1996 Buick Regal Owners Manual

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Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter

Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).

Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 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 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.

Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 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): Cooling System

Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.

These ilztervnls on.ly summarize mainteuance services. Be sure to follow th.e complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.

Maintenance Schedule

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TripIHighway Definition

Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down sloweK

I Long Tripmighway Intervals

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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 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): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.

Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 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): Cooling System

Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.

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

EShort Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I

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

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

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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the

California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

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9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or e7 Jery

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

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 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 steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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DATE

ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y

I Short TripKity 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.

17 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first).

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.

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I Short Trip/City 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 steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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

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

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (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.

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

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

6 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

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.

3 ’ ACTUAL MILEAGE

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

SERVICED B Y

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu 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 Emission Control Service.

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first).

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SERVICED B Y

DATE

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SERVICED B Y

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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 39 300 Miles (65 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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DATE

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

3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 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 steering ball joints (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first).

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DATE

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

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

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

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

delivery service.

- In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and.filter do not require changing. SERVICED B

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) r] Change engine oil and filter (or evev

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

I7 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. I ACTUAL MILEAGE

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57,000 Miles (95 000 km)

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

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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect engine accessory drive belt.

c] Replace air cleaner filter. 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.? * ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km)

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 Con.tro1 Service.

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every Cl Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

DATE SERVICED

ACTUAL MILEAGE

B Y

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

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

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first).

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ACTUAL MILEAGE

SERVICED B Y

I DATE

I ACTUAL MILEAGE

ISERVICED

B Y

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 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.

17 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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SERVICED B Y

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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

84,000 Miles (140 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). AI? Emission Control Service. Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

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

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

6 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 87,000 Miles ( x $5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

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SERVICED B Y

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

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

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

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. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 96,000 Miles (1 60 000 - rn) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first).

99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

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DATE

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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (144 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. AI? E1nission Control Service. j-

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0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Em.ission 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission

Control Service.

Control Service.

0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside

temperature 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.

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

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I ACTUAL MILEAGE

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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I

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 steering ball joints (or every 17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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

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IJ- ng Tripmighway NIaintenallcr: Schedule 1

15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate steering ball joints (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. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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DATE

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

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

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6 months, whichever OCCUBS first).

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. 3-

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37,500 Miles (62 500 km) c] Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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ACTUAL’MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

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I Long Trip/Hig'-way Maintenance Schedule

Miles (15 000 km)

0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first).

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 O C) or higher.

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

delivery service.

lfyou do not use pour vehicle mder any of these conditions, the fluid and.filter do not require changing.

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

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

1. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km)

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service .manual for pr.oper caliper service procedures.

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SERVICED BY:

DATE

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I ’ . Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

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.

67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An En?ission Control Service.

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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I ACTUAL MILEAGE

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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1 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 steering ball joints (or every

6 months, whichever occurs first).

82,500 Miles (137 500 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. I ACTUAL MILEAGE

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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every

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

6 months, whichever occurs first).

0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Replace air cleaner filter. 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.

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 steering ball joints (or every 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

6 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first).’ See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. 3-

0 Inspect P spark plug wires. An Emission

Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.

17 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 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 vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.

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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

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

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

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank 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 Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.

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

Power Antenna Service Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details. At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.

Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the body doors, hood, 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.

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Starter Switch Check

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) Check

A CAUTION:

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

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.

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.

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Steering Column Lock Check 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

When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. 0 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:

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

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

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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. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a Buick service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications’’ in the Index. 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 damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Exhaust System Inspection mspect 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, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked? swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. 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 adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.

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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.

USAGE

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL TM or Havoline@ DEX-COOL silicate-free) antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.

(orange-colored,

USAGE

FLUIDLUBRICANT

Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System

Power Steering System

Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders

Brake Fluid

GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill. Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pt., 1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent). DEXRON@-111 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Pur ose Lubricant, Superlube b (GM Part , No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).

USAGE

Chassis Lubrication

Windshield Washer Solvent

Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl

FLUIDLUBRICANT

Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM OptiMeen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM- Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

FLUIDLUBRICANT

USAGE

Hood and Door Hinges

Multi-pu ose lubricant, Superlube % (GM Part No. 1234624 1 or equivalent). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

Weatherstrip Conditioning See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters 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

ODOMETER

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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n 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:

The Customer Satisfaction Prokedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

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Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Buick. Normally, any concern you may have 8-1

For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate: 0 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 Islands: 1-800-496-9994

0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4 135

(English) or 1-800-75 1-4 136 (Spanish)

0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 0 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British

Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0 122

0 In all other Caribbean countries: 1-809-763-13 15 0 In other overseas locations, call GM North American

Export Sales in Canada at 1-905-644-41 12

with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise. Buick has empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealer management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager. STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

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For prompt assistance, please have the following information 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 the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern

We encourage you to call us so we can 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 dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

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

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Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of 3,000 Buick dealers. Buick Premium Roadside Assistance provides an extra measure of convenience and security. Buick Premium Roadside Assistance: - Provides owners with access to minor repairs or

towing for disabled vehicles.

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

Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.” Included with your 1996 Buick new car warranty (36 month/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first), 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 maximum) 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. 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.

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 Satkcaction 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 manufacturers. 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 limited 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 40 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 1-800-955-5 100 or the Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-7300.

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 Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

the Auto Safety 366-0123 in the

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 K1G 352

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write:

Buick 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

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Service and Owner PubIications

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic 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 manuals, 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: United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-551-4123 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-5539

Owner Publications Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly 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 of new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, 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 to see an index or individual bulletin.

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Section 9 Index

2-4 I 1-18 1-22 1-20 1-20

I- .I Accessory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 19. 2.47 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1 What Makes it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 When Should it Inflate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 AirCleane r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 3-3 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63 Alarm, Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Alignment and Balance. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 6-48 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna, Fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Antenna, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Anti-Lock

Appearance Care Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arbitration Program 8-6 Armrest. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 2-42 Astroroof Audio Controls . Steering Wheel Touch Control . . . . . . . 3-23 3-24 Audio Equipment. Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 2-25 Auto-Down Window Automatic

DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Overdrive . Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 2-14 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Transaxle Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transaxle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Transaxle Park Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38

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Brake System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50.4-8 Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49.4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 I 6-42

Anti-Theft, Radio Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-30 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J ~ n p Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BBB Auto Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 8 PedalTravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-30 System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Transaxle Shift Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Brakes, Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 ........................... Break-In, New Vehicle 2-9 BTSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 BTSICheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 1

Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-4 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 I Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-23,4-26, 4-32 Cassette Deck Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7,3-10, 3-16 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-25 CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 1 Center Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Chains, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47

Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Child Restraints ................................ 1-37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position . . . . . . 1-39. 1-41 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-45 TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38 Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Circuit Breakers and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-48 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside of Your Buick 6-42 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Outside of Your Buick ......................... 6-47 Special Problems ............................. 6-44 Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Compact Disc Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Compact: Disc Player ....................... 3- 13. 3-16 Compact Disc Player Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 15. 3-20 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

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Convex Outside Mirror 2-37 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Bleedvalves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 RecoveryTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Coolant Heater. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- I3 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- I4 Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 CruiseLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1

Damage. Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Damage. Sheet Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Dead Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defects. Reporting Safety 8-7 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Defogger. Rear Window Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defrosting 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Dimensions, Vehicle Dolby@ B Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 3- 12 DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 1 - 1 1 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Drunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

InaBlizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 IntheRain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 OnCurves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-21 OnSnowandIce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Through Deep Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 WetRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 4-2

Drunken Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Equipment, Adding . . . . . 2- I I , 2- 12, 3-24, 6-52 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Electronic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8, 6-9 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Coolant Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Coolant Temperature Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Fuse Block (Driver’s Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 OilLevelCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 2- 11, 2- 12 Starting Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When to Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-10 6-11 6-14 6- I I 6-15 6- I5 6-4 2-23

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Fabric Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 FillingYourTank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Filter. Air Filter. Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 15 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 17 5- 1 Flashers. Hazard Warning Flat Tire. Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Fluids and Lubrlcants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Foreign Countries. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Four-Way Manual Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 .. French Language Manual 11 FrontTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Fuel Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 In Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53

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Engine Coolant Temperature .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel

2-51 2-57 GAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 GloveBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-27 .. Guide en Franpis I I 4-27 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31 High/Low Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Hearing Impaired . Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 High-Beam Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Hitches . Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Hood Checking Things Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. 1 o Ignition Positions .............................. Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-34 Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-35 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Inspections .................................... 7-39 Brakesystem ................................ 7-39 ............................. 7-39 Exhaust Systems Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-39 Steering .................................... 7-39 Suspension .................................. 7-39 Throttle Linkage ..............................