Buick 1993 Skylark Manuale del Proprietario

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Table of Contents How to Use this Manual ... 10 Seats and Safety Belts ...

Lights The headlight switch is located on the control left of the steering column. To turn on your lights, turn the band marked LIGHTS.

Headlights Reminder Light (Canada Only) If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, this light will go on at night to remind

Courtesy Lights When any door is opened, several lights go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. You also can turn thes

Outside Mirrors I To adjust the left outside mirror, rotate the knob located on the driver’s door. The right outside mirror must be adjusted

The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the To remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on trunk as far forward

Cigarette Lighter Front Console Storage (Option) It’s near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter,’push it in all the way and let go. When

Storage Armrest (Option) The Instrument Panel: Your Information System The armrest between the front seats opens' into a storage. area.

I 1 Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles A trip odometer can tell you how ma

How to Use This Manual You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in this book. Many people read their owner’s manual from

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will h

Brake System Warning Light 0 At the gas. stati0n;the gas pump shuts off before. the gage reads “F.” 1 ,

This light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stay

Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on, your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This gage tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. If the gage reads in the red band, and stays there, i

If the “Check Oil” light comes back on, the engine oil should be brought up to the proper level, see “Engine j Oil” in the Index. “Batter

Tachometer (Option) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in^ hundreds of revolutions per minute (RPM).

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Vehicle Damage Warnings - - - --x, in this book J :z -.-:ill find these blue notices: In the blue notice area, we tell you about somet

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

Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make your air system work for you. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows thro

BIL (Bi-level) Windshield Defrost This setting allows the outside air to flow through your Buick in two ways. Cooler air is directed to

I’ not cover thisdamage. And don’t put decals Air Conditioner (Option) The air conditioner cools the air coming into your vehicle. The air co

AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country Before you add any sound e

To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It turns the radio on. It controls the volume. It tells you the time

Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM)

Bal The control behind the upper knob allows you IO balance the sound between the right and left speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower k

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

1 Reverse i To reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will reverse rapidly until you press the STOP-EJECT button lightly. Program To go

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will. find -on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTI

Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Recall It tells you the time. When the

To Play A Compact Disc Before you begin, please note: DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. Use full-size comuuct

Prev Press PREV to hear the previous track. If you hold the PREV button or press it more than once, the disc will return to previous tr

Step 7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or left to make the next two numbers agree with your code. Step 8. Press the BAND AM-FM Knob and “0

back-up code) and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode. If the display shows"SEC", the disabling sequence was.unsuccessfu1 and the n

Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged, If the mast should ever become slightly

damaged. If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or neea to be cleaned. In either case, lower th

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Part 4 Your Driving and the Road I Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and io varying weather condit

Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It's a good idea to know these codes so that

Part 1 Seats And Safety Belts Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly . Y

L \ m Y RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING I NARROW BRIDGE 4 Q LOW WORK’ERS SHOULDER FLAGGER AHEAD AHEAD YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down

I EX" 144; b GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn

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

Symbols on Road Signs KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT THROUGH RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations,

Traffic Lights We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traff

time. A green arrow means you may drive ir&that lane. ’ and days these systems are in effect. -,i ““ ff. 4 -’ ~‘’ - .. : 1 Look for the

Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected

1 Police records show that half of all motor I vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - a driver, a passenger or someone.else, such as a

BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level. (a

alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries Control of a Vehicle worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart in

- ?r r .z : .I .~ ::e ; ’ Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining

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

I A CAUTION.: “Riding” your brakes can cause them to overhe; to the point that they won’t work well. You mighl not be able to stop your vehicle in

When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. And you may even notice that

A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The computer separately works the brakes at each fmnt wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti

A CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your ve

Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time.

When you drive into a curve at night, it's harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the straight beams of yo

I 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 driv

So here are some tips for passing: 0 0 0 0 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might aff

0 0 0 \ Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next vehicle. Don’t overtake

Four Way Manual Seat - Drivers Seat Only (Option) Manual Lumbar Support (Gran Sport - Driver's Seat Only) If you have this feature, you

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

Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. If there is a line of opposing traffic, make occasional glances over the line of he

A. Few ,More Night Driving Suggestions Driving in the Rain Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objec

wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windsh

A CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. The: ton’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose contr

Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze Fog can occur with high humidity or heavy frost. It can be so mild that you can see through it for several hund

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the othe

Entering the Freeway At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as yo

start bralung. If you must brake on the through lane, and if there is traffic close behind you, you can allow a little extra time and

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0 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm s

Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country,

1 \ CAUTION: If you don’t shift down, your brakes COL., get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going d

You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into traffic. Hills and mountains mean spectacular

Parking Uphill - parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the If there is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the curb righ

If there is no curb when you’re parking uphill, turn the wheels to the right. If there is no curb when you’re parking uphill on the left

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

Driving on Snow or Ice .: What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet

remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake wh

itting in a reclined osition when our v is in fflotion can But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 17

Towing a Trailer A CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: If you do, here are some important points. We

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

The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Safety Chai

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 t

But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s , how to do it: 1 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into.“P” I (Par

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

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

Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn' signal lights flash on and off. Your hazard flashers work no matter

CAUTION: (Continued) The, shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In

You could be injured if the whicles rd. Sat ths parking brake firmly on each ve,hicle, ‘Put an automatic tra’nsaxle in “P*” (Pa~k) or a. ._,an#ual tr

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

7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+ ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal i

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

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

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

1 Front Towing i Use a wheel lif? or a car carrier only. Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment. Use safety c

Rear Towing Use a wheel lift or a car carrier only. Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment. Use safety chains

11 ,m CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25603820 A First Edition The 1993 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992 All Righ

Front Seatback Latches (Two-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. Your seatback will move back

A CAUTION: I An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools a

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above “FULL COLD,” add

1 A CAUTION': Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some lother liquid li~ke alcohol, can boil befo

2. Then keep turning the ‘pressure cap, slowly, and remove it. F------- 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to “FULL COLD’

4. 5. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix t

.If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain yourtire

I ' The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. 205

- Wheel Covers Aluminum Wheel Nut Covers To remove this wheel cover use the flat end of the wheel wrench. Take the small cover ‘off to acc

is <.&,j ... ,- >? ... : ,;pi>@, '+ !, :: 1 : Gse the vehicle by Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enou

Folding Rear Seatback (Option) With the rear folding I seatbacks you can carry long cargo by folding down part or all of the rear seat. Pull

A CAUTION: Rust: or 'dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The w~he

Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower t

n Now put all the equipment back in the car. Just follow this drawing: /!\ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can

when you are driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.

Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle COL cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, lo ~ ~e equi

Rocking your vehicle to get it out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels

L Doing Your Own Service Work A CAUTION: a a You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure y

Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in

Easy Entry Seat Option (Two-Door Models) The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat. When y

Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. I

A CAUTION: If you get gasoline on you and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel fi

Checking Things Under the .Hood Hood Release I To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. It is located in the area to the left a

I1 A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands, clothing and tools away

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 w

To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it aga

What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: SG “SG’ must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designa

RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EX

0 It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). 0 The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-t

Air Cleaner The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine w

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A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops fla

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 ’

0 0 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37 "C) . Give boiling protection up to 262 F (128 " C) . Protect against rust a

~~~x~~~~ of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage a

To Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. A CAUTION: Turning t

Power Steering Fluid What to Add: I How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with .a clean rag. Replace the

Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: c Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. 9 Don’t mix w fluid. W

1 Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with 1 DOT-3 brake fluid. won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good

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

Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your fehicle for longer storage periods. :Halogen Bulbs I A CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressuri

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 keeps

Pull the bulb/socket straight out from the access cover. Remove the wire connect from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it aw

Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADI',NG INFORMATION OCCUPANTS , VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX ... LOADING & GVWR SAME

And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 132 pounds (60 kilograms) in your trunk. A CAUTIO

Inflation - Tire Pressure I I I The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door shows the cor

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

When It% 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 y

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

(1 112) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of thei

In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels . aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pu

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I Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can. burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.

r 1 e Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area. If a ring forms after

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

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. /!\ CAUTION: 1 Do not bleach or dye safety bc s. If you do, it 1 may severely weaken the

Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.

.-1 White Sidewail Tires your Buick dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with it. Weatherstrips These ar

Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, acc

I Appearance Care,and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your Buick dealer. PART ' NUMBER . SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 12345343 16 oz. (0

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1111 11111 11. II I I 111 I II 11111 111 I11111 111 IIIIIIIIII II 1111 Ill II ENGIME A3 t AQEMBLY CODE MODEL

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

~~ Fuse Usage Amp Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 10 20 20 15 5 5 10 15 15 25 10 20 20 20 30 25

The fuse chart, below, shows how to tell a blown fuse from .. a good fuse. GOOD 1 I FUSE FUSE BLOWN ' ' u RATING GM PART NO. 12004003

Skylark Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Coupe Length ... 189.1 Width ... 67.5 Height ...

Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Number EXTERIOR Headlight Side Marker ... 9004 Park/Tu rn ...

. Capacities and Specifications Engine Code D1 (L40)2 2.3L L-4 (QUAD 4) OHC Belt Tensions - Front crankbelt: automatically controlled by an id

Capacities and Specifications Engine Code N1 (LG7)2 3.3L L-6 MFI 3300 Belt Tensions - Automatically controlled by a self-tensioning idler pulley

Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick . Your vehicle needs these services to retain its

IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED ,?.j :i i Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? T

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

“Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists Section A: Scheduled Maintenance some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle

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

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

I b 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 Miles (kilometers) or WHEN TO PERFORM Services Following: I Months, Whichever Schedule

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

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and II) Item No. 7. Transaxle Service 8. Spark Plug Repl

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the Services suspension and steering linkage. Below are expla

Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the~radiator an

Section €5: Owner Checks and Services I Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to

At Least Once A Month CHECK OR SERVICE Tire Inflation WHAT TO DO Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on

GAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could I move suddenly. If it does, yoc or others could be injured. I Follow the ste

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after .an accident if I’m wearin

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

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

Hood Latch Assembly . . a.-Pivots and Spwg Anchor b. Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges a. Engine oil. b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirem’en

Maintenance Record ODOMETER -< DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 283

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

We encourage you to call the toll free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish t

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could

Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications, Subscriptions and Indexes as described below is applicable

When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts,

may get additional subscription ordering foms by calling the toll-free number shown in the following text. Individual PSP’s If you don’t want

7 Toll-Free Telephone Number Copies at Participating Dealers if you want an additional ordering form for an index or a Copies of Indexes

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Part 9 Index Acc (Ignition Key Position) ... 72 Antifreeze ... 231 Adding Antilock Brakes

Children and Safety Belts ... 44 Cigarette Lighter ... 106 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...

Jacking up the Car ... .. 204 Jump Starting ... 188 Keys ...

GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered This manual includes the latest information at the time

Cars First Sold In Canada Was your Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was; a sticker on the driver’s door will say “confor

... +,.. Maintenance Inspections ... 279 Record ... 282 Schedule ...

Power Antenna ... 134 Door Locks ... 65 Seat Controls ...

Safety Belt Care ... 252 Safety Belt Extender ... 59 Safety Belt Replacement ...

Starting Your Car if the Battery is “Dead” ... 188 Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ... 197 Steering ...

... a . c Underbody Maintenance ... 255 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 245 Unleaded Gasoline ...

Fuel Mileage Chart I MILES PER GALLON 5 6 7 8 9 10 ll 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 z2 -

n And you don’t have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to s

It’s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door. That can happen if the door was slammed shut very h

/I\ CAUTION: I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is I too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could s

@ What’s wrong with this? n A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1 /i\ CAUTION: L ~ You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in t

@’ What’s wrong with this? n A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move

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I Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver

Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. I 1 1. Pick up the latch p

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n n .. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down'on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The safety belt locks if

A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is I too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase

There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. You will find them tucked in between the seat back and the i

4. Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly. Make sure tha

When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch

Children A CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will

A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become s

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

1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces for the child restraint

Walter Marr. and Thomas But& 4’ William C. (Billy) Durant before the company had built 40. On Bnick’s succdss, Durant created a holding com

5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. To remove the child restraint, just unbuck

Securing: a Child Restraint in the Center Y Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be usi

4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt.

To use a child restraint here, you will need a special Si infant/child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. See

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

4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt. 5. 6. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the i

7. Run the belt through or around the child restraint. 9. To make it tight, pull the belt while you push down The child restraint instruc

Tu remove the infantlchild seat restraint: 1. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate. Leave the latch

Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next

f&’ 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 OF

Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt i

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 nece

Part 2 Features & Controls

Keys CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly in

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.; 4, From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock control rearward. .$Y''::; ' ' , To unlock the door, slide the lo

Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the doors will lock when you move your shift

Remote ., Trunk Release Remote Trunk Release Lockout The trunk release is on the floor between the driver's seat and the door. Pull u

Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) -' . ! .. ., This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo

Operation The driver’s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed, If UNLOCK is pressed twice - quickly, all doors will unlock.

To replace the batteries. Rear Door Security Lock 1. Remove the screw from Your Buick may be equipped with rear door security the back cover

The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when. the secur

ParkinP Lots: If you parkin a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if yo

Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key opgs.@gs ,. .r , your ignition lock. .. This lock gives you five different positions. Before you

steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key. OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn

1 To start your L4 2.3 Lites (Code 3) engine: I Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need

To start your V6 3.3 Liter (Code N) engine: 1. 2. 3. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles yo

Driving Through Deep Standing Water If you drive too quickly through deep puddles 01 standing water, water can come in through engine’s air inta

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

1 the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift 3: console models.) See “SI

. , ,. .,,_ Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special “Car of the Year”. The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special. I Ed Mer

2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help control your speed as

The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels. 1 To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bra

If YOU are on a hill: See “ Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows how to tuk your front wheels. If you are towing a trail

2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this: Move the lever up as far is it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 4.

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous,to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move

Parking Over Things That Burn A CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust rrts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers,

P -Running Your Engine While You’re ‘Parked It’s better n.ot to park with the engine running. But if YOU ever have to, here are~same things to how.

Adjustable Ride Control System (Option) adjusts to a medium ride. 0 Sport - This provides a firm, sporty ride with This suspension syste

Power Windows (Option) Your driver's window has an express-down feature. Quickly press and release the AUTO switch and the driver&apos

! Tilt WheeI (Option) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it ,to the highest lev

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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions

Ihrn Signal tCONSS Chime A chime will sound if your turn signal is left on after having gone 3/4 of a mile, to remind you to turn your sig

If your headlights are on, but on low beam: The system works normally. Just pull the lever until it clicks. Your headlights will shift to

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent

Cruise Control (Option) When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off. A CAUTION: 0 Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can’

To Set Cruise Control I /i\ CAUTION: If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when I you're not using Cruise, you might hit a but

3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. (The “CRUISE’ light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4. Take your f

Here’s the second way to go to a high spee.d: - 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Y

To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways tu reduce your speed while using cruise control: Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cru

Move the Cruise switch to “OFF.” (The “CRUISE’ light will go out.) To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition