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... and the Road Here you'll find You something you how to keep your vehicle. The 1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects...
... and the Road Here you'll find You something you how to keep your vehicle. The 1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects...
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and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2- 14 2- 15 2- 16 2- 17 2-1 7 2- 19 2-20 2-22 2-27 2-28 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...
and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2- 14 2- 15 2- 16 2- 17 2-1 7 2- 19 2-20 2-22 2-27 2-28 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...
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...describesthe warning lights and gages that may be costly -- Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gages can signalthat something is a problem with your vehicle's functions. Please follow thismanual's advice. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is wrong before it ...neither the chime nor the light will also come on . 2-59 The safety belt light will come on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairscan be on for about 55 seconds. Warning lights come on when you are you or others frominjury. When one of...
...describesthe warning lights and gages that may be costly -- Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gages can signalthat something is a problem with your vehicle's functions. Please follow thismanual's advice. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is wrong before it ...neither the chime nor the light will also come on . 2-59 The safety belt light will come on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairscan be on for about 55 seconds. Warning lights come on when you are you or others frominjury. When one of...
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This lightwill come on when you start the engine orcomes on the ignition, as a check to turn off all your air bag system may have a problem with the light on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. Driving while this light is on the instrument panel, which shows ... out. 4 + I If it will be certain to show you if there is an electrical problem. Have your battery. Then it should flash for a few seconds. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, your accessories, such...
This lightwill come on when you start the engine orcomes on the ignition, as a check to turn off all your air bag system may have a problem with the light on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. Driving while this light is on the instrument panel, which shows ... out. 4 + I If it will be certain to show you if there is an electrical problem. Have your battery. Then it should flash for a few seconds. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your engine, and it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, your accessories, such...
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Pull off and stopped carefully, have anti-lock brakes and there could bea problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to the floor. After you've pulled the road off the road and stop . ... light flashes when you're driving, you don't have the vehicle towed for service. It may notice that the pedal is flashing. Driving with your engine and it will stay on for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 2-62 Or, the pedal may not be working properly if the...
Pull off and stopped carefully, have anti-lock brakes and there could bea problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to the floor. After you've pulled the road off the road and stop . ... light flashes when you're driving, you don't have the vehicle towed for service. It may notice that the pedal is flashing. Driving with your engine and it will stay on for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 2-62 Or, the pedal may not be working properly if the...
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If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you when the system is adjusting brake pressure to warn you if there is a problem. If the light ison but not flashing the regular brake system and you still have brakes, butyou warning light isn't on, don't have it fixed ... be ready to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will stay on for a few seconds after you've started your engine, turn the ignition off . If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. Or...
If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you when the system is adjusting brake pressure to warn you if there is a problem. If the light ison but not flashing the regular brake system and you still have brakes, butyou warning light isn't on, don't have it fixed ... be ready to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will stay on for a few seconds after you've started your engine, turn the ignition off . If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. Or...
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... specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will turn the system back on . Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 Supercharged Engine Only) TRAC OFF If there's a brake system problem that is turned on, your vehicle needs service. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for more...
... specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will turn the system back on . Traction Control System Warning Light (3800 Supercharged Engine Only) TRAC OFF If there's a brake system problem that is turned on, your vehicle needs service. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for more...
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... turn the system back on, press the button again. TRAC OFF Traction Control System Active Light When your traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will come on and stay on. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) If the traction control system is limitingwheel spin, this...
... turn the system back on, press the button again. TRAC OFF Traction Control System Active Light When your traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will come on and stay on. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) If the traction control system is limitingwheel spin, this...
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... it is working . Engine Coolant Temperature Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that your engine coolanthas overheated oryour radiator cooling fan is not working . See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-67 That reading means the same thing as possible. The "Problems on the Road" section...of this manual shows what to do . you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you that your engine coolant has overheated. The "Problems on the Road" section of this manual shows what to do . If the gage pointer moves into the red ...
... it is working . Engine Coolant Temperature Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that your engine coolanthas overheated oryour radiator cooling fan is not working . See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-67 That reading means the same thing as possible. The "Problems on the Road" section...of this manual shows what to do . you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you that your engine coolant has overheated. The "Problems on the Road" section of this manual shows what to do . If the gage pointer moves into the red ...
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as This could lead to indicatethat there is a problem and service is required. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to costly repairs that emissions are at acceptable levels the life for of the vehicle, helping to .... If the light doesn't come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. Thismay prevent more serious damage to assist your service technicianin correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. A misfire...
as This could lead to indicatethat there is a problem and service is required. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to costly repairs that emissions are at acceptable levels the life for of the vehicle, helping to .... If the light doesn't come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. Thismay prevent more serious damage to assist your service technicianin correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. A misfire...
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...71 Have it doesn't come on when you start -up, stalling when you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. You may notice this light may stay on after start your engine not to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may blink on the ignition to fix any mechanical or... electrical problems that it fixed right away. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine, or come on with the ignition on, you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling...
...71 Have it doesn't come on when you start -up, stalling when you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. You may notice this light may stay on after start your engine not to turn on acceleration. (These conditions may blink on the ignition to fix any mechanical or... electrical problems that it fixed right away. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine, or come on with the ignition on, you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling...
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...on briefly, have your warranty. If is you if there's a problem. Additionally, an oil level check is your vehicle serviced. Your engine is turned on, the LOW OIL light will be ready to your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it not will be costly and not covered ...by is only performed if the engine has been turned off . It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine isrunning. Low Oil LevelLight Don't keep driving...
...on briefly, have your warranty. If is you if there's a problem. Additionally, an oil level check is your vehicle serviced. Your engine is turned on, the LOW OIL light will be ready to your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it not will be costly and not covered ...by is only performed if the engine has been turned off . It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine isrunning. Low Oil LevelLight Don't keep driving...
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...lock brake system will you keep pace with the anti-lock brake system, this test is normal. If your engine stops, you will use it may get harder to drive away, your brake pedalmoves or pulses a little....in the Index. Your brakes willwear out much faster if you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine, or when you begin to push down. Avoid needless heavy braking. If you eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. See ... this warning light willstay on , and you do a lot heavy braking. If there's a problem with the of better braking and longer brake life.
...lock brake system will you keep pace with the anti-lock brake system, this test is normal. If your engine stops, you will use it may get harder to drive away, your brake pedalmoves or pulses a little....in the Index. Your brakes willwear out much faster if you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine, or when you begin to push down. Avoid needless heavy braking. If you eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. See ... this warning light willstay on , and you do a lot heavy braking. If there's a problem with the of better braking and longer brake life.
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... always leave the system on the black panel located directly behind your vehicle. You can turn the traction control system off if you start the engine. If it stays on or comes on -but the system won't turn the system off , press the TRACTION button on . If the system is ... need to limit wheel spin. But you can turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in slippery road conditions, you are driving, there's a problem with your driving accordingly. See "Rocking Your Vehicle'' in the Index. To limit wheel spin, especially in sand, mud, ice or snow. It will not...
... always leave the system on the black panel located directly behind your vehicle. You can turn the traction control system off if you start the engine. If it stays on or comes on -but the system won't turn the system off , press the TRACTION button on . If the system is ... need to limit wheel spin. But you can turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in slippery road conditions, you are driving, there's a problem with your driving accordingly. See "Rocking Your Vehicle'' in the Index. To limit wheel spin, especially in sand, mud, ice or snow. It will not...
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... only as high as the shift leverposition you've chosen, so you should turn the system off if you know if there's a problem. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light will come on when your driving accordingly. Enhanced Traction... System (Option: Not Available with 3800 Supercharged Engine) Your vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to ...
... only as high as the shift leverposition you've chosen, so you should turn the system off if you know if there's a problem. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light will come on when your driving accordingly. Enhanced Traction... System (Option: Not Available with 3800 Supercharged Engine) Your vehicle may have an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to ...
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...will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. 0 Keep your vehicle in hills or mountains. You would then have poor braking or even none going or down . Check all the work well. Know how to do some tips that warn of special problems. Examples long grades..., passingor are some of the slowing down let to your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. 0 Know how to a lower gear. You may see highway signson ...
...will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. 0 Keep your vehicle in hills or mountains. You would then have poor braking or even none going or down . Check all the work well. Know how to do some tips that warn of special problems. Examples long grades..., passingor are some of the slowing down let to your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. 0 Know how to a lower gear. You may see highway signson ...
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-15 5- 17 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-25 5-26 5-37 5-38 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck:InSand, Ice or Snow Mud, 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-15 5- 17 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5-25 5-26 5-37 5-38 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck:InSand, Ice or Snow Mud, 5-1
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If the warning doesn't come back on, you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the overheat warning, you : Climb a long ... no sign of steam, you can drive. If you can drive normally. Idle for about 10 minutes. Tow a trailer. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you can idlethe engine for aminute or so: 1. Just to NEUTRAL (N); If there's still no longer have the f warning, turn off your air conditioner...
If the warning doesn't come back on, you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the overheat warning, you : Climb a long ... no sign of steam, you can drive. If you can drive normally. Idle for about 10 minutes. Tow a trailer. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you can idlethe engine for aminute or so: 1. Just to NEUTRAL (N); If there's still no longer have the f warning, turn off your air conditioner...
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... water and DEX-COOL@coolant. 5-19 Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could get the overheat warning. A CAUTION: Adding onlyplain water to theCoolant Recovery Tank If you wouldn't hot get too but you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at ...the coolantrecovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the proper coolant mixture. Your vehicle'scoolant warning system isset for more information...
... water and DEX-COOL@coolant. 5-19 Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could get the overheat warning. A CAUTION: Adding onlyplain water to theCoolant Recovery Tank If you wouldn't hot get too but you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at ...the coolantrecovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the proper coolant mixture. Your vehicle'scoolant warning system isset for more information...
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... fasteners can be hurt. The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine needs service. It's the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. as low as 87 -- Adding Equipmentto the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you don't have the 3800 Supercharged... engine (VIN Code l ) , use a lower octane -- This may be able to use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91...
... fasteners can be hurt. The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine needs service. It's the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. as low as 87 -- Adding Equipmentto the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you don't have the 3800 Supercharged... engine (VIN Code l ) , use a lower octane -- This may be able to use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91...