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Automatic Transaxle Operation It is dangerous to get out your vehicle if the of shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. 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, evenwhen you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever PARK (P). to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in theIndex. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. There are several different positions €or your shift lever. 'PARK (P):This locks your front wheels. It's the best your position to use when you start engine becauseyour vehicle can't move easily. 2-24

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	17
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Driver Position	24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Supplemental Restraint System SRS	32
Center Passenger Position	38
Rear Seat Passengers	39
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	43
Children	45
Child Restraints	47
Larger Children	55
Safety Belt Extender	58
Checking Your Restraint Systems	58
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	59
Features and Controls	62
Keys	63
Door Locks	65
Remote Keyless Entry System	68
Trunk	75
Theft	76
Universal Theft Deterrent	77
PASS-Key II	79
New Vehicle "Break-In"	80
Ignition Positions	80
Starting Your Engine	82
Engine Coolant Heater	83
Automatic Transaxle Operation	85
Parking Brake	88
Shifting Into PARK	89
Shifting Out of PARK	92
Parking Over Things That Burn	93
Engine Exhaust	93
Running Your Engine While Your are Parked	94
Windows	95
Horn	95
Tilt Wheel	96
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	96
Lamps	105
Interior Lamps	107
Mirrors	111
Storage Compartments	120
Accessory Power Outlet	123
Cellular Telephone	123
Astroroof	123
Universal Transmitter	124
The Instrument Panel	127
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	129
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	142
Comfort Controls	143
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control	143
Air Conditioning	146
Heating	146
Ventilation System	147
Defogging and Defrosting	148
Rear Window Defogger	149
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control	150
Passenger Zone Comfort Control	150
Setting the Clock	151
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	151
Theft-Deterrent Feature	156
Steering Wheel Controls	159
Understanding Radio Reception	160
Tips About Your Audio System	160
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	161
Care of Your Compact Discs	161
Power Antenna Mast Care	162
Your Driving and the Road	164
Defensive Driving	165
Drunken Driving	166
Control of a Vehicle	169
Braking	169
Steering	173
Off-Road Recovery	175
Passing	176
Loss of Control	177
Driving at Night	178
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	180
City Driving	183
Freeway Driving	184
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	185
Highway Hypnosis	186
Hill and Mountain Roads	186
Winter Driving	188
Loading Your Vehicle	193
Towing a Trailer	195
Problems on the Road	202
Hazard Warning Flashers	203
Other Warning Devices	204
Jump Starting	204
Towing Your Vehicle	209
Engine Overheating	215
If a Tire Goes Flat	225
Changing a Flat Tire	225
Compact Spare Tire	235
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	236
Service and Appearance Care	238
Service	239
Fuel	240
Checking Things Under the Hood	245
Engine Oil	248
Air Cleaner	253
Supercharger Oil	254
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	255
Engine Coolant	258
Radiator Pressure Cap	262
Windshield Washer Fluid	263
Brakes	265
Battery	268
Bulb Replacement	270
Headlamp Aiming	273
Tires	280
Appearance Care	288
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick	288
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick	292
Underbody Maintenance	295
Chemical Paint Spotting	295
Appearance Care Materials Chart	296
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	297
Electrical System	298
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	304
Replacement Bulbs	306
Capacities and Specifications	307
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	309
Engine Specifications	309
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	309
Vehicle Dimensions	309
Maintenance Schedule	314
Introduction	315
Your Vehicle and the Environment	315
How this Section is Organized	315
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	317
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	317
Selecting the Right Schedule	317
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	352
At Each Fuel Fill	352
At Least Once a Month	352
At Least Twice a Year	353
At Least Once a Year	353
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	356
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	356
Exhaust System Inspection	356
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection	356
Throttle Linkage Inspection	356
Brake System Inspection	356
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	357
Part E: Maintenance Record	359
Customer Assistance Information	362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	363
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	365
Roadside Assistance	366
Canadian Roadside Assistance	366
Courtesy Transportation	367
GM Paricipation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	368
Warranty Information	369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	369
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	370
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	370
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	370

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