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U GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, Buick, and the Buick Emblem areregistered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Buick, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Narlonal Instatute for We support voluntary technician certification. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7. 2

Section	Page
Table of Contents	11
How to Use this Manual	12
Seats and Restraint Systems	15
Seats and Seat Controls	16
Head Restraints	19
Folding Rear Seats (Wagon)	19
Safety Belts	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	31
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt	32
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag)	39
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	44
Children	50
Smaller Children and Babies	51
Child Restraints	52
Larger Children	63
Safety Belt Extender	65
Checking Your Restraint System	65
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	66
Features and Controls	67
Keys	68
Door Locks	69
New Vehicle "Break-In"	76
Starting the Engine	78
Shifting the Transaxle	81
Windows	89
Tilt Steering Wheel	90
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever	91
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer	93
Windshield Wiper/Washer	93
Cruise Control	96
Headlights	100
Mirrors	104
Instrument Panel	112
Speedometer and Odometer	112
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	113
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	123
Comfort Control System	124
Air Conditioner	124
Ventilation	125
Heater and Defroster	125
Rear Window Defogger	125
Audio Systems	127
Radio Controls	128
Tape Player Controls	132
CD Player Controls	134
Care of Cassette Tape Player and Tapes	138
Care of Compact Discs	138
Power Antenna Mast Care	139
Your Driving and the Road	141
Defensive Driving	142
Drunken Driving	142
Control of a Vehicle	146
Braking	146
Steering	149
Passing	152
Loss of Control	153
Driving at Night	154
Driving in the Rain	156
City Driving	158
Freeway Driving	159
Hill and Mountain Roads	162
Winter Driving	163
Towing a Trailer	167
Problems on the Road	173
Hazard Warning Flashers	174
Other Warning Devices	175
Jump Starting	175
Towing Your Buick	180
Engine Overheating	186
If a Tire Goes Flat	195
Changing a Flat Tire	196
Compact Spare Tire	207
If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	208
Service and Appearance Care	209
Service	210
Fuel	211
Hood Release	214
Engine Oil	215
Air Cleaner	220
Transaxle Fluid	222
Engine Coolant	225
Power Steering	228
Windshield Washer Fluid	229
Brakes	230
Battery	233
Bulb Replacement	234
Loading Your Vehicle	238
Tires	240
Appearance Care	247
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	255
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	256
Replacement Bulbs	260
Capacities and Specifications	261
Maintenance Schedule	263
Introduction	264
A Word About Maintenance	264
Your Vehicle and the Environment	265
How This Part is Organized	265
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	266
Using Your Maintenance Schedules	266
Selecting the Right Schedule	267
Schedule I	268
Schedule II	270
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	272
Section B: Owner Checks and Services	274
At Each Fuel Fill	274
At Least Once a Month	275
At Least Once a Year	275
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	277
Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	279
Section E: Maintenance Record	280
Customer Assistance Information	283
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	284
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired	285
Reporting Safety Defects	285
Courtesy Transportation	287
Roadside Assistance	287
Service Publications	288

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