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First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue i The 1999 Buick LeSabr e Owner ’ s Manual 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly . It also explains the “SRS” system. 2 - 1 Features and Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicl[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue ii P401 13–1–M GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name LESABRE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the produc[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words w[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue iv V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whene[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue vi ✍ NOTES[...]

1- First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 5 Sa[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-3 Power Seat (If Equipped) B–41–0390–S The power seat controls are on the armrest. Front TIL T Control: Raise the front of the seat by pressing the outer side of the TIL T switch. Press the inner side of the TIL T switch to lower the front of the seat. Center Control: M[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-4 A V101030 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder b[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-5 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyo[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-6 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’ s why: They work. Y ou never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that e[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-7 AM1 15004 Put someone on it. AM1 15005 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-8 AM1 15006 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... AM1 15007 or the instrument panel ...[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-9 AM1 15008 or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask Abo[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-10 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far fr om home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t prote[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-1 1 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’ s how to wear it properly . 1. Close and lock the door . 2. Adjust the seat (to see how , see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. A V120221 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acros[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-12 AM120007 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-13 Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder . The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder . Q: What’ s wrong with this? AM120015 A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly a[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-14 Q: What’ s wrong with this? AM120016 A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at the pe[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-15 Q: What’ s wrong with this? AM125001 A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-16 Q: What’ s wrong with this? AM125002 A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can w[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-17 A V120223 T o 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 of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During P[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-18 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Fr[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-19 CAUTION: (Continued) aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover , rear , side or low - speed frontal crashes. And, for unrestrained occupants, Next Generation air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-20 X–01–0001–T There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for m[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-21 A V130038 The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-22 When should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’ s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall t[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-23 What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver ’ s air bag, or the instrume[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-24 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly . Y ou may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passeng[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-25 Center Passenger Position X–01–0104–T Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. A V145075 When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor . T o make the belt longer [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-26 A V145076 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-27 A V147187 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly .[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-28 A V147189 3. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. AM147008 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic b[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-29 CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body . A V147190 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safe[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-30 AS147144 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. AS147145 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, a[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-31 AS147146 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. A V147191 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. M[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-32 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-33 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-34 A V150061 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 k[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-35 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When sele[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-36 A W155013 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-37 A W155015 A W155016 A forward - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm)[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-38 A W155017 A W155018 A booster seat (F , G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt sy[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-39 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. Y ou may find these instructions o[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-40 CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center fr ont seat can be badly injured or killed by the right fr ont passenger air bag if it inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Never secur e a child restraint in the center front seat. It?[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-41 If your child restraint has a top strap, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle. The dealer can then install the anchor for you. This work will be done for you free of charge. Or , you may inst[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-42 A V160188 4. 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. A V160189 5. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re usi[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position X–01–0105–T Y ou’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . CAUTION: A child[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-44 A V163089 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . A V163090 4.[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-45 T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger . Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position X–01–0102–T Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Ne[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-46 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the chil[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-47 A V165218 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-48 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. A V17[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-49 A V170107 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be appli[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 1-50 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’ s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’ s pelvic bones in a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you[...]

2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 Keys 2[...]

yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.[...]

yellow blue 2-3 The ignition key is for the ignition only . The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner . However , the ignition key may not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug, it will have a bar - coded key tag[...]

yellow blue 2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Y ou increase the chance[...]

yellow blue 2-5 Power Door Locks W ith power door locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehicle using the driver ’ s or front passenger ’ s door lock switch. The switch on each rear door works only that door ’ s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors -- that’ s a safety feature. Memory Door Locks Close the doors an[...]

yellow blue 2-6 Use the following procedure to change modes: 1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver ’ s power door lock switch through Step 4. 3. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter . The automatic door locks will remain in th[...]

yellow blue 2-7 Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each remote keyless entry transmitter . V ehicles are delivered with each transmitter defaulted with delayed locking off. T o turn the feature on: 1. Press and hold LOCK on the driver ’ s power door lock switch throughout this procedure. All the do[...]

yellow blue 2-8 Rear Door Security Lock Y our vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. T o Use One of These Locks 1. Open the rear door you wish to lock. 2. Move the lever located on the door edge all the way up to the ENGAGED position. 3. Close the d[...]

yellow blue 2-9 Leaving Y our V ehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door . Or, you may also use the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter after shutting the doors. If your vehicle has a theft - deterrent system, see “Universal Theft - Det[...]

yellow blue 2-10 This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement or resyn[...]

yellow blue 2-1 1 Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless entry transmitter . Delayed Locking: This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When all doors have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. Perimeter Ligh[...]

yellow blue 2-12 V ehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5. T o change to another mode: 1. T urn the ignition key to OFF . 2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver ’ s power door lock switch. 3. Press the trunk button on the transmitter . The transmitter will remain in its current mode. 4. Press the trunk button again. Each time the trunk button i[...]

yellow blue 2-13 NOTICE: When replacing the battery , use care not to touch any of the circuitry . Static from your body transferr ed to these surfaces may damage the transmitter . For battery replacement, use one Duracell battery , type DL - 2032, or a similar type. T o replace the battery: 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring. T urn [...]

yellow blue 2-14 T runk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between [...]

yellow blue 2-15 Remote T runk Release Lockout The trunk release lockout switch in the glove box must be on for the TRUNK button to work. This feature allows you to secure items in the trunk when you must leave the ignition key with an attendant. T o secure the trunk, turn off the TRUNK RELEASE switch, lock the glove box, then take the door key wit[...]

yellow blue 2-16 Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’ s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? If possible, park in a busy , well lit area. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the storage area. C[...]

yellow blue 2-17 If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security system has detected a problem with itself. See your dealer for service. If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged[...]

yellow blue 2-18 P ASS - Key II Y our vehicle is equipped with the P ASS - Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft - deterrent system. P ASS - Key II is a passive theft - deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. P ASS - Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in [...]

yellow blue 2-19 See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the P ASS - Key II to have a new key made. If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Y our P ASS - Key II system, however , is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer . Y our vehic[...]

yellow blue 2-20 Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in the vehicle with children. W ith the ignition key in the igni[...]

yellow blue 2-21 RUN (D): The switch returns to this position after you start your engine and release the key . This is the position for normal driving. Even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. ST AR T (E): This position starts your engine.[...]

yellow blue 2-22 Starting Y our 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. W ithout pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to ST AR T . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in ST AR T for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much [...]

yellow blue 2-23 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather , 0 F ( - 18 C) or colder , the engine coolant heater can help. Y ou’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm - up. Usually , the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. T o Use the Engine Coolant [...]

yellow blue 2-24 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that p[...]

yellow blue 2-25 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has a Brake - T ransaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes befor e you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push th[...]

yellow blue 2-26 AUT OMA TIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Y ou’ll shift down to the next gear and have more po[...]

yellow blue 2-27 NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t r otate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Y ou could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage th[...]

yellow blue 2-28 Shifting Into P ARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even whe[...]

yellow blue 2-29 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Leaving Y our V ehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running.[...]

yellow blue 2-30 T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” T o prevent torque lock, set the parki[...]

yellow blue 2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause u[...]

yellow blue 2-32 Running Y our Engine While Y ou’re Parked It’ s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know . CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in [...]

yellow blue 2-33 Windows Power Windows Switches on the driver ’ s armrest control each of the windows while the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window . Express - Down Window The switch for the driver ’ s window has an express - down feature. Pull the switch back all the way , release it and the window [...]

yellow blue 2-34 Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Y ou can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. T o tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then relea[...]

yellow blue 2-35 T urn and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. T o signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically . An arrow on the instrument panel wi[...]

yellow blue 2-36 Windshield W ipers The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST . Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer . For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band a[...]

yellow blue 2-37 CAUTION: In freezing weather , don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . This is helpful on lon[...]

yellow blue 2-38 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. Y ou could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise contr ol switch off until you want to use it. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up[...]

yellow blue 2-39 The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. T o slow[...]

yellow blue 2-40 Exterior Lamps Headlamps These switches control these systems: Headlamps T aillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Press the LIGHTS switch to turn on the headlamps. Press it again to turn them off. When the headlamps are turned on, the instrument panel lights will also turn on. The brightness o[...]

yellow blue 2-41 When the DRL are on, only your high - beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Y our instrument panel lights won’t be on either . When it is dark enough outside, your low - beam headlamps will come on. The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on. Whe[...]

yellow blue 2-42 The exterior lamps can be completely shut off while the vehicle is in P ARK (P) by sliding the twilight sentinel control all the way toward MIN, and release. T o turn the exterior lamps back on, slide the control all the way toward MIN again, and release; or , shift out of P ARK (P). Light Sensor Y our twilight sentinel and DRL wor[...]

yellow blue 2-43 Illuminated Entry (If Equipped) Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) and the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on for up to one minute. The lamps will turn off immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter , starting the engine or activating the [...]

yellow blue 2-44 4. Press the instant alarm on the remote keyless entry transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp one time. 5. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now off. T o turn the feature on: 1. T urn the ignition key to OFF . 2. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch throu[...]

yellow blue 2-45 Rear Reading Lamps (If Equipped) The lamp, switch and a coat hanger are above each rear door . Slide the switch to turn the lamp on or off. Battery Rundown Protection This feature automatically turns off the interior lamps if any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off or a door is left open. This will keep yo[...]

yellow blue 2-46 When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. The day - night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. The integral reading lamps are turned on or off by pressing the toggle switch at the bottom of the mirror . Th[...]

yellow blue 2-47 Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary . Electrochr omic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror with a compass. When set in the MIRROR position, this mirror automatically changes to reduce glare [...]

yellow blue 2-48 The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. T o turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR. T o turn off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. Compass Operation Press the COMP ASS but[...]

yellow blue 2-49 3. Press the COMP ASS button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display . After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds. (This is the automatic calibration mode. Drive in a circle to calibrate the mirror . See “Compass Calibration” explained [...]

yellow blue 2-50 Power Remote Control Mirr ors (If Equipped) If your vehicle has the outside power remote mirrors, the control is located on the driver ’ s door . Move the switch in the middle of the control to choose the right or left mirror . Push the arrow controls in the direction you want to move the mirror . Adjust each mirror so you can se[...]

yellow blue 2-51 Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. T o open, lift the latch release on the left side of the glove box door . Center Console Cupholder/Coinholder The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area. T o open it, press the lever at the front edge of the armrest upward. Inside, [...]

yellow blue 2-52 NOTICE: Don’t put papers or other flammable objects into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire. T o use a lighter , push the center all the way in and let it go. When it is ready , the center will pop back by itself. Pull out the entire unit to use it. NOTICE: Don’t [...]

yellow blue 2-53 OnStar System (Option) Y our vehicle may be equipped with the OnStar Communications service. The following services are available 24 hours a day from an OnStar representative: Roadside Service with Location Emergency Services Button Remote Door Unlock Theft Detection/Notification and Stolen V ehicle Tracking Automatic Notification [...]

yellow blue 2-54 The Instrument Panel - Y our Information System[...]

yellow blue 2-55 1. Air Outlet 2. Instrument Panel Intensity Control 3. T wilight Sentinel 4. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever 5. T ilt Steering Wheel Lever 6. Instrument Cluster/Gages 7. Hazard W arning Flasher Switch 8. Audio System 9. Glove Box 10. Climate Control System 1 1. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 12. Ignition Switch 13. T raction Contro[...]

yellow blue 2-56 Instrument Panel Clusters Y our instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically . Y our vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clust[...]

yellow blue 2-57 Gage Cluster[...]

yellow blue 2-58 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Y our vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer . If you see bright silv[...]

yellow blue 2-59 W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning light[...]

yellow blue 2-60 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing [...]

yellow blue 2-61 V oltage Gage (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the gage cluster , this gage shows voltage in the electrical system. The normal range is 1 1 to 15 volts. If the gage reading stays in either red range, or the battery warning light turns on, have your dealer check the electrical system. Brake System W arning Light Y our [...]

yellow blue 2-62 CAUTION: Y our brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped car efully , have the vehicle towed for service. When the ignition is on, the brake system w[...]

yellow blue 2-63 T raction Control System W arning Light (Option) This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’ s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control [...]

yellow blue 2-64 Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light This light will tell you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. See “Engin[...]

yellow blue 2-65 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicl[...]

yellow blue 2-66 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emission[...]

yellow blue 2-67 Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in [...]

yellow blue 2-68 The oil light could come on briefly when you turn your key to RUN. It goes off once you turn it to ST AR T . That’ s just a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. But, when this light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going thr[...]

yellow blue 2-69 Change Oil Soon Light (If Equipped) This light is activated by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System. The CHANGE OIL SOON light turns on for three seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to RUN. It will stay on for 60 seconds once 90 percent of the oil life has been used and each time the engine is started after t[...]

yellow blue 2-70 T runk Ajar Light (If Equipped) This light comes on if your vehicle’ s trunk is not completely closed. Fuel Gage Standard Cluster Gage Cluster Y our fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the engine is on. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left. Y ou need to get more[...]

3- First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 6 Air Cond[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section describes how to operate your climate control system. Y our climate control system uses ozone - friendly R - 134a refrigerant. W ith these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has a f[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-3 VENT : This setting directs outside air through the middle instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor is not working when VENT is selected. HTR: This button directs air out of the heater outlets. Most of the air will come from the floor outlets while some air[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-4 C–43–2053–T If the display is flashing after the climate control system is started, there is a problem with the system and you should see your dealer for service. Sun and temperature sensors automatically adjust the air temperature, the airflow direction and the fan s[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-5 Automatic Operation Press the AUTO button when you want the system to automatically adjust to changes in the temperature inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun load on the vehicle. When the system is set for automatic operation, air will come from the floor[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-6 The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your vehicle when the vehicle is moving even with the system in the OFF mode. VENT : The VENT button allows outside air to flow through your vehicle without the air conditioning compressor working. Selecting VEN[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-7 On sunny days, when the air is moderately warm or cool, use BI - LEV to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the middle instrument panel outlets. On days like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper body , but your lower body may not be warm enough. T o war[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-8 Defogging and Defrosting If you have the electronic touch system, adjust the TEMPERA TURE lever toward W ARM and the F AN lever toward HIGH. If you have the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system, use the FRONT button to defog or defrost the windshield. By choosing this button, t[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-9 Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window . NOTICE: Do not try to clear frost or other material fr om the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may damage the rear defogg[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-10 V entilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT (on the electronic touch system or manual operation on the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system) to direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through the middle in[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-1 1 V entilation T ips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work better , reducing the chance of fogging your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps ai[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-12 Audio Systems Y our Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to ope[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-13 Finding a Station AM - FM: Press the AM - FM button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. The s[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-14 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) DE–43–0001–V Playing the Radio V OLUME: This knob turns the system on and of f and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease vol[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-15 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of th[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-16 Playing a Cassette T ape The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition and the radio are on, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely . Press EJECT to rem[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-17 SIDE (5): Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing. (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds when you press the button. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dol[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-18 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes. If you pr[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-19 AUT O SET : Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons (depending on which band (AM or FM) you are listening to). AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is c[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-20 Y our tape bias is set automatically . If E and a number appear on the radio display , the tape won’t play because of an error . E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the ri[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-21 AM - FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player . SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. T APE PLA Y with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active. EJECT : Press this button to remove the [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-22 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes. If you pre[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-23 Setting the T one BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Push[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-24 PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. NEXT (2): Press this but[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-25 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) DE–43–0016–V Playing the Radio V OLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decre[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-26 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press TONE to select the[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-27 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. F ADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to move the sound to [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-28 The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape. (3): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly . Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. (4): Press this button to advance quickly t[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-29 If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’ s very hot, the disc may not play and an error code may appear on the display . When things get back to normal, the disc should play . If the disc comes out, it could be that: E20: The disc is upside down. E20: It is dir[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-30 If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player , it will stay in the player . When you turn on the ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Also, as a protection feature, if a CD is ejected[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-31 8. Press AM - FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code. 9. Press AM - FM and this time the display will show SEC [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-32 Disabling the Theft - Deterrent Featur e Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T urn the ignition to ACCESSOR Y or RUN. 2. T urn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together . Hold them down until SEC shows on the displa[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-33 SCAN: Press this button to scan the stations preset on your radio pushbuttons. This feature works like your radio’ s P SCAN button and allows you to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station, stop for a few se[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-34 T o help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly . NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player , CB radio, mobile telephone or two - wa[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-35 When using a scrubbing action, non - abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-36 Heated Backlite Antenna Y our AM - FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger , located in the rear window . Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-37 ✍ NOTES[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 3-38 ✍ NOTES[...]

4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 10 Steering 4 - 12 Off - Road Recove[...]

yellow blue 4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect th[...]

yellow blue 4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records [...]

yellow blue 4-4 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) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, t[...]

yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might no[...]

yellow blue 4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control sy[...]

yellow blue 4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic [...]

yellow blue 4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes [...]

yellow blue 4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have[...]

yellow blue 4-10 T o turn the system off, press the TRACTION CONTROL button on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on -- but the system won’t turn of f right away . It [...]

yellow blue 4-1 1 Experienced driver or beginner , each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’ s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If [...]

yellow blue 4-12 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly , and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have av[...]

yellow blue 4-13 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing [...]

yellow blue 4-14 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder , and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror , activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside [...]

yellow blue 4-15 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water , snow , ice, gravel or other material is on[...]

yellow blue 4-16 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Y our headlamps[...]

yellow blue 4-17 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’ s always wise to go slower and be [...]

yellow blue 4-18 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to o[...]

yellow blue 4-19 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’ t happen often. But it can if yo[...]

yellow blue 4-20 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip[...]

yellow blue 4-21 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driv[...]

yellow blue 4-22 The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer , not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long T rip Make sure you’re ready . Try to be well rested. If you must start when y[...]

yellow blue 4-23 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and[...]

yellow blue 4-24 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hi[...]

yellow blue 4-25 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emer gency supplies in your trunk. 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 flashlight, a red cloth and a co[...]

yellow blue 4-26 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’ s the worst time for [...]

yellow blue 4-27 Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti - Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. W atch for [...]

yellow blue 4-28 T ie a red 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 have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep war[...]

yellow blue 4-29 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 is, push the accelerator slightly . This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. Y ou will need a well - charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for sign[...]

yellow blue 4-30 Loading Y our V ehicle T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry . The Tire - Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about[...]

yellow blue 4-31 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. NOTICE: Y our warranty does not[...]

yellow blue 4-32 T owing a T railer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly , you can lose control when you pull a trailer . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. Y ou and your passengers could be seriously injured. Y ou may also damage your vehicle; the resulting rep[...]

yellow blue 4-33 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure 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 provincial[...]

yellow blue 4-34 Y ou can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division, Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton A venue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 W eight of the T railer[...]

yellow blue 4-35 T otal W eight on Y our V ehicle’ s Tir es Be sure your vehicle’ s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. Y ou’ll find these numbers on the T ire - Loading Information label located at the rear edge of the driver ’ s door or see “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the G[...]

yellow blue 4-36 Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal lo[...]

yellow blue 4-37 When you’re turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. A void jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. T urn Signals When T owing a T railer When you tow a trailer , your vehicle may need a different turn signal[...]

yellow blue 4-38 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to P ARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. [...]

5- First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 8 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 9 Engine Overheating 5 - 12 Cooling System 5 - 1[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers H–45–0009–V Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. H–35–5090–R Press the button to make your front and rear turn sign[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the e[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sur e the battery has enough water . Y ou don’t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom batte[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-6 C–35–5016–R 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. X–45–1608–M 8. Don’t let the other end of the cable touch metal. Connect it to the [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-7 X–45–2608–M 9. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’ t go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy u[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-8 12. T ry to start the vehicle with the dead battery . If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order . T ake care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. X–05–0607–S A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B.[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-9 NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper , fascia or fog lamp ar eas of the vehicle. W ith current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Y our vehicle can be towed wit[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-10 If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine AM530002 CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it c[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-1 1 If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day . Stop after high - speed driving. Idle for l[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: H–45–0741–T A. Coolant Recovery T ank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-13 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. D[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery T ank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX - COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” i[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-15 CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-16 W–35–1020–S How to Add Coolant to the Radiator C–45–6704–T 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-17 C–45–6705–T 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. C–45–6703–T 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-18 H–45–0326–T 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. H–45–0329–T 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose gettin[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-19 C–45–6706–T 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. If a Tir e Goes Flat It’ s unusual for a tire to [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-20 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y o[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-21 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools C–45–0610–P The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. C–35–5051–R T urn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Lift and remove the co[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-22 H–45–0610–L The box that stores the jack and wheel wrench is on the passenger side trunk wall. Open the box and then remove the wing bolt by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the jack and wheel wrench. H–25–6006–T The tools you’ll be using include the jack [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-23 Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps H–45–0500–V If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover that hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to pry it off. H–45–0612–P If your vehicle has a wheel co[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-24 H–45–0614–P If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel, you may have plastic wheel nut caps. Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel nut caps and to loosen the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the decorative nut caps, tighten the caps snugly with the wheel wrench, the[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-25 H–45–4613–P 3. Remove the theft - deterrent nut by placing the key end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it counterclockwise. 4. Pull off the wire wheel cover . Store it in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired or replaced. NOTE: When replacin[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-26 H–35–5061–R 2. T urn the wheel wrench clockwise by hand to raise the jack head until it fits under the vehicle. C–53–5053–T 3. Put the jack into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is 10 inches (25 cm) back from the front[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-27 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-28 X–05–0617–T 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accid[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-29 C–45–4616–P 1 1. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely . X–05–0601–S 12. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-30 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pr oper torque specification. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-31 H–45–0200–T Storing the Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-32 H–25–0100–W 1. Jack 2. Wheel W rench 3. W ing Bolt 4. T ire 5. Cover 6. Bolt Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-33 Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together . NOTICE: Tir e chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your ve[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 5-34 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “T ire Chains?[...]

6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 [...]

yellow blue 6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own[...]

yellow blue 6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other faste[...]

yellow blue 6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting f[...]

yellow blue 6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . T o check on f[...]

yellow blue 6-6 CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently , and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or r efueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. While refueling, hang the tethered cap from the hook on the fuel door . T o remove the cap, turn it [...]

yellow blue 6-7 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.[...]

yellow blue 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake [...]

yellow blue 6-9 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release. The hood latch is under the hood, near the center , and at the front edge of the grille. Lift up on the lever as you lift up on the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then just pull the hood down and close it firm[...]

yellow blue 6-10 3800 Series II Engine (L36 - Code K) When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Recovery T ank B. Battery C. Radiator Pressure Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Engine Oil Fill Cap F . Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Air Cleaner I. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir[...]

yellow blue 6-1 1 Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see “Check Oil Level Light” in the Index. Y ou should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder . It’ s a good idea to check your engine oil ever[...]

yellow blue 6-12 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This [...]

yellow blue 6-13 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil[...]

yellow blue 6-14 As shown in the chart, SAE 10W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 5W - 30 if it’ s going to be colder than 60 F (16 C) before your next oil change. When it’ s very cold, you should use SAE 5W - 30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as[...]

yellow blue 6-15 If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower . How to Reset the Engine Oil Life Monitor (Option) Aft[...]

yellow blue 6-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner and filter are on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. 1. Remove the screws on the air cleaner housing cover . 2. Remove the air intake hose that is snapped over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body which is located near the top of the eng[...]

yellow blue 6-17 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air intake hose. This will allow you to lift the rear portion of the air cleaner . 4. After detaching the hose from the throttle body , pull back the entire rear portion of the air cleaner by pulling upward and rearward. 5. Replace the air filter . 6. Reinstall the rear section of the[...]

yellow blue 6-18 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air , it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t ther e, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air clean[...]

yellow blue 6-19 How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: T oo much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. T oo much can m[...]

yellow blue 6-20 Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. W ith the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P ARK (P). W ith your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in P ARK (P). Let [...]

yellow blue 6-21 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross - hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids [...]

yellow blue 6-22 Radiator Pressur e Cap NOTICE: Y our radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressur e - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sur e the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, a GM [...]

yellow blue 6-23 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whi[...]

yellow blue 6-24 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixtur e, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year , have your dealer[...]

yellow blue 6-25 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the coolant r ecovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: T urning the radiator pr essur e cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly . With the coolant r ecovery tank, y[...]

yellow blue 6-26 How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the FULL COLD m[...]

yellow blue 6-27 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill yo[...]

yellow blue 6-28 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear . When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should [...]

yellow blue 6-29 CAUTION: With the wr ong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral - based oil, such as engine oil, in yo[...]

yellow blue 6-30 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. See “Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection” in Section 7 of this manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.” Properly torqued wheel nuts are [...]

yellow blue 6-31 Battery Y our new vehicle comes with an ACDelco Freedom battery . When it’ s time for a new battery , we recommend an ACDelco Freedom battery . Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’ s label. V ehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negat[...]

yellow blue 6-32 Headlamps This procedure is for both the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s side headlamps. 1. Use a 10 mm hex socket to remove two bolts retaining the headlamp assembly . 2. Slide the headlamp outboard until the pins are loose. 3. Remove the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs.[...]

yellow blue 6-33 4. Rotate the bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove the bulb assembly . 5. Pull the tabs away from the bulb base to remove the bulb from the retainer .[...]

yellow blue 6-34 6. Push the new bulb straight onto the retainer . 7. Reverse these steps to replace the bulb assembly . Headlamp Aiming Y our vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre - set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your vertical and[...]

yellow blue 6-35 The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. If necessary , pads may be used on an uneven surface. The vehicle should not have any snow , ice or mud attached to it. The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is bein[...]

yellow blue 6-36 H–46–0860–X 1. T urn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (C) is lined up with zero. A. Horizontal Aiming Screw C. Indicator H–46–0862–X B. V ertical Aiming Screw D. Level Bubble 2. T urn the vertical aiming screw (B) until the level bubble (D) is lined up with zero. Front T urn Signal The front turn sign[...]

yellow blue 6-37 T runk-Mounted Back-Up and T aillamps 1. Loosen and remove the eight fasteners (four per side) that hold the assembly in place. The assembly for both sides is one piece. The entire piece must be removed to replace any bulbs. 2. Pull out the assembly .[...]

yellow blue 6-38 3. Push in the tab and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out.[...]

yellow blue 6-39 5. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly . Rear T urn Signals 1. Open the trunk. T urn the screw located just inside of the trunk counterclockwise and remove. 2. Pull the carpet away from the rear area to access the turn signal bulb assembly . 3. T urn the bulb socket one - quarter turn countercloc[...]

yellow blue 6-40 Windshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here?[...]

yellow blue 6-41 CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. Y ou could have an air - out and a serious accident. See “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The r esulting acciden[...]

yellow blue 6-42 NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t for get your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocke[...]

yellow blue 6-43 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the T ire - Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheelnuts are properly tightened. See ?[...]

yellow blue 6-44 Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the T ire - Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number . That w[...]

yellow blue 6-45 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear , traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of mo[...]

yellow blue 6-46 T emperatur e -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degene[...]

yellow blue 6-47 Each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity , diameter , width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way , you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts an[...]

yellow blue 6-48 T ire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only wher e legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the pr oper size for your tires. Install them on the front tir es and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’ s instructions. I[...]

yellow blue 6-49 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Y our V ehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. W ipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning[...]

yellow blue 6-50 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water . 2. If a stain remains, follow the multi - purpose interior cleaner[...]

yellow blue 6-51 Cleaning the T op of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use o[...]

yellow blue 6-52 Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full - strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water . Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. W eatherstrips Silicone gr[...]

yellow blue 6-53 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “W ashing Y our V ehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Y ou can get G[...]

yellow blue 6-54 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemic[...]

yellow blue 6-55 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage [...]

yellow blue 6-56 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, co[...]

yellow blue 6-57 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels an[...]

yellow blue 6-58 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they sh[...]

yellow blue 6-59 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace[...]

yellow blue 6-60 Fuse Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3 Power Seats Circuit Breaker 4 Not Used 5 Not Used 1A P ASS Key 2A Spare 3A Not Used 4A Not Used 5A Auto HV AC, ALM, Cruise Control, Cluster 6A Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors 7A Not Used 8A Perimeter Lighting 9A Not Used 1B T urn Signal, Back - Up Lamps, BTSI 2B Spare 3B Not Used[...]

yellow blue 6-61 Fuse Usage 4B Not Used 5B Anti - Lock Brake System, Computer Command Control 6B Brake and Hazard Lamps 7B Not Used 8B Interior Lighting 9B Cigarette Lighter 1C Air Bag System 2C Spare 3C Not Used 4C Not Used 5C Cooling Fans, T ransaxle 6C Parking Lamps, Interior Lamps 7C Not Used 8C Parking Lamps 9C Radio, Cluster 1D T elltale, Chi[...]

yellow blue 6-62 Passenger’ s Side Fuse Block Additional fuses are located in the relay center , on the passenger ’ s side, below the instrument panel. Y ou must remove the sound insulator on the right side of the passenger footwell to replace these fuses. Since the replacement of these fuses can be difficult, we recommend that you see your dea[...]

yellow blue 6-63 Fuse Usage 1 Door Locks 2 T runk Release, RAC 3 Horns 4 Not Used 5 Miscellaneous Engine Controls (OBD II) 6 Fuel Pump 7 Injectors 8 Powertrain Control Module 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 1 1 A/C Programmer 12 Not Used Replacement Bulbs Front Outside Lamps Bulb Cornering Lamps 3156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Halogen Headl[...]

yellow blue 6-64 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. 3800 Series II Engine (L36) Code K 3.8L V6 Automatic T ransaxle (Overdrive) Pan Removal and Replacement 6.0 quarts (5.6 L) . . . A[...]

yellow blue 6-65 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC T ype A - 1096C . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Filter AC T ype PF - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Filter AC T ype GF - 627 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ransaxle Filter GM Part No. 8651909 . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark Plugs AC T ype 41 - 921 . .[...]

yellow blue 6-66 L36 Engine Accessory Belt The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for when to check the belt. A. Power Steering B. Generator C. Air Conditioning D. Crank E. Coolant Pump F . T ensioner[...]

7- yellow blue 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 3 How This Section is Organized 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 4 Using Y our Maintenance S[...]

yellow blue 7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Envir onment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the envir[...]

yellow blue 7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department o[...]

yellow blue 7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty we[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-5 Short T rip/City Definition Follow the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as fr[...]

Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-6 Long T rip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short T rip/City schedule for these [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-7 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Se[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-8 The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. For more information, see “CHANGE OIL SOON [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-9 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubr[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-10 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” i[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-1 1 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.)[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-12 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Servi[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-13 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engin[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-14 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 48,[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-15 – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-16 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-17 66,000 Miles (1 10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation”[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-18 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 78[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-19 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” [...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-20 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pat[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-21 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change autom[...]

Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-22 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator , condenser , pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-23 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-24 The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor whenever the oil is changed. For more information, see CHANGE[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-25 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation?[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-26 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Co[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-27 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lub[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-28 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation?[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-29 67,500 Miles (1 12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotatio[...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-30 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-31 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic [...]

Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-32 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator , condenser , pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pr[...]

yellow blue 7-33 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your[...]

yellow blue 7-34 At Least T wice a Y ear Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repair[...]

yellow blue 7-35 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the [...]

yellow blue 7-36 Ignition T ransaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic T ransaxle P ARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When y[...]

yellow blue 7-37 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary repairs ar e completed at once[...]

yellow blue 7-38 Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook - up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers,[...]

yellow blue 7-39 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity . T o determi[...]

yellow blue 7-40 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting [...]

yellow blue 7-41 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, [...]

yellow blue 7-42 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED[...]

8- yellow blue 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users 8 - 4 Customer Assistan[...]

yellow blue 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunde[...]

yellow blue 8-3 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-[...]

yellow blue 8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court ac[...]

yellow blue 8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F or T e xt T e l ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-0[...]

yellow blue 8-6 Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs first). Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of over 2,800 Buick dealers. Buick [...]

yellow blue 8-7 Courtesy T ransportation Buick has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T ransportation program is offered to retail pur[...]

yellow blue 8-8 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a ren[...]

yellow blue 8-9 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, [...]

yellow blue 8-10 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 521 - 7300, or write: Buick Customer Relations Center P .O. Box 5039 T roy , MI 48098 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 (Engli[...]

yellow blue 8-1 1 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 1999 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair s[...]

yellow blue 8-12 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On retur[...]

9- First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner ’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A ir Bag 1 - 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain 1 - 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it W orks 1 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-2 Brake Adjustment 6 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti - lock System W arning Light 2 - 62, 4 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid 6 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder 6 [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-3 Climate Control, Steering Wheel T ouch Control 3 - 11 . . . . . . . Climate Control System 3 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clock, Setting the 3 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coinholder 2 - 51 . . . . . . . . . [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-4 E lectrical Equipment, Adding 3 - 34, 6 - 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical System 6 - 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2 - 46 . . . . . . . . . . W ith Compass 2 - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-5 G ages Engine Coolant T emperature 2 - 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Pressure 2 - 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 2 - 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GA WR 4 - 30 . . . . .[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-6 L abels Certification 4 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certification/Tire 4 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Parts Identification 6 - 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ire - Loading In[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-7 Maintenance, Underbody 6 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance When T railer T owing 4 - 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Front Seat 1 - 2 . . . . . . . . . [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-8 Power Door Locks 2 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option Fuses 6 - 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control Mirror 2 - 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat 1 - 3 . . . . . [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-9 S afety Belt Extender 1 - 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Belts 1 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults 1 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care 6 - [...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-10 Starter Switch Check 7 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting Y our Engine 2 - 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steam 5 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering 4 -[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-1 1 T railer Brakes 4 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving on Grades 4 - 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving with 4 - 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Co[...]

First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner’ s Manual – 1999 yellow blue 9-12 W arning Devices 5 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W arranty Information 8 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W asher Fluid, W indshield 6[...]