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Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	14
Seats and Seat Controls	14
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	21
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Driver Position	26
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	40
Rear Seat Passengers	41
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	44
Center Passenger Position	46
Children	48
Child Restraints	50
Larger Children	58
Safety Belt Extender	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash	61
Features and Controls	64
Keys	64
Door Locks	66
Remote Keyless Entry System	69
Trunk	71
Theft	73
Passlock	74
New Vehicle "Break In"	74
Ignition Positions	75
Starting Your Engine	76
Engine Coolant Heater	79
Parking Brake	84
Shifting Into Park (P)	85
Shifting Out of Park (P)	88
Parking Over Things That Burn	88
Engine Exhaust	89
Windows	90
Tilt Wheel	91
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	92
Cruise Control	96
Lamps	100
Interior Lamps	102
Mirrors	104
Storage Compartments	106
Ashtrays and Lighter	108
Instrument Panel	110
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	113
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	126
Comfort Controls	126
Air Conditioning	128
Heating	128
Defogging and Defrosting	129
Audio Systems	130
Setting the Clock	130
AM-FM Stereo	131
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	133
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Automatic Tone Control	136
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	139
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Compact Disc Players and Automatic Tone Control	143
Theft-Deterrent Feature	148
Understanding Radio Reception	150
Tips About Your Audio System	150
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	151
Care of Your Compact Discs	152
Fixed Mast Antenna	152
Your Driving and the Road	154
Defensive Driving	154
Drunken Driving	155
Control of a Vehicle	158
Steering	162
Off-Road Recovery	164
Passing	165
Loss of Control	166
Driving at Night	167
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	169
City Driving	171
Freeway Driving	172
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	174
Highway Hypnosis	175
Hill and Mountain Roads	175
Recreational Vehicle Towing	181
Loading Your Vehicle	183
Towing a Trailer	185
Problems on the Road	194
Hazard Warning Flashers	194
Jump Starting	195
Towing Your Vehicle	200
Engine Overheating	206
If a Tire Goes Flat	214
Changing a Flat Tire	215
Compact Spare Tire	225
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	226
Service and Appearance Care	228
Service	228
Fuel	229
Fuels in Foreign Countries	231
Engine Oil	237
.Air Cleaner	243
Engine Coolant	247
Power Steering Fluid	251
Windshield Washer Fluid	251
Brakes	253
Battery	256
Bulb Replacement	257
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	261
Tires	262
Appearance Care	269
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick	270
Care of Safety Belts	272
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick	274
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	278
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	280
Capacities and Specifications	285
Maintenance Schedule	290
Introduction	290
How This Section is Organized	291
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance	292
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	292
Selecting the Right Schedule	292
Maintenance Schedule	293
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedide	295
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	316
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	324
At Each Fuel Fill	324
At Least Once a Month	324
At Least Twice a Year	325
At Least Once a Year	325
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	328
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	329
Part E: Maintenance Record	331
Customer Assistance Information	334
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	334
Customer Assistance for Text TTY Users	336
Roadside Assistance	337
GM Participation in BBB AUTO Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	339
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	340
Reporting Safety Defects to the Candian Government	341
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	341
Service and Owner Publications	342

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