1995 Buick Regal Owners Manual

Head Room

2-Door Models &Door Models Shoulder Room

2-Door Models 4-Door Models

Hip Room

2-Door Models 4-DOOr Models Trunk Capacity 2-Door Models 4-DOOr Models

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.0" (940 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.7" (957 mm)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.8" ( I 443 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57.8" (1 468 mm)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53.1" (1 348 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53.2" ( I 352 mm)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 . 6 ~ ~ . ft. (447L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.9 cu. ft. (450 L)

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Base Curb Weight Custom

2-Door Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3232 Ib. ( 1 466 kg) 4-DOOr Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3304 Ib. ( 1 499 kg)

4-Door Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3373 Ib. ( 1 530 kg)

Limited

Gran Sport

2-Door Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3306 Ib. ( 1 SO0 kg) +Door Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3396 Ib. ( 1 540 kg)

Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer. For additional information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet.

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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER

.EVEL AND CHANGE A I

RECOMMENDED

This section covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance.

Protection Plan

Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.

If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get them in this manual. See “Service Publications” in the Index.

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“Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. 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 Buick dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done. “Part E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this part. This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent checks and replacements 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.

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

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

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 to follow:

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Maintenance Schedule I Schedule I Definition

Schedule I Intervals

Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle:

Most trips are less than 5 to IO miles (8 to 16 kin). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such a s frequent driving i n stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a can-ier on top of your vehicle.

Schedule 1 should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi, or other commercial application.

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Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 knl) or 3 Months, Whichever Occurs First

Engine Oil and Filter Change

Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, Whichever Occurs First Chassis Lubrication At 6,000 Miles ( 10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (25 000 km) Tire Rotation

Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)

Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions

Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 kin) Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)

Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

Automatic T~-ansaxle Service (severe conditions only)

Maintenance Schedule

Follow Schedule I1 Schedule I is true.

if none of the conditions from

Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)

Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 nmnths, whichever occurs first) Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first) At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Tire Rotation

Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection

Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only) 7-5

Maintenance Schedule I

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes I* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful Me. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Etnissiorz Cmttrol Service.

DATE SERVICED

ACTUAL MILEAGE

B Y

I Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

9,000 Miles (15 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or e\ JerT 3 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

I DATE

I ACTUALMILEAGE

I SERVICED BY: I

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I Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever

15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving

in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.

~~ SERVICED BY:

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

BY:

occurs first). i ACTUAL MILEAGE

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21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

I Maintenance Schedule I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y I 1

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

I DATE

I ACTUALMILEAGE

ISERVICED

BEI

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Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or

every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control

0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control 0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter

Service. T

more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service.

0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

~~

BY:

Service.

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I Maintenance Schedule I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Evlzission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 1

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

DATE

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I Maintenance Schedule I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km,

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

42,000 Miles (70 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An. Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever OCCUTS first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

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I Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control, Service.

0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving

in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.

48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

BY:

DATE

ACTUAL

MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). AI? Emission ContmI Servi(v.

I Maintenance Schedule I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

[fyou CEO not use your vehicle under uny ” these conditions, &$uicl require changing.

of and jiltev do not

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Elnission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Cl R.otate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

57,000 Miles (95 000 km) U Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Ernissiosz Control Service.

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 SERVICED B Y H-3-i

ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

BY:

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Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (IO0 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or

every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. A n Emission Control Service.

0 Replace spark plugs. An Ernission Control

Service. Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. -1

0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. Ail Emission Control Service.

0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.?

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

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I Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE SERVICED

ACTUAL MILEAGE

B Y

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

I Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

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I Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving

in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.

78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parlung brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I 1

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

BY:

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I Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

c] Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE

ACTUAL MKEAGE

SERVICED B Y

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

~.

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I Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Conttd Service.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Senlice.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or

every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’, in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

I Maintenance Schedule I

Service. Service. 7-

0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission C o m d 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control 0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service.

0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. -f-

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). AII Emission Cofztrol Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED

BY:(

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) [J Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contm1 Service.

100,000 Miles (166 000 km)

Change automat ic transaxle fluid and fi 1 ter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32 O C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

If you do not use your velzicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require clzanging.

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 I

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (164 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes -1 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

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7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY.

I Maintenance Schedule I1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED

B Y

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED

BY: I

30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cor.1trol Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or

every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An E m i s , ~ i o ~ Control Service.

0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. A 11 Emissiorr Corltrol Sersiw.

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Ser\!ice.

0 Replace spark plu,:. 0 5 AH Emission Control 0 Inspect spark plug wires. A11 Emissiot? Coatrol 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An EIII~.S.S~OI~ Corztrol 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

Service. *i-

Service.

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. AII Emission Control Sorw’ce.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

Maintenance Schedule I1 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED

BY I

50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature regularly reaches 90” F (32°C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

If . - you do not else your veljicle m d e r LIMY o f ’ these conditions, file %fluid a m l ~ ~ / t e v c/o not require clzangiqing.

52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). AII Eulission Couft-ol Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever 0ccLu-s first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE

ACTUAL NIILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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Maintenance Schedule I1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). 4rz Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or

every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. AH Ernission Control ServiccJ.

[7 Replace spark plugs. An Ermksion Control 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An En?ission Control

Service. Service. 1- Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission C m d Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An E~ni.vsion Control Service. -1

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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I Maintenance Schedule I1 I 67,500 Miles (112 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

I Maintenance Schedule I1 I 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Enzission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

I DATE

I ACTUALMILEAGE

ISERVICED

B Y I

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Enzission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parlung brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or

every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

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I Maintenance Schedule I1

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr-ol

Service.

Service. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fLlel tank, cap and lines for damage

or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.

97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY:

DATE SERVICED

ACTUAL MILEAGE

B Y

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Maintenance Schedule I1 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the oulside

temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32 O C) or higher.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

- When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

delivery service.

I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the.fluid and filter do not require changing.

DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED BY.

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. At Each Fuel Fill It is inzportuntfor you or a service station attendant to pecform these un,derlwocl clwcks at eaclz~fl~el~fi’ll.

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

Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.

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Windshield Washer Fluid Level 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. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.

Power Antenna Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.

At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.

Body Lubrication Lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the body doors, hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.

Starter Switch

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

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room

around the vehicle.

2. 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 off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. 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.

Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock -- BTSI

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”

in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

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3. 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. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift

lever is in PARK (P).

0 The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.

To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.

0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:

Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.

Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure a l l your belts. buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Steering, SuSpension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear. or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup. binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for darnage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken. damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams. holes. loose connections, o r other conditions which could cause a heat build-up i n the tloor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" i n the Index. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding. and ,for dalnaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Accelerator and cruise control cables should n o t be lubricated. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup. binding, leaks. cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts. including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake acl-justment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if y o ~ ~ r frequent braking.

driving habits or conditions result in

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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. Soh0 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.

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USAGE Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System

Parking Brake Guides

Power Steering System

Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders

Brake Fluid

FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent. Delco Supreme 1 1 (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345 120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

I USAGE Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication

Windshield Washer Solvent

Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and

Spring Anchor b. Release Pawl

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil.

Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 105 IS 15) or equivalent.

a. Engine oil.

b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Filler Door Hinge and Striker Plunger

Weatherstrip Conditioning

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 10501 09). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and

Services’’ or “Periodic Maintenance’’ can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

READING DATE

SERVICED

ODOMETER

BY

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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: Customer Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired, BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service Publications. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Buick. Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:

STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can often be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager. STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-52 1-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish). In the U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-800-496-9994. In all other overseas locations, contact GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-905-644-4 1 12.

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For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: a Your name, address, home and business telephone

numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.)

0 Dealership name and location 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage

Nature of concern

We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Buick, write to:

Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550

Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Buick, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealershp’s Facilities, equipment and personnel, That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Buick has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-TD-BUICK. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

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GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* “’This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or 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 an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufkturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address:

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5 100

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

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Buick. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator 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 forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1 -80O-95-5 100 or the Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-52 1-7300.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K 1 G 352

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canaaa) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-52 1-7300, or write:

Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L 1 H 8P7

Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.’’ Included with your 1995 Buick new car warranty, (36 months, or 36,000 miles), is Courtesy Transportation, a program which will provide Buick retail customers with: - Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of

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

- A free one-way shuttle ride up to 10 miles from the dealership is available for customers whose vehicles require same-day warranty repairs.

Courtesy Transportation is Buick’s way of extending the Premium Service you’ve come to expect from Buick and its 3,000 dealers. Please review the Courtesy Transportation glove-box card contained in your vehicle, or consult your Buick dealer for details. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

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Canada Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Service and Owner Publications Service manualsI service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:

U.S. 1-800-551-4123 Canada 1-800-668-5539

Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 36 month/36,000 mile new car warranty (whichever comes first). Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of 3,000 Buick dealers. Buick Roadside Assistance provides an extra measure of convenience and security. Buick Roadside Assistance: - Provides owners with access to minor repairs or

towing for disabled vehicles.

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

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Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform "do-it-yourself" service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians. Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regdarly sent to all General Motors dealerships. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive

service, others will describe expensive service. Some will advise new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for q~lalif'ied technicians. In some cases they refer to specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealer/retailer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

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ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Accessory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding

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Automatic Transaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 17 BrakeFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 12 . 3- 17. 6-47 Electrical Equipment 6- I8 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Sound Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 17 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 1-18 AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does It Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 1 - 19.2-46 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 What Makes It Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 What Will You See After It Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 1-21 When Should It Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AirCleane r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioning 3-3 Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58

Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Alignment and Balance. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Antenna. Fixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Antenna. Power Mast Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Anti-Lock Brake System Waning Light . . . . . . . . . 2-48.4-6 Anti-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 6-45 Appearance Care and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 Ashtrays. Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Ashtrays . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Astroroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 . . . . . . . 3-20 Audio System. Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Auto-Down Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 First Gear (1) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Neutral (N) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Overdrive Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-26 Cllarpe Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Replacement. Remote Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 33 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 8-3 5-21 4-24

BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bleed Valves. Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Fluid. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder 6-23 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 System Parts. Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 System Warning Light 2-47 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 31 Transaxle Shift Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

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Transaxle Shift Interlock . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25 Brakes. Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Brakes. Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Braking . I n Emcrgencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 2-10 Break-In. New Vehicle BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock). Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulb Replacen~ent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada. Vehicles First Sold In .. 11 Canadian Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Capacities and Specit'ications ...................... 6-55 2-23. 4-25. 4-31 Carbon Monoxide Cassette Dcck. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8. 3-11 Casselte Tape Player Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 CDPlaye r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 Chains. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Chains. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50

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Automatic Transaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- IS Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 18 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Steering Fluid 6-20 Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50 Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

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Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position (2-Door Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securing i n a Rear Outside Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4-Door Models) 1-40 Securing i n the Center Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 4 TOP Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 I Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and Other Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 City Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 17 Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Cleaning

Aluminum Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Inside of Your Buick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40

Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Outside 0 1 Your Buick Special Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Top of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-41 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 Clock. Setting The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .