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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
Safety Warnings and Symbols9
Vehicle Damage Warnings10
Seats and Seat Controls13
Power Seats13
Reclining Front Seatbacks15
Head Restraints16
Seatback Latches17
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone17
Why Safety Belts Work19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly23
Driver Position24
Lap-Shoulder Belt24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy31
Right Front Passenger Position32
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults43
Where to Put the Restraint47
Top Strap48
Larger Children55
Safety Belt Extender58
Checking Your Restraint Systems58
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash59
Door Locks65
Power Door Locks66
Door Ajar Reminder66
Lockout Protection68
Leaving Your Vehicle68
Remote Keyless Entry System68
Operation69
Battery Replacement73
Trunk Lock Release75
Remote Trunk Release75
Parking Lots77
Testing the Alarm78
Ignition Positions80
Starting Your Engine82
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)83
Automatic Transaxle Operation85
Parking Brake88
Shifting into PARK (P)89
Steering Column Shift Lever90
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running91
Torque Lock92
Shifting out of PARK (P)92
Engine Exhaust93
Running Your Engine While You're Parked94
Windshield Wipers98
Washer Fluid Low99
Cruise Control100
Lamps on Reminder105
Daytime Running Lamps106
Perimeter Lighting109
Front Reading Lamps110
Trunk Lamp110
Battery Run-Down Protection110
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror111
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter122
Sun Visors122
Garment Hooks123
Cellular Telephone (Option)123
Assist Handles123
Universal Transmitter (Option)124
Programming the Transmitter124
Erasing Channels126
The Instrument Panel127
Instrument Panel Cluster129
Speedometer and Odometer130
Safety Belt Reminder Light131
Brake System Warning Light133
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light134
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage136
Low Coolant Warning Light136
Oil Pressure Light139
Check Oil Level Light140
Door Ajar Light140
Low Fuel Light141
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems142
Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control143
Air Conditioning146
Ventilation System147
Defogging and Defrosting148
Audio Systems151
Setting the Clock151
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player161
Care of Your Compact Discs161
Power Antenna Mast Care162
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road164
Control of a Vehicle169
Anti-Lock Brakes170
Traction Control System (Option)172
Braking in Emergencies173
Power Steering173
Steering Tips173
Steering in Emergencies174
Loss of Control177
Driving at Night178
Night Vision179
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads180
Before Leaving on a Long Trip185
Hill and Mountain Roads186
Winter Driving188
If You're Caught in a Blizzard191
Loading Your Vehicle193
Electronic Level Control194
Towing a Trailer195
Weight of the Trailer Tongue197
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires198
Making Turns200
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer200
Section 5 Problems on the Road202
Other Warning Devices204
Jump Starting204
Towing Your Vehicle209
Rear Towing213
Engine Overheating215
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine216
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools226
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire228
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools233
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools234
Compact Spare Tire235
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow236
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out236
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care238
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle240
Fuels in Foreign Countries242
Filling Your Tank243
Hood Release246
Engine Oil248
Checking Engine Oil249
What Kind of Oil to Use250
Engine Oil Additives252
When to Change Engine Oil252
What to Do with Used Oil252
Air Cleaner253
Supercharger Oil254
When to Check254
Automatic Transaxle Fluid255
When to Check and Change255
How to Check256
What to Use259
Checking Coolant260
Low Coolant Level261
Radiator Pressure Cap262
Power Steering Fluid262
When to Check Power Steering Fluid263
How to Check Power Steering Fluid263
Windshield Washer Fluid263
Adding Washer Fluid264
Brake Fluid265
Brake Wear267
Brake Pedal Travel267
Brake Adjustment267
Replacing Brake System Parts268
Vehicle Storage269
Bulb Replacement270
Headlamp Aiming273
Tire Pressure281
Tire Inspection and Rotation282
Uniform Tire Quality Grading284
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance285
Wheel Replacement286
Tire Chains287
Appearance Care288
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick288
Cleaning Vinyl290
Cleaning Leather290
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel290
Cleaning Wood Panels291
Cleaning Speaker Covers291
Care of Safety Belts291
Washing Your Vehicle292
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses292
Finish Care293
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels293
Sheet Metal Damage294
Finish Damage294
Underbody Maintenance295
Chemical Paint Spotting295
Appearance Care Materials Chart296
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)297
Engine Identification297
Service Parts Identification Label297
Electrical System298
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion304
Replacement Bulbs306
Capacities and Specifications307
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule314
Your Vehicle and the Environment315
How this Section Is Organized315
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule333
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule342
At Least Once a Month352
At Least Twice a Year353
Maintenance Record359
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information362
Canadian Roadside Assistance366
Courtesy Transportation367
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program368
Warranty Information369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government369
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government370
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors370
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada370

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