Buick 2005 Century Manuale Utente

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on theoutboard side of the seat and move the seatbackto where you want it. Release t

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Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6Other Warning Devices ...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-36Oil Pressure Light ...3-40Change Engine Oil Light ..

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Instrument Panel Overview3-4

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:A. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps onpage 3-13.B. Turn Signal/Multifunction L

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe multifunction lever located on the left side of thesteering column includes the following:• Turn and Lane-Change Si

Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerTo change the headlamps from low beams to highbeams, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever untila click is heard,

MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle.Hold it until the windshield wipers start. Then let itgo. The windshield wipers will stop after

{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts can not do theirjob wh

Cruise ControlIf the vehicle has cruise control, a speed of about25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerato

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON.2. Accelerate to the desired speed.3. Push in the SET button at the end of themultifunction lever and release

Reducing Speed While UsingCruise ControlThere are two ways to reduce the vehicle’s speed whileusing cruise control:• Push in the SET button until the

Exterior LampsThe exterior lamps control has three positions:Off: Push the control all the way to turn off all lamps.Parking Lamps: Pull the control o

4. Release the power door LOCK switch. These stepsmust be carried out in a time period of less than10 seconds, followed by a delay period of no moreth

When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signallamps will turn off and the vehicle’s headlampsand parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps th

Dome LampThe dome lamp will come on when a door is opened.Entry LightingThe courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a settime whenever you press U

Delayed Exit LightingThis feature illuminates the interior for a period of timeafter the ignition key is removed from the ignition.The ignition must b

Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterThe center front ashtray is located below the instrumentpanel comfort controls.To remove the ashtray, open the storage d

VENT (Ventilation): This mode brings in outside airand directs it through the instrument panel outlets.BI-LEV (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximat

Rear SeatsSplit Folding Rear SeatIf the vehicle has a split folding seat, you can gainaccess to the interior of the vehicle through the trunk.To do th

For a quick cool-down on a very hot day, use MAX withthe temperature levers all the way in the blue area.If this setting is used for long periods of t

Dual Automatic ClimateControl SystemYour vehicle may have this climate control system.The heating, cooling and ventilation can be controlledwith it.Au

3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take from10 to 30 minutes. Then, adjust the temperature,if necessary.Do not cover the solar sensor locate

MID (Instrument Panel): This mode directs air throughthe instrument panel outlets.FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through theoutlets near th

SensorsThe solar sensor on the vehicle monitors the solar heatand the air inside of the vehicle. This information isused to maintain the selected temp

Defogging and DefrostingFog on the outside of the windows is a result of highhumidity causing moisture to form and condense on thecool window glass. T

Outlet AdjustmentUse the louvers located on the air outlets to change thedirection of the airflow.Operation Tips•Clear away any ice, snow or leaves fro

5. Remove the hood weather-strip from thepassenger’s side of the vehicle and peel it backhalfway to the center of the hood.6. Remove the three air inl

Warning Lights, Gages,and IndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on the vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them.

Instrument Panel ClusterThe instrument panel cluster is designed to let the driver know at a glance how the vehicle is running. It shows howfast the v

{CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in these areas are morelikely

Speedometer and OdometerThe speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).The odometer shows how fa

Airbag Readiness LightThere is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the air bag symbol. The systemchecks the air bag’s elect

Charging System LightThe charging system lightwill come on briefly whenthe ignition is turned on,as a check to show that itis working. Then it shouldgo

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning lightwill also come on when the parking brake is set.The light will stay on if the parking brake doe

Enhanced Traction SystemWarning LightIf the vehicle has theEnhanced TractionSystem, (ETS) the warninglight may come on forthe following reasons:• When

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning LightThis light indicates thatthe engine coolant hasoverheated or the radiatorcooling fan is not working.The light w

Tire Pressure LightThe vehicle may have atire pressure monitor thatindicates a large changein the pressure in one tire.The system stores the tire pres

Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with thislight on, after a while, your emission controlsmay not work as well, your fuel economy may notbe as

If the Light Is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:• Reducing vehicle speed• Avoiding hard accelerations• Avoiding s

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will

Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seaton wheels.Put someo

Oil Pressure LightIf the vehicle has an oilproblem, this light maystay on after the engineis started, or comeon while you are driving.This light indic

For additional information, see “When to ChangeEngine Oil (GM Oil Life System)” and “How to Resetthe CHANGE OIL SOON Light ” under Engine Oilon page 5

Door/Trunk Ajar Warning LightThe DOOR/TRUNK lightwill come on if the trunkor any door is notcompletely closed.Service Vehicle Soon LightThe SERVICE VE

Here are four things that some owners ask about.All these things are normal and do not indicate thatanything is wrong with the fuel gage:• At the gas

Audio System(s)Notice: Before adding any sound equipment toyour vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone, or two-way radio, make sure th

Radio with CDPlaying the RadioPWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system onand off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease the volu

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,and AM. The display will show the selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio s

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)AUDIO: Push and release this knob until BASS, MID,or TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn theAUDIO knob to increase

Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS informa

SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performingthe following:1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode.The PTY symbol will appear on the

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the

TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display,the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.Press this button to receive the traffic announcemen

The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) singleCDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and thesmaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.If pla

DISP (Display): Press this button to see which track isplaying. Press it again within five seconds to seehow long it has been playing. To change the de

Radio with Cassette and CDPlaying the RadioPWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system onand off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecr

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,or AM. The display will show your selection.TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio s

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)AUDIO: Push and release AUDIO until BASS, MID,or TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn theAUDIO knob to increase or t

Radio Data System (RDS)Your audio system is equipped with a Radio DataSystem (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadca

SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY byperforming the following:1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode.The P-TYPE symbol will app

TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, thetuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.To receive the traffic announcement from the tunedst

Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal orchrome tape is inserted.If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette TapeMessages” later in th

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 stop over more dist

Cassette Tape MessagesIf an error message appears on the display, it could befor one of the following reasons:• TIGHT TAPE: The tape is tight and the

As each new track start to play, the track number willappear on the display.The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDswith an adapter ring. Fu

To scan tracks, press and hold either SEEK arrow for twoseconds until SCAN appears on the display. You will heara beep. The CD will go to the next tra

Theft-Deterrent FeatureTHEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of yourvehicle’s radio. It works by using a secret code todisable all radio functions

SCAN: Press this button until SCAN appears on thedisplay. The radio will go to the first preset station on thepushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then

Care of Your Cassette Tape PlayerA tape player that is not cleaned regularly can causereduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damagedmechanism.

Care of Your CDsHandle CDs carefully. Store them in their originalcases or other protective cases and away from directsunlight and dust. If the surfac

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.Please start with a very im

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll,

Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accidentif I am wearing a safety belt?A: You could be – whether yo

According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb(82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml)bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC appro

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehiclego where you want it to go. They are the brakes, thesteering, and the accelerator. Al

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid.I

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadc

Braking in EmergenciesAt some time, nearly every driver gets into a situationthat requires hard braking.If you have anti-lock, you can steer and brake

The ETS operates in THIRD (3) and AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (X). If the vehicle is in THIRD (3),the system can upshift the transaxle to AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (X

SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much m

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in yo

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.If the level of the shou

How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and child

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want topass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For onething, following too closely reduces your area ofv

Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not ha

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or evenseveral seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark.Wh

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But the

Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over yourshoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle inyour blind spot.Once you are moving on th

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

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt is not long enough, see Safet

Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep country,

{CAUTION:Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will haveto do all the work of slowing down. They couldget

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meetthe road probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice betwee

Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake sohard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide.Brake so your wheels always keep rolling a

• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.If you have no blankets or extra clothing, makebody insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags

Run your engine only as long as you must. This savesfuel. When you run the engine, make it go a littlefaster than just idle. That is, push the acceler

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels. If you havethe Enh

Tire and Loading Information LabelThe Tire and Loading Information label is attached tothe vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s dooro

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK,the BUICK Emblem, and the name CENTURY areregistered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.This manual inc

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

Item Description TotalAMaximum VehicleCapacity Weight forExample 2 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract Occupant Weight150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 =750 lbs (340 kg)C

Certification LabelThe Certification label is found on the rear edge of thedriver’s door.The label shows the gross weight capacity of yourvehicle, calle

If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything elseare put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as thevehicle goes. If you have to stop or

Here are some important things to consider before youdo recreational vehicle towing:• What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure you re

Towing a Trailer{CAUTION:If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the t

If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerHere are some important points:• There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having to do with

Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof the veh

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure the vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limitfor cold tires. These numbers can be found on theTire-Lo

Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, get to know therig. Acquaint your

Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen towing a trailer, the vehicle may need a differentturn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with yourdealer

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply the regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:• Start the engine.• Shift into a gear.

Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4Adding Equipment to the

Wheel Replacement ...5-67Tire Chains ...5-68If a Tire Goes Flat ...

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want to do some of your own service work, youwill want to use the proper service manual. It tellsyou much more about

Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehiclecan affect the airflow around it. This may causewind n

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards (see the underhood emission controllabel), it is designed to operate o

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsyste

Filling Your Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to youand others, read and follow al

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.This

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously i

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the interior hoodrelease handle locatedbelow the instrumentpanel, to the left of thesteering co

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the engine, you will see the following:5-12

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “AddingWasher Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluidon page 5-35.B. Battery. See Battery on page 5-39.C. Under

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at thetip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at leastone quart of oil.

• SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F(–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not

Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meetingGM Standard GM6094M and showing the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst

How to Reset the CHANGE OILSOON LightThe GM Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Anytime your oil i

Engine Air Cleaner/FilterSee Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter.When to Inspect the EngineAir Cl

{CAUTION:Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned.The air cleaner not only cleans the air;it helps to s

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not ha

How to CheckBecause this operation can be a little difficult,you may choose to have this done at the dealershipservice department.If you do it yoursel

1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag orpaper towel.2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds andthen pull it back out again.

Engine CoolantThe cooling system in the vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is designedto remain in the vehicle for 5 years or

Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture,your engine could overheat and be badly damaged.The repair cost would not be covered by yourwarranty. T

Adding CoolantIf more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but becareful not to spill it.If the co

Engine OverheatingThe coolant temperature gage and the engine coolanttemperature warning light on the instrument panelcan indicate an overheated engin

If No Steam Is Coming FromYour EngineAn overheated engine warning can indicate aserious problem.If there is an overheated engine warning and you do no

Cooling SystemWhen it is safe to lift the hood, this is what you will see:A. Coolant Recovery TankB. Electric Engine Cooling FansC. Radiator Pressure

{CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses, and other engineparts, can be very hot. Do not touch them.If you do, you can be burned.Do not run the engine if th

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery TankIf a problem has not been found yet, but the coolantlevel is not at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture o

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 is out ofth

If the overheated engine warnings continue, there isone more thing that can be done. Add the proper coolantmixture directly to the radiator, but be su

2. Keep turning the pressure cap, but now push downas you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengin

4. Fill the radiator with theproper DEX-COOL®coolant mixture,up to the base of thefiller neck. See EngineCoolant on page 5-22for more informationabout

8. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel theupper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fans.9. By this time, the co

Power Steering FluidThe power steering fluidreservoir is located at theback of the enginecompartment, on thepassenger’s side ofthe vehicle.See Engine C

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen the vehicle needs windshield washer fluid, besure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.If the vehi

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for the location of t

{CAUTION:With the wrong kind of fluid in your brakesystem, your brakes may not work well, or theymay not even work at all. This could cause acrash. Alw

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspectbrake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel

BatteryYour vehicle has a maintenance free battery.When it is time for a new battery, get one that has thereplacement number shown on the original bat

After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try tomove it down without squeezing the release lever tomake sure it has locked into position.Safet

Jump StartingIf the battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the following

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find thepositive (+) and negative (−) terminal location oneach vehicle.You will not need to access your ba

{CAUTION:Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doingthis, and some have been blinded. Use aflashlight if

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the dead battery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.7. Do

Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in thewrong order, electrical shorting may occur anddamage the vehicle. The repairs would not becovered by yo

Headlamp AimingThe vehicle has a headlamp system equipped withhorizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has beenpre-set at the factory and shoul

A. Vertical Aim Adjustment ScrewB. Horizontal Aim Adjustment ScrewOpen the hood and locate the vertical and horizontalaim indicators. The aiming screw

Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulb, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-51.For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection,

5. Remove the rubber access cover from behind thebulb being replaced.6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn and remove itfrom the headlamp assembly.

Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL)1. Open the trunk.2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk lid.3. Remove the old bulb by turning it counter

Center Passenger PositionLap BeltIf your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someonecan sit in the center positions.When you sit in the center sea

Taillamps, Turn Signal,and Stoplamps1. Open the trunk.2. Remove the convenience net If the vehicle has one.3. Remove the three plastic wing nuts (A).O

Back-Up Lamps1. Open the trunk.2. Remove the seven hex nuts (A) from thelamp covering.3. Remove the lamp covering.4. Twist and pull the bulb socket (B

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected for wearor cracking each time maintenance is performed.See Scheduled Main

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

Tire Sidewall LabellingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compa

(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) P-Metric Tire: The United States version of ametric t

Tire Terminology and DefinitionsAir Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressingoutward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressureis express

Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire, that must always face outward whenmounted on a vehicle.Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit

Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread andthe bead.Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to atire indicating the maximum speed at whi

Rear Seat PassengersIt is very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflatedsimply by looking at them. Rad

The system normally takes 15 to 20 minutes of drivingtime in each of three speed ranges to determinetire pressures. The speed ranges are 15 to 40 mph(

Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km).Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only

{CAUTION:Mixing tires could cause you to lose controlwhile driving. If you mix tires of different sizesor types (radial and bias-belted tires), theveh

TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government

Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balancedcarefully at the factory to give you the longest tire lifeand best

Used Replacement Wheels{CAUTION:Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You can’t know how it’s been usedor how far it’s been driven. It cou

If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire,

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt thelatch plate and keep pulling until you

Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers.{CAU

Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe equipment you will need is in the trunk.1. Turn the center nut onthe compact spare tirecover counterclockwiseto r

3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise andremove it. Then remove the jack and wrench.The tools you will be using include the jack (A),exten

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare TireIf the vehicle has steel wheel covers with center caps,the wheel nuts are hidden behind the cap. To

1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts,but do not remove them yet.2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise thejack lift head.3. For ja

For jacking at the vehicle’s rear location, put thejack lift head (B) about 5 inches (13 cm) fromthe front edge of the rear wheel opening (C) orjust b

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handleclockwise. It should be far enough off the groundfor the spare compact tire to fit underneath thewheel w

8. Install the compact spare tire.{CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If youdo, the nuts might come loose. Your wheelcould fall off, ca

{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be

Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. An

The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replacethe compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soonas you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-8

Compact Spare TireAlthough the compact spare tire was fully inflated whenthe vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure

Appearance CareCleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a matchis struck near them or if the

Most stains can be removed with club soda water.To clean, use the following instructions:1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth.For soli

Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsStains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee,egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine,and bloo

Instrument PanelUse only mild soap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing siliconesor waxes may cause annoying

Washing Your VehicleThe paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty,depth of color, gloss retention, and durability.The best way to preserve the vehicl

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather,and chemical fallout that can take their toll over aperiod of years. To help keep the paint fin

Sheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion materi

Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsSee your GM dealer for more information on purchasingthe following products.Description UsagePolishing ClothWax-Treat

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book.We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell aboutthings that could hurt yo

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small AdultsRear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safetybelt comfort for older children who

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker inthe underhood fuse block. An electrical overload willcause the headlamps to go

CircuitBreakersUsageTIRE RESET Tire Inflation Monitor Reset ButtonPWR/WNDWPWR S/ROOFPower Windows, Power SunroofR/DEFOG Rear Window DefoggerPWR/ SEAT P

Fuses UsageBlank Not UsedR/LAMPS Taillamps, License Plate LampsBlank Not UsedBlank Not UsedCRUISE Cruise ControlBlank Not UsedCLSTR Instrument Panel C

Underhood Fuse BlockSome fuses and relays are located in the underhoodfuse block on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in theengine compartment. See

Relays Usage15 Not Used16 Horn17 Fog Lamps18 Not Used19 Fuel PumpFuses Usage20 Not Used21 Generator22 Engine Control Module23 Air Conditioner Compress

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.Capacities and SpecificationsApplicationCa

Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

This schedule is for vehicles that:• carry passengers and cargo within recommendedlimits. You will find these limits on the tire andloading information

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert the two edges of th

Scheduled MaintenanceWhen the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on, it meansthat service is required for your vehicle. Have yourvehicle serviced as soon as

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system.See Engine Oi

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles(kilometers)

Additional Required Services (cont’d)Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000(41 500)50,000(83 000)75,000(125 000)100,000(166 000)125,000(207 500)150,000(

Maintenance Footnotes† The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this ma

(h) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter ifthe vehicle is mainly driven under one or more ofthese conditions:− In heavy city traffic where the ou

Engine Coolant Level CheckCheck the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolanton page 5-22 for further det

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock ControlSystem Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, yo

Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePark (P) Mechanism Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others co

Recommended Fluidsand LubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number or specification may be obtained fromyour dealer.Usage Fluid/

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21.Make sure that the shoulder belt crossesthe shoulder.

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer.Normal

Engine Drive Belt Routing6-15

Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and thetype of services per

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-17

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-18

Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Customer Assistanceand InformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Buick. Normally, an

STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealerare committed to making sure you are completelysatisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue

Online Owner CenterThe Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place.The Owner Center al

United States – Customer AssistanceBuick Customer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 33136Detroit, MI 48232-51361-800-521-73001-800-832-8425 (For Text Telephon

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.If you have the choice, a child sho

GM Mobility Program for Personswith DisabilitiesThis program, available toqualified applicants, canreimburse you up to$1,000 toward eligibleaftermarket

• Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will becovered at no charge. The customer is responsiblefor the repair or replacement of the tire if

Courtesy TransportationBuick has always exemplified quality and value in itsoffering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownershipexperience, we and our

Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicleyou obtained if your

In a crash event, computer systems, such as the AirBag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in yourvehicle may record information about the condition o

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists ina group of vehicles, it may order a re

Transmission, Transaxle, TransferCase Unit Repair ManualThis manual provides information on unit repair serviceprocedures, adjustments, and specificati

AAdditives, Fuel ... 5-6Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-90Air Cleaner/Filter,

BBattery ... 5-39Run-Down Protection ... 3-17Before Leaving on

Child Restraints (cont.)Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-39Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-36Chime Le

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can not properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can

DDaytime Running Lamps/AutomaticHeadlamp System ... 3-14Defensive Driving ...

Event Data Recorders (EDR) ... 7-9Extender, Safety Belt ... 1-26Exterior Lamps ...

Headlamp Wiring ... 5-91Headlamps ... 5-47Bulb Replacement .

LATCH SystemChild Restraints ... 1-40Securing a Child Restraint Designed forthe LATCH System ...

Malfunction Indicator Light ... 3-36Manual Seats ... 1-2MirrorsManual Rea

QQuestions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-11RRadiator Pressure Cap ... 5-24Radios ...

Safety Belts (cont.)Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-11Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small Adults ...

TTaillampsTurn Signal, and Stoplamps ... 5-50Theft-Deterrent, Radio ... 3-63Theft-Deterrent S

VVehicleControl ... 4-6Damage Warnings ... ivService Soon

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the ag

CAUTION: (Continued)hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph(40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenlybecome a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a

Q: What are the different types of add-onchild restraints?A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by thevehicle’s owner, are available in four

{CAUTION:The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice te

A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with theseating surface against the back of the infant. Theharness system holds the infant in place a

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed toimprove the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positi

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it willhave a label saying that it meets fe

{CAUTION:A child in a child restraint in the center frontseat can be badly injured or killed by the rightfront passenger’s airbag if it inflates. Never

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child rest

Top Strap Anchor LocationThe vehicle has top strap anchors installed for the rearseating positions.They are located under trim covers on the rear seat

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethersfor Children (LATCH System)The vehicle has the LATCH system. You will findanchors in all three rear seating positions.T

A. Lower AnchorageB. Lower AnchorageIn order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle,you need a child restraint designed for that system.To assist you

Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seatingposition you want to use, where the bottom of these

3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the r

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

{CAUTION:A child in a child restraint in the center frontseat can be badly injured or killed by the rightfront passenger’s airbag if it inflates. Never

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. To tighten

Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag.Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.Here is why:{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing chi

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the r

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

Here are the most important things to know about theairbag systems:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you are not wearing you

{CAUTION:Anyone who is up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts offer

Where Are the Airbags?The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of thesteering wheel.The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in theinstrume

If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag isin the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.{CAUTION:If something is between

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When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-front

A driver’s side impact air bag is not designed to inflate infrontal or near-frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts,because inflation would not likel

What Will You See After anAirbag Inflates?After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quicklythat some people may not even realize the airbaginflat

In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe

Servicing Your Airbag-EquippedVehicleAirbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the airbag system in several placesaround y

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint systemmay not prope

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Keys ...2-2Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or

The vehicle has two keys that are used forseparate functions.The ignition key is for theignition only.The door key is forthe driver door and allother

Front Seats ...1-2Manual Seats ...1-2Power Seat ...

Remote Keyless Entry SystemYour keyless entry system operates on a radiofrequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules and with Ind

Remote Keyless EntrySystem OperationThe remote keyless entry transmitter enables thevehicle’s doors to be locked and unlocked, or the trunklid to be r

Programming the LOCK CommandOne of four modes can be selected to confirm aLOCK command.Mode 1 (One Chime): No VerificationMode 2 (Two Chimes): Horn Chir

The vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3.The mode may have been changed since then.To determine the current unlock mode, or to change theunlock

Programming Delayed LockingDelayed locking has two modes.Mode One (One Chime): Delayed locking is turned off.Mode Two (Two Chimes): Delayed locking is

Battery ReplacementThe battery in the remote keyless entry transmittershould last about three years.If the battery is weak the transmitter will not wo

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

Power Door LocksThe vehicle has frontpower door lock switches.Press the top portion ofa door lock switch tounlock or the bottomportion to lock all doo

After initially moving the shift lever out of and back intoPARK (P), each additional shift cycle will advancethe programming from the current mode to

Press the open trunk symbol on the remote keylessentry transmitter to open the trunk lid from the outside.The vehicle must be in PARK (P) in order to

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

Power WindowsThe switches on the driver’s door armrest are used tocontrol all of the windows. Each passenger door has itsown window switch.Express-Dow

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know

If a key is accidentally used that has a damaged ormissing resistor pellet, the starter will not work.The SECURITY warning light on the instrument pan

Ignition PositionsWith the ignition key in the ignition, the key can beturned to five different positions:A (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio a

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP),certain features will continue to operate for up to10 minutes after th

Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle may be equipped with this feature. In verycold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolantheater can help. Yo

Automatic Transaxle OperationThe shift lever for the automatic transaxle is on thesteering column.The ignition positions are displayed on the instrume

Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) beforestarting the engine. The vehicle has an automatictransaxle shift lock control system. The regular

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( X): This position is fornormal driving. If more power is needed for passing, andthe vehicle is:• Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h

Power SeatIf your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control islocated on the outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion.To adjust the power sea

Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake,hold the regular brakepedal down with your rightfoot. Push down theparking brake pedal withyour left foot.To rel

Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly s

Torque LockIf parking the vehicle on a hill and the transaxle is notshifted into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehiclemay put too much force on

Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves,

Running Your Engine While YouAre ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION

MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorAdjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly whensitting in a comfortable driving position.To reduce glare from other ve

Outside Power MirrorsThe power mirror controlsare located on the driver’sdoor armrest.To choose either the left or right outside mirror, movethe selec

OnStar®SystemOnStar®uses global positioning system (GPS) satellitetechnology, wireless communications, and call centersto provide you with a wide rang

Safe and Sound Plan•Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment• Emergency Services• Roadside Assistance• Stolen Vehicle Tracking• AccidentAssist• Rem

Storage AreasGlove BoxTo open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use yourdoor key to lock or unlock it. The glove box has alight inside.Front Storag