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Using LruIse Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness ofthe hil

i Lights These switches control the following li-ght systems: Headlight C60n?' Warning If the light switch is left on you'll hear a

Wagon Rear Lompartment Light and Assist Handles . There are courtesy lights and assist handles in the rear compartment located on each si

Automatic Mirror (Option) Your Buick may have the automatic inside mirror. The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlights behind you.

Cleaniqg Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two photocells that make the mirror work. Outside Mirrors Manual To

Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. /d CAUT

/!\ CAUTIO I If the wagon has a rear facing third seat, items stored in the net could injure occupants seated there during an accident, o

Convenience Net (Sedan) f Wagon Cargo Security Cover (Option) The security cover is used Your car has a convenience net. You'll see it j

A CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision (- sudden maneuver. You or others could be

/!\ CA ,UTI01 If you try ta wry s net lg on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier - like paneling, plywood, a mattres

Light Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) , .I. .. , The lighted visor vanity mirror lights up when the mirror cover is opened. Closing the mirro

To remove the rear ashtray for cleming, press .down on the gtuffer as you.pull the ashtray down and out. . ... : .,... i .. . .. . , .%,. . >

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you See your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odomete

Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows how much fue I ic in your tank. It works only when the engine is on. When the indicator nears “E”, you still have

3. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. I But, when isn't going low on oil, this light comes on and stays, on, it

-:will ..help. you learn. about ,the €eatures and controls for - I ? your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words wor

‘d. ,. dhen you turn the key to “Run,” this light will coine on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are

Volts Gage This gage shows voltage in the electrical system. The normal range is 11 to 15 volts. If the gage reading staysin either red ran

Brake System Warning Light I Your Buick’s hydraulic .. . - brake system is divided intd two parts..If Qne-part isn’t working, the other part’ can s

iI Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light . -, i’ .. I. ,:,: With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning: ’ J Light 1 I This light tells you that ‘ your engine coolant has ovetheated. If you have been operating

Yom -w&gon:has 'a &t&A&- wariiirib.light. It should comb:'ori when the tailgate is dpe;neis as .a door. It will stay on

Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

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If your Buick has the Electronic Climate control option, it looks like this: The following information tells you how it works: Mode When you

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: In the blue notice area, we tell you about something th

Off Auto When the system is off; the .. .. . . .. When the system is set for automatic, aitwill come from the floor o,utlets,. the instrument

Howev~r, 'il you want the blower fan f.0 run at a low& speed, pukh v. If you. want' to raise the bloWer"spt%d, push A, . ..&a

Defrost Rear Window Defogger (Option) This setting will direct most of the air flow toward the windshield. Use this when there is fog or ice

.. 'Your Buick may have this Comfort Control. System. , .. . . . Your Bui&'s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air

i the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. The Bi-level settbg directs outside air.into

Rear Window Defogger (Option) The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass to remove fog and ice. Turn' the control on' to

AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo,

.. How To, Operate Y0u.r' Audio System . :.. .> , To Play This Radio' ' ., ... . ,. .. ,1 The Uppei Knob The upper .knob does th

e Tune in the desired station. 0 Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display) .. Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbutto

Vehicle Symbols . , . ' mcese are some .of the,symbols you will find on your vehicle. . ' . '".' . '* I. .. . .- . .* .

up to three additional stations on each band may be preset, by pressing two adj.oining pushbuttons at the sitme time. TREBLE Slide the.

FWD ,, . ,. . To.advance the tape, press. and. the tape will advance; rapidly until you press the STOP-EJECT button lightly. j?: REV To reve

The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: 0 It controls the volume. The volume increases and I I decretises when the knob is held

REV To reverse the tape, press REV and the tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the tape or until you press the REV button li

Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons. SET will disappear from the display when the station is set. Whenever you press th

RCL Press :RCL to see what-track is playing. Press it again within 5 seconds ,to see how long 'the CD has been playing,. The track number

Anti-Theft Feature Delco-Loc I1 is a security feature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays no

Step 4. Press the AM-FM button. The radio will display “000”. Step 5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The display shows the

cassette has no improvement in s.ound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning

easily replace it. See yoUr rieqler for. a replacement kit and, follow the instructions in the kit.

Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Part 4 includes: RoadSigns ... DefensiveDriving

The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It’s a good idea to know these -codes 5.0 that you can quickly

. RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING NARROW BRIDGE x h h h Y I LOW W WOBKE SHOULDER FLAGGER AHEAD AHEAD YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down a

449 GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate ,upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reac

Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. Is An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign-means STOP. It is always red with wh

I A TRIANGULAR sign also is used .on two-lane: roads to: indicate a NO PASSING ZONE. This sip will be QII the left &de of thegmadway. .?? .f'

REVERSl8lE LANE ON MULTI- LANE ROADWAY I dany .city roads and. expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during ru

Your Own Signals Defensive Driving Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite, it’s safer ‘to let other drivers know what you

D,runken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and,driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the hi

Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plans to drive? Ideally, no one should drink alcohol and then drive. But if one does, the

It’s the arnount.of alcahd that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis, (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each)

might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people do

Braking Braking action- involves perceDtion time and reaction ’time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s per

Riding” your brake overheat to the point that they won’t work well, You might not be able to stop your vehicle it time to avoid an accident. I

I 1 /!\ CAUTION: A CAUTION: The brake wear warn g s sooner or later your brakes won’t work well That could lead to an accident. When yo

If your brake pedal goes down farther man normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly app

Try to adjust‘ your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o&apos

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vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a “mirrored surface’

Night Vision 'No one can see as we11 at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver m

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The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. nven if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain ,can make it harder to se

Hydroplaning Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually

Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze When you drive into a fog patch, your$sibility will be reduced quickly. The biggest dangers are striking the v

Tips on Driving in Fog If you get caught in fog, turn your headlights on low beam, even in daytime. You’ll see - and be seen - better. Pass other

Free-way Driving Mile €or mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all r

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I !i 1 I I 0 0 Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can. cause drowsiness. But don’t wear sunglasses at I night. They will drastical

Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. ' A CAUTION: If you don't shift down, you

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S .hg in a - lec osi .m.when your ve cle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job CAUTION: (Contin

PBrkiBg .. Hi&$ You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into traffic. Here’s how: ., Parking Downhill

I' Parking Uphill I I If you're going uphill on a one-way street and you're Ifthere is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is co-rrec

D.riving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice c.an be slick and hard to drive on, But wet ic

If you are stopped by .heavy snow, you could be-.in a seirious. situation. You should probably stay with'your vehicle'unless you. k

blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra. II clothing, make body insulators. from newspapers, burlap I CAUTION: (Continued) bags, rags,

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That

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Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying

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Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top .of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certi

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want t

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Part 5 Problems on the Road I- .. . 1. ’ . ’ ‘I .. ... Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Part 5 includes:

7 Press the button in to. ~ make your front and, rear i : turn s$gnal .lights' flash on and off. .. . ,. ,. I .' Your hazard warnin

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want towe another vehicle and, some jurnner, cables to start you? Buick. But please follow the

I I You eou be injured ! V€ !s roll parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in ‘‘P” (Park) or a manu nsl in 9 3. Tw

Push the seatback fully down to lock it. Then pull the filler panel into place. To raise the seat, push down on the edge of the s

.., . 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) termina

8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to, the good battery's negative (-) 'terminal. 9. Attach the cable at least 1.8 inches (4

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 c

Towing Your Car Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) o

Front TomGng Hook-Ups Attach “T” hook chains k, behind the front wheels &to the side of the frame rails ,on both,’sides. Position the sling

Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of ,each lower contrbl am. Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach “T” hook chains to slots in th

1. Turn off yom air conditioner. If :No .Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the prob

.- . , .(. ,A CAUTION: Don't let anyone'ride where they c safety belt properly. If you are in a I you're not wearing a safety belt,

When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap

1 I 11 parts, can be very hot. Don’t 1 Ich them. I do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if ther I leak. If yo the engine, it could lose all c

m m II L, CAUTIOP You can be bu 3d if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycc and it will burn if the engine parts ar

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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .. i= :. i i i t .. : :.c, - , -, I. . I -" I -c 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push do

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to e “FULL COLD.” 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure

If a Tire Goes Flat Changing .a Flat Tire I!\ CAUTIO1 can slip off the jack and roll over you or othe- people. You and they could be badly injured. Fi

The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. .. -. .. . .. .. . , , , , . . . ..,LL ,. , .. i , ., . ,I , ,. . r , . . . , -.. .”: _,,,/ .. . , . ..~ ..

Or, the equipment for the wagon is in the rear storage compartment. .. a To access the equipmentin your wagon, turn the slotted release button

To remove the spare tire, unscrew and remove the wing nut from the retaining bolt. Using the tire lift strap, pull the tire out of the storage we

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Your Buick has a wheel. cover that .must be'removed to access the wheel nuts; Refer to the picture for the correct wheel cover removal. If

Remove, this wheel cover by carefully prying off the If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, .remove the center center -of the cover

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I 'P J 'IC Getting UI er a vehicle when i s j; ied up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or kilied

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CAUTIO A Rust or dirt on the wheel, which it is fastened, can make the wheel nu become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and ca

t Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross seq

j 'I 'I 1' ,A CAUTION: Storing a jack; a tire or other equipment in the .passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.

Why,Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything,' you go as fast as it goes. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child ke

Compact Spare T,ire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle -was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inf

I A CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high eed, the I explode and YOU or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of

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Part 6 Se'rvice & Appearance Care

Service Doing Your Own Service. Work perform. see “Maintenance Record” in the Index.

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What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen, such as MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that

Filling Your Tank 1': ,, .. .. t- L: I.,: ,',. [, . t: 1 j: j.. The cap, on the wagon, iis behind a hinged door on the left side 'of

., .. On. the sedan, the cap is behind the rear license plate. : ' m-- /!\ CAUTION: Ga din rapor is ply tlammawe. It Durn: violently, and

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Engine OiI If the "LOW OIL" light on ' the instrument panel comes on, it means .you need to check your engine oil level right

1 I ! I' I' thickness. DO not we other visco,sity-oils such ;as SAE low-40 or SAE 2OW-50.

It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less: than 10 miles (16 km). . The engine is -at low .speed most of the time (as in door t

Air Cleaner The air cleaner is located behind the engine fan. To access the filter, lift up on the latches and let the cover down. Replace

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your auiomatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is

To check the fluid hot or cold: 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Place the shift.lever in “P” (Park) with the parking brake applied. 0

How to Add Fluid: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and.lLubric

er to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Yo

.. .. ,I Adding Coolant ': . .:,. The coolant recovery tank .is located at the left of the engine compartment, directly behind .. the&apos

Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant: conta

How To Check Power Steering Fluid: , ’ . ’ Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely ti

Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: The windshield washer reservoir is located at the left of the engine compartment. Open. the cap labeled “WASHER

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Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modem vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to’ be of top quality and work.

I- Halagen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or I others could be injured. Take special ca

I 4. .Remove wjre connector from bulb by lifiingthe lock" - tab and pulling it away .from the plastic base.

5. Bulb I_ -. _I- Replacement , . .. . -. j.! i I I. ! Install the bulb by putting the sriJall tab- (D) hto the J;: ~ I..' ' small notch in

.. . or the instrument-panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you'slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. Yo

. ,. , .. ., , ... Unskrew .tht$wingnut. From outside the vehicle,, carefully pull the taillight assembly away from the body. Press the bulb housin

Center High Mounted Stop Light Replacement Lift up the tailgate window. Unscrew the two screws. Bring down the bulb assembly. Pull a b

Never exceed the GVWR for.your vehicle, or the"Gross If you put things inside your vehicle - like.suitcases, ., Axle Weight Rating (GA

,I Station wagons can carry more weight than regular passenger cars:- You’ll find ,the heading-“Maximum Loadingat GVWR” on the Tire-Loadin

ION )orly maintained and improper1 dangerous. Overloading - 3ur tires can caus [sed tires are e overheating as a result of too much friction:You cou

When to Check: Check your tires once .a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare-tire (if SO equipped). It should be at 60 psi (420 Pa).

After the tires have beers rotated, adjust the front and rea inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain

The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Ti

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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers

Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how many miles it's been driven. I

Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick using r oam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose 'dirt. Wipe

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some sp-ots and stains will clean off

Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type Care of Safety Belts cleaner. Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, ch

Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wip

Aluminum Wheels If your Buick has these, don’t use chrome polish on them. Use wax after you clean them. Also, don’t use abrasive clean

Finis,h Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the fini.sh should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly

Appearance You PART NUMBER SIZE 12345343 16 02. (0.473L 1052277 12 oz. (0.354L) 1052863 L.oz. (0.028kg) 1050172 16 oz. (0.473L) 1050173 16 oz. (0.4

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) II ID 111111111 1111 111 l~lllll11111111111111111 11111 llllDDlllll I a SAMPLE4UXPMOM75 ’ h i II ENGINE f \ASSE

Safety Belt Reminder Light When, the .key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will come on for .about eight seconds- to remind people to fas

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and

I1 1. 15 2. 15. 3. 10 4. 25 5: 7.5 6; '20 7. 30 8. 15 9. . 10 10. ,-.. 25 11. 7.5 12. 10 13. IO 14. 15 15. 30 16. 7,s 17. 15 18. . 15 19. 20

The fuse chart, below, shows how to tell a blown fuse from a good fuse. GOOD FUSE I BLOWN -FUSE I GM PARTNO.. ' RATING ' LJ COLOR

Estate Wagon Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted OVERALL: Length ... 2 17.7 Width ... ... 79.9 Hei

Roadmaster Sedan Dimensions 'Inches Unless Otherwise Noted ... . . - ~ _. OVERALL: Length ... 215.8 Width ...

.Replaceable Light Bul-bs Application Number EXTERIOR Cornering ... Headlight ... .? . ... . 2057 . 9004 Par

Cap.acities and, Specifications CRANKCASE CAPACITY (With Filter) - 5.0 quarts/4.7 liters TRANSMKSSIQN - Drain and Refill - 1.0.0. pints/4.7 life

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Part 7 Main.tenance Schedule dependability and emission control performance. Part 7 includes: Introduction ...

Litho in U.S.A. Part No; 25603823 B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992' All Rights' Reserved 1

..' ',: . ,.: i '. , .. Ipi'" I. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how tu wear it properly. 1. Close arrd l

IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Plan I Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements you

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“Section B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should &.checked whenever you stop-for fuel. It also explains what ’you can easily do to

I Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have

Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule'I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditi

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance ' Months, Whiche'ver Services Following: Miles (kilometers) or WHEN TO PERFORM

Sched.uled Maintenante Services Schedule I1 Follow Schedule. I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. , TO BE SERVI

.. TO BE ,SERVICED (See explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I'and 11) Item No. - . 8. Transmission Service 9. S

7. 8. To help ensure-proper operation, we recommena a pressure test of both’the cooling system and the pressure cap. If you do not use your

I 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into .the buckle until it clic

‘X: An Emission Control Service. TheU.S. Ehyironmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perfo- this maintenance itein w

At Each Fuel Fill. (It is important for you ‘or a service station. attendant to perform these underhood .ch~ecks ,,at each fuel fill.) CHECK

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.. . INSPECTION OR SERVICE 1 WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Steering and Suspension Inspection Inipect the front and re? suspension and steering. system

INSPECTION OR SERVICE Rear. Axle Service WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Check the gear lubricant.leve1 in’ the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle

Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtaine

I USAGE Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings USAGE Rear Axle (Standard Differential) FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis lubricant meeting requirements o

Maintenance Performed column, insert the, numbers Maintenance Record F DATE ODOMETER I I .~ READING.. . SERVICED BY . . MAINTENANCE PERFORMED .I ,.

~. Maint.enance Record ODOMETER DATE READING- . SERVICED. BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED - -I ..

a Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This Part also tells you h

i STEP TWO - If after contacting .a member of ,Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership with

NHTS.A, US. Department of. Transportation Washington, .D.C. 20590 You can a1s.o obtain other information about motor vehicle ,safety from the Hotl

Service Publications In€ormation on. how to obtain Product Service .- Publications, Subscriptions and Indexes as described below is applicable

Subscriptions You can subscribe to all Buick Product Service Publications (PSP’s). This will include bulletins for all cars sold by Buick and

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Acc (Ignition Key Position) ... 74 Adding Brake Fluid ... 262 Coolant ...

@ What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt-is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. A CA ITION: You can be seriously hurt

.Gasoline ... 243 Gasoline Tank. Filling Your ... 245 Gate Ajar Light ...

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Starting Your Car if the Battery is"Dead" ... : ... 206 Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ... 216 Steering ...

... n .. .. _1 .. .:,-, A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place: A CP You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place

&: What-’s .wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. A CAUTION: You can b

Q.‘ What’s wrong with-this? A.: The belt is twisted ~CTOSS the .body. I \ CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. , Before you, close the door, be sure the belt

A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too clo~se to an inflating air bag, it could seriously in

How The Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. When is an air bag expected to

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What will you see after an -air bag inflation?

A CAUTION: Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick that it has the air bag syst

Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag Bystem. But if the ignition has .to

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is wornproperly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be

I When you .sit in a center seating position, or in a station Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap wagon third seat

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the re

Push the latch plate into the bucklo until it clicks. If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this sec

To unlatch the belt, just push the -button o;n%he buGI.de. Children e in a vehicle needs protection! That includes all children smalle? than

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.

. Child Restraints A CAUTION: Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself

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If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside. Position -You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about tlxe top strap if

I 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt-and run the lap part through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

6. Push and pull the child restfaint in different To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and remove th

See th-e earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt -as long as possible by tilting the latch plate a

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure, If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the la

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 5. To t

Larger Children Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety b

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 crushed

Here a child is sitting in a seat that has - I lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder pari behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder system

@ What's wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. A LAUTION Torn or frayed belts miry not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under imp

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Part 2 Feat.ures and Controls n . Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and infom.ation on starting.

b\ GAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehlt: wih LIIC ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badP ‘njured or

When a new Roadmaster is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. Each plug has a code on

Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving. the vehicle, open your-door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. Remot

Lower the tailgate all the. .way down. I. .. ., 67

A .CAUTION- It can be 'dangerous to drive with the rear mrindaw, and/or tailgate open. Carbmimonoxide (CO) ,gas can come into your vehicle. You

Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) .. -If your Buick has this option, you cim loc$andanlbck\ your doors or unlock your trunk or tailgate3

Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Buick has a number of the€t deterrent features, we know tha

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Engine Block Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather, '0 OF (- 18 C) or colder,. the engine . , block heater can help. You'll g

maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of ‘P’ (Park)” in this section. R (Rever

-. Going,about 35 mph (-5.6 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way do.wn. . . You’ll shift,down to the next gear and have more pow

Limited-Slip Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow,, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works

,. To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. ,.( r Jf YOU are .on a hill: See “Parking

2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this: 0 Pull the lever toward you. P 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go.. 3. Move

Shifting Out of ‘T” (Park) Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you ca

Parking Over Things That Burn Enghe Exhaust , '!\ CAUTIO1 Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don&

Power Windows Your power W~~~QWS contmls~ are on the armrest. The switch for %he driver's window has an express-down feature. Pull the switch

Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special. ,. .. I962 BuickSpecial ' . , , . Built inside the walls ofthe old buildings in Buick&ap

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High-Low Beam & Pas

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other

You Control the windshield wipers by tudng the bmd- 1 I marked “WEER.” For a single wxping cycle, turn the band to “MIST.”

7 The rear window washer/wiper' switch i. at 93

Cruise Control (Option) ,* .. :. .> .. .. ";. ?y . .. I you can't drive safely at a steady speed. So, don't use your Cruise Con

If you leave your Cruise Control si ch on when you’re not using Cruise, you. might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don’t want

,. ' .' , You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. , - .. .- To Increase Speed While Using Crui-se Control

Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: 2. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switchdo ‘‘Resu~e/Accel~~ate” for les