The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape. Page Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. Page To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open.
The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine. If you press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. NEXT 2 : Press this button to go to the next track on the disc.
Page Personal Choice Radio Controls Personal Choice Radio Controls If Equipped With this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest radio settings as adjusted the last time your vehicle was operated. This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own radio settings for AM and FM presets, last tuned station, volume, tone and audio source radio, cassette or CD.
Some steering wheel controls may operate climate controls. VOL: Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.
AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. Page Drunken Driving Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up.
A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic.
This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on.
Page Steering Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Page Steering In Emergencies If you have Stabilitrak , to help you steer in the direction you want to go, during certain sharp or sudden cornering maneuvers, gear selection is controlled. This will maximize the available drive wheel torque and minimize the transaxle response time and shift activity.
During this kind of maneuver, the transaxle shifts automatically as vehicle speed changes. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. But skids are always possible. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Drive defensively. But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50 driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old. Page Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle.
Page City Driving City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Page Freeway Driving Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads.
But they have their own special rules. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Here are some things you can check before a trip Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Page Winter Driving Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation.
Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Page Recreational Vehicle Towing Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. If you put things inside your vehicle tools, packages, or anything else as the vehicle goes. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all.
You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Relations Center P.
Box Troy, MI Page Weight Of The Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. Here are some rules to follow: The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press this button to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. But please use the following steps to do it safely. Page 2. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
Page 5. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Page 8. The other end of the negative to the dead battery. Good Battery C.
With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel or car carrier equipment. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C.
If you do, you can be burned. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. Page 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower.
Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Lift and remove the cover. Remove the spare tire. If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover that hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to pry it off.
If your vehicle has a wheel cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench. The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle. Put the jack into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is eight inches 20 cm back from the front wheel well.
The rear notch is three inches 8 cm forward from the rear wheel well. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Page Compact Spare Tire yellowblue Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi kPa. After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. Page Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle.
This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. If this occurs, return to your authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Page While refueling, hang the tethered cap from the hook on the fuel door. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise.
The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. Page Filling A Portable Fuel Container When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Page yellowblue Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. The hood latch is located under the hood, near the center, and at the front edge of the grille. Lift up on the latch as you lift up on the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B.
Remote Positive Terminal C. Fuse Block D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir E. Radiator Pressure Cap F. Engine Oil Dipstick yellowblue G. For the underhood lamp to be on the exterior lamps must be on and the hood must be up. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection.
It will not reset itself. Remove the air intake hose that is snapped over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body which is located near the top of the engine.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the air intake hose. Replace the air filter. Reinstall the rear section of the air cleaner. Reconnect the electrical connector. Reattach the air intake hose by snapping it back onto the throttle body.
Refasten the latches to the air cleaner housing cover. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. The filter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early. Page How To Check How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Page Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1.
The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross on the dipstick. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30, miles 50 km or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Page Radiator Pressure Cap Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page Power Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Place fingers over the holes on the dip tube handle and pull the tube out of the bottle.
If there is no fluid in the tube, windshield washer fluid needs to be added. It is filled with DOT brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts. Page Vehicle Storage To be sure the vent hose A is properly attached, the vent hose connectors B must be securely reattached to the vent outlets C on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet D must be secured to the floor pan E.
Rotate the bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove the bulb assembly. Pull the bulb straight out from the retainer. Push the new bulb straight into the retainer. Reverse these steps to replace the bulb assembly. Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. Page If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Aim adjustment to the low beam may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers for horizontal aim , or if oncoming drivers flash their high beams at you for vertical aim. Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx socket or T15 Torx screwdriver. Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Turn the horizontal aiming screw A until the indicator B is lined up with zero.
Page Headlamp Vertical Aiming 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the lamps. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on each lamp; if left low beam, subtract two inches. Record this distance. At the wall or other flat surface, measure from the floor to the recorded distance and draw a horizontal line the width of the vehicle. Turn on the low beam headlamps and cover the lamp not being evaluated.
The ambient light should allow the beam cut off to be seen on the wall. Turn the vertical aiming screw C until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal line. It is recommended to cover the lamp that is not being evaluated to better see the beam being aimed.
Page Cornering Lamps Front Turn Signal Once the headlamp assembly has been removed from the vehicle, the front turn signal bulbs can be accessed. Reach down into the space provided by the removal of the headlamp assembly and, while pushing in the tab on the bulb assembly, turn the assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
Pull out the assembly. Push in the tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb socket. Open the trunk. Turn the screws located just inside of the trunk counterclockwise and remove. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk. Pull the carpet away from the rear area to access the turn signal bulb assembly. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page Your new vehicle comes with high a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. Page If the anti lock brake system warning light comes on, the check tire pressure system may not be working properly. See your dealer for service.
The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or wheels. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires , the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Page Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
Page Wheel Replacement Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
Page Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. Use a car washing soap. Page Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.
Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Page Chemical Paint Spotting Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12, miles 20 km of purchase, whichever occurs first.
You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. To help avoid damage to the battery and wires, be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion.
Page Capacities And Specifications Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Passenger Compartment Air Filter GM Part No.
Page Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. 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.
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. This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transaxle Service normal conditions. Every , Miles km : Cooling System Service or every 60 months, whichever occurs first. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages.
The services shown at , miles km should be performed at the same interval after , miles km. An Emission Control Service. If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires. Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at , miles km. Inspect engine accessory drive belt. Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: — Page Part B: Owner Checks And Services Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part 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. 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. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. The key should come out only in LOCK. Page Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year for instance, each spring and fall. Page Part E: Maintenance Record 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.
Page 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.
Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. Page STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling Page Customer Assistance For Text Canada can dial 1 Customer Assistance Offices free telephone Buick encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.
Page Roadside Assistance Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, days a year, including weekends and holidays. Page Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait.
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