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Removing the Childfrom the Built-in Child Restraint I 2. Unlatch the harnessby pushing the button on the buckle. 1. Unfasten the shoulder harness clip. 3. Move one sideof the harness off the child's shoulder, and let the harness go all the back. way 4. Move the other side the harnessoff the child's of shoulder, and let it go all the back. way 5. Remove the child from child restraint cushion. the 1-47

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	15
Seats and Seat Controls	16
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	19
Here are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Passenger Position	33
Air Bag System	33
Center Passenger Position	39
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	43
Children	46
Built-In Child Restraints	48
Child Restraints	63
Larger Children	71
Safety Belt Extender	74
Checking Your Restraint Systems	74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	75
Features and Controls	77
Keys	78
Door Locks	80
Remote Keyless Entry	85
Trunk	90
Theft	91
PASS-Key II	92
New Vehicle "Break-In"	93
Ignition Positions	93
Starting Your Engine	95
Engine Coolant Heater	96
Automatic Transaxle Operation	98
Parking Brake	102
Shifting Into PARK (P)	103
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	105
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	106
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	107
Windows	108
Horn	109
Tilt Steering Wheel	109
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	110
Exterior Lamps	117
Interior Lamps	120
Mirrors	122
Storage Compartments	125
Ashtrays and Lighter	126
Sun Visors	126
Auxiliary Power Connection	127
Sunroof	128
Cellular Phone Provisions	128
Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	129
Instrument Panel Cluster	130
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	131
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	145
Comfort Controls	146
Manual Single Zone Climate Control	146
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control	148
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control	151
Ventilation System	154
Rear Window Defogger	155
Audio Systems	156
Setting the Clock	156
AM-FM Stereo	157
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	159
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	162
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	166
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	170
Theft-Deterrent Feature	175
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	177
Understanding Radio Reception	178
Tips About Your Audio System	178
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	179
Care of Your Compact Discs	180
Fixed Mast Antenna	180
Backglass Antenna	181
Your Driving and the Road	187
Defensive Driving	188
Drunken Driving	189
Control of a Vehicle	192
Braking	192
Steering	195
Off-Road Recovery	197
Passing	198
Loss of Control	199
Driving at Night	200
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	202
City Driving	205
Freeway Driving	206
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	207
Highway Hypnosis	208
Hill and Mountain Roads	208
Winter Driving	210
Loading Your Vehicle	214
Towing a Trailer	216
Problems on the Road	227
Hazard Warning Flashers	228
Jump Starting	229
Towing Your Vehicle	235
Engine Overheating	241
Cooling System	243
If a Tire Goes Flat	251
Changing a Flat Tire	251
Compact Spare Tire	263
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	264
Service and Appearance Care	267
Service	268
Fuel	269
Fuels in Foreign Countries	271
Filling Your Tank	271
Checking Things Under the Hood	273
Engine Oil	276
Air Cleaner	281
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	283
Engine Coolant	286
Power Steering Fluid	290
Windshield Washer Fluid	291
Brakes	292
Battery	295
Bulb Replacement	296
Tires	303
Appearance Care	311
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick	311
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint	314
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	315
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	315
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	315
Weatherstrips	316
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick	316
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	317
Cleaning Tires	318
Sheet Metal Damage	318
Finish Damage	318
Underbody Maintenance	319
Chemical Paint Spotting	319
Appearance Care Materials Chart	320
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	321
Service Parts Identification Label	321
Electrical System	322
Replacement Bulbs	328
Capacities and Specifications	328
Vehicle Dimensions	329
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	329
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	329
Maintenance Schedule	331
Introduction	332
Your Vehicle and the Environment	332
How This Section is Organized	333
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	334
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	334
Selecting the Right Schedule	334
Footnotes	337
Footnotes	357
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	367
At Each Fuel Fill	367
At Least Once a Month	367
At Least Twice a Year	368
At Least Once a Year	368
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	371
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	371
Exhaust System Inspection	371
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection	371
Throttle Linkage Inspection	371
Brake System Inspection	371
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	372
Part E: Maintenance Record	374
Customer Assistance Information	381
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	382
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	384
Roadside Assistance	385
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	387
Warranty Information	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	389
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	389
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	389

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