BUICK NEW VEHICLE ANNOUNCEMENT MANUAL AND LABEL ORDERING. Buick Electra/Park Avenue 1988

MODELS AFFECTED: 1988 REATTA

1. Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklets and GM Protection Plan Limited Warranty Folder 2. Buick Service Manual 3. Buick Owner's Manual 4. Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label 5. Service Parts Identification Label 6. New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheets 7. Buick Passenger Car Maintenance Schedule Booklet

1. WARRANTY AND OWNER ASSTSTANCE INFORMATION BOOKLETS AND GM PROTECTION PLAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITED WARRANTY FOLDER ----------------------- The following publications contain standard limited warranty and GM Protection Plan Limited Warranty information relative to the new car, emission systems, tire and corrosion:

Part #1640481 - Warranty & Owner Assistance Information Booklet Part #1648477 - GM Protection Plan 48 month/50,000 mile Limited Warranty Folder

Owner assistance procedures, the GM Mediation/Arbitration Program, and Special Policy Adjustment Programs are all addressed in these publications. A separate tire warranty folder is included to describe warranty coverage as provided by individual tire manufacturers.

The owner's name, address, Vehicle Identification Number, date of delivery and mileage at the time of delivery, are ALL to be typed on the front of both publications in the spaces provided. There is a space provided on the back of the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for the dealer name, address and dealer code.

It is very important that the owner and vehicle information be correct. This information will be the only means of owner identification for repairs covered. In order for dealer claims to be properly processed, the Vehicle Identification Number must be correct. Owners should be instructed to carry the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet & GM Protection Plan Limited Warranty Folder in their vehicle at all times.

2. SERVICE MANUAL -------------- 1988 Reatta Service Information was included in the 1988 Riviera/Reatta New Product Information Manual shipped to all dealers in October, 1987. A final complete manual will be distributed in late spring, 1988.

Additional manuals can be ordered on the "Service Publications for Buick Dealers" order form which was included with the manual shipments or available from your Zone Office.

3. OWNER'S MANUALS ---------------- Part Number 1640480 - Reatta

4. VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AND TIRE PRESSURE LABEL --------------------------------------------- In accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Regulations, A Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label is being affixed to all 1988 model Buicks.

The label will have a certification statement, Vehicle Identification Number, month and year that the vehicle was built. The label will be attached horizontally to the left front door inner panel lock facing on all models.

The lower portion of the label will have the tire size and tire pressure information.

Due to the certification label's location, it may be subject to damage during car shipment and new vehicle pre-delivery service or may be required due to door repair or replacement.

To acquire a replacement certification label, proceed as follows:

A. Obtain an impression of the Vehicle Identification Number on the engine block by rubbing a pencil lightly over a piece of paper held in place against the block.

B. Obtain build date, if at all possible, from damaged certification label.

C. Check Vehicle Identification Number on engine block and identification number on instrument panel to see that they match.

D. Obtain the vehicle order number from invoice.

E. Send the readable impression and build date from Steps A and B above and the vehicle order number taken from the invoice, along with a letter of explanation to:

Buick Motor Division Attn: Manager - Technical Service Flint, MI 48550

NOTICE: Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Labels are available only for current model vehicles.

1988 BUICK STRIPING COLORS

INMONT/ PAINT PPG RINSHED CODE COLOR WA# DITZLER DUPONT MASON ----- ----- --- ------- ------ -------

11A White C/0 3967 2058 5338 2080 14A Lt. Gray 8670 33856 C8529 15165 18A Gun Metal C/0 8291 33750 C8441 14036

19A Black C/0 848 9300 99S A946 20A Lt. Sapphire 7456 16319 D8009 12370 21A Dk. Sapphire 9103 16313 C8787 17055 34A Med. Beechwood 9274 26298 D8869 17537 49A Antelope Beige 9200 4101 B8886 17538 55A Gold C/0 8589 25509 D8276 15076 59A Copper Beige 8973 25894 D8753 17053

66A Orange 8002 60909 45261 9500D

67A Dk. Brown C/0 8001 25088 45260 9502 68A Lt. Rosewood 8874 51283 C8782 17051 72A Dk. Rosewood 8872 51282 C8783 17050 73A Dk. Garnet 9106 51286 C8790 17056

75A Red C/0 4721 72128 43592 4518R 76A Garnet Red 8852 51211 C8643 16086 79A Dk. Glaret 8663 51167 C8525 15071R

PAINT SHERWIN-WILLIAMS MARTIN CODE COLOR WA# (ACME-ROGERS) SENOUR ---- ----- --- ---------------- ------ LlOA-2864 5644 (Acme) 11A White C/0 3967 5644 (Rogers) 3929 14A Lt. Gray 8670 34869 26729 18A Gun Metal C/0 8291 34102 26700 LlOB-1738 3000 (Acme) 19A Black C/0 848 4590 (Rogers) 3069 20A Lt. Sapphire 7456 36466 36466 21A Dk. Sapphire 9103 36464 36464 34A Med. Beechwood 9274 38403 38403 49A Antelope Beige 9200 38402 38402 55A Gold C/0 8589 34105 26703 59A Copper Beige 8973 36462 36462 J4-8728 25455 (Acme) 66A Orange 8002 25455 (Rogers) 26337 J4-8727 25460 (Acme) 67A Dk. Brown C/0 8001 25460 (Rogers) 26336 68A Lt. Rosewood 8874 36460 36460 72A Dk. Rosewood 8872 36459 36459 73A Dk. Garnet 9106 36465 36465 J4-7191 11892 (Acme) 75A Red C/0 4721 11892 (Rogers) 26272 76A Garnet Red 8852 35566 26780 79A Dk. Glaret 8663 34868 26728

1988 BUICK VINYL ROOF COLORS

PAINT SERIES PPG CODE COLOR WA# USAGE DITZLER DUPONT ---- ----- --- ------ ------- ------ 2-1094 11T WHITE C/0 3936 ACHE 2-130 B8469

19T BLACK C/0 848 ACH -120 B8479

28T BLACK SAPPHIRE MET. C/0 8743 CHE 2-1273 B8618

62T LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 9089 2-1314 B8877 76T DK.GARNET RED MET. C/0 8984 CHE 2-1272 B8716 79T DK. RED MET. C/0 8529 A 2-1105 B8509 82T MED. ROSEWOOD MET. 8990 C 2-1266 B8719 84T GUNMETAL MET. C/0 7782 ACHE 2-1053 B8403 86T LT. ANTELOPE 9200 C 2-1300 B8886 72T MED. GARNET RED 8979 CH*E 2-1268 B8713 29T DK. SAPPHIRE BLUE IND. 8970 A 2-1295 B8706 57T LT. BEECHWOOD IND. 9180 A 2-1297 B8872 78T MED. ROSEWOOD IND. 8986 A 2-1317 B8717 13T SILVER 7781 HE 2-1052 D8590 22T LT. BLUE 8966 HE 2-1271 B8703 85T LT. ROSEWOOD 8992 E 2-1285 B8718 95T LT. ANTELOPE MET. 9093 E 2-1301 B8889

INMONT/ PAINT SERIES RINSHED SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CODE COLOR WA# USAGE MASON (ACME-ROGERS) ---- ----- --- ------ ------- ----------------

11T WHITE C/0 3936 ACHE 16110 35781 J4-1990 19T BLACK C/0 848 ACH 4416 9739 (ACME) 9739 (ROGERS) 28T BLACK SAPPHIRE MET. C/0 8743 CHE 17068 36593

62T LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 9089 18074 38561 76T DK.GARNET RED MET. C/0 8984 CHE 17073 36597 79T DK. RED MET. C/0 8529 A 15187F 35086 82T MED. ROSEWOOD MET. 8990 C 17075 36598 84T GUNMETAL MET. C/0 7782 ACHE 14040 34124 86T LT. ANTELOPE 9200 C 18078 38567 72T MED. GARNET RED 8979 CH*E 17072 36596 29T DK. SAPPHIRE BLUE IND. 8970 A 17079 36596 57T LT. BEECHWOOD IND. 9180 A 18073 38566 78T MED. ROSEWOOD IND. 8986 A 18077 38560 13T SILVER 7781 HE 14039 34123 22T LT. BLUE 8966 HE 17066 36595 85T LT. ROSEWOOD 8992 E 17077 36599 95T LT. ANTELOPE MET. 9093 E 18079 38563

PAINT SERIES MARTIN CODE COLOR WA# USAGE SENOUR ---- ----- --- ------ -------

11T WHITE C/0 3936 ACHE 26851

19T BLACK C/0 848 ACH 16082

28T BLACK SAPPHIRE MET. C/0 8743 CHE 36593

62T LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 9089 38561 76T DK.GARNET RED MET. C/0 8984 CHE 36597 79T DK. RED MET. C/0 8529 A 26760 82T MED. ROSEWOOD MET. 8990 C 36598 84T GUNMETAL MET. C/0 7782 ACHE 26705 86T LT. ANTELOPE 9200 C 38567 72T MED. GARNET RED 8979 CH*E 36596 29T DK. SAPPHIRE BLUE IND. 8970 A 36596 57T LT. BEECHWOOD IND. 9180 A 38566 78T MED. ROSEWOOD IND. 8986 A 38560 13T SILVER 7781 HE 26704 22T LT. BLUE 8966 HE 36505 85T LT. ROSEWOOD 8992 E 36599 95T LT. ANTELOPE MET. 9093 E 38563

C/0 - CARRY OVER COLOR

1988 BUICK EXTERIOR COLORS

INMONT/ PAINT SERIES PPG RINSHED CODE COLOR WA# USAGE DITZLER DUPONT MASON ----- ----- --- ------ ------- ------ ------- 11 WHITE C/0 3967 ABJ 2058 5338 2080

12 SILVER MET C/0 8535 AJ 3746 B8501 15001 15 MED. GRAY MET. C/0 8573 ABJ 3749 B8502 15004

9000/ A946 19 BLACK C/0 848 AB 9300 99S EP403 M403

** 26 LT. BLUE MET. C/0 8964 ABJ 3966 B8704 17005

** 29 DK. MED. BLUE C/0 8970 AB 3968 B8706 17007

52 COPPER BEIGE B/C 9179 B 4088 B8710 18007 57 LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 9180 ABJ 4090 B8872 18008 59 DK. BEECHWOOD MET. 9181 AB 4092 B8875 18009 70 CARMINE 8530 J 3781 B8512 15035 75 MED. GARNtT RED MET. 8980 AB 3988 B8715 17022 79 DK. RED MET. 8529 B 3786 B8509 15040

PAINT SERIES SHERWIN-WILLIAMS MARTIN CODE COLOR WA# USAGE (ACME-ROGERS) SENOUR ----- ----- --- ------ ---------------- ------ LIDA-2864 11 WHITE C/0 3967 ABJ 5644 (ACME) 5644 (ROGERS) 30-3929 12 SILVER MET C/0 8535 AJ 34380 30-5371 15 MED. GRAY MET. C/0 8573 ABJ 34381 30-3572

LIOB-1738 19 BLACK C/0 848 AB 3000 (ACME) 3069 (4590 ROGERS)

** 26 LT. BLUE MET. C/0 8964 ABJ 35865 35865

** 29 DK. MED. BLUE C/0 8970 AB 35866 35866

52 COPPER BEIGE B/C 9179 B 37082 37082 57 LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 9180 ABJ 37084 37084 59 DK. BEECHWOOD MET. 9181 AB 37086 37086 70 CARMINE 8530 J 34401 30-5392 75 MED. GARNtT RED MET. 8980 AB 35871 35871 79 DK. RED MET. 8529 B 34405 30-5396

1988 BUICK EXTERIOR COLORS

INMONT/ PAINT SERIES PPG RINSHED CODE COLOR WA# USAGE DITZLER DUPONT MASON ----- ----- ---- ------ ------- ------ ------- * 78 MED. ROSEWOOD MET. C/0 8986 A 3991 B8717 17024 40 WHITE C/C C/0 8554 NWHCE33 3680 B8469 13570 13 SILVER MET C/C C/0 9021 NWHCE33 3822 D8590 15365 87 GUN METAL MET. C/C 9243 NWHCE33 4009 B8729 17038 41 BLACK C/C C/0 8555 HC33 9700 99S 13572 14 BLACK MET. C/0 8767 NEW 3961 8701 17002 22 LT. BLUE MET. B/C C/0 8966 NWHE 3964 B8703 17003 28 BLACK SAPPHINE MET. B/C C/0 8743 HCE 3885 B8618 16003 83 MED. BLUE FM MET. B/C C/0 8993 CE33 3995 B8720 17028 27 MED. BLUE MET. B/C C/0 8742 NW 3967 B8705 17004 62 LT. BEECHWOOD MET. B/C 9089 NWH 4094 B8877 18003 69 MED. BEECHWOOD MET. B/C 9091 H 4109 B8880 18004 52 COPPER BEIGE B/C C/0 8973 NW 3976 B8710 17014 67 DK. ANTELOPE MET. B/C 9094 CE 4096 B8879 18006 86 ANTELOPE BEIGE B/C 9200 C 4101 B8886 18015 95 LT. ANTELOPE F/M B/C 9093 CE 4104 B8889 18005 72 MED. GARNET RED MET. * B/C C/0 8979 CENWH 3986 B8713 17021 76 DK. GARNET MED MET. * B/C C/0 8984 CENH33 3989 B8716 17023 73 BRILLIANT RED B/C 9348 W 4098 B8881 18014 81 BRIGHT RED C/0 8774 33 3794 C8508 80 LT. ROSEWOOD MET. B/C C/0 8992 E 3993 B8718 17027 82 MED. ROSEWOOD MET. * B/C C/0 8990 E 3994 B8719 17026

PAINT SERIES SHERWIN-WILLIAMS MARTIN CODE COLOR WA# USAGE (ACME-ROGERS) SENOUR ----- ----- ---- ------ ---------------- ------ * 78 MED. ROSEWOOD MET. C/0 8986 A 35873 35873 40 WHITE C/C C/0 8554 NWHCE33 33755 30-5295 13 SILVER MET C/C C/0 9021 NWHCE33 35369 30-5491 87 GUN METAL MET. C/C 9243 NWHCE33 36724 36724 41 BLACK C/C C/0 8555 HC33 33756 30-5296 14 BLACK MET. C/0 8767 NEW 35877 35877 22 LT. BLUE MET. B/C C/0 8966 NWHE 35879 35879 28 BLACK SAPPHINE MET. B/C C/0 8743 HCE 35313 30-5520 83 MED. BLUE FM MET. B/C C/0 8993 CE33 35900 35900 27 MED. BLUE MET. B/C C/0 8742 NW 35882 35882 62 LT. BEECHWOOD MET. B/C 9089 NWH 37088 37088 69 MED. BEECHWOOD MET. B/C 9091 H 37091 37091 52 COPPER BEIGE B/C C/0 8973 NW 35887 35887 67 DK. ANTELOPE MET. B/C 9094 CE 37090 37090 86 ANTELOPE BEIGE B/C 9200 C 37097 37097 95 LT. ANTELOPE F/M B/C 9093 CE 37099 37099 72 MED. GARNET RED MET. 2p* B/C C/0 8979 CENWH 35894 35894 76 DK. GARNET MED MET. * B/C C/0 8984 CENH33 35895 35895 73 BRILLIANT RED B/C 9348 W 37093 37093 81 BRIGHT RED C/0 8774 33 34983 30-5464 80 LT. ROSEWOOD MET. B/C C/0 8992 E 35898 35898 82 MED. ROSEWOOD MET. * B/C C/0 8990 E 35896 35896

B/C - BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT C/0 - CARRY OVER COLOR * - NEW ON THIS CAR LINE

To acquire a replacement certification label, proceed as follows:

A. Obtain an impression of the Vehicle Identification Number on the engine block by rubbing a pencil lightly over a piece of paper held in place against the block.

B. Obtain build date, if at all possible, from damaged certification label.

C. Check Vehicle Identification Number on engine block and identification number on instrument panel to see that they match.

D. Obtain the vehicle order number from invoice.

E. Send the readable impression and build date from Steps A and B above and the vehicle order number taken from the invoice, along with a letter of explanation to:

Buick Motor Division Attn: Manager - Technical Service Flint, MI 48550

5. SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL -------------------------------------- Some assembly centers no longer use a Body Number Plate that contains paint and trim information. This information, along with options and build content is now recorded on the Service Parts Identification (SPID) label. Care should be taken to transfer the SPID label or its information, if panel to which label is affixed requires replacement. Replacement SPID labels are not available.

6. 1988 NEW VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FORM ---------------------------------------------- For the New Vehicle Inspection and Delivery Procedure which was introduced in 1983, use New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheet 101072, revised 1/87. This form is shipped with each Buick delivered to you. Additional forms may be obtained through your Zone Office.

7. 1988 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ----------------------------- For 1988 there is one (1) vehicle maintenance schedule booklet for all cars, part number 14102764.

8. 1988 LABOR TIME GUIDE - MICROPUBLICATIONS UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR REVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORMS ----- Approximately September, 1987, one (1) set of micropublications will be mailed to all dealers, each set will consist of the following material:

* Labor Time Guide - 1988 (2) * Dealer Information Bulletin Update - October 1983-August 1984 (3) * Dealer Service Bulletin Update - All 1987 (1) * Dealer Campaign Bulletin Update - September 1986-August 1987 (2) * Essential/Available Tool Catalog Update - 1987 (1) * Chassis Service Manual - 1987 (1)

Additional quantities, if previously ordered, will be supplied, based upon records on file at time of mailing. All requests for additional microfiche sets are to be processed directly thru GM Photographic. Additional order forms are available from your Zone Office.

Labor Time Guide - All claims-processed on the date of receipt or after will be processed on the basis of operations and labor time allowances provided.

Printed Labor Time Guide

The .988 Labor Time Guide is available in printed format. This loose leaf publication can be ordered on the "Service Publications for Buick Dealers" order form. Binders are also available. Printed Labor Time Guides will automatically be sent to dealers who have previously ordered on a continuing basis.

9. 1988 BUICK BULLETIN BINDERS ------------------------------- Binders and index tabs should be ordered using the "Service Publication for Buick Dealers" order form. Binders and tabs have been sent to dealers who previously ordered on a continuing basis.

10. 1988 PAINT CODES --------------------- Color chip sheets for the 1988 Buick Paints will again be available from DuPont, Ditzler, Inmont (Rinshed-Mason), Sherwin Williams, Acme/Rogers and Martin-Senour.

The following charts indicate 1988 exterior paint supplier stock number, the WA numbers and vehicles the paint is used on. The paint numbers listed in this bulletin along with clearcoat materials, are or soon will be available from local paint suppliers. Please note that the Service Parts Identification Label includes paint information. ' When contacting your local paint supplier for repair materials, make sure that you specify the type of material needed. If your paint supplier is unable to provide you with the material needed, ask him to contact his manufacturer sales representative for assistance.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.