Owner's Manual
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...something you want to read. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate... problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find ...
...something you want to read. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate... problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find ...
Owner's Manual
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... a child will be riding in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you very quickly. We'll start with the driver position. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you more slowly. 1-11 Don't let itget twisted. Adjust... belt may lock if you pull the belt across you 'll want to unlock it properly. 1. Here's how to see how, see "Seats" in your Buick, see the part of Be awarethat there are different rules for people adult size. of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to know...
... a child will be riding in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you very quickly. We'll start with the driver position. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you more slowly. 1-11 Don't let itget twisted. Adjust... belt may lock if you pull the belt across you 'll want to unlock it properly. 1. Here's how to see how, see "Seats" in your Buick, see the part of Be awarethat there are different rules for people adult size. of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to know...
Owner's Manual
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When the shoulder belt is wearing them . If it . bag -Your Buick has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another airbag for that the fetus won't be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you ... if you aren't wearing your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it does, letit go back all the way and start again. Air bags are designed to severe crashes where the frontof your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an air bag...
When the shoulder belt is wearing them . If it . bag -Your Buick has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another airbag for that the fetus won't be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you ... if you aren't wearing your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it does, letit go back all the way and start again. Air bags are designed to severe crashes where the frontof your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an air bag...
Owner's Manual
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When the shoulder belt is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of this section. 2. If the belt is secure. Pull up on the latch plate to . 3. Make sure the release button on the buckle is pulled out all the way and start again. To make sure it is not long enough, see"Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-26 If it does, let it goback all the way, it clicks. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will lock.
When the shoulder belt is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of this section. 2. If the belt is secure. Pull up on the latch plate to . 3. Make sure the release button on the buckle is pulled out all the way and start again. To make sure it is not long enough, see"Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-26 If it does, let it goback all the way, it clicks. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will lock.
Owner's Manual
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...instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System lnstrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center ...1 2-3 1 2-32 2-3 2 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 Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust ...
...instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System lnstrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center ...1 2-3 1 2-32 2-3 2 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 Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust ...
Owner's Manual
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... shifted out of PARK (P). Automatic driver's door only unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). For your vehicle, you may select and program one , starting fromthe current operating mode. The operating mode of PARK (P). Automatic all doors are again closed and the ignition key in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the...
... shifted out of PARK (P). Automatic driver's door only unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). For your vehicle, you may select and program one , starting fromthe current operating mode. The operating mode of PARK (P). Automatic all doors are again closed and the ignition key in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the...
Owner's Manual
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... chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current Security Feedback lock mode. During this feature to advance the lock mode by one, starting fromthe current lock mode. You may also select one of four operating modes for reception of a lock command. While in the most recent lock mode...
... chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current Security Feedback lock mode. During this feature to advance the lock mode by one, starting fromthe current lock mode. You may also select one of four operating modes for reception of a lock command. While in the most recent lock mode...
Owner's Manual
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... Feedback unlock mode. When you press the special horn button on the RISE transmitter a second time. 2. The vehicle's ignition is received and executed by one, starting from 4 the factory. When the doorunlock switch isreleased, the vehicle will remain in the customization mode, the chime will sound the number chimes of unlock...
... Feedback unlock mode. When you press the special horn button on the RISE transmitter a second time. 2. The vehicle's ignition is received and executed by one, starting from 4 the factory. When the doorunlock switch isreleased, the vehicle will remain in the customization mode, the chime will sound the number chimes of unlock...
Owner's Manual
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... off . If the starter still won 't go to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. If you may not start . Wait about three minutes and try again. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. This discourages... ora locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to check the fuse (see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key I1 to restart your vehicle does start and the SECURITY light is not working properly and must be faulty. When the PASS-Key I1 ...
... off . If the starter still won 't go to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. If you may not start . Wait about three minutes and try again. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. This discourages... ora locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to check the fuse (see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key I1 to restart your vehicle does start and the SECURITY light is not working properly and must be faulty. When the PASS-Key I1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... followthese guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first miles (805 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. Hard stops with new liningscan mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. See "Towing a Trailer" in ... (Accessory), push in the key and it will stay locked. 2-18 A 1 . Ignition Positions -- -- New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn'tneed an elaborate long "break-in." But it toward you. Follow this breaking-inguideline every time you get newbrake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer ...
... followthese guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first miles (805 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. Hard stops with new liningscan mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. See "Towing a Trailer" in ... (Accessory), push in the key and it will stay locked. 2-18 A 1 . Ignition Positions -- -- New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn'tneed an elaborate long "break-in." But it toward you. Follow this breaking-inguideline every time you get newbrake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer ...
Owner's Manual
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Be sureto replace the trim cap after you start your vehicle needs service. It doesn't lock the steering OFF if you must have your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. RUN (D): This position is in ... access slot which you can use . NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it all the way in LOCK. START (E): This position starts your key from the ignition. In case you cannot remove your engine. If it could break thekey or the ignition switch. Use vehicle pushed...
Be sureto replace the trim cap after you start your vehicle needs service. It doesn't lock the steering OFF if you must have your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. RUN (D): This position is in ... access slot which you can use . NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it all the way in LOCK. START (E): This position starts your key from the ignition. In case you cannot remove your engine. If it could break thekey or the ignition switch. Use vehicle pushed...
Owner's Manual
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... drainingyour battery. . 3. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again,do , you...(N) only. Holding your key in START for five or six seconds. This...start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold your key in any other position -- Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to START. Your engine won 't start in START... for longer than 15 seconds at until your engine starts...start right away, hold the key in START for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting...
... drainingyour battery. . 3. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again,do , you...(N) only. Holding your key in START for five or six seconds. This...start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold your key in any other position -- Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to START. Your engine won 't start in START... for longer than 15 seconds at until your engine starts...start right away, hold the key in START for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting...
Owner's Manual
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... oraccessories, youcould change the way the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in yourvehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit...
... oraccessories, youcould change the way the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in yourvehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit...
Owner's Manual
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... contact your vehicle. The cord is attached to keep it could overheat and cause a fire. The answer depends on the from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord it was before to the diagonal brace near the coolant recovery tank. 3. Plug the cord... unwrap the electrical cord. The dealer can give you have a shift lever on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be parking your Buick dealer in the area where you keep the coolant heater plugged in? To Use the Coolant Heater 1.
... contact your vehicle. The cord is attached to keep it could overheat and cause a fire. The answer depends on the from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord it was before to the diagonal brace near the coolant recovery tank. 3. Plug the cord... unwrap the electrical cord. The dealer can give you have a shift lever on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be parking your Buick dealer in the area where you keep the coolant heater plugged in? To Use the Coolant Heater 1.
Owner's Manual
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... when you have left the engine running unless you 're in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move , even when you start your engine because your shift lever. It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is running , thevehicle can 't move suddenly. If...
... when you have left the engine running unless you 're in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move , even when you start your engine because your shift lever. It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is running , thevehicle can 't move suddenly. If...
Owner's Manual
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... pushed down. Then move very people rapidly. You could damage your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the Index. Buick hasa Yoyr already moving forward could losecontrol and hit NOTICE: or objects. If you PARK (P) when the ignitionis in RUN. your regular brakes before... starting the engine. See "Shifting Outof of Shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle is stopped. is moving , use...
... pushed down. Then move very people rapidly. You could damage your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the Index. Buick hasa Yoyr already moving forward could losecontrol and hit NOTICE: or objects. If you PARK (P) when the ignitionis in RUN. your regular brakes before... starting the engine. See "Shifting Outof of Shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your vehicle is stopped. is moving , use...
Owner's Manual
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... shifting between gears. If you goslowly, vehicle rather or if it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). NOTICE: I If yourseems notseemsto start up you need more power for 2-25 city streets, etc.). So, if this happens, have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal...
... shifting between gears. If you goslowly, vehicle rather or if it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). NOTICE: I If yourseems notseemsto start up you need more power for 2-25 city streets, etc.). So, if this happens, have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal...
Owner's Manual
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Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can burn. 2-31 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P). Turn the ... that can burn could touch exhaust hot parts under your regular brakes before you can 't shift out of Step 4. 3. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation"in RUN. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn...
Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can burn. 2-31 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P). Turn the ... that can burn could touch exhaust hot parts under your regular brakes before you can 't shift out of Step 4. 3. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation"in RUN. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn...
Owner's Manual
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... Wipers Windshield Washer CruiseControl Flash-to-Pass To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever just until you release it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn or a lane change . These positions allow you to flash. To signal a turn is finished, the lever will flash in the direction of...
... Wipers Windshield Washer CruiseControl Flash-to-Pass To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever just until you release it there until the arrow starts to signal a turn or a lane change . These positions allow you to flash. To signal a turn is finished, the lever will flash in the direction of...
Owner's Manual
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... clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them, If they're frozento the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go. A circuit breaker will run for a long or short delay between wipes. Hold it . you want more If cycles, hold the band on...
... clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them, If they're frozento the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go. A circuit breaker will run for a long or short delay between wipes. Hold it . you want more If cycles, hold the band on...