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To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Con

Here’s the second way to go to a higher s.peed: 1. Move the Cruise switch from “ON” to “Resume/ Accelerate,” Hold it there until you get up to the sp

rassmg Anomer Vehicle While Using Cruise Control To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control: Use the acceler

I I To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, or shift into “P” (Park), your Cruise Control ,set speed memory is e

Twilight Sentinel (Option) Twilight Sentinel turns your lights on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate it, leave the light switch

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that

Front Seat Reading Lights Front seat reading lights are turned on by pressing the LAMP switch. >- I I Rear Seat Reading Lights You may also hav

Lamp Monitors (Option) I Bulbs Monitored This system will let you know when certain exterior light bulbs fail to light. When you first start your car

Mirrors Inside Mirror Manual When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your car. The d

Settings MIN: The minimum setting is suggested when driving where glare conditions change often. “Min” works well for city driving at night. MAX: Maxi

@ Table of Contents HowtoUsethisManual ... 10 1 This part tells you how to use your man

Outside Mirrors Your Buick has the electric mirror control located on the driver’s door. Move the switch in the middle of the control to choose the r

Convenience Net (Option) .. /. Astroroof (Option) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. P

Garage Door Opener Storage The garage door opener storage area is located in the headliner. To be able to use your garage door opener in the stor

1. To place your garage door opener in the storage area, carefully open the cover with a c screwdriver, as shown, by inserting the screwdriver and

.. -c I 5. If the adhesive strips won’t hold your opener in place, tie down loops may be used. 6. Place lever in cover so that pivots are positioned

Storage Armrest Courtesy Lights When any door is opened, several lights go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. You also can

Dual Sun Visors Each sunvisor has two parts, so that both the windshield and door glass can be shaded at the same time. Visor Vanity Mirror (Opti

Rear License Plate Holder To use it, open the trunk lid and slide your license plate into the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theft of the p

Cigarette Lighter The Instrument Panel: Your Information System It's near the ashtray. To use one, push it in all the way and let go. When it&a

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 ho

How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you lear

your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your ve

0 0 0 0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads“F”. It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage indicated. For exam

This light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and the light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to

The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are driving with a compact spare tire. If this happens, the light means y

I NOTICE: Spinning your wheels when the “TRACTION OFF” warning light is on can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you s

have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as

If you’re “idling” at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. But, when this

“Change Oil Soon” Light (Option) CHANGE OIL SOON This light is activated by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System. It indicates that the engine oil has

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ENGINE SO0 SERVICE ENGINE SOON A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignitio

service, and you should take your Buick to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories, and set your air sy

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: WTICE: In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that can dam

Door Ajar Light (Option) 1 When the ignition is ON, this light will stay on until all the doors are closed and completely latched. I Trunk Ajar Light

@ Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . I In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offe

Your Buick Comfort System This part tells you how to make your air system work for you. Outside Air Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows throug

If your Buick has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control option, it looks like this: Ext Temp I EXT. The following information tells you how

CooVWarm Off r-- i c F \ To choose the temperature you want maintained inside the car, push one of these. You can choose from 60 OF (16 "C), for

Auto Dual Zone , w. .. . . , ... , -*FBr AUTO When the system is set for automatic, air will come from the floor outlets, the instrument panel outl

r The right front seat passenger can also activate the DUAL ZONE function by pressing the WARM or COOL buttons on the passenger door. The indicator ab

Econ Defog Htr You can use ECON when you don't need to cool the outside air. The system will work like the AUTO mode without cooling. The air

Defrost Rear Window Defogger This setting will direct most of the air flow toward the windshield. Use DEFROST when there is fog or ice on the-windsh

If your Buick has the Electronic Touch Climate Control System, the following information tells you how it works. Air Conditioner The next three s

! ! Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBLE

The Bi-level setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed toward your upper body through instrument panel out

Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window. After 10 minutes, it will go

AM.Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, tho

To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It turns the system on and off. It controls the volume. It tells you the time. (Wh

Pushbuttons Clock The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM).

To Play A Cassette PROGRAM Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are

To Play This Radio PWR To turn the radio on, press the PWR button. The Upper Knob 0 It allows you to mute the radio or tape play. Press to mute; pr

SCAN When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again. SC will appear in the dis

PROG PREV To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the PROG button. The PROG button will also stop REV, FWD, PREV or NEXT and play the ta

To Play This Radio PWR To turn the radio on, press the PWR button. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It controls the volume. The volu

SCAN Clock When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again. SC will appear in the

Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume, and fade just as you did for radio. The arrow in the graphic.display above th

4 'W .r. To Play This Radio PWR To turn the radio on, press the PWR button. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: 0 It controls the vo

SCAN When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again. SC will appear in the displ

Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the disc should play. If the disc comes back

Press the PWR button or turn the ignition key off to stop the disc player. The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point wher

To Unlock The System After a Power Loss When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and “LOC” will appear in the dis

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechan

Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can

I NOTICE: I Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily re

Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head res

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@ Part 4 Your Driving and the Road ~ . ~~~~~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ Here you’ll find information about driving on different ki

I Color of Road Signs B n RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. Road Sign

RAILROAD ADVANCE I CROSSING W NARROW BRIDGE h LOW WORKERS SHOULDER FLAGGER AHEAD AHEAD YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and be careful

WI - EXIT Is 1 MILE YT UN HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists’ services. GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs

Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. v 7 v ST0 P $& An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always r

KEEP RIGHT IIoNLV! \ , LEFT OR RIGHT TURN THROUGH ONLY RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions

Traffic Lights Lm We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic con

time. A green arrow means you may drive in that lane. Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systems are in effect. Pav

Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Ass

Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) If your Buick has this option, the control looks like this: I You can use this when you want to save a seat a

Police records show that half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - a driver, a passenger or someone else, such as a pedestrian, had

BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level. OF DRINKS NUM

alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means that if any

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction - time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time

--- 1 A CAUTION: “Riding” your brakes can cause them to overheat to the point that they won’t work well. You might not be able to stop your vehic

KK Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes

I CAUTION: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front

and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). I A CAUTION: The brake wear warn

Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you ‘can steer and brake at the same time. In many em

When you drive into a curve at night, it’s harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the straight beams of your lights. Th

Reclining Front Seatback(s) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you

Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the lev

So here are some tips for passing: “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing

0 0 0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Don’t overtake a slowly moving ve

vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface” -- and s

Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at

makes inside glass surfaces very filmy and can be a vision hazard if it’s left there. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean g

It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes

A CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose con

Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze r Fog can occur with high humidity or heavy frost. It can be so mild that you can see through it for several hundred fe

Tips on Driving in Fog If you get caught in fog, turn your headlights on low beam, even in daytime. You’ll see -- and be seen -- better. Don’t use yo

A CAUTION: 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

Here are ways tohcrease your safety in city driving: 0 0 0 0 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Try not to drive around trying to pic

too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. Entering the Freeway At the entrance there i

braking before moving onto the exit ramp. Unfortunately, not all deceleration lanes are long enough -- some are too short for all the braking. Decide

long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Shoul

Then here are some tips: e e e e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahe

Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Don’t make your brakes do it all.

Parking on Hills I You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into traffic. Here’s how: Parking Downhill Hills

Parking Uphill If there is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle. If you’re going uphill on a o

If there is no curb when you’re parking uphill, turn the wheels to the right. If there is no curb when you’re parking uphill on the left side of a o

Winter Driving You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Here are some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your Buick in good shape f

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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. I A CAUTION: I Don’t let anyo

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 be

If You're Caught in a Blizzard J If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with y

A CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and ki

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you

Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The

You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Ham

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certif

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know y

the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on yo

When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; 0 Shift into

when you turn the key to “Run” or “Start” when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a tone, too. It’s the reminder to buckle up. In man

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@ Part 5 Problems on the Road =I i ~~ Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Part 5 includes: Hazard Warning

Hazard Warning Flashers I 7 '. . .. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front

, >., :, , , . .., Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off. Your hazard flashers work no matter what po

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please follow the

I A CAUTION: You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in “P” (Park) or

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 f

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the veh

c 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The elecbical connection is just

Towing Your Car Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick . The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) or a wh

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! F

r /r\ CAUTION: To help avoid injury to you or others: 0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that 0 Never tow faster than safe or posted 0 Never

Front Towing Hook- JPS Attach "T" hook chains behind the front wheels into the bottom slots of the cradle rails on both sides Position a 4

Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach '7"' hook chains to the slots in the bottom of floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides. Posi

Engine Overheating You will find the warning light about a hot engine on your Buick instrument panel and if you have the optional gage cluster, a

If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full

I A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools aw

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water can free isn’t a

A CAUTION: A CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill cootant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine p

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upp

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to “FULL COLD.” 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W

I Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. I .. ‘E Put someone on it. 21

8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out”

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 fl

The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Start with the jack and the wheel wrench. 230

The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt. If your Buick has a wheel cover, you must take it off to reach the wheel n

If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel, you may have plastic wheel nut caps. Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel nut caps and to loosen the

.,. . I Remove the theft deterrent wheel nut, by placing the key end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to the left. Pull of

Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrencn clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to

A CAUTION: 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 c

Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence a

Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or

1 -- “1 7 L h a V A -- J 1 it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the “car.” The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In

Don't take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage th

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rock

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I I Here you will find information about the care of your Buick . This part begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows how to ch

Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You

Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. Th

Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system.

Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your car. Methanol is methyl or wood alcoho

You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

Or you can use the release lever in the trunk. I 247

or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! k With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over mor

A CAUTION: If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it, YOU could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel fil

Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. It is under the front edge of the grille. L

A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away fr

The powertrain control module (PCM), works with a vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure required during specific driving conditions

To Check 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 t

What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: SG “SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations,

0 SAE low-30 As shown in this chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60 OF (1 6 ”

What to Do with Used Oil: A CAUTION: Used engine oil contains things that have cause skin cancer in laboratory animals. Don't let use

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the Index. A CAUTION: Opera

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32 C). At

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a s

2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. Th

What to Use: Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 1825-M,” which won’t

To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at “FULL COLD,” or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level sho

Radiator Pressure Cap Your radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly install to prevent coolant loss

What to Add: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. NOTICE

0 0 0 0 Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid

that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid w

balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if

Headlamp Bulb Replacement Remove the retainers by turning in a counter-clockwise direction. -. Each headlamp is attached by retainers with round pla

Turn the bulb socket 1/4 turn counter-clockwise, while pressing it firmly. Remove wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling

Safety Belt Reminder Light How To Adults Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. A CAUTION: There are special

1 Loading Your Vehicle The taillamp, sidemarker and back-up lights can now be accessed. Two of the taillamp bulbs are on a tabbed assembly. Squeeze t

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as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. k!, CAUTION': Things you put insid

1 /rl CAUTION: I I Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are I dangerous. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too muc

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 Ha). How to Check: Use a good

CAUTION: 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 o

The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find ou

1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use

In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the

i teplacement WFpels Tire Chains I /11 CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been use#-. Jr h

Driver Position This section describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to w

Appearance Care I A CAUTION: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are I I toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get th

Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire only. If you use them, don’t saturate

Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams,

Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a Delco-Bose speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won’t be damaged. If something gets on one of them, fol

Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick The paint finisll on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Veh

Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your car. Don’t use strong soaps,

Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated

Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your Buick dealer. * Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. See Your General Mo

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Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This gre

d n 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. If t

FUSE USAGE Amp Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 10 20 30 30 15 10 20 10 15 15 20

There are additional fuses located behind the right sound insulator panel on the passenger side. If these require service, see your Buick deale

Park Avenue Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Length ... 205.3 Width ... 74.9 Height

Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Number Exterior Headlight High Beam ... 9005 Low Beam ... 9006 Park/

Capacities and Specifications Engine Code L1 (L27)2 3.8L V-6 SF1 Engine Code l1 (L67)2 3.8L V-6 SF1 Belt Tensions - Automatically controlled by a Se

Part 7 Maintenance Schedule I This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick . Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety. d

Introduction IMPORTANT:. KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED I I Protection I Plan Have you purchased the GM Protec

Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the envi

“Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service department or another qualified servic

Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule

The 1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25603705 B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992 All Rig

The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster E You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the hei

Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: 0 When most

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichev

5 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 ~~ -11 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. TO BE SERVICED (See Explan

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper fluids and lubr

Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air c

Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure

At Least Once A Month WHAT TO DO Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading

CHECK OR SERVICE Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (Automatic Transaxle) -- BTSI WHAT TO DO I‘ injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you star

CHECK OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle “P” (Park) Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicl

.^. To help you find a height that is right for you, follow these guidelines: For a tall person: Use the upper or upper-middle position. For a person

Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, e

INSPECTION OR SERVICE Brake System Inspection WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup,

USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1 l@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Parking Bra

Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the colu

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@) Part 8 Customer Assistance Information 1 m Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This part also tells you how t

1 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause i

Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications, Subscriptions and Indexes as described below is applicable only in th

Subscriptions You can subscribe to all Buick Product Service Publications (PSP’s). This will include bulletins for all cars sold by Buick and wi

@ What’s wrong with this? P 30 A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. A CAUTION: You can be seriously

How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Buick models will

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Part 9 Index . Ace (Ignition Key Position) ... 75 Accessory Power. Retained ... 76 Adding Brake Fluid ...

Baby. Holding a ... 45 Battery ... 265 . Battery Cables, Starting With ...

Under the Hood ... ... 248 Windshield Washer Fluid ... 262 Chemical Paint Spotting ...

Defogging ... 135 Defrost ... 136. 138 Delco Sound Systems ...

Fasteners. Replacement ... 242 Features and Controls ... 59 Fetus. Risk to .. From Safety Belt Use

Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance ... 3 14 Heater ... 135. 138 Heater. Engine Block ...

Gages and Warning Indicators ... 117 Panel ... 101 Time Out Feature ...

You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt fo

P (Park) Position ... 80 Paint Spotting ... 284 Panel Lights ...

Retained Accessory Power ... 76 Reverse Gear Position ... 81 “Riding” the Brakes ...

Snow or Ice. Driving on ... 198 Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a Bad ... 199 Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fab

Towing a Trailer ... 201 Towing Your Buick ... 2 17 Traction Control System ...

Wet Road Driving ... 183 Wheel Alignment ... 275 Wheel Covers Removal ...

Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 333

Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT ._ . COMMENTS 334

Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS

Fuel Mileage Chart MILES PER GALLON 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 - 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. A CAUTION: I You can be seriously injured if yo

... .. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER USING "UM 50% WASTEPAPER, 10% POST CONSUMER WASTE ., .._- .. ... ... ?

e." What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a cra

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Supplementa

A CAUTION: 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 inj

How The Air Bag System Works When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal

What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal impact of sufficient severity, sensors strategically located on the vehicle detect that the vehicle is s

GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual inc

A CAUTION: a * Don’t attach anything to the steering whwl pad. It might injure the driver if the air bag inflates. The air bag is designed to in

Turn off the ignition. Remove the SlR/SRS (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). Disconnect the yellow connector at the b

Right Front Passenger Position Center Passenger Position n U The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt.

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

The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. - Extender” at the end of this section, Make sure the r

cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are bes

Children Everyone in. a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state and

f A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms white riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will becom

Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or b

Top Strap Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardware in the glove box, along with instructions for installing it.

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2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or around th

5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. ? 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor w

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be r

See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate an

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 5. Pull the

A 1 I 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different A directions to be sure it is secure. Children who have outgrown child restraints should To re

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Childre

@ What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small thatthe shoulder belt is verv close to the child’s face or neck? Y A: Mov

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies be

Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick’s chief engineer, Walter L. Man- (left), and Thomas D. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first

If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be repla

Part 2 Features & Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting

Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the -’ ’**,>’’ ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others co

1 The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives th

Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: ’ /d CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dang Passengers -- especially children -! open

From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control on the door down. I To unlock the door, move the lock control on the door up. Power Door Loc

You can program the automatic door lock feature to allow the doors to remain locked after you shift into “P” (Park). To do this: 1. Close your

Trunk Remote Trunk Release I The trunk release switch in the glove box must be ON for the TRUNK button to work. This feature allows you to secure

Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m)

pressed. The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed, but only when the ignition is off. Illuminated Entry System If your Buick also

Durant also created a racing team that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 b

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use a jumper wire with alligator clips at both ends to ground (Terminal A) to program (Terminal G). Grounding the program terminal eras

To replace the batteries: Rear Door Security Lock f 2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put them

1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children

Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we

will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save battery power. Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors with a

PASS-Key I1 TM Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 TM is a

security light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the other ignition keys. See your Buick dealer or a locksmit

Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock. ACC 1 I This lock gives you five different positions. Before you put the k

steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key. OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the ste

Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when yo

In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes

Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the

Driving Through Deep Standing Water standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine

A CAUTION: I Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and

I A CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehi

I A CAUTION: Shifting out of “PYy (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while ’ your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is

NOTICE: , * _. s*, ?x-&. Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 - km/h), or you can damage

Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels. To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot

Driving with the parking brake on can cause youkz.,--.I rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace- them, and you could also damage other part

2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this: Pull the lever toward you. L. P. .= Move the lever up as far as it will go. 7.:- .* I .

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle c

Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special “Car of the Year”. The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special. I962 Buick Special Bui

Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: I Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don&ap

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

Power Windows I Your power window controls are on the armrest. The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down feature. Pull the switch back

The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator H The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn

A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever

Headlight High-Low Beam To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever. all the way toward you. Then releas

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Win

I I A CAUTION: a Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the

Cruise Control L .. . . With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.

To Set Cruise Control I A CAUTION: If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you’re not using Cruise, you might hit a button and go