. 6-36 ...
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3. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle carefully, to avoid scratching the paint. The taillamp has safety straps to help you hold the assembly while replacing the bulbs. TaillampdRear Thrn SignaVBack-Up Lamps The following instructions explain how to change each bulb. 1. Remove the bulb socket assembly by squeezing the plastic lock and ...
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2. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from 3. Install a new bulb into the socket. Reverse the the socket. instructions to replace the taillamp assembly. Interior Lamps Front and Rear Reading Lamps To change the bulbs in the front and rear reading lamps, do the following: 1. Carefully insert a flat head screwdriver in the slot 2. Gently pry the ...
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the type with a release hole: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the hole (A) and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm (B). 3. Push the new wiper blad ...
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0 0 0 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 ...
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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 underinfla ...
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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 ...
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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 Perfomance 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 conti ...
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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 course. 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 actua ...
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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 ...
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IN: 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 ...
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Tire Chains NOTICE: 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 cha ...
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your dealer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products ...
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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 2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior soiled area with cool water. cleaner instructions descri ...
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CleaninL :he 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 an ...
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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), G ...
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Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) 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 ...
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Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels 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, ...
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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 ...
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Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER USAGE DESCRIPTION SIZE 994954 Exterior polishing cloth Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated 23 in. x 25 in. - - - 1050 172 Removes dirt, me, smoke and fingerprints Glass Cleaner 23 oz. (0.680 L) 1050427 Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops Vinyl Cleaner 32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050214 Removes soil and bla ...
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ENGINE/1998 f. 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 a ...
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Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some ca.ses to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats du ...
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block There is a fuse panel located at the end of the instrument panel near the driver’s door. There is an underhood electrical center and two other fuse panels located under the rear seat. r CNTRL LIGHTS 6-58 ...
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Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Usage Air Bag Injectors Anti-Lock Brake System Left Exterior Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Oxygen Sensor Climate Control Right Exterior Lamps HVAC Relay MAF Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Chime TMNSS Fuse 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Usage Cruise Control Perimeter Lights Not Used Not Used Radio Cooling F ...
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Usage I I 1 HORN 11 /I COOLING FAN #2 J COOLING FAN #3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 12 13 14 Air Conditionmg Lompressor Not Used Not Used Horn Not Used Not Used Cooling Fan #2 Cooling Fan #3 Cooling Fan ABS Main ABS Pump Motor Not Used Horn Not Used 6-60 ...
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Under Rear Seat Fuse Block L DEFG - RR #2 TRUNK UNLOCK DEFG - REt #1 RAP ACSRY OPEN Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7- 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17-22 23 24 Usage Open Electronic Level Control Trunk Release Relay Open Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Open Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone) Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone) op-- sp; Spare Spare Open Direct Accesso ...
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ler :ar Seat Fuse Block I BLO HVAC MTR CB VATS IGN 1 I Fuse 1-2 3 4 5-6 7 8-9 10 11 12-13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Usage Spare Open Breaker - Power WindowdSunroof Spare Open Spare Open Breaker - Power Seats Spare Open Power Steering Breaker-Headlamps HVAC Blower Motor Powel’ -1in Control ModulePASS-Key II Ignition 3 Ignition 1 Rear Defogger 6-62 ...
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Fuse 22 23 24 25 26 21 28 29 30 31 32 Usage Trunk and Fuel Door Releases Electronic Level Control Heated Seats/Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps Open Power Door Locks Interior Lamps Hazard Lamps/Stoplamps Parking Lamps Heated Mirror Open Fuse 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Usage Fuel Door Release Trunk Release Battery Thennistor Instrument Panel #2 In ...
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A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushi ...
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Replacement Bulbs Application ......................... Number Exterior Headlamp High-Beam .......................... 9005 Low-Beam .......................... 9006 Parking/Turn ........................... 3057 Back-up ............................... 3057 Tail .................................... 194 Tai .................................... 3057 Int ...
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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. Engine Specifications Engine L67 VIN Engine Code ........................... 1 Type .................................... ...
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Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) F 1. 2. A. B. C. D. E. E Front Belt Back Belt Generator Power Steering Crank Supercharger Coolant Pump Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 eng11 wo accessory we belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. The second belt drives the supercharger. ...
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Ths section covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-4 7-4 7-4 Introduction How this Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right S ...
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4 IMPORTANT- KEEP ENGINE OIL I ATTHE PROPER I LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED I Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep ...
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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 equipment 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 vehi ...
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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 a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use ...
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Maintenance Schedule I Short TripKity Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 lun). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving ...
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Maintenance Schedule I Long Tripmighway Definition Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions. Driving a ...
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. 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 ...
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, w ...
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Cl Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper (See footnote #.) rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 mon ...
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Short WiplCity Maintenance Schedule I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 0 17 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 month ...
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and ...
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I Short Trip/City MaintenancSchedulel 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Lubricate chassis components (I- -- - . --, 6 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service. (See footnote #.) rotatio ...
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine ...
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1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) (Continued) - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) El Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Em ...
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace air clean ...
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I ~ 63,000 Miles (I05 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 0 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 mont ...
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). [7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper (See footnote #.) rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, wh ...
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (I35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 mont ...
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel An Emission Control Service. cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed ( ...
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1 I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper (See footnote #.) rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engin ...
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I - 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, the fluid and filter do not require changing. 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 DATE I Drain, flush and refill cooling sys ...
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I I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 b) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 krn) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” and ...
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--- 3 ‘Tripmighway Maintenant DCIICUUI~~ 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service. (See footnote #.) rot ...
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 0 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. I DATE I MILEAGE I DATE I I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I 7-24 ...
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0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper (See footnote #.) rotation pattern and adhtional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ...
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I Long rrlpnighway Maintena,nce Schedule b 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) (Continued) - 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, the fluid and filter do not require changing. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every ...
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 0 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 footnote”f) rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) An Em ...
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper (See footnote #.) rotation pattern and additional information ...
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap An Emission Control Sewice. gasket €or any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids ...
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Long TripjHighway Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0 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 regu ...
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below 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 ...
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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 ...
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Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check I /! CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. A CAUTION: When you are doi this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps bel ...
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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 The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check lever is in PARK (I?). When you are doing this check, your ...
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by narne, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine th ...
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USAGE Supercharger Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent FLUIDLUBRICANT Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Oil“ in the Index. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. GC-LB ...
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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain ...
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Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-40 ...
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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 publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8 -4 8-5 8-5 8-6 8-7 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Ro ...
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure Buick dealers have the facdities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concer ...
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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 Buick Customer Kelations 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 (Fr ...
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For prompt assistance, please'have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 0 * 0 0 Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers 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 throug ...
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Roadside %sistance 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). Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of over 2,800 Buick dealers. Buick Premium Roadside ...
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Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.” Included with your Buick new car warranty (3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first), is Courtesy Transportation, a program which will provide Buick retail and lease customers with: @ Reimbursement toward a loan ...
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GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limita ...
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We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-pa ...
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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 Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In ...
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1998 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Sewice 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 ...
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Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-57 AirBag ....................................... 1-21 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25 How it Works ................................ 1-23 Location .................................... 1-23 Readiness Light ......................... 1-23, 2-67 Servicing .......... ...
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Damage. Finish ............................... 6-54 Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-53 Daytime Running Larnps ......................... 2-41 Dead Battery ................................... 5-3 Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... 8-8 Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2 Defogger. Rear Window ..... ...
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Driving On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-22 On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-25 Throughwater ............................... 4-18 Wet Roads .................................. 4- 16 Winter ...................................... 4-24 With a Trailer ................................ 4-34 Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate ...
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-71 Fuel ....................................... 2-75 Garage Door Opener ....................... 2-5 1. 2.59 GAWR ....................................... 4-29 GloveBox .................................... 2-51 Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-29 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .. ...
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Labels 4-28 Certification ................................. 4-29 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-56 Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-28 Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-56 Lamp. Trunk ................................... 2-45 Cornering ................................... 2-42 Courtesy ........ ...
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Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-54 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-37 Memory Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...................... 2-72 DoorLocks ................................... 2-5 Seats and Mirrors ......................... 1-3, 2-10 Mirrors ....................................... 2-46 Automatic Dimming Outs ...
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Power {Continued) Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-50 Seat ......................................... 1-2 Seatback Recliner .............................. 1-5 Steering .................................... 4-10 Steering Fluid ................................ 6-24 Windows ................................... 2-33 Power. Retained Accesso ...
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Tachometer .................................. 2-65 Taillamp Bulb Replacement .................. 6.35. 6.37 TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-20 Theater Dimming ............................... 2-43 Theft ......................................... 2-14 Theft-Deterrent Feature .......................... 3-15 THEFTLOCK" ............. ...
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TopStrap ..................................... 1-44 Torque, Wheel Nut ......................... 5-29, 6-66 Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-31 Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8 Control System ................................ 4-9 Control System Warning Light .............. 2-69, 4-9 Driving on Grades .......... ...
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warning Devices .... .-. ......................... 5-3 Warranty Information ............................. 8-8 Washer Fluid, Windshield ........................ 6-25 Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-5 1 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-5 1 Wheel Alignment .................................. 6-45 Nut Torque ........ ...
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