I : . The 1994 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual Litho inU.S.A. Part No. 25609689 B First Edition 'Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993 All Rights Reserved. 1 i `4 i1 - 7 .VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN ~GERT1FlCATION THROUGH Nallonal lnslttule for WE SUPPQRT `,Thismanual hcludes the latest information at the time;"< IF?$ wasprinted. We reserve the right to make, changes in the ]pko&ct afterthat.timewithout further'notice.For ..: . : '.: . .?<. > AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXGELLENCE 1 3 - 3 Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Man (left), and L. of Thomas D. Buick, son founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899, auto and Marr, his engineer, apparently built the first to in be called a Buick 1900. However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to 1903. That was the year the company was reorganized, refinanced and moved from Detroit to Flint. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick engineers developed the 4 Durant also created a racing team that 500 racing won trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes at Indianapolis two years beforethe Indy 500 began. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on the race track, but in endurance tests across the country to and around the world. Buick was the only car complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. And a h i c k was the first car to travel across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to Santiago, Chile in 19 14. Buick drew plentyof attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car. Buick's endurance and .reliability were world famous. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraftengines as well as Red Cross ambulancesso successful thatone Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix Guewe by de the French government. As a builderof premier automobiles, Buick was hard hit by the Great Depression. However, new General M%nager, HarlowH. Curtice created popular new models including-theSpecial andthe Roadmaster. Buick sales soon flourished. I 9 I I Model 21 Touring Car on Buick's TestHill I First Buick Factory 3 In World War II, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in increased The converter sales. torque automatic era. post-war transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in 1949. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. AndBuick'sfamousverticalpillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the I949 Roadmaster 1953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named 1962 Buick $pecial, the "Car of the Year". The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special. 1962 Buick Special Built insidethe walls of the old buildingsin Buick's former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors, Buick City, is a state-of-the-art 200 assembly facility with more than robots and other of high-tech equipment. It was completed in the fall 1985. Buicks are, and will continueto be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich detail andcomfortable accommodation. Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division Our mission is simple: - "Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed withservices,that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service andrepurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Buicks arePOWERFUL. Buicks are MATURE. 7 1923 Sport Roadster 8 Table of Contents ~ ~~ How to Use this Manual ................................................................. Seats and Restraint Systems ............................................................. This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the"SRS" system. FeaturesandControls .................................................................. This part explains how to start and operate your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls how to operate your and sound system. 10 13 63 127 153 187 223 281 303 311 This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find helpful information and tips about road and how to drive under different conditions. the This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. .............................................................. .................................................................. ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information ........................................................ This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance andhow to get service publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects"on page 305. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Index ................................................................................ 9 How to Use This Manual .Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end' when they receive theirnew vehicle. This first will help you learn about features and controls for the your vehicle.In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. This safety symbol means "D.on't," "Don'tdo this," or ,"Don'tlet this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. ' In the gray cautionarea, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the you hazard. Pleaseread these cautions. `If don't, you or others could be hurt. You w~ill find a circle witha slash through it this also in book. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you about something that ca damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to to help avoid the do damage. NOTICE: When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in diferent colors o in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. 11 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbolsyou may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERYCHARGING 'SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE -%- A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNUICK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: WIPER. Q7 -Fe I-1 RADIO SELECTOR RADIO VOLUME FASTEN BELTS 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS > "y . ) " a )#t WINDSHIELDw DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT AIR CONDITIONING TRUNK RUEASE POWER WINDOW HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE /y n e , LIGHTER HIGH BEAM OR =o = $0 ,\I/, FOG LAMPS TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE & (@) SPEAKER b ~ 12 Part 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly can also . You do with safety belts . learn about some things you should Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls ............................................................. HeadRestraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raising and Lowering Wagon Rear Seats ................................................ SafetyBelts ...................................................................... How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................................................... Lap-ShoulderBelt ............................................................ Supplemental Restraint System (Air bag) ............................................... Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................................................... Children ......................................................................... Smaller Children and Babies .................................................... Child Restraints ............................................ :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LargerChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SafetyBeltExtender ................................................................ Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Crash ................................................... Checking Your Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 18 18 20 27 28 35 41 46 47 48 58 61 61 61 13 Seats and Seat Controls Fb+~This section tellsyou about the seats -- how to adjust, .%them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, raising 1 !and lowering wagon rear seats,and head restraints. Manual Seat c Move the lever under front sea.t t I unlock it. Slide the the seat to where want it. Then release the lever and you try to move the seat with your body,make sure the to seat is locked into place. 14 Reclining Front 'Seatback(§) To adjust the seatback, 1ift.tlielever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatbackto where you want it. Releastxihe leverto lock the seatback. Pull.up on the kver and the seat will go to an upright position., ' If you have the power recliner option, the switch eat. This alIiows 'you to "adjust the seatback. I ". . . , ...