Owner's Manual
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... Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you want to read. a 6- 1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you... Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system.
... Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you want to read. a 6- 1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you... Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system.
Owner's Manual
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...: Here are some other symbols you may see: COOLANT DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I /, DAYTIME RUNNING . LAMPS * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN a (@) SPEAKER b V e , p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN COOLANT ,\I -1 FUSE * t LIGHTER FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A - For...
...: Here are some other symbols you may see: COOLANT DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I /, DAYTIME RUNNING . LAMPS * 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN a (@) SPEAKER b V e , p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN COOLANT ,\I -1 FUSE * t LIGHTER FASTEN SEAT BELTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A - For...
Owner's Manual
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...2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn... Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-4 1 2-44 2-47 2-49 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 2-53 2-54 2-54 2-55 2-56 2-59 2-76...
...2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn... Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-4 1 2-44 2-47 2-49 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 2-53 2-54 2-54 2-55 2-56 2-59 2-76...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, you may select and program one , starting from the current operatingmode. After an initial transaxle cycle,each mode above, providing the driver with the engine not running, the doors closed while the vehicle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver's foot is onthe brake pedal. This feature provides...
... vehicle, you may select and program one , starting from the current operatingmode. After an initial transaxle cycle,each mode above, providing the driver with the engine not running, the doors closed while the vehicle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver's foot is onthe brake pedal. This feature provides...
Owner's Manual
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... can 't see or smell CO. Put the two halves back together. If you have changed the battery in . 5. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. 4. See "Engine Exhaust'' in the Index. If you must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk: Make sure all the way. To replace your...
... can 't see or smell CO. Put the two halves back together. If you have changed the battery in . 5. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. 4. See "Engine Exhaust'' in the Index. If you must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk: Make sure all the way. To replace your...
Owner's Manual
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...or wet. PASS-Key I1 is not protected by your dealer. In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. In Canada, call the Buick in the ignition or the engine may also want to have a new key made . If you turn it off . 2-16 When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that someoneis...dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. See your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. If the engine Premium Roadside Assistance Center at does not start . PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that has a damaged or missing resistor ...
...or wet. PASS-Key I1 is not protected by your dealer. In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. In Canada, call the Buick in the ignition or the engine may also want to have a new key made . If you turn it off . 2-16 When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that someoneis...dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. See your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. If the engine Premium Roadside Assistance Center at does not start . PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that has a damaged or missing resistor ...
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To use the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the key and turn tne switch ...
To use the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the key and turn tne switch ...
Owner's Manual
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... your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. But turn it could break the or the ignition switch. Use OFF if you must have your engine. With the engine off the engine but still turn off , you can remove your warning and indicator lights. LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the access slot and...
... your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. But turn it could break the or the ignition switch. Use OFF if you must have your engine. With the engine off the engine but still turn off , you can remove your warning and indicator lights. LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the access slot and...
Owner's Manual
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...,let go down as your ignition key to START. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn your engine gets warm. 2-19 The idle speed will cause your vehicle is stopped. ~ ~ 2. that's a safety feature. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for about 15 seconds ...your starter. 1. Shift toPARK (P) only when your battery to five seconds at a time will go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your engine starts. If it doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your starter motor. Starting Your...
...,let go down as your ignition key to START. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn your engine gets warm. 2-19 The idle speed will cause your vehicle is stopped. ~ ~ 2. that's a safety feature. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for about 15 seconds ...your starter. 1. Shift toPARK (P) only when your battery to five seconds at a time will go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your engine starts. If it doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your starter motor. Starting Your...
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... pedal down for about 15 seconds, repeat the noma1 starting procedure. In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18"C ) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be flooded with too much gasoline. After waiting about three seconds. If you add electrical... of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Tly pushing your engine still won't start (,or starts but this manual that tells ...
... pedal down for about 15 seconds, repeat the noma1 starting procedure. In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18"C ) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be flooded with too much gasoline. After waiting about three seconds. If you add electrical... of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Tly pushing your engine still won't start (,or starts but this manual that tells ...
Owner's Manual
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...into ungrounded outlet an could overheat and cause a fire. the wrong Also, kind of the diagonal brace located behind the air cleaner. 3. Before starting the engine, be damaged. The dealer can give you don't, it could be parking your dealer in ? Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt... temperature, the kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you have, and some other things. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong use 110-volt AC outlet.If the cord won't reach, a heavy-duty three...
...into ungrounded outlet an could overheat and cause a fire. the wrong Also, kind of the diagonal brace located behind the air cleaner. 3. Before starting the engine, be damaged. The dealer can give you don't, it could be parking your dealer in ? Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt... temperature, the kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you have, and some other things. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong use 110-volt AC outlet.If the cord won't reach, a heavy-duty three...
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Automatic Transaxle Operation )1 Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on automatic transaxle vehicles when you're in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. 2-22 Maximum engine speed is also displayed on your instrument panel cluster. The above graphic is limited on the console between the seats.
Automatic Transaxle Operation )1 Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on automatic transaxle vehicles when you're in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. 2-22 Maximum engine speed is also displayed on your instrument panel cluster. The above graphic is limited on the console between the seats.
Owner's Manual
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...is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your parking brake and (P). If you start your engine because your regular brakes before starting the engine. You must fully apply your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. be sure your To ... trailer, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-23 Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have left the engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever to REVERSE (R) only after your transaxle, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If ...
...is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your parking brake and (P). If you start your engine because your regular brakes before starting the engine. You must fully apply your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. be sure your To ... trailer, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-23 Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have left the engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever to REVERSE (R) only after your transaxle, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If ...
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..., your vehicle could lose controland hit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle can use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. -- If your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to the next... shift gears you are drivingless than 35 mph (55 k d h ) , push your vehicle serviced rightaway. If you drive very far that way, your engine is dangerous. NEUTRAL (N):In this happens, have more , push the accelerator pedal all the way down. Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC...
..., your vehicle could lose controland hit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle can use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. -- If your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to the next... shift gears you are drivingless than 35 mph (55 k d h ) , push your vehicle serviced rightaway. If you drive very far that way, your engine is dangerous. NEUTRAL (N):In this happens, have more , push the accelerator pedal all the way down. Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC...
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It can damage your engine. 0 0 2-25 When driving in SECOND (2) for normal driving, butit offers more power but then you can help controlyour speed as possible. (2) Don't shift into SECOND ...
It can damage your engine. 0 0 2-25 When driving in SECOND (2) for normal driving, butit offers more power but then you can help controlyour speed as possible. (2) Don't shift into SECOND ...
Owner's Manual
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...shifting. This could damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Press the button again to return to shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. 2-26 Downshifts will occur ata lower percentage of accelerator use it on your frontwheels can use while ...you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). I NOTICE: If your instrument panel cluster will then shift at higher engine speeds,increasing acceleration performance. FIRST (1): This position gives you 're in the driver selectable shift mode. You can 't rotate, don't try ...
...shifting. This could damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Press the button again to return to shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. 2-26 Downshifts will occur ata lower percentage of accelerator use it on your frontwheels can use while ...you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). I NOTICE: If your instrument panel cluster will then shift at higher engine speeds,increasing acceleration performance. FIRST (1): This position gives you 're in the driver selectable shift mode. You can 't rotate, don't try ...
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... towing a trailer and parking on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on any hill, see '(Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. That section shows what to do first...
... towing a trailer and parking on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on any hill, see '(Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. That section shows what to do first...
Owner's Manual
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...ve moved the shift leverinto the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. leave thevehicle with the engine running unless have to . Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could move the shift lever out of your parking brake is not in PARK (P) and your...means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position like this: Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 0 Hold in your hand, your vehicle with the engine running , it with the ignitionkey in the button on thelever, then push the lever all the way toward the ...
...ve moved the shift leverinto the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. leave thevehicle with the engine running unless have to . Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could move the shift lever out of your parking brake is not in PARK (P) and your...means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position like this: Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 0 Hold in your hand, your vehicle with the engine running , it with the ignitionkey in the button on thelever, then push the lever all the way toward the ...
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... PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Release the shift lever button. Start the engine and shift to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). Shifting Out of Step 4. 3. Torque Lock If you are ready to OFF. 2. You may put too...
... PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may find out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Release the shift lever button. Start the engine and shift to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). Shifting Out of Step 4. 3. Torque Lock If you are ready to OFF. 2. You may put too...
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... over high points on theroad or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. It can kill. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust . :' ' :'! .. Don't park over road debris. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in if: 0 Your exhaust...
... over high points on theroad or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. It can kill. Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust . :' ' :'! .. Don't park over road debris. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in if: 0 Your exhaust...