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Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	13
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	20
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Driver Position	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	34
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children	40
Center Passenger Position	45
Children	47
Child Restraints	49
Larger Children	57
Safety Belt Extender	60
Checking Your Restraint Systems	60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	60
Features and Controls	62
Keys	63
Door Locks	65
Remote Keyless Entry System	68
Trunk	71
Theft	73
Passlock	73
New Vehicle "Break-In"	74
Ignition Positions	75
Starting Your Engine	76
Engine Coolant Heater	79
Automatic Transaxle Operation	81
Parking Brake	84
Shifting Into PARK (P)	85
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	88
Parking Over Things That Burn	89
Engine Exhaust	90
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	90
Windows	91
Tilt Wheel	92
Turn Signal Multifunction Lever	92
Exterior Lamps	100
Mirrors	104
Storage Compartments	106
Ashtrays and Lighter	108
Accessory Power Outlet	109
Sunroof	110
Instrument Panel	111
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	116
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	130
Comfort Controls	131
Climate Control System	131
Air Conditioning	132
Heating	133
Defogging and Defrosting	133
Rear Window Defogger	133
Ventilation System	134
Audio Systems	135
Setting the Clock	135
AM-FM Stereo	135
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	137
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette and Automatic Tone Control	141
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control	145
Steering Wheel Controls	150
Theft-Deterrent Feature	151
Understanding Radio Reception	153
Tips About Your Audio System	153
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	154
Care of Your Compact Discs	155
Fixed Mast Antenna	155
Rear Window Defogger Antenna	155
Your Driving and the Road	160
Defensive Driving	161
Drunken Driving	161
Braking	165
Steering	169
Off-Road Recovery	171
Loss of Control	173
Driving at Night	174
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	176
City Driving	179
Freeway Driving	180
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	181
Highway Hypnosis	182
Hill and Mountain Roads	182
Winter Driving	184
Recreational Vehicle Towing	188
Loading Your Vehicle	190
Towing a Trailer	192
Problems on the Road	200
Hazard Warning Flashers	201
Jump Starting	202
Towing Your Vehicle	207
Engine Overheating	213
If a Tire Goes Flat	221
Changing a Flat Tire	222
Compact Spare Tire	233
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, or Snow	234
Service and Appearance Care	236
Service	237
Fuel	238
Fuels in Foreign Countries	239
Filling Your Tank	240
Checking Things Under the Hood	243
Engine Oil	247
Air Cleaner	253
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	254
Engine Coolant	257
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	260
Thermostat	260
Power Steering Fluid	261
Windshield Washer Fluid	261
Brakes	263
Battery	267
Bulb Replacement	267
Halogen Bulbs	267
Interior Bulb Replacement	272
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	273
Tires	273
Appearance Care	281
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick	282
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick	285
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	287
Cleaning Tires	287
Sheet Metal Damage	287
Finish Damage	288
Appearance Care Materials Chart	289
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	290
Electrical System	291
Replacement Bulbs	296
Capacities and Specifications	296
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	297
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	297
Maintenance Schedule	298
Introduction	299
Your Vehicle and the Environment	299
How this Section is Organized	300
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	300
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	301
Selecting the Right Schedule	301
Footnotes	304
Footnotes	325
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	327
At Each Fuel Fill	336
At Least Once a Month	336
At Least Twice a Year	337
At Least Once a Year	337
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	340
Exhaust System Inspection	340
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection	340
Throttle Linkage Inspection	340
Brake System Inspection	341
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection	341
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	342
Part E: Maintenance Record	344
Customer Assistance Information	346
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	347
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users	349
Roadside Assistance	350
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	352
Warranty Information	353
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	353
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	354
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	354
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	354

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