1993 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual
1993 Buick Roadmaster Manual
1993 Buick Roadmaster manual content summary:
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Litho in U.S.A. Part No; 25603823 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1992' All Rights' Reserved 1 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 4
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Our mission is simple: "Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed opr customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks are MATURE. ' I962 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 10
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your vehicle. i. ..help. learn. about €eatures and controls you ,the for In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain thinp quickly. - I Safety Warnings and Symbols ... -You will find a number safety cautions in this of book. W use yellow and the word e CAUTION to - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book willfind these blue notices: you In the blue notice area, we tell you about something tha can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be the same colors, and the words,CAUTIONor NOTICE. 11 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 14
DEFROSTER ,) . RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL CONDITIONING . . TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE LIGHTER SPARKS D AVOIOR FLAMES f -1 '"8 POWER WlNDOW :A =o = ' e - WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE O I L PRESSURE ' , e e, 'IGHTS OR HIGH BEAM COULD EXPLODE BATTERY HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER -G E TEMP Oli ANTILOCK. BRAKE - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 15
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TCAUTION: (Conti.nued) 'The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you couldgo into it, receiving neck i motion, havethe seatback upright. Then well sit back in the seatand wear your safety belt CAUTION: (Continued) 17 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Head Restraints Wagon Folding Seatbacks Second Seatback Operation Slide the head restraintup or down so that the top the .of restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in a of crash. The second seatback release: button located next to the is of. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 21
seat, the lift storage compartment lid and fold it back. k ! . r,; . . b ' Push the seatback fully down to lock it. Then pull the filler panel into place. To raise the seat, push down on the edge seatback of the Lift and lift the edgeof the filler panel. the seatback in on until it locks. the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 22
,ACAUTION: . , .(. I .- Don't let anyone'ride where theyc safety belt properly. If you are in a you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can bemuch'worse. You can-hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. You can b c seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you mightnot be - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 23
After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts :aie clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! ,.' '. . , 21 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Why,Safety Belts Work When you ride or on anything,' go as fast as it in you goes. i When the bike hitsthe block, it stops. But thechild keeps going! For example, if the bikeis going 10.mph (16 km/h), so is the child. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Take the simplest "car." Suppose it's Just a seat on wheels. Put someoneon it. 23 > - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 26
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. . . or the instrument-panel ... or the safety belts! With safetybelts, you'slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. stop overmore distance, You why and your strongest bones take the forces. That's safety belts make such good sense. YJ - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 29
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This sectionis only for people of adult size. When,the .key is turned to "Run" or "Start," a light will to come on for.about eight seconds- remind peopleto is fasten their safety belts. Unles'sthe,driver's safety belt buckled, a tone also sound. will - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Ipi'" . . ..' ',: . , . : i '. , I . The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how tu wear it properly. 1. Close arrd lock the door. 2. ,Adjustthe seat (to. see how, .see "Seats'' in ,theIndex) s you.' sit up straight. o can - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 31
, - I 3. Pick up the latch plate and the belt across you. pull Don't letit get twisted. If the ,belt, stops before it .reaches the buckle, the tilt. latch plateand keep pulling-untilyou can buckle the ' 4. Push the latch plate into .the buckle until it clicks. ' belt. I If the belt isn'tlong - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 32
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@ What's wrong with this? A CA ITION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. I n a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The sh llder f--It s' luld fit agains A: The shoulder belt-istoo loose. It won't give nearly as much protectionthis way. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 34
. . . n . . A CP . . _ 1 .. .:,-, You can be seriously injuredif your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. a crasl In the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen:T' belt forceswould be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Alw IS buc . . r - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 35
&: What-'s.wrong with this? A CAUTION: I I You can be seriously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which woul increase the chance of head andneck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 36
take impact forces.If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work proper1 or ask your dealer tofix it. A.: The belt is twisted ~ C T O S S .body. the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 37
back out of the way. , Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag) This section .explains driver's Supplemental the Inflatable Restraint(SIR) system, commonly referred to to as an air safety belt, evenwith an air bag. Before you, close door, be sure belt is out of the the the way. If you - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 38
seconds when you turn your ignition to "Run" or "Start."Then the light should g.6 out, which means the systemis ready. b B; - System Light There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument "INFL REST". The systemchecks panel, which shows igdf..ad.fie. light tells you if there is a.problem,. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Air Bag System Works When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflatemoderate to severe will frontal or near-fontal crashes. The air the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and defonn on impact. The air bag is also not designed to inflate in - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 40
What will you see after an -air inflation? bag - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 41
that it has air bag system. There are parts the air the bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. air bag system does not The need regular maintenance. Your Buick dealer and the 1993 Roadmaster Service Manual have - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 42
complete, if the airbag system was to disconnected, be sure reattach everything and replace :,the fuse before turning' the ignition on. you turn When the ignition key on, sure you see the inflatable be. If 'restraint light on the instrument panel. you don't see go this light flash and then out - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 43
be pregnant women,as for anyone,tliekey to makihg safety belts effective'wearing them properly. is Ce,nter .Passenger Position And Any Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger Position Right Front Passenger Position U The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 44
I When you .sit ina center seating position,or in a station Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, wagon third seat, you have a lap safety belt, .which has part no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate see - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 45
Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear who seat are hurt more-0ften'in crashes than those are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can thrown be strike others out of the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 46
under the lap belt. slid. under the bekwould apply force at your ab.dQ.men.This could cause serious..or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt acres the chest. These should go over the shoulder and best parts of the body are able to take belbrestraining faxes. The safety belt lacks if there - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Children e in a vehicle needs protection! That includes size. all children smalle? than adult In fact, the lawin every state and Canadian province says children up to someage must be restrained whilein a To unlatch thebelt, just push the -button o;n%he buGI.de. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 48
Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arm3 flhile riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crai at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 49
. A CAUTION: Child Restraints Be sure toinstructions follow restraint. the for the You may find these instructions the restraint itself or a on in booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt-system in also y-ourvehicle, but the child has to be secured within of personal inj-ury. the restraint - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 50
Canada have child restraint anchor in bracket .hardware the glow box, alongwith instructions for installing it. should bewed only This only with a child restraint, at the rear seating positions are available at Buick dealerships in Canada. Station wagons. first sold in ,Canada already have a - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside. Position -You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier one. section abouttlxe top strap if the child restraint has 49 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 52
3. Pull out the vehicle's safety belt-andrun the lap part through or around the restraint. child restraint The instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt would in frontof the go child's face or neck. If so,.put,itbehind the child restraint. 4. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 53
with a child restraint. I! " Securing a Chi1,dRestraint in a Center Seat .Position . '. :---'r 6. Push andpull the child restfaintin unbuckle the vehicle's just safety belt and remove the-lockingclip. Let the safety belt go back all theway. The d e t y belt will move to freely again and be ready - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 54
latch -as plate and pulling. along the belt. it 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Thk ehild restraint instructions will show you how. 2. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child the child restraint as the in - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 55
child restraint the as directions to be sure is secure, If the child restraint it instructions say. isn't secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it 3. PuIl out the vehicle's safety belt and run the lap part again. Then see it is secure. it isn't, secure the if If through or - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 56
child restraint different in directions tobe-sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's just way. safety belt and let go back all the it The safety belt will move-freelyagain and be ready to work for an adult larger child passenger. or 54 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Larger Children Accident statisticsshow that childrenare safer if they the are restrained in rear seat.But they need to use the safety belts. properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up canbe thrown out in a crash. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Here two children are wearing the same bell The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be A crushed together and seriously injured. belt must be usedby only one personat a time. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Wherever the child sits, the lap portionof the belt should beworn low and snug on the hips, touching just the child's thighs. This applies belt force tochild's the pelvic bones in a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 60
anchorages and reminder systems are working properly.Look for anyloose parts or damage. If you sei anything that might keeprestraint system a job, belt near the door opening. If belts are cut. or damaged, replace them. Collision damage'alsomay mean' you.wil1 have to have safety belt parts, like the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 61
@ What's wrong with this? A LAUTION Torn or frayed belts miry not protectyou in a crash. They can apart under impact rip forc@sJRgd a belt is torn or '-dyed, get a new one right Lrn. , A: The belt is torn. 59 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 62
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Part 2 Feat.ures and Controls n Here you can learnabout the manystandard and optional features your Buick, and infom.ationon starting. shifting on . the you and braking Also explainedare the instrument panel and warning systems that tell if everything is working and a problem . properly . what to - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 64
a v e h l t : w i h in LIIC ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badP 'njured or even killed. They could operate power windows other or controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys a vehicle with young in childr The - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 65
When a new Roadmasteris delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. Door Locks I or Each plughas a code onit that tells your dealer a qualified locksmith how make exBa keys. Keep 'the to be plugs ina safe place. If y. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 66
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and close door. the When the trunk security switch is turned the trunk. OFF, can only be opened with the key orRemote Keyless the Entry System. Remote -thesre.e&g column..Push it to o.pkn the trunk from inside.your car. Your car may have an automatic pull-down feature that helps close the trunk - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 68
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Lower the tailgateall the..waydown. I . . . . , 67 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 70
'' Comfort Controls" in the Index. If you have air vents on or under the instrumen b n open them a a he way. .. Turn the key to the right (clockwise) to.unlock. The key cannot be removed in this position. To close and lock, lift and push inon the door. Turn up the kev to left,back to - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 71
to determine if battery replacement is necessary. Seethe instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. e Check the location.. Other vehicles or objects may be blockiGg!$he signal. @ . . -Ifyour Buick has this - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 72
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Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially some cities. in a Although your Buick hasnumber of the€t deterrent locked, and will your ignition and transmission. remember to lock the And doors. Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 75
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Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather,'0O (-18 C) or colder,. the engine . F block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better.fuel economy during engine warm-up. , To use the block heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and'unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 80
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maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever you into the gear wish. See "ShiftingOut of 'P' (Park)" in this section. R (Reverse) Use this .gear back up; to - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 82
-. Going,about35 mph (-5.6 km/h) or more, push the acceleratorall the way do.wn... to roads, butthen-youwould also want use your brakes off and on. You'll shift,downto the next gear and have more power. D.(ThirdGear) This is like @, but you never.go into-Overdrive. . Here ' - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 83
feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold theregulaT brake pedal down- with y,our rightfoot. Push down the 1: parkng.brake pedal with 1;. -your lefi-foot..rf the 1:. 'ignitionis on, the brake ,system warning light will come on. i~ - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 84
can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin T"(Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 85
"P" 2. Move the shift lever into (Park) position like this: P 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.. 3. Move theignition key to "Lock." 0 Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle with ignition keyin the your hand, your - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Shifting Outof 'T"(Park) Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can . shift from 'T" (Park) when tbe ignitioni s in the "Run" position. See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. If you cannot shift out "P".(Park), - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 87
whendriving -ver high points on "--A --" thebr'nepalrs weren-r aone COI GUY. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had bee modified improperly. * * m , ! CAUTIO1 '\ Things that can burn could touchhot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other thing - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 88
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driver can still control all windows of with the switch in the locked position. Push the back the switchto restore normal operation to passenger all window switches. Wagon .Rear Vent Windows In the, rear area, have a you vent window on.each side of the car.. '; Your power W ~ ~ ~ Q W S contmls - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 90
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un Headlight High-Low Beam& Passing Signal WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasher Cruise Control (Option) .-- The turn signalhas two upward (for lever will return is automatically. on arrow ,' 0 A green the instrument panel will flash I Turnand Indicator Signal Lane Change in the direction of the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 92
driven 1/2 mile, to remind you to turn off your When the high beams are signal. on, ablue light,on the instrument panel -alsowill Operation of Lights be on. Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, marker lamps and tail side lamps) meet all applicable Federal - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 93
You Control the windshield wipers by t u d n g the bmdmarked "WEER." For a single wxping cycle, turn the band to "MIST." 1 I - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 94
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7The rear window i. at washer/wiper' switch 93 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 96
on accelerator. switch the long trips. 'to really Cruise This can on help Control Control does not work at speeds below about25 mph ;.' (40 k-yn/h). When you apply yourbrakes, the Cruise Control shuts'I i. .Off. To Set.Cruise Cc-trol 1. Move the Cruise "ON." NOTE: On the Estate Wagon, if tailgate - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 97
(The "CRUISE' light an the instrument panel will corne an.) I If you leave your Cruise Control si ch on when you're not using Cruise, you. might hitbutton a to.. and go into Cruise when you don't want Yoe could be startled and even lose control. Keel the Cruise Control switch "OFF'' until you want - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 98
To Increase Speed While Using Crui-se Control There aretwo waysto go to a higher speed. Here's the. first: 1. Useth e .accelerator pedal.get to the higher speed. to 2 Push the button at the . end of the lever, then release thebuttmand the accelerator pedal. -You'll now cruise at the higher speed. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 99
very small amounts,push the do button forless than half a second. .Each time you this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 h hslower. / ) Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal increase ,your speed. When to wl you take yourfoot off the pedal, your vehicleil slow down to the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 100
keep your speed duwn. course, applying the brake takesyou out ofCruise Control. Many drivers find this to too much trouble and be don't on use Cruise Control steep hills., . , To Get Out of Cruise'Control There are two waysto turn off the Cruise Control: To Erase Speed Memory When you turnoff the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Sidemarker Lights a Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lights 0 * . . By rotating the switch marked MAX and INT you can or dim and turn make the instrument panel lights bright on the courtesy lights or off. To operate it, leave the LIGHTS switch and move off the Twilight Sentinel control - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 102
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Wagon Rear Lompartment Light and Assist Handles . There are courtesy lights and assist handles in the rear of compartment located on each sidethe tailgate window. Mirrors Inside Mirror When you are sitting in comfortable driving position, a so: adjust the mirror you can see clearly behind your car. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 105
the switch for the AUTO position.The switch up cap will light indicating mirror will automatically the adjust for glare. To turn the automatic adjustoff, push the switch down. Front Reading Lights There are two reading lights located on .the rearview mirror. Push the switch closest'to the light to - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 106
dj,wst. move the control in the direction you want to move the mirror. Adjust eachmirror so you can just see the side of your car and the area behind your car. Outside Mirrors 1- . I* . i : Manual To adjust the.left outside mirror, rotate the knob located on the driver's.door. The right outside - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Outside Mirror Your right side mirror convex. is A convex mirror's surface curved so you can see more is from the driver's seat. Convenience Net (Wagon) /d CAUTION: If you aren't used to a cor.. mirro IOU can hit another vehicle. A convex mirror can ma things (likeother vehicles) look farther away - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 108
/!\ CAUTIO If the wagon has a rear facing third seat, items stored in the net could injure occupants seated there during an accident, or the net couldsl 1 their escape afterward. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Convenience Net (Sedan) Wagon Cargo SecurityCover (Option) The back up to the Be careful not to let go the cover beforeit is fully of retracted, as it could be damaged. The securitycovercan also be removed from the car. Each endof the c.over is spring-loaded. Pusheither in end towardsthe center - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 110
A CAUTION: Wagon Luggage Carrier You have a luggage carrier and can load on top of things your vehicle.The luggage carrier You or others could be it injured. If you remove the cover, always store properly secured. When you it back, a h put be sure that it is secure attached. I ' ;:;, .,P - . . - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 111
of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and so forth -the wind can catch it as you fiw' aon't.exceed,them a i m m , v & i & capacity when loading your. Buick. For 'more information on vehicle e q a d t y arid loading, see. Index -under - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Light Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) , .. . . I , The lightedvisor vanity mirror lights up when the Closing the mirror cover turns mirror cover is opened. off the lights. i Ashtrays The front center ashtray be lifted out for cleaning. may - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 113
To remove the rear ashtray for cleming, press .down on the gtuffer as you.pull the ashtray down and out...: i Cigarette Lighter it It's near the ashtray. use the cigarette lighter, push To in all the wayand let go..When it's ready, it will popback by itself. . , .%,. .,... - ..._ : li: 111 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 114
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can see silyet lines betweiin. ttie wonder what happensif.a car has to have door must a . :show the old reading and when the new one was ::installed. Warning - , . Lights, Gages and y+ 1.n. lights gkges that and will may'be on your vehicle. The pictures help y b ~ ' locate them. Warning 'lights - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows how muchfue i c in your tank. It works only when the engine is on. Whenthe indicator fuel nears "E", you still have a little left. You need to get and indicate nothing wrong with the gage. fuel At the gas station,the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads"F". 115 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 118
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moment. But, when this light comes on and stays,on, it meansoil You isn't going through your engine properly. could be low on oil, or yoimight have some other prGblem. oil You can.also read your oil fmrn the pressure .directly gage.- your instrument on panel. I I A CAUTION: Don't keep driving - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 120
"Run," this light coine on will briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging If systems are working. a light-stayson, you need your Buick to the dealer at service, and you should take once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories, and set air system to'"OFF - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 121
voltage in the electrical system. The normal range is 11 to 15 volts. If the gage reading staysin either red range, have your Buick dealer check the electrical system. Tachometer I The tachometer tells you.how fast engine is going. It the (RPM). displays engine speed in revolutions per minute - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 122
still on, have vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Car" in Your the Index.) . If the. warning light goes an, ..., I . ,. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 123
in this part. I . - , i ' With anti-lock, this light will go when you start your on engine and may stay on for several seconds so. That's or so it normal. If the light doesn't come on, have it fixed will be ready to warn you if there problem. a is The anti-lock brake system warning .light also - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 124
That reading means the same thingthe warning light. as If It means that your engine coolant has overheated.you HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU-BADLY! have been operating your vehicle under normal driving. In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to conditions, you should pull off-theroad, stop - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 125
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Yom -w&gon:has 'a &t&A&wariiirib.light. It should comb:'oriwhen the tailgate is dpe;neisas .a door. It will stay on until the tailgate has been fully closed. It does noi.come on whenthe tailgate has been opem%i as a gate. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 128
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If your Buick has the Electronic Climate control option, it looks like this: The following information tells how it works: you Mode When you press MODE the button, it allows you to select the outlets you want heated or air conditioned air to come fiom. Ybu can select from UPPE,R, LOVWR or BI-LEVEL - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 130
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 131
'you have .selected: .. ... '. '. , The display will show the selected,temperature and blower speed. , .In cold .weather the system will delay. turning on the' blower, to avoid blowing cold air. length ofthe. The delay dependson engine coolant temperature, .outside temperature and time sincethe - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 132
at a low& speed, pukh v. If you. want' raise the to bloWer"spt%d,push A, . . 4 , !' . ..' You can use this when you don't need to cool the outside-air.The system will workas in the AUTO mode without cooling. Theair flow will comefrom the instrument - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Window Defogger (Option) if is Defrost will work better any ice and snow cleared from the hood and air inlet area between hood the the and the windshield. or Blower speed will be controlled automatically, you can choose another speed by pushing HI or LO the buttons. If you havethe heated outside - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 134
'Your Buick may have Comfort Control. System. this . . , . . . Your Bui&'s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside airinfo the vehicle whenit is,moving.When the heater or air c.onditioningfan is running, outside.air will also enter the-vehicle... , . Fan Speeds: The fan-control is used - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 135
at your feet. compres.sordoesn't run in these..twosettings. "This reduces engine resulting in impioyed f y d . load, .The air conditioner compressor operates allAir in economy. Conditioning positions, and Defrost position when the .theoutside temperature is above 40 O F (4.5 C). Defrosting - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 136
Rear WindowDefogger (Option) The lines yousee on the rear window warm the glass to remove fog and Turn' ice. the control on'to start warming your window. After a few minutes;it will turn off automatically. Audio Sysxems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to uperate -of easily and give years - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 137
trademark of Motorola, Inc.) a If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your "STEREO" light will come on when you're receivingit. A CAUTIONHearing control onyour radio to a safe = T ) U P ~ level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: @ Adjust the volume control - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Audio System ' . : . .>, BAL The cdntrol behind the upper knob allows you to ,balancethe sound bet,weenthe right and left speakers... . , To Play This Radio' , . . . ..., . 1 . The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune'in.radio stations. .Push'itto . . get AM 'or FM. FADE '. The control - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 139
e Tune in the desired station. 0 T.REBLE Slide. the TREBLE lever up increase the TREBLE. to or response. If the station is weak noisy, slide the treble lever down to reduce the noise. Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display).. Within 5 seconds, push oneof the four pushbuttons to. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 140
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 141
. Tapes longer than that, are thin they may not. so work well in this player. With the radio on, press ta#e into the slot marked .a AUTO REVERSE (tap~e side in first). goes Once the tapeis playing, use the upper andlower knobs for volume, balance and fade as you did for radio - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 142
.j ? : ! REV To reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will reverse. Rnidly until: you press .the :STOP-EJECTbutton lightly. . To go from one side the tape $he other, prms'thefof to . upper knob (RCL-FROG)...!, .. Le . .; ' .. , . , . . , , . .. . STOP-EJECT ' To remove or stop the tape - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 143
the . knob to tune slowly, you hold it for more than if 3 'seconds it will tune rapidly. Push it get to OF .FM. . A M ' FADE The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your,front and. rear speakers. Pushbuttons .The. pushbuttons let you return. to favorite station five...You can - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 144
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 145
reverse to the beginning the tape or until you press the REV button lightly. ST-PL To immediately switch from tape radio, press the to ST-PL button and the radio will on the tape that just played, press has PREV and the tape will back up and stop at either the first 4-second quiet spot in the tape - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 146
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 147
't eject. Use full-size Whenever you press only back to normal, the disc should play again. Press PWR to turn the system back out, check seeif, to 0 The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched, or wet. There's too much moisture in the air control the treble. We suggest you start w.ith the center - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 148
RCL Press :RCL to see what-trackis playing. Pressit again within 5 seconds,to see how long 'theCD has been playing,. The track number also appears you change the when volume or when a new track startsplay. to PREV Press PREV to hear the previous track. you hoId this If t button,or press it more - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 149
Anti-Theft Feature Delco-Loc I1 is a securityfeature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, system the be plays normally. If it is used, your player won't usable if it's ever stolen, because won't turn on. it The instructions below tell you how enter your to personal - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 150
6. Press the AM-FM button. If the display shows the disabling sequence was successful. (The or numbers .matched the user-selected code the factory unit back-up code) and the is in theUNSECURED. mode. If the display shows "SEC", the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 151
mild, neutral detergent solution and from center to the edge. Cassettes are subject serviced. edge'of the hole and the outer edge. cassette has no improvement s.ound quality, clean the in tape player. Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna - The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 152
yoUr rieqler for.a replacementkit and,follow the instructions inthe kit. easily replace it. See - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 153
Part 4 Your Driving and the Road P r 4 includes: at RoadSigns ...DefensiveDriving ...DrunkenDriving ...ControlofaVehicle ...BrakingTips ...SteeririgTips ...Steering in Emergencies ...I ...Passing ...Loss of Control ...DrivingatNight ...DrivingintheRain ...Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze ... - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 154
also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape andsymbols. It's a good idea know these to -codes50 that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning . or intent of the sign even before have - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 155
on the road means "Don't Cross." ORANGE indicates road construction maintenance. or You'll want to slow down when you an .orange sign, see as part of the road may be closedf .or torn up. And of there may be workers and maintenance vehicles -around too. I 153 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 156
449 3 HOSPITAL H r ... INFORMATION, BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services. GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate ,upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach particular place. a \ . CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. ., I s An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign-means STOP. It is always red with white letters. A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on an certain approaches to intersection. .. A - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 158
A TRIANGULAR sign also is used .on two-lane: roads to: indicate a NO PASSING ZONE. This s i p will be QII the left &de of thegmadway. Symbols on .Road Signs r There are many international road signs in use today. JJ J -L KEEP RIOHT .?? ) -L . ONLY f ' LEFT OR THROUGH RIGHT- TURN ONLY - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 159
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 160
lineon your side of the road or lane means "don't cross." d a n y .city roads and. expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours. X A red light above aliane means no driving in that iane at that time. A green arrowmeans you may drive in that lane. Look for the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 161
is no information. The officer's signals govern, matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. The next section discusses some the road conditions of you may encounter. If you're driving through a shopping center parking lot where there are well-marked lanes, directional arrows, and designated - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 162
D,runken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and,drivingis a national tragedy. It's the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands victims every of year. Alcohol takes away. three ,things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: @ . Judgment Vision .e Muscular - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 163
on it each person and situation, here some general is information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Content(BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon things: four . _ 0 How much alcohol isin the drink... 0 The drinker's body weight. The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 164
one drink.No amount of coffee or number cold 1 I showers will speed that up. 1:O O 1 i I O : 1 O : 16B O 2 : 2 O : 240 - , , C ' , '/ . . I . ' .,~ , x - j : . . , ? ', ' , 1 , T 1 BODY WEIGHT'IN POUNDS "I'll be careful''isn't the right,answer. What if there's an to emergency, a need - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 165
not be able react quickly enough avoid the to to collision. Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehiclewhere go There's something else about drinking and driving that you want it togo. They are the brakes, the steering and many people don't know. Medical research shows that - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 166
or .more with another. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 167
with the traffic and realistic al1,ow of followirig distance.s, you will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. 'That means better braking and longer brakelife. If your engine everstops while you're driving, brake pump your brakes. If you do, the normally .but don't If pedal may get harder to push - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 168
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 169
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 170
warn g s sooner or later your brakes won't work well That could leadto an accident. When you hear - -- - 3 your the brake wear warning-. vehicle serviced. --I ,~ I Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes are first applied or lightly applied. Thisdoes not mean - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 171
Use your anti-lock braking sysKemwhenyou need to. . With anti-lock, you can steer and brakethe same time. at In many emergencies, steering can help you than .more. even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering s If you lose power steeringassist becauLe the engine stops or the system fails to - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 172
stop time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's the timefor evasive action- steering aroundthe problem. Your Buick can perform very well emergencies like in these. First apply your brakes. It better to remove as is much speedas you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 173
steer quickly, and to just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have avoided the object. You must thenbe prepared to steer to back to y.our original and then brake a controlled lane stop. Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver. This one of the reasons driving - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 174
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 175
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doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid onlythe braking skid. Steer theway you Driving." in the Index for more on this problem.) Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the , especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light only so much road ahead. up 0 0 In - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 178
. have less trouble adjusting night. cars, obstacles, pedestrians, or even train5 blocking railway crossings. mzy want to You ,you put onyour sunglasses -after have pulled into a brightly-lighted service or refreshment area. Eyes may adjust.morequickly to shie1ded.from that glare darkne,ss back - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 179
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or when stripsof rubber start to separate from the inserts. 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. But if you can't, try to slow down before hit them. you A , CAJTION: A Wet - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 181
hard way: when you have slow, turn, move out to to pass - or if y-ouget hitby a gust of wind. You could suddenly find yourself out control. of Hydroplaning doe.sn't happen. often. But itifcan your or tires haven't much tread if the pressure in one or Itmore is low. can happen - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 182
(meters) or for miles (kilometers); you can't really tell 'the while you'rein it. You can only treat situation with extreme tare. One,common fog condition sometimes calledm i s t or ground fog- can happen in weather that seems perfect, morning in valley and especially at night or in the early in low - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 183
and you muststop but are unsuTe whether you are away from the road, turn your lights on, startyour hazard warning flasher, and sound your Born at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic. One of the biggest problems with city streets the is amount of traffic on them. You'll want to - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Free-wayDriving Mile €or mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes,or superhighways) are the safestof all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important -advice on freeway dJiving is: Keep to at up with traffic and keep the right. Drive thesame. are - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 185
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I Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can. wear at cause drowsiness. But don't sunglasses night. They will drastically reduce your overall vision at the very time you need all the seeing powe you have. 0 If you get sleepy, pull the road into off a'rest,service, or or parking area and take - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 188
, if you're planning-tovisit there,here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. - - don't shift down, your brakes could get o hot that they wouldn't work well. You wou., ..len have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift dowr tn Ifit ,our - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 189
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PBrkiBg ... , Hi&$ You can turn your front wheels tokeep your vehicle from rolling downhillor out intotraffic. Here's how: Parking Downhill Turn your wheels to the right. You don't have tojam your tires against the curb, if there isa curb. A gentle contactis all you need. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 191
I' Parking Uphill I I Ifthere is a curb, turn your wheelsto the left if the curb is at the right sideof your vehicle. If you're going uphillon a one-way street and you're parking on the left side, your wheels should pointto the right. 189 ,. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 192
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Buick in good shape for winter.Be sure And, couple .of reflective warning triangles. if you will your engine coolant mix co-rrect. is bag Snow tires. can help in loose snow, but they may give be driving under:severe conditions switch to snow tiresat all. You may want to put winter emergency - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 194
ice c.an be slick and hard to drive But wet ice can be even more'trouble because it may offert h e . leait traction of all. You can get"wet ice even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your abilitymake.a to hard stop ona slippery road.Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 195
If you are stopped by .heavy snow, you could be-.in a seirious.situation. You should probably staywith'your vehicle'unless you. knowfor sure that..you near .help are and yau canhikethrough the snow. Here are some things' to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 196
body insulators.from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor math - anything you can wraparound yourself OX tuck under your clothing to keep warm. ._ ,...,. Yon can run the engine any that is blockina your exhaust gibe. And check around again from time to ti P to be sure snow - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 197
battery to on restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later If you don't use the correctequipment and drive with your headlights. Let the heater for awhile. run properly, you can lose control when you pull a off Then, shut the engine the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well- or - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 198
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Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Drive, Sam. Qshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load(A) -of any trailer an important is weight to measure because affects the total capacity it weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes 'the curb weight' the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 200
the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. 0 Will you have to make any holes in the body of - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 201
lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric biakes, start hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if you. possible, have someone guide your yehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller that the Lights.and any trailer brakes shoulders, curbs, road - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 202
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 203
2. 3. 4. tight. ... . , . -..., _. . 201 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 204
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I. . .1. 'I ' . ' . . . ... Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Part 5 includes: Hazard Warning Flashers ...204 205 OtherWarningDevices ..."Jump"Starting ...206 212 TowingYourBuick ...216 Engineoverheating ...224 IfaTireGoesFlat ...ChangingaFlatTire - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 206
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 207
7 Press the button in to. ~ make your front and, rear i: turn s$gnal.lights'flash on . ,. and off..., I . .' To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want t o w e another vehicleand,some jurnner, cables to you? start Buick. But please follow the US bel ir to do it sa-..~y. I " don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding. could damage the electrical systems. 206 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 209
ofr all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This avoid will it could sparks- and help save both batteries. And save your radio! Your Buick has two remote positive. jump (+) starting terminals.The terminals arein the red box on the. same side'of the engine compartment BS your battery.You should - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 210
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 211
good battet'y. Use.a remote positive (+) terminal if !lie. vehicle has one. ...,. . 6. Connect the red positive cable to the positive (+) (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.. 209 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 212
that i move. The electrical connections just as go:od there, of battery'is but the chance sparks getting back to the much less...e % a, ' , '. I , " ". part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery andrun the engine for awhile. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 213
11.Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12.Remove the cables reverse orderto prevent in electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 214
a professional towing tires lamps, aero skirting, or special and wheels, these service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is instructions and illustrations may not correct. be a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B)or car carrier(C) tow Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning truck - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 215
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 216
Front TomGng Hook-Ups Attach "T" hook chains behind the front wheels &to the sideof the frame rails ,onboth,'sides. k, Position the sling crossbar behind the rear edge of just A the front fascia. 4" x 4" wood beam is .NOT needed. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 217
Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of ,eachlower contrbl am. Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach "T" hook chains to slots in the frame rails just ' .ahead of rear wheels on both sides. Position theI-owessling crossbar directly under the rear fascia. A 4" x 4" wood beam NOT is needed. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 218
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 219
air conditioner. If :No .SteamIs Coming From Your Engine: If you get the overheat warning see or hear no but steam, the problem may not too serious. Sometimes be the engine , ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down. You may decide not to 1ift.the hood to get service but - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 220
When you decide it's to lift the hood, here's what safe you'll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 221
the fan runs when the engine does. If it doesn't,, your vehicle needs service. Turn the engine. off can bedangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the,proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 222
m L,CAUTIOP be bu 3d if you spill hot m You canparts. Coolantcontainscoolant onglycc engine ethylene burn if the engine parts are hot II and it willDon't spill coolant on a hot engine. enough. When the Luolant the coolant recovery ~ I M C or in ~ is "1 above "FULL COLD," start your vehicle. If the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 223
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 224
. ., I 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiatorhose, is no longer hot. Turn the to pressure cap slowly the left until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning pressure cap.) the If you hear a hiss, wait for - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 225
coolant ,level inside the radiator If filler neck may be lower.the levelis lower, add more of the propermix through the filler neck until of the level .reaches the basethe filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 6. Start the engine - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 226
and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your = prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in Park), 3. Turn off the engine. To be evenmore certain the vehicle won't move. you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 227
The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. . . - . . . , I . . ., ,. . r , . ..,LL .,. ,. I .. i , ., ... The followin,g steps will tell you,ho.w.to ihe jack afid use change a tire..., , , . - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 228
compartment... a To access the equipmentin your wagon, turn the slotted release button located on the rear,edge of thk cover. Rempve thecovef by pulliing,it away fkom the window and then sliding toward the rear, it Ming it up and out of thelower track. The wagon tire changing equipmen1 can now be - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 229
To remove the spare tire, unscrew remove the wing and nut from the retaining bolt. Using the tire lift strap, pull the tire out of the storage well. To remove the jack, unscrew the wing -boltfrom the jack retainer. Removethe jack by sliding it forward. 227 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 230
Your Buick has a wheel.cover that .mustbe'removed to access the wheel nuts; Refer the picture for the correct to wheel cover removal. I your vehicle 'has .either - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 231
Remove,this wheel cover by carefully prying off the If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, .remove the center the wheelcoverbyusingthewirewheelkeywrench. center -ofthecoverwith the flat endof the wheelof wrench. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 232
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 233
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 234
off the jack, you could be badly injured or kilied. Never get wnder a hide wh I i t . orted only by a jack. Position theijack under the vekcle. ,Your.Buick,has:.m' indentat&n,on the .fi-ame near each the wheels.Raise 'of the jack so the,jackhead fits into-theindentation nearest the wheel with the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 235
a - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 236
A CAUTIO N Rust ordirt on the wheel, which it is fastened, can make the wheel nu become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and causean accident. When you change a wheel, remove anyrust or dirt fro1 the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,you can usea cloth or - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lowerthe jack completely. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. lncorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This couldlead to an accident. Be - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 238
- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 239
I ,ACAUTION: Storing a jack; a tireor other equipment in the .passenger compartmentof the vehiclecould cause injury. In a sudden stop or.collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the properplace.. I 237 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 240
your vehicle -was new, can lose air after a time. Check it the size tire repaired replaced where you want. course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size anti-1ock.brake systemwarning light -may come on when you are driving with a compact spare. See in "Anti-Lock Brake System Waming Light" - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 241
I If youlet your tires spin at high eed, the explode and YOU or others could injured. be And, the transmissionor other parts of the vehicle can overheat. Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above 35 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 242
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Part 6 Se'rvice& Appearance Care - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Service Doing Your Own Service.Work perform. see "Maintenance Record" in the Index. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 245
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your ,engine tune and your in. more than 15% MTBE isfine for your vehicle. emission control system working properly. It's good for Ethanol is ethyl or .grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel your vehicle, and you'll be doing your for cleaner part that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your air - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Filling Your Tank 1': ,, .. .. tL: I.,: ,',. [, t: 1 . :j .j The cap, on thewagon, iis behind a hinged door on the left side 'of your vehicle. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 248
. , . . On. sedan, the cap is behind the rear license plate. the m - - : ' /!\ CAUTION: Ga din rapor , flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline. While refueling, hang the cap inside wagon fuel the door. Place the cap onthe inner most edge and turn it to the right as.necessary to secure. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 249
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- 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 251
level right away. You should check your engine oil level regularly; the light is an added reminder. From the front, you'llsee your oilhpstick to the left of 'the air cleaner. Turn off the engine and give the a oil fe.w minutes.to drainget back down-intothe oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 252
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thickness. DO not we other visco,sity-oils such ;as SAE low-40 or SAE 2OW-50. ' ' - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 254
.colder.I your vehicle has or bodies of water. Instead, recycleit by taking it.to a this option,see "Engine Block Heater" in the Index. place that collects used oil.you have a problem If properly disposingof your used oil, ask your dealer, a a service station or local recycling center for help. 252 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 255
The air cleaner is located behind the engine To fan. access the filter, lift on the latches and let the cover up down. Replace the filter and snap the latches. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule determine when to PCV filter. to replace-theair filter and the See "Scheduled .Maintenance Services" the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 256
your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Wait at a Buick,dealershipService Department. If you do it yourself, be sureto follow allthe instructions here C), drive the vehicle in "D" (3rd Gear) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes. Then - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 257
rag paper towel. 0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about 3 seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in "P" (Park). Let the engine run at idle for minutes or more. 3 2. Push it back in all the way, wait 3 seconds and then - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 258
to bottom of the filler plug hole. the What to Use: Standard Differential Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part 1052271) orSAE No. 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. Limited-Slip Differential When the correct-fluid levelis obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. To add lubricant whenthe level is low, use - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 259
can be dangerous. Plain water, some other or liquid like alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. Wi'th plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Your - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 260
. ': . : , . oronP.1:mix at the coolant recovery tar&. The coolant recovery tank located at the of the .is left engine compartment, directly. behind . the'battery. ro Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the. .To Ch.eck.Coolant: When your engine is cold, the co;olant,levelsl~oultj .at"FULL - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 261
you replace your raidiator$re&l cap is recommended. ', cap,.an . . .Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled a thermostat by in the .engine coolant system. thermostat stops theThe flow of coolant through.the radiator untilthe coolant reaches a preset temperature. , ,... ..., When you - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 262
and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartmentis hot, the level %-'the be should at "HOT" mark. *. When the engine Compartment cool, the level is should be at the - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: The windshield washer reservoir is locatedthe left of at the engine compartment. Open.the cap labeled "WASHER FLUID ONLY." Add washer fluid until the bottle full. is 261 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 264
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in brake linings that are wrong for your your vehicle, the balance between front and rear brakes The can change, for the worse. braking performance in you've come to expect can change many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Battery Every new Buick has a,DelcoFreedom - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 267
Headlamp Bulb Replacement IHalagen bulbs have pressurized inside and gas can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take special care when handling and displssina of halogen bulbs. I l l 2. T r each of the access coverretainers 1/4 turn and un lift the cover off. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 268
I 4. .Remove wjre connector from bulb by lifiingthe lock" tab and pulling it away .from the plastic base. - - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 269
5. . I _ Bulb Replacement . . I _ , . . - . ji . I . Install the bulb by putting the sriJall tab-(D) t o the h small notch in the lamb (E). PGt the 'retainer: on and.turn it 1/4 t u n clockwise (to the.right).'tolock it into place. . J;: .. I..' Remove-thetwo Phillips @ head screws; For . - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 270
. . ,. , , . . , ... Unskrew .tht$wingnut. From outside the vehicle,, carefully pull the taillight assembly away from the body. Press thebulb housing release lever and turn the housing 1/4.turn counter-clockwise (to the left) to remove it.. To remove the bulb, push in and - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 271
of can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight all occupants, cargo, and all of nonfactory-installed options. Y @I 1 TIRE-LOADING INF0,RMATlON V:EHICLE CAP, WT. OCCUPAN'TS FRT.. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 272
vehicle any heavierthan the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, o it r can change the way your vehicle handles. These could'cause youto lose control. Also, .overloadina can shorten the li of v o w vehic i I I Things.y Jt inside your vehicle can - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 273
more weight than regular passenger cars:- You'll find heading-"Maximum ,the Loadingat GVWR" on the Tire-Loading- Information can load your station wagon up to the limit labei. YQU ; shown there, but only you'take the following steps: if 1. 2. I swerloaa your somon wagon, you CQI damage parts of - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 274
is badly worn, or if your tires have beendamaged, replace them. a The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver's door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehiclehas been sitting for at least three hours or driven - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 275
rotated at the mileages recommended in the, Maintenance Schedule. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. How to Check: Use a good quality pocket- if underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back .on. They help prevent leaks by keeping dirt and out moisture - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 276
ax9 properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index. When It's Time for New Tires .. ' A CAUTION: Rust or diir on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheelnuts become loose after a time. The wheel-could come off 'and cause an accident. When change a you places - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 277
can't be repaired well because the size or location of of the damage. A CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to control lose while driving.If you mix Grading The following information relates the system to developed by the United States controlled conditions on a specifiedgovement test course. For - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 278
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dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. could ,have a You the wheel leaks air out, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). your Buick dealerif See. any of these conditions exist. . - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Tire Chains Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how many milesit's been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. you have to If replace a wheel u equipment wheel. 278 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 281
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whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. ~ GM Your Buick dealer has the container label. . 0 0 0 - Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as: you with an air hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp. , *, ' , ? I - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 283
then: it, 0 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease asphalt will stainif light pressure and clean cloths "feathering" toward the center. Keep will dissolve them urine and the area with an air hose; hair dryer, or heat remains, follow the foam-type instructions ..: above. , If an - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Finally,needed, lightly solvent-type if clean with type vinylfleather cleaner. I Glass Glass should be cleaned often. Glass Cleaner (GM GM Part No. 1050427)or a liquid household! glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and . under certain conditions. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part No. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter you 'Materials" in the Index.) Cleaning the Outsideof Your Buick Your h i c k may have a "basec.oat and to the gloss of color, gloss retention and durability. colored basecoat. Washing Your Vehicle The - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 286
your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure body repair shop the applies anti-corrosion material the parts repaired or to replaced to restore corrosion protection. Foreign Material Your Buick dealer has GM White Sidewall Tire a Cleaner. You can usea stiff brush - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 287
atmosphexic conditions body and paintshop. Un,derbody Maintenance Chemicais used€or ice,and snow removal and-dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occurthe .on. underbody.partssuch asfuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Buick dealer. PART NUMBER 16 12345343 121052277 1052863 1050172 161050173 1050174 32 4 0502 1 1 1050244 231050427 1050429 121052349 SIZE Windshield-washing System Solvent vinyls Cleans vinyland cloth, ako, tires andmats For hood,trunk, door hiriges afid latches Top Vinyl Dressing - oz. (0.473L) 16 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 289
Identification Number (VIN) ID I llI ll a1111111111111111l~lll11111111111111111 11111llllDDlh SAMPLE4UXPMOM75 ' Service Parts Identification Label i II You'll find this label on the rear compartment storage lid is located on the in the wagon. On the sedan, the label trunk lid. It's very helpful - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 290
road and don't have a spare fuse, can ''borrow" one of the correct you value. Just pick some feature your car that you can of get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse,if it is of the valueyou need. Replace - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 291
1. 15 15. 2. 3. 4. 5: 10 25 7.5 '20 30 15 . 6; 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 10 ,-.. 25 7.5 10 IO 15 30 7,s 15 15 20 16. 17. 18. 19. . 1 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 292
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panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens. and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Headlights The headlight wiring is protected a circuit breaker in by the light switch. electrical - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Estate Wagon Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted OVERALL: Length ...2 17.7 Width ...79.9 60.3 Height ...115.9 Wheelbase ...FrontTread ...' LegRoom ...Head Room ...Shoulder Room ...HipRoom ... 42.1 39.6 63.4 56.9 PASSENGERS: Front ...Rear ...ThirdSeat ... 3 2 BASE CURB WEIGHT ...446.8 Lbs 292 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Roadmaster Sedan Dimensions 'Inches Unless Otherwise Noted ... _. - ~ OVERALL: 215.8 Length ...Width ...78.1 Height ...:...55.9 Wheelbase ...115.9 Front ...HeadRoom ...Shoulder Room ...Hip Room ...42.1 39.2 63.3 56.9 ... 20.4 2 PASSENGERS: Front ...Rear ... 3 4073 BASE CURB WEIGHT - Lbs. ... - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 296
1141 High Mounted Stop (Wagon) ...577 License ...168 SideMarker (Wagon) ...194 Tail(Sedan) ...194 Tail/Stop/Turn ...2057 , 1~65 .Ashtray ...Courtesy ...168 Door Courtesy ...563 Glovebox ...194 168 Instrument Panel ...Luggage Compartment ...9.20 Reading ...192 Rear Body Pillar Assist Handle : ...194 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Filter -FB59 Radiator Cap -RC27 Spark Plug- CR43TS, GAP 0.035" , 8th Characterof the Vehicle Identification Number. Made in a GM plant in the United States, Part: numbers are type. AC 4. Air Conditioning Refrigerant - Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. the air conditioning system - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 298
..i I I 1957 Buick Super 296 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 299
.tenance Schedule dependability and emission control performance. Part 7 includes: Introduction ...A Word About Maintenance ...Your Vehicle and the Environment ...How This Part is Organized ...Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...Using Your Maintenance Schedules ...SelectingtheRightSchedule - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 300
checks and replacements than will you find in the schedules in this part. please read this part So and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer,the place manyGM owners thoose to have their maintenance work done. dealer - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 301
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&.checked whenever you stop-forfuel. It also explains what'you can easily do to heip keep your vehicle ia good condition. ,"Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections thatyour Buick dealer's service department or ;another qualified service center should perform. - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with If you go to your dealerfor your it. know that GM-trained and service needs, you'll supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts . The engine is at low speed most the time (as in of door-to-door .deliveryy or - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 304
Services Schedule I Follow Schedule'Iif your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: 000) 35 0 I I 40 45 0 0 50 55 0 0 1. Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change* 2. Chassis Lubrication 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque* 4. Tire 8 L Rotation I Every other oil change At - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Schedules I and I1 Inspection*? I 11.EGR SystemInspection*? I I 12.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* ~~ Every 30 000 mi (50 000 km) 13.Air Cleaner Inspection*? 14.Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*? 15. Engine Timing& Distributor Check* J The services shown in. this schedule to 48 000 miles - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 306
driving conditions specified Schedule I apply. in , TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following 0 Ol Filter Change" i 2. Chassis Lubrication 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque* 0 a 0 4. Tire & Wheel Inspection Rotation .& I o 5. Engine Accessory Drive Belt - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 307
" 10.Spark Plug.Wire.Inspection*T 11. EGR System Inspection*? 12.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement" Every 30!000 mi. (50 000 km) 13. ~ icleaner Inspection*? r 14.Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines'Inspectiori*f -t 15.En&e Timing & Distributor Check! . . The'services shown in schedule up to 45.000 miles - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 308
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theEGR system service filter every15,000miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle To as described in the service manual. purchase a is mainly driven under one or 'morethese of service manual, see "Service Publications" in the conditions: Index. In heayy city traffic where the outside 12. Air Cleaner Filter - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Control Service. TheU.S.Ehyironmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perfothis maintenance itein will nullify the emission warranty not or limit recall liability to thecompletion of vel&cle. prior useful Iife. Geneial Motors, however,.urges that recommended maintenance services - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Information label locatedon,the rear edge the .of in the ,driver's See door. "Tires" Index for further details. s Engine Coolant Level ' At Least Oncea Year Winashield Washer Fluid Level . I I ' CHECK-OR SERVICE t h e . WHAT TO DO . . Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 312
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exhaust . system. Inspect the body near the exhaustsystem. Look forbroken, damaged, mimingor out-of-position parts as' well as open seams, holes, or other loose connections, conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 315
.See "Rear Axle" in the Index. A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed. If your vehicle is used-to pull a trailer, have the rear ,axle gear .lubricant changed every 7,500 mile$ (12 500 kin). INSPECTION OR SERVICE Brake System Irispection. 313 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 316
number or specification may be obtained your GM dealer.: USAGE Engine .Oil USAGE Hydraulic Brake . . System I . FLUIDILUBRICANT. . Delco Supreme l l @ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT3 brake fluid. lubricant. meeting Chassis requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 317
oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). Engine oil ox: Lubriplate Lubricatn (GM'PartNo. 1050109). Rear Axle (Standard Differential) Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) ~~ Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Filler Door Hinge, Rear .Compartment Lid Hinges, Wagon Tailgate Hinge, Rear Folding - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 318
Maintenance Performed column, insert the,numbers F DATE ODOMETER READING...~ I . Maintenance Record I SERVICED BY . . MAINTENANCE PERFORMED . I , . .- ' : :-- - j _, , . I , . , . -, - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 319
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~. Maint.enanceRecord ODOMETER READINGDATE . SERVICED.BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED - I . . - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 321
and Buick. Normally, any problems with the sales dealership management. Complaints can often be transaction or the operation of yourvehiclewillbequicklyresolvedatthatlevel.Ifthematterhas already resolved by your dealer's Sales or Service Departments. been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 322
location ,.e Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of problem ' Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Buick has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices 'in for the Deaf) equipment its Customer Assistance. Center - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 323
NHTS.A, U S . Department of.Transportation Washington, .D.C. 20590 You can a1s.oobtain other information about motor vehicle ,safety from the Hotline. 321 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 324
latest parts, avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to-your vehicle.' They can fix help a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 325
to Buick Product Service all all Publications (PSP's). This will include bulletins for cars soldby Buick andwill not be limitedto PSP's applicable to any particular model. When buy a you subscription, youwilheceive the PSP's in periodic A mailings, shortly after they come out. subscription costs - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 326
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Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...121, 166 Anti-Theft Tips ...72 I1 Anti-Theft Feature. Delco LOC ...147 249 Appearance Care ...286 Appearance Care and Materials ...Armrest.Storage ...112 Ashtrays ...110 102. 113 Assist Handles ...134 Audio Systems ...Automatic Air Conditioning System ...129 - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 330
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. Trailer ...198 Holding a Baby in Your Car ...46 Hood. Opening the ...247 Horn ...88 Hot Coolant Warning Light ...122 Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About ...216 Hydroplaning ...179 Ice. Driving on ...192 Identification Label. Service Parts ...287 Identification Number. Vehicle ...287 Idling Your - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 334
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System Light ...36 Symbols on Road Signs...156 Symbols on Your Car ...12 ' Table of Contents ...9 Tachometer ...119 Tamper-Resistant Odometer ...114 Tailgate Operation ...: . 66 Tailgate Release ...66 Taillamp .Bulb Replacement ...267 TapePlayerCare ...148 Temperature, Engine Coolant Warning Light - 1993 Buick Roadmaster | Owner's Manual - Page 338
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