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To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control: - 1. Step lightly on the brake pedal, OR 2. Move the Cruise switch t

Interior/Instrument Panel Lights You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating the control up or down. To turn on the interior cour

Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition

Press the switches on the front of the mirror to turn on the reading lights. Rear Reading Lights (Wagon) This light will go on when you open th

Interior Lights Delay When you pull on the driver’s outside door handle, the dome and courtesy lights will go on and stay on for about 40 seconds, or

Outside Mirrors Power (Option) Manual Both the driver and passenger side outside mirrors should be adjusted so that you just see the side of your veh

Convex Outside Mirror Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see

Convenience Net (Option) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like groce

To Use the Cover: Grasp the handle and pull the cover over the rear storage area. Insert the ends of the support rod into the slots in the trim pan

The crossrails can be adjusted by loosening the screws. After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten the screws securely. I I NOTICE: Loading car

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The armrest can be raised so that a passenger can sit in the center position. Rear Locking Storage Compartment (Wagon) Use your door key to unlock

To clean the rear ashtrays, fully open the ashtray. Press down on the snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and out. I NOTICE: Don’t put papers and oth

The Instrument Panel: Your Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how many miles you have driven since you last set it to zero. To reset it, push the button. L Warning

dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Fuel Gage I Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have

Brake System Warning Light BRAKE If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that

I Anti-Lock Brake SJ ANTI- LOCK ‘S tern Warning’Light With anti-lock, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for

Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light LOW TRACTION When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too 100

I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel econ

How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn

NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Battery Light Then it should

Voltage Indicator When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the “Run” position), the gage shows your battery’s state of charge in D

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Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your

Your Buick Comfort Control System The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle also has

Ventilation For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or cooling is needed, slide the upper lever to VENT. Air flow is through the instrumen

Press the ON portion of the switch. The indicator light will glow. The rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will get the most enjoymen

To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.

Lower Knob Pushbuttons Rotate the lower knob to tune in radio stations. Press it to change between the AM and FM bands. Fade The FADE control behin

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage you

2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display. 3. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears on the

Bass Slide this lever up to increase bass, or down to decrease it. Scan Press the SCAN button to hear each station for a few seconds. Push it aga

To Play a Cassette Tape With the power switch on, insert a tape into the cassette door. Using tapes that are longer than 90 minutes (45 minutes on eac

Upper Knob This knob does two things: 0 Rotate VOL slightly to the left or right to control the volume. 0 Press it to mute the radio or tape player.

Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. 1. Use the lower knob (TUNE) to tune in the station you want. display. 2. Press

Random Scan Press RDM to play tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Press the button again to play tracks sequentially. Reverse Press REV

CD Player 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 play

To Unlock the System After a Power Loss When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and “LOC” will appear on the disp

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player I P A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mec

Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To Clean the Antenna Mast: 1. Turn on

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Fur example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIB

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Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions . We’ve

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick

been drinking. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. About 20,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour

“I‘ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.

And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (we

/- Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brak

Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, y

n Part 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick. and how to use your safety belts properly . You c

Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their wor

Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. OFF

The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, ,moves around the vehicle ahead, the

e If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the

If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start stee

0 0 0 0 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow do

Driving in the Rain . . Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-ro

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to a

more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicle

Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an

Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats-how to adjust them, and also about folding seats, reclining front seatbacks, and

The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are d

Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? 0 Wiper

Hill and Mountain Roads I. . ... Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly i

Winter Driving 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle,

.I. L. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flash

ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice’’ when it’s about freezing (32°F; OOC) and free

bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel r

Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of y

Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatback The switch is located on the front of the seat. To recline the seatback hold the switch up. Hold

The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mount

Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much fa

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. P

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

Hazard Warning Flashers m Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn s

.- Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position you

NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Buick by

Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negativ

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

Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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

When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a

Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels, don’t go more than 35 mph (56 k

2. Position a 4" x 4" wood beam across sling chains with spacer blocks contacting the forward extensions of the engine cradle. 3. Position

4. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Rear Towing Hookups Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to

I 2. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper. 3. Attach a separate safety chain to each side of the axle inboard of the spri

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your Buick’s instrument panel. If Steam Is C

If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to fu

I I. A If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or abo

1 NOTICE: I I Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, check t

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 the c

NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. When

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause

If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as

3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. On the 3100 SF1 V6 (VIN Code M), it is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 4. Fill th

7. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 8. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel th

10. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap.

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warn

Sedan The equipment you'll need is stored in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center retainer bolt on the comp

Wagon The equipment you’ll need is stored in the rear of your vehicle, behind the spare tire cover. I To remove the spare tire cover: Fold down the th

Slide the spare tire cover back while lifting it up and out of the lower track. To remove the tire-changing equipment: Remove the wing nut and retain

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Folding Second Seat To Lower the Split Second Seatback: Each seat has its own release button. Press the release button and pull the seatback forward

A Turn the two wing nuts counterclockwise and remove the jack retainer plate. Then pull out the jack and wheel wrench. Standard Wheel Cover You wil

Wire Wheel Cover Removing the wire wheel cover requires this wire wheel key wrench. F1 Put the flat end into the notch and carefully pry the small

I NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the

Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand unti

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

Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk or, if you have the wagon, in the rear c

UT WHEEL WRENCH FULL SIZE FLAT / JACK USE TOP HOLE WITH VALVE STEM OUTBOARD FOR STORAGE OF FULL-SIZE FLAT Wagon Spare Cover Replacement To install

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocki

. @) Part 6 Service and Appearance Care ~ ~~~~~ Here you will find information about the care of your Buick . This part begins with service and

Folding Third Seat (Option) A To Raise the Rear-Facing Third Seatback: I If your vehicle is equipped with a roll-up cargo cover, it must be removed

Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Yo

Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. T

Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system

I Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (co

When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the ri

Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehi

The 2.2L L4 engine oil dipstick is located in the fill cap near the front and center of the engine compartment. Turn off the engine and give the oil a

When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains w

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD Sw“nwl’l li, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EX. _____

NOTICE: If you use oils that do not have either the “starburst” symbol or an API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damage not co

4. Push the seatback all the way up until it locks in the upright position. Push back and forth on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place. To L

Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (- 18

Remove the wing nut and pull off the cover. Remove and replace the filter. Replace the cover, wing nut and rubber duct. Tighten the hose clamp. Refer

I NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Al

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: 0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). 0

The dipstick on the 2.2L L4 engine looks like this. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in

Adding Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be

To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at “ADD” or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up

Radiator Pressure Cap I NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant

What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. NOTICE:

d 2. Pull the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle, then push it down into the locked position. 3. Lower the storage compartment lid. 21

Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufact

should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’

Brake Wear Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sou

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if th

Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see the Index under "Replacement Bulbs." 1. Turn the bulb assembly countercl

Front Turn and Parking Bulb and/or Side Marker Bulb Replacement 1. Raise the hood. 2. Insert a screwdriver into the loop of the spring, which can be

. ..‘ To replace the side marker bulb: 1. Remove the socket by turning it counterclockwise 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of th

Taillight Bulb Replacement (Wagon) For the type of bulb, see the Index under “Replacement Bulbs.” 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the three Phillips h

Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION \ OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE

I NOTICE: I Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like s

Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not

Tires We don't make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are'warranted

Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation press

Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have them in rotated at the mileages recommended in the spected and Maintenance Sch

When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires ha

Treadwear Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safe

Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its a

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be s

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot

I 0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire only. If you use them, don’t saturate

Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic cre

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. But most crashes are in between.

Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10% isopropyl alcoh

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

basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. I I NOTICE: Machine compounding or agg

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may

Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your Buick dealer. I I I PART I NUMBER I SIZE I DESCRIPTION I USAGE See Your Mai

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) I 1111 11111 11 11 I I 111 I 11 111n1 111 I 11111 111 I 11111111 11 1111 111 11 I 111111 II I I ENGINE A4 f \ AS

Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equ

r Fuse Usage I Fuse Amp Circuitry 1 15 ECM, MAF Sensor (3 100 Engine only) 2 20 ECM Injectors/Coil 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 I 16 5 15 10 2

Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of t

Century Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Length ... Width ... Height ... Wheelbase ...

When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 24

~ ~~~ Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Number Exterior Back-up Lamps ... 1156 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Except Luggage

Capacities and Specifications Engine Code 3100 MFI V6 Code M (L82) Belt Tensions - Fuel Tank Capacity - Automatically controlled by a self-tensionin

Capacities and Specifications I I Engine Code 4 (LN2) 2.2L L4 PFI Belt Tensions - Automatically controlled by an idler pulley. Tension adjustment

(@ Part 7 Maintenance Schedule . -1 I I ~~ This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick . Your vehicle needs these services to retain it

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

Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the en

“Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service department or another qualified ser

Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide whi

Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I ~ Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. I 6. Transaxle Service I 7. Spark Plug R

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Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 I Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. TO BE SERVICED

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. I 6. Transaxle Service 7. Spark Plug

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper flu

6. ’Ikande Service -- Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 0oO km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more

Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to he

At Least Once a Month WHAT TO DO Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label

WHAT TO DO Steering Column brake set, try to turn the key to “LOCK” Lock While parked, and with the parking in each shift lever position. 0 Th

I CHKCKOH I SKHVICK Unclcrbody Flushing At least cvcry spring, use plain walcr to [’lush any corrosive matcrials from [he undcrbody. Take care l

CHECK OR SERVICE Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel- Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection WH

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

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USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and b. Release Pawl Spring Anchor Hood and Door Hinges, Wagon Liftgate, Fuel Door Hinge, Folding Seat Hardware, R

I I ~ Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING __

Maintenance Record

n Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance . This part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to

Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Buick. Normally, any concern with the sales transact

A listing of all Buick Zone Offices and offices outside the U.S. which can assist you can also be found in the Warranty and Owner Assistance Informat

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immedia

Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.” Included with your 1994 Buic

Canada Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the Unit

Subscriptions You can subscribe to all GM Product Service Publications (PSP’s). This will include bulletins for all cars sold by GM and will no

B or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strong

How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent GM models will be

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Part 9 Index I- . Brake Fluid ... 228 Electrical Equipment ... 254 Engine Coolant ...

System. Anti-lock Warning Light ... 114 System Warning Light ... 113 Wear ...

ConvenienceNet ... 105 Convex Outside Mirror ... 104 Coolant Engine ...

Fabric Cleaning ... 246 Features and Controls ... 65 Filling the Fuel Tank ...

Identification Label. Service Parts ... 253 Identification Number. Vehicle (VIN) ... 253 Idling Your Engine ...

Methanol in Gasoline ... 209 Mirrors ... 102 Mountain Driving ...

Reporting Safety Defects ... 283 Restraint System. Supplemental (Air Bag) ... 37 Restraint Systems ...

The 1994 Buick Century Owner's Manual Litho in USA Part No. 25609658 B First Edition 'Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993 All Right

&: If I’m a good driver, ana 1 never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an

Stereo Sound Systems ... 125 Storage Armrest ... 107 Rear Locking Compartment ...

Wagon Cargo Security Cover ... 105 Liftgate Operation ... 7 1 Spare Cover Replacement ...

Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage 300

Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage . ~- 301

Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage COMMENTS -~ 302

Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE COMMENTS AMOUNT MILEAGE 303

Fuel Mileage Chart MILES PER GALLON r 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 - 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

m THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER USING MINIMUM 50% WASTEPAPER, 10% POST CONSUMER WASTE

How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety

Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt E This safety belt is called “automatic” because you don’t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle. And you do

I I I I 1 I I 1 1 I I I 1 The lap belt should be worn as low on the hips as possible. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. A

To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on the buckle. To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (t

Q: What’s wrong with this? ‘A I I I I I I I A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. I A CAUTION: You

@' What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 34

What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 35

&." What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. 36

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This section explains the driver’s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), commonly referred to as an alr bag. He

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AIR BAG You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to “Run” or “Start.” Then the light should go out, which means t

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

What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping a

0 Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously

0 Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part

Lap Belt When you sit in a center seating position, or in a station wagon third seat, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the

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

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Don’t let it get twiste

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvi

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0 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children s

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Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or bot

Top Strap 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

You’ll need a safety locking clip to properly secure a child restraint in this position. You can get a locking clip where child restraints are sold,

6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle&apos

Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position U When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you'll be using the lap be

4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure t

Your dealer can get these and install the hardware for you. It’s free. The special belt is GM Part Number 12340286. Your dealer can find the correct h

Once the special hardware is installed, please follow the instructions with it and these steps: 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by pus

Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick’s chief engineer, Walter L. Marr (left), and Thomas D. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first F

3. Put the belt’s special latch plate into the vehicle’s safety belt buckle. 4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling i

8. Put the hook on the free end through the slot in the latch plate. 9. To make it tight, pull the belt while you push down on the child restraint. If

To remove the infantkhild seat restraint: 1. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate. Leave the latch plate on th

Larger Children Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehi

A P -- &: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt fo

Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But i

?art 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifti

Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only. r{.; &L.. ' - F% .,.,. I ,, , The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. When a n

1 NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your

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Power Door Locks Leaving Your Vehicle Press the power door lock switch on either front door to lock or unlock all the doors at once. Automatic Door L

up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency

vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. Battery Replacement U

Trunk/Liftgate Remote Trunk or Liftgate Release (Option) If you have this option, you’ll find the button in the glove box. The trunk will unlock any t

Turn the key to the right to unlatch the liftgate, then pull up on the bottom of the liftgate. To close, pull down on the handle inside the liftgate,

Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the - glove box. To open, pinch the latch release. 73

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

Ignition Key Positions C 9.5 B A i E With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: (A) Accessory: An “on” p

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in “Lock” and you can’t . turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and ri

2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way

In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering chang

Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’l

Automatic Transaxle I There are several different positions for your shift lever. 0 P (Park) This locks your front wheels. It's the best positio

R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. I I NOTICE: Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle.

@ Automatic Overdrive If your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive, this position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing,

c 0 1 (First Gear) This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than “2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or

I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also d

0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into “P’ (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much forc

Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some th

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re

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Wagon Rear Vent Windows (Option) To open, pull the latch forward, then push on the center of the latch to swing the window out into the open position.

Turn SignallHeadlight Beam Lever .1 The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headligh

I I A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or low

Headlight High-Low Beam BRIGHT To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. The

You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay

NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. a Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer flu

Cruise Control (Option) With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerato

To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON.” 2. Get up to the speed you want. CRUISE 3. Push in the “SET” button at the end of

To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Co

2. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to “R/A” for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your