Buick 1994 Roadmaster Manuale del Proprietario

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

CRUISE (The “CRUISE’ light on the instrument panel will come on.) You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. 4. Take your

To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: Control ” There are two ways to go .to a higher spe

To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button at the end

To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Lights These sw

Pull the knob toward you, to the first setting to turn on the parking lights. Pull the knob toward you, to the second setting to turn on the

Your Twilight Sentinel.,and Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) work with the light sensor on top of your instrument panel. Don’t cover it up

To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in the “Off” or “Lock’’ position. Then start the ve

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

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

Table of Contents ~ ~~ How to Use this Manual ... 10 This part tells you how to use y

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

Convenience Net (Wagon) A convenience net is provided for the rear of your wagon to,help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over

as you can. Keep the rear load floor flat when youme . . : the net. Convenience Net (Sedan) Your car has a convenience net. You’ll see it just i

Wagon Cargo Security Cover (Option) The security cover is used to coverthe rear area when w%T<y&; you want items hidden from sight. To us

Wagon Luggage Carrier You have a luggage carrier and can load things on’top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails

L NOTICE: Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Buick. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Ind

Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning. To remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on the snuffer as

Cigarette Lighter It’s near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back

Assist Handles The Instrument Panel: Y0u.r Enformation System A folding handle over each door can be used to get in and out of your vehicle.

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per. hour..(km/h), :YQW-~ ’: . - ’

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

Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the

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harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is. still on, have the vehicle towed fo

The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are driving with a compact spare tire. If this happens, the light mean

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Low Oil Level Light LOW 0 1.L LEV The “Low Oil Level” light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t com

After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. Malfunction Indicator ‘Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) 1 The reset button is on th

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

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Part 3 includes:

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

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

If your Buick has the Electronic Climate Control option, it looks like this: The following information tells you how it works: Temp To c

From the AUTO mode, pushing the temperature to 90°F will automatically allow the system to select the high blower and floor mode. From

Fan Speeds Vent The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically if you have the fan on AUTO. ,. However, if you want the blower fan

I Defrost will work better if any ice and snow is cleared from the hood and the air inlet area between the hood and the windshield. Blow

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Blend The BLEND setting directs the air flow to the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. Floor Pushing the FLOOR setting dir

Heating When outside temperatures are cold, sliding the lever to Warm will send heated air through the heater outlets, and some through the defr

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

NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can ad

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

Balance The BAL control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers. The Lower'Kndb Turn the

Treble Slide the TREB lever up to increase the treble response. If the station is weak or noisy, slide the treble lever down to reduce the

Scan When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again. SCAN appears

To Play a Cassette Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that ar

The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It controls the volume. The volume increases and decreases when the knob is held slight

Clock To set the clock: To Play a Cassette 0 Press the SET button. 0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears. o

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

The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: Recall 0 It controls the volume. The volume increases or decreases volume when the knob is h

~~~ . .._ ~~~ -~~ - ~ ~ ~~~ ~ , ~ ~~ t 0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons. SET will disappear from the display when th

Previous Recall Press RCL to see what track is playing. Press it again within 5 seconds to see how long the CD has been playing. The track 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

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

Enter your secret code as follows, pause no more than 15 seconds between steps. Turn the ignition ON and the radio OFF. Press the SET button. The

Clean your tape player with .a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are su

Power Antenna Mast Care 4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting. Your power antenna will look its best and work well if 5. Make the an

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... ... Part 4 Your Driving and the Road . . .. II Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of included.many other u

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

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

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)

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Seats and Seat Controls ,Fb+~This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust, .%them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, raising 1 !a

Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping p

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. ANTI- LOCK This light on the inst

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of availabl

Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s importan; to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on t

Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a

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. If t

0 0 0 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely red

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol o

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 tir

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

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can hap

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

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

Once you are moving on the freeyay, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you

0 Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough fo

Hill and Mountain Roads Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. Th

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 flas

0 Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise dear road, ice pat

Reclining Front 'Seatback(§) To adjust the seatback, 1ift.tlie lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it

cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you h

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

0 your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), unless you have the o

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

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to

the trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the green arrow

When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: 0 Start your engine;

I NOTICE: Adjusting an equalizing hitch with the Electronic Level Control (ELC) system engaged will defeat the function of the load equalizing hitc

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

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3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save.both

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

8. Now connect the black 9. negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until

10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If

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

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

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Front Towing Hookups Position the sling crossbar just behind the rear edge of the front fascia. A 4” x 4” wood beam is not needed. Attach “

Rear Towing Hookups Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear fascia. A 4” x 4” wood beam is not needed. Attach a separate

Engine Overheating NOTICE: You will find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light about a hot engine on your instrument If your engine

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 heat

. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is bailing, don’t do.anything else until it cools down. c ,. * - ., k - .- heater hoses, radiato

i NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts..So use the recommended coolan

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 slo

I 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose gettin

If a Tire Goes.Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out

To raise the seat, lift the seatback until it locks in the up position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it’s locked into p

The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. ,. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 208

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

Your Buick has a wheel cover that must be removed to access the wheel nuts. Refer to the instructions for the correct wheel cover remova

Remove this wheel cover by carefully prying off the center of the cover with the- flat end of the wheel wrench. ___ If your vehicle has wire

Put the flat end into the notch and carefully pry off the small cover. Now you are ready to start using the jack and wheel wrench to raise yo

,. I . r Position the jack under the vehicle. Your Buick has an indentation on the frame near each of the wheels. Raise the jack so the jack head f

Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the gropd so there is enough room for the spare

Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. Replace the wheel

I NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the

When replacing the Estate Wagon spare tire cover, put the lower front corner of the cover into the floor track. Slide the cover toward the

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n Part 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Buick . This part begins with service and fuel inform

Service :Your Buick dealer knows -your vehicle best and warits yau to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service

MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol.

Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not us

This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light’’ in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law

The sedan gas cap is behind the rear license plate. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). While refueling, ha

Be careful1 not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick” in th

I Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. 230

Engine Oil LOW OIL LEV If the “LOW OIL LEV” light on the instrument panel comes on, it means ”. , you need to check your engine oil level right a

To Check Engine Oil From the front of the engine, the engine oil dipstick is to the left of the air cleaner. Turn off the engine and give

What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be identified with this new “starburst” symbo

- As shown in the char t, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be 0 OF (- 18 O C) or above;

Engine Oil Additives Engine .Coolant Warmer Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is , (Engine Block Heater) ready to advise if

Air Cleaner The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To check or replace the filter, unscrew the wing nuts a

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

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), SO is the child.

To check transmission fluid cold: A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off a

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and re%3 ’the? lower’ ’ level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area o

Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when

If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine' could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by

3 To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the “FULL COLD.” I I To Add Coolant If thklight comes on it means

Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermbstat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throu

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

Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid, , should have your brake system fixed, si

To Check B.rake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. The fluid levels should be above ‘“IN.’’ If they aren’t,

I Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. .Put someone on it. 23

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

Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement 2. Turn each of the access cover retainers 1/4 turn and lift the cover off. t: 249

3. Pull the bulb/socket straight out from the accessarea. 4. , Remove wire connector from bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it

5. A B connector (A) to tlie plastic base -- making sure the lock .tab (B) is over the' lock (C). Install the bulb by putting the small

Unscrew the wingnut. From outside the vehicle, carefully pull the taillight assembly away from the body. Press the bulb housing release le

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

Station wagons can carry more weight than regular passenger cars. You’ll find the heading “Maximum Loading at GVWR” on the Tire-Loading

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

When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. If you have a compact spare tire

After. the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Infomation label. Make c

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 Tires To

J The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan

Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class ?S” type chains that are

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

Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean,

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

Combination Stains Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with

Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing

Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted surface of your car. Don’t use strong s

1 Underbody Maintenance 1 i 1 Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust 1 control can collect on the underbody. If these are not 1

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ENGINE A4 f \ ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on

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

Fuse Usage Amp Description 43. 10 Opera Lamps, License Lamp, Marker Lamps, Taillamps, Tail/Turn Stoplamps, 44. 10 Heater Power Mirrors Circuit

'I h, Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse: Be sure you replace a b

Estate Wagon Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Length ... 21 7.5 Width ... 79.9 Heig

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 weari

Roadmaster Sedan Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Length ... 215.8 Width ... 78.1

Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Number Exterior Cornering ... 2057 Headlight ... 9004 Park/Turn

Capacities and Specifications Engine Code P ( LTl) V8 MFI (5.7L) Belt Tensions - Automatically controlled by a self-tensioning idler pulley. T

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

I I mmmm Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Buick c der for details. Introduct

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

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

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

The services shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after I 48 000 miles at the same intervals. * An E

Safety Belt Reminder Light How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there ar

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

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. 7. Transmission Service 8. Spark Plug Repl

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So, if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your o

5. Cooling System Service*-- Drain, flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.

8. Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs 11. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*? -- Inspect with the proper type. See “Specifications

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

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I CHECK OR SERVICE Parking Brake/and Automatic Transmission “P,’ (Park) Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehic

Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (fo

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25609689 B First Edition The 1994 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual :. , 'Copyright General Motors Corporation

Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to we

INSPECTION OR SERVICE Rear Axle Service I ~~ WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See

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

I’ USAGE Front Wheel Bearings Rear Axle (Standard Differential) Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Windshield Washer Solvent FLUID/LUBRICANT Wh

Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the

Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED . ~ .. I 302 -

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

0 0 0 0 0 Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registra

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

Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.” Included with your 1

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

I Individual PSP’s If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by GM for all models in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s,

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Part 9 Index Adding BrakeFluid ... 245 Electrical Equipment ... 272 Engine Coolant ...

Courtesy Lights ... 105 Courtesy Transportation ... 306 Cruise Control ...

Fluid Brake ... 245 Capacities ... 280 Power Steering ...

Jack. Tire ... 208 Jump Starting ... 190 Keyless Entry System. Remote ...

Overdrive. Automatic ... 83 Overheated Engine ... 200 Paint Spotting . -; ...

Tailgate Ajar Warning Light ... 125 Operation ... 69 Release ...

Fuel Mileage Chart MILES PER GALLON 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 - 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2

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

@ What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 31

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@ What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 33

@ what's wrong with this? I I I I 1 I I I I I I I To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is ‘an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows “AIR BAG”. The .system chekks for electrical

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/.: . . .i .. ’ Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right-front passenger’s air bag is l

What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehi

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

Lap Belt 3 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.

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

2. 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 l

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L ..,.,. , . . . .. . Child Restraints Be sure to follow the- instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint

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 Buic

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

~ 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. Th

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’s s

See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 2. 3. 1. Make' the belt as long as possible by tilting

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

I 5. Buckle the belt.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To remove the child

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

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

. ’..-. the child.sits, the lap portion of the belt .. %he child’s thighs. This applies ,belt force to the child’s :‘{should be worn low a

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to f

I If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or

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

Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. 64

When a new Roadmaster is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, ‘and gives them to the first owner. I. .. , . ., -. . Each p

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key. From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock

When you stop and move your selector into “P” (Park), your doors will unlock. You can have the automatic door lock feature , . ,,<’, ..; . ..

Durant also created a racing team that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes at Indianapolis two years before th

Automatic Pull-Down Feature (Option) If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid closed. This, allows you to gently push the trunk

Tailgate Operation .The tailgate is locked and unlocked by using the power door lock controls, the oval key in the.lock or the T- .. .. . &

To open it like a drop-gate, just reach inside and pull up on the handle-that is located near the center of the tailgate. Lower the ta

Wagon Locked Storage Compartment This compartment is on the inside panel at the rear left of the car. Use the oval-head key to.lock and unl

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteri

Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick is equipped with rear door security, locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear door

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

PASS-Key@II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key% (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key% is a passi

If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key% to have a new key made. .

In World War II, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. other military hardware. This

(C) Off This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your Buick is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “PYy (Park) only

NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way

NOTICE: Automatic Transmission After you’ve used the coolant warmer, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from movi

NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine rac’ing isn’t covered by your

‘I NOTICE: Don’t drive in “2” (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transmission.

Parking Brake To set, the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with yo

Shifting Into 64 P 99 (Park) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 86

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1962 Buick Special Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s Our mission is simple:

I Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into T“ (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may pu

Parking Over Things That Burn . .. .. ,.. :: I.. . Engine Exhaust on

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 things to b

Power Windows Your power windows controls are on the armrest. The switch for the driver's window has an express-down feature. Pull the switc

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

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

Wagon Rear Window Washedwiper Push the top of the switch to turn on the rear wipers. Push the bottom of the switch to turn it off. To spray wind