1998 Buick Park Avenue Owners Manual

The Tire-Loading Infamation label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “CoId” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours OH driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

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Use a good quality pocket-type gage t~ check tire pressure. You can’t tell. if your tires a e properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may lo& properly inflated even when they’re underinnflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping O U ~ dirt md moisture. pgessnre sy$&ekB @f Eqa@p&) (?-&e& The check tire pressure system can de& you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system won’t alert you before you chive that a tire is low or flat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly. The TIRE PRESSURE LOW CHECK TIRES message will appear on the Driver h f ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a t i ~ n Center (DK) if pressure in one tire becomes at least 10 psi (69 Wa) lower or higher than the other thee tires. The check tire pressure system won’t alert you if more than one tire is Bow or high, or if the system is not calibrated properly. It also won’t tell YOU which tire is Bow or high. E the anti-lock brake system waning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly. See your deder for service. (Also, see “Anti-hck Brake System Wzming Light” in the Index.)

The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. The system can alert you about a OW tire -- but it doesn’t replace normal tire maintenance. See “Tires” in the Index. When the TIRE PRESSURE LOW: CWECK TIRES message appears on the Driver Information Center, you should stop as soon as YOU can and check all your tires for damage. (If a tire is flat, see ‘‘If a Tire Goes Flat” in the Index.) Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as SOOIZ 2s you can. See “Inflati~n-Tire Pressure” in the Index. Any time you adjust tire’s pressure or have one or more tires repaired or replaced, you’ll need to reset (calibrate) tE-ae check tire pressure system. YOU’BI a~so Reed to reset the system whenever you rotate the tires, buy new rim, install or remove the compact spare, and whenever the vehicle‘s battery has been disconnected. Don’t reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. If you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect, the check tire presswe system will not work properly and may ~ Q B alert you when a tire is Bow or high.

To reset (calibrate) the system:

3. Press and hold the CIC RESET button for a b u t five seconds. After five seconds, the display will show TIRE PRESSUFE RESET. Hf T I E PRESSURE RESET does not appear on the display after about five seconds, see your dealer for service. After you release the DIC RESET button, TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL will appear on the display.

The system completes the calibration process during driving. During the first 10 to 25 miles ( I5 to 40 kw) of drivhg, the system will not alert you if a tire is high or SOW. After 25 to EOO miles (40 to 160 h>, the system will oniy alert YOU about pressure differences of 12 psi (85 Wa) or more. After about 100 miles (160 h) of driving, the system will alert you if one tire is I O psi (69 kPaj different from the other thee tires.

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the Eront and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index.

W e n rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here.

One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear inciicatdlrs, which will appear when y Q x tires have only 1/16 inch (H .e mm) car less of tread remaining.

8 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep

enough to show cord OF fabric.

If you ever replace YOUF tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the s m e size, load rmge, speed rating and ~ O I - L S ~ I U C ~ ~ Q ~ type (bias, bias-beited or radial) as your original tires.

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U~ffJrpx Qna&y K&-&&qg The following infomation relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety'Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature pedommce. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the 'United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type S ~ Q W tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. IVhile the tires available on Generd Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also confom to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria ( P C ) standards.

''I+he brcadwear grade is a comparative rating based Q ~ Z t tze wcx rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one m d a M f (I U2) times as well on the government course :H tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm tErrc to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

'The traction grades, from highest to !owest, are A, 3, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop ora wet pavement as measured mder controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt 2nd concrete. A tire marked &: may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight alead) traction tests and does not ifgcllude cornering (turning) traction.

heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled csndidsns on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive ternperaFure can lead to sudden fire faifwe. The grade C corresponds to a level of pedomance which ail passenger c x tires must meet e~nder the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stmda-d No. i09. Grades B asci A represent higher levels of perhmance an the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

The wheels OR your vehicle were aligned and balanced careEulIy at the factory to give you the longest tire life acd best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling G R ~ way OF the other, the akignment may need to be reset. If YOU notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalaaaced.

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NOTICE:

Use tire chains only where Begal and only when YOU must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.

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&&@L@-~anp~ calTe Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if yor: strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a cormtair,er to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle:

Gasoiine Benzene Naphtha Carbon TetracMoride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpenfirre Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover

They can a11 be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.

Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:

Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach

@ Reducing Agents

Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with B clean, damp cloth. Your deaier has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Here are some cleaning tips:

Always read the instructions 011 the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain.

0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.

0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire

area immediately or it will set.

Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whoie trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. lwix powdered cleaner fobwing the directions on the container label to f ~ m Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material and don’t nab it roughiy. As S O Q ~ as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge *is remove the suds. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, damp towel or cloth. Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry.

thick suds.

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I. Carefirlly scrape off excess stain, then sponge the

soiled area with CQOI water.

2. If a stain remains, folkow the multi-purpose interior

cleaner instructions described earlier.

3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution: I teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to B cup (250 ml> of l u k e w m water.

4. Let dry. Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: I. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. First, clean with cool water and ailow to

dry completely.

3. If a stain remains, follow instructions €or

Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner.

Use warm water and a clean cloth. @ Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You

may have to do it more than once. Things Hike tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinylAeather cleaner. See p u r dealer for this produce.

Use a so€t cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not me heat to dry. e For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your

dealer for this product.

0 Never rnse oils, varaishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.

0 Soiled or stained leather S ~ Q U M be cleaned

immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the finish. it can harm the leather.

Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker won't be damaged. Clean spots with just water and miid soap.

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Glass sirodd be clculcd o.Aen. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a Liquid household glass cleaner will remove tzosrnal tobucco smoke and dust films on interior glass. Don't use abrasive cleuners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.

If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other materid may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon AmiB Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder), GM Bart No. 10500 1 I. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn.

Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six m~ntias. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Reccmmended Fluids and %ubricants” in the Index.)

The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention 2nd durability.

The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it dean by washing it sften with Imkewm cr cold water. Dor~’: wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. h n ’ t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish cx car washing (mild detergent) soaps. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. ALE cleaning

agents shoer%d be ilushed promptly 2nd not ahwed to dry on the surface, or they couid stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an AI-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.

OccasicsnaI waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GtM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materiais” in the Index.) Your Buick has a “basecoat/cEearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish.

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rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft dean towel. A

Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other wheel, salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted that surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners ihat are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.

Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After

The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicie. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes OR them because you could damage the surface. You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the and buff off immediately after application.

Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash

has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.

To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.

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When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.

If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.

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 IOUCR-UP materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop.

Chemicals used €or ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rustj can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.

At least every spring, Rush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in ciosed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you.

Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fail upon and attxk painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within I 2 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of ourchase, whichever C C C U ~ S first.

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This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.

Be sure that this label is not removed from the vek-rlc?~.

NOTICE:

Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.

Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.

To check ;he fuses in this underhood fuse center, mrn the knob to the left and remove the cover. There is a chart inside the cover that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay.

The wiring circuits in your vehicle are potected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces ?;he chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-cobred band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Tlere are three fase blocks in your vehicle: the Instrument Pace1 Fuse Block located under the instrument panel, the Underhood Fuse Block located QTP the passenger's side engine compartment and the Xear Fuse Block, located under the rear seat.

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Remove the two 7 mm screws located aIsng the front edge of the panel. Lower the hush panel. The fuse block is a rectangular covered box iocated on the far right side under the instrument panel. Remove the cover. Now you can see the hses 2nd replace them. Place the wide end of the h e puller over the plastic end of the f;crse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out.

5 . Spare fuses are located in the enpty slots shown OR the foliowing chat. When finished, repiace the hush panei. Replace lamps, connectors, and HVAC duct temperature sensors if they were removed.

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Usage HVAC Rat Bk Mtrs, EkC Sensor, EEC Sensor (R Bec) Anti-Lock Brake System Moduie KVAC Main Con Head, HVAC Programmer, HPC Stepper Motor CR, Cruise Switch HUD Switch, HUD DispIay WVAC i'rograrnrner, IPC (Cluster), SBM (275 to LCM) (1 135 to BTSH SL) Underhood LP, L PUSide M k , L PK/Turn Lmp, SBM, L Tail Sig Lmp, L Tail Stop Lmp, L Rear Side Mks Rt PWSide Mkr imp, Rt PwTFurn Lamp, Wt TaiUSign Lamp, Rt TaiUStoplarnp, R: Rear Sidemarker, Stopflail Lamp, Tail/Sig Lamp, License Lamp, RFA Run/Acsry Wiper Motor Not Used Wiper Switch, Wa, Rain Sense E/C Minor, Back-up Lamps

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Usage Intr Lamps PDM Module HVAC Motor, HVAC Mix Motors EC Mirror, Driver HTS Seat, Rear Defog Relay, MEM Module, Cool LVL Sensor, Pass Heated Seat

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1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the

front hooks.

2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of

the vehicle.

To Reinst.4 the Rear Seat Cwhicban

cushion. To help avoid damage to the fuse center, be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion.

4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly

routed and that no p~rtion of any safety belt is trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat cushion is secured.

EXTERIOR Headlamp

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High-Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zow-Beam 9006 ParWTum, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057 Back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057 Tai1Rtu-n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057 TaiVStQp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3857

For service information on other bulbs, contact your dealer’s service department.

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 sa€ety beit 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 couId be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat cushion, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted.

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Buckle the center passenger position safety beE:, then route the safety belts though the proper slots in the seat csshion. Don’t let the safety belts get twisted. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage.

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive) Pan Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 quarts (5.6 L) After Complete Overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 I quarts (10.4 E) When draining or replacing torque convertep; nzore fluid may be needed. Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary. Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Crankcase Oil change with filter change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) FuelTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18SgaIlons(70L) Power Steering PumpOnly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pint(OSE) Complete System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1/2 pints (0.7 L) Tire Pressure See the Tire-Loading Information label on the rear edge of the driver’s door. WheelNutTorque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001b-ft(140N-m) R-134a Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See refrigerant charge label under the hood. NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.

13 quarts (12.3 k)

Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs is used. If refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant you’re not sure, ask your dealer.

3800 Engine

Engine K ............................... VIN Engine Code .............................. Type ....................................... V6 .............................. V6 3.8L ............................ .3.8%, Displacement ................................ 9:4: 1 ............................ Compression Ratio ........................... 8 5 : 1 205 .............................. Horsepower ................................. 240 1-6-5-4-3-2 ...................... Firing Qrder ............................. Thermostat Temperature Specification ........ 195°F (91°C) .....................

1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91°C)

3800 Supercharged Engine

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Qverall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206.8 inches (525.3 cm) Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.7 inches ( B 89.7 cm) Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.8 inches (147.6 cm) Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 13.8 inches (289.1 cm) Front Tread ............... 62.7 inches (159.3 cm) Rear Tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.3 inches (158.2 cm) ".. - ?$ ~ 17. ~ ~ ~ ~ j a - a e e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ _L Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . . . . AC Type A- 1096C Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type PF-47 Fuel Filter .................... AC Type GF-627 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type 41-921 Gap: 0.060 inch (. 152 crn)

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A. Power Steering B. Generator C . Air Conditioning

D. Crank E. Coolant Pump E Tensioner

The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump surd air conditioning compressor. The second belt drives the superchwger. Each belt has its own tensioner mi idler pulley. See ‘‘Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for when to check h e accessory drive belts and supercharger oil level. Have your dealer check the oil level in the supercharger.

1. Front Belt 2. Back Belt A. Generator B. Power Steering

C. Crank D. Supercharger E. Coolant Pump IF. Air Conditioning

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Introduction How This Section is Organized Bart A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule Part B: Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuei Fill

At Least oncc a h4onth At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year Part C: Periodic Maintenance hspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E: Maintenance Record

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KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER RECOMMENDED

LEVEL ANI) CHANGE AS.

Have you puschased the GM Prwotectiorz Plan? The Plan supplements ~ o u s new vehicle war{-unties. See your Warranty und Owner AssistaPzce booklet, or your Buick deuler.for details.

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ceep yor vehicle in good working condition, but &o helps the environment. AEB reconirnended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fiuid Ievels or the wrong tire infiation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.

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12‘3\+7 p The remainder of this section is divided into five p m s : ”Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how oftec. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipnent, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.

Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some Jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work O ~ Y 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 vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.

“Part 8: Owner Cheeks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what YOU can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your deater’s service department or another quaiifled service center should perfom. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Llph~ricipn~’’ lists some recommended products to hcBp keep your vehicle properly maintained. T’kzesc 19n~lucts, or their equivalents, should be used wlacikct. you do the work yourself or have it done. “Past E: Maintenance Record’’ provides a,place for you to record the ~naintcrrance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any n:aintcnancc is performed, be sure to write it down i n Ffris part. ’ h i s will help you determine when your next nraintenance should be done. In addition, it is ;L good idca to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be rleedcd to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.

The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and a 1 necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that:

cany passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended fuei. See “Fuel” in the Index.

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

We at General Motors want to kelp you keep your vehicle ia 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 aEB the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or YOU may drive it t o work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all thc different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance rreeds vary. You may even need more frequent checks and repiacements than you’ll find in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.

i ~~ Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to I6 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on tog of your vehicle. If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application.

One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonep:

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Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 mo-nth, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.

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Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger

Compartment Air Filter Replacement.

Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter

Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.

Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code I engine only).

Every 50,000 Miles (83 080 km): Automatic Transaxle

Service (severe conditions only).

Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory

Drive Belt Inspection.

Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire

Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.

Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System

Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).

These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.

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Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 22 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.

Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger

Compartment Air Filter Replacement.

Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Supercharger Oil

Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code I engine only). Air Cleaner Filter Repiacernent. Fuel Tank, Cap a d Lines Inspection.

Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle

Service (severe conditi~ns oniy).

Every 60,QOO Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory

Drive Belt Inspection.

Every 100,000 Miles (166 QOO km): Spark Plug Wire

Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.

Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System

Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).

These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.

m. B he services shown in this schedule up to IOO,QQ0 miles ( 166 000 am) should be performed after 100,800 miles ( I. 66 008 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 GOO km) shouid be performed at the same interval after 150,000 riles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” m d “Periodic Maintenance inspections” following.

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California Air Resources Boxd has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nuIli€y the elmission wmanty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that ail recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. # Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage.

* If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor (Index), the monitor will show you when to change the oil -- usually between 3,000 miles ( 5 CIOC) k n ) and 7,500 miles ( 12 500 lmj since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on before 3,000 wiles (5 000 h). Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles (12 508 am> or i 2 months, (whichever occurs first), without an oil change. Tne system won‘: detect dust in thc oil. So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change p u r oil every 3,000 miles (5 008 km) or sooner if: the CHANGE OIL message appears. Remember to reset the Oil Life ‘Monitor when the oil has been changed. For more information, see “Engine Oil Life ,Monitor (Index)” in the Index. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” in Part C of this schedule.

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* If your vehicle has m Engice Oil Life Monitor (Index), the monitor will show you when to change the engine oil and filter -- usually between 3,000 miles (5 GOO km> and 7,500 miles (X2 500 krn) since your last oil change. Under severe conditions. the indicator may come on before 3,008 miles (5 8064 km). Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles ( 12 500 km) or 12 months without an oil and filter change. The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So if yo2 drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil. and filter every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) ~r sooner if thms CHANGE OIL message appears. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. For more information, see “Engine Oil Life Monitor (Index)” in the Index. +- A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic Maintenance Inspections” in Part C of this schedule.

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? The U.S. E~wironrnentd Protection Agency Cainiifomire Air R!csources Board has determined that the failure to pertc)rm this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion or‘ the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. ## Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage.

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rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.>

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El Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket

for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote?.) For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level a d add oil as needed (or every 36 montEns, whichever occurs first). See “ R e c o ~ e n d e d lFluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)

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rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect Euel tank, cap md lines for damage or Ieaks. Inspect €ael cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level 2nd add si1 as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids a d Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for groper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission contrd perfsmance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary reDairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lhx-icsnts are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in 3m D.

Check the engiae oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.

Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid If necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details.

Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See “Tires” in the Index ~ Q F further detaiis.

Clean casette deck. Cleaning shouId be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for hrther details.

Make sure the safety belt reminder Bight and all your belts, buckles, Iatclr plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. E o ~ k for any other loose damaged safety belt systen parts. If YOU see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any tom or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened OB broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired OF replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenaxe.)

Inspect wiper blades for w e x or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear W Q ~ or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the wkndshiefc!. Also see “Wiper Blades, Cleaning” in the Endex.

Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, glove box door and console door. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.

When YOU are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.

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3.

Before you start, be sure you have enoug’ I? room around the vehicle. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn of€ the engine immediately if it starts. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.

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Before you start, be sure yo3 have C E Q U ~ ~ room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a Bevel surface. FimBy apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brice” in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to aqdy the regular brake immediately if the vehick begins to move. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. X the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

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 ;he shift

lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot QII the regular brake, set the parking brake. @ To check the parking brake's holding ability: With

the engine running and tramaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowiy remove foot pressure from the reginlag brake pedal. DQ this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

Q To check the PARK (PI mechanism's holding ability:

With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release ail brakes.

Proper procedures to perfom these services may be found in a service manual. See ‘“Service 2nd Owner Publications” in the Index.

USAGE Engine Oil

Engine 8 i I with the American Petroleurn Institute Certified FCX Gasoline Engines “St;t;$urst” SYII-I~Q~ of the proper viscosity. To determine the prefexed viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine 02’’ in the Index.

Hydraulic Brake System

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Power Steering System

Key Lock Cylinders

Superchargsr

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant (GM Bart No. 12377985 or equivalerzt) or lubricant meeting requireaents of NLGL # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Nc. 1052884 - H pint, 10500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent). DEXRONB-IZ Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube No. 22346241 or equivalent). 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 GC-LB.

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After h e scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who pedorned the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.

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Buick dealers have the facilities, 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, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager.

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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 Relations Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 2-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate:

In Mexico: (525) 625-3256

0 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or

1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)

In the U.S. Virgin Isiands: 1-808-496-9994 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4 135 (English) or 1-800-75 1-41 36 (Spanish) In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0 122 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 13 15 In other overseas locations, call GM Overseas Distribution Corporation In Canada at: (905) 644-41 12.

Refer to YQUT Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet €or addresses of GM Dverseas offices. When contacting Buick, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer's facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. c*as4-(-J2 t d *XtgE* Ag&&@-&-oe far T&ephone ( T T y ) users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with h i c k by dialing: I-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

For prompt assistance, please have the following infomation available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:

Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or tbe plate at the top left of the inst~ument pmel and visible through the windshield. 1 Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Natarre of concern

We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Buick, address your inquiry to:

Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario E1H 8P7

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Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicies covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 h) new car warranty (whichever occurs first).

Our commitnnent to Buick owners has always is,cluded superlor service thrcugh OW network of over 2,800 Buick dealers. Buick Premium Roadside Assistance provides an extra measure of convenience and secilrity. BUICK PREMIUM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE: 0 Provides owners with access to minor repairs OF towing for disabled vehicles. Although Roadside Assistance is not a repair facility, it is a means of assisting customers in an emergency situation. e Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by

providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays.

For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner’s manual. For needed assistance, call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance toll-free hotline: 1-800-252- 11 12.

Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.

IlncIuQed with your Buick new car warranty (3 yews/36,080 miles (60 000 h), whichever occurs first), is Courtesy Transportation, a program which will provide h i c k retaiail and lease customers with: 0 Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicie, courtesy

of Buick Motor Division, up to $30 a day (five days maximum) for vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs. Also, reimbursement up to $30 a day (five days maximum) may be available for the cost of a rental car, bus or even a cab.

e A free one-way shuttle ride or vehicle pick-up from a location up to i 0 miles ( 16 km) from the dedership is available for those whose vehicle only requires same day warranty repairs.

NOTE: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Buick dealer service management. Courtesy Transportation is Bhnick’s way of extending the Premium Service you’ve cane to expect from h i c k and its over 2,800 dealers. Please review the Courtesy Transportation glove box card contained in your vehicle or consult your Buick dealer €or details.

Because QE uncertain availability, it is frequently not possible to provide customers with the same rndadei loaner vehicle (including optional equipment) as the vehicle the customer owns or leases and has brought in for wmmty repair. If a loaner vehicle is required, please consult your dealership for complete program details and loaner car availability in your area. Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Buick will reimburse you up to $30/day, for any documented transportation you receive. Please consult your dealer for details. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation program. Please consult your dealer for details. The Courtesy Transportation program is available only in the United States and Canada. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation. h i c k reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation program at any time without notification.

This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your warranty and Owner Assistance Infomation booklet €or infomation on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations andor to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE.

BBB AUTO LINE is m out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently OWR or lease a GM vehick. If you are not satisfied after fofIowing the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB ming the toll-free telephone number, cr write them at the following address:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Hnc. 4200 Wilson 53ouTevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1894 Telephone: I-800-955-5 100

To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your mme and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicie age a d mileage, and other factors.

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satishction Procedure be€ore you r~01-t to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at my 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-party abitrator. The arbbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If YOU accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws rnay require you to use this program before filing a claim with ir state-mn arbitration program OH in the courts. For further infomation, contact the BBB at 1-808-955-5 100 or the Buick Ccrstomer Assistance Center at 1-800-52 1-7300.

Your vehicle comes with a separate wmanty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

You can also obtain other infomation about znotor vehicle sa€ety €ram the Hotline.

In Canada, please call us at 1 -8OG-253-3777 (English) OF 1-800-263-7854 (French). Orp write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, B 43-005 1908 Coionmel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7

1998 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS OWDERBMG 1NFOR

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 BUCK

SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information OR engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrica!, steering, body, elc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.640 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manuas provides information on unit repair sewice PFOCedureS, adjtistrnents and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulietins give technicat service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about 9hc vehicle. The owner's manual wiil include the Maintenance Schedule for all modeis. In-Pot-tf~lio: lncilsdes a Portfo/io, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $I 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & BAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are avaiiable for current and past model GM vehicfes. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of t,he vehicle.

Service Manual

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...................................... 1-21 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25 How it Works ................................ 1-23 Location .................................... 1-23 Readiness Light ......................... 1-22, 2-76 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-25 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-24 Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Air Conditioning ................................ 3-5 Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 Air Control. Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3. 3-4 Air Filter. Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Alarm. Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 16 Alarm. Instant. Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-52 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-60 Antenna. Heated Backlite ........................ 3-36 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Anti-Lock Brake System Waning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-78. 4-7 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Anti-Theft. Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Appearancecare ............................... 6-55 Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-62 ArbitrntionPro gram .............................. 8-7

Armrest. Storage .......................... 2.60. 2.61 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Assist Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 Astroroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel T Q U C ~ Control . . . . . . . 3-33 Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-34 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Personal Choice .............................. 3-30 Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-24 Automatic Transaxle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 Park Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Auxiliary Power Outlets .......................... 2-64

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Replacement. Keyiess Entry .................... 2-13 Rundown Protection ........................... 2-50 WmingLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3, 5-4 BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Belt. Engine Accessory ..................... 6-74. 6-75 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Blizzard. Driving In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

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Adjustment .................................. 6-32 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-29 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 27 PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-32 System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 Transaxle Shift Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 1 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33 Wear ....................................... 6-31 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Brakes, Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Brahng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4-10 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 BTSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 31 BTSI Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-33

Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-5 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 15,2-32,4-29.4-35 Cassette Deck Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 1 Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3- 10. 3. 14 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12. 3.16 CD Changer. Trunk Mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Cellular Phone Readiness Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Central Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Certification Label .............................. 4-3 1

Chains. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Chains. Tire ................................... 6-54 Change Engine Oil Soon ......................... 6-16 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22 Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-79 Check Tire Pressure System ....................... 6-47 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-45 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-47 TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Chrome Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-63 Circuit Breakers and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65 Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-17 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Exterior LampsLenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Inside of Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 InstrumentPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Outside of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-59 Speaker Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Special Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Wheels ..................................... 6-60 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58

Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2 Passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Steering Wheel Touch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- IO Coinholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Personal Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Steering Wheel Touch Control .................... 3-9 3- 18. 3-21 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28 3.20.3.25. Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 1 Compass. Rearview Mirror with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 16 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .