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i The 1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3- 1 Comfort Controls ...to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can use your Buick running properly and looking good. 71 8- 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects'' on the...
i The 1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3- 1 Comfort Controls ...to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can use your Buick running properly and looking good. 71 8- 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects'' on the...
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And there are special thingsto know which restraint systems your Buick, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. Then pull the belt across you 'll want to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for ...-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Pick up straight. 3. of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear it . We'll start with the driver position. If a child will be riding in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across...
And there are special thingsto know which restraint systems your Buick, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. Then pull the belt across you 'll want to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for ...-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Pick up straight. 3. of this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear it . We'll start with the driver position. If a child will be riding in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across...
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... a crash. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts, but don't replace them properly. They aren't designed to inflate at all the way and start again. See "Driver Position," earlier in your vehicle hits something. When the shoulder belt is protect the to mother. The best way to protect the... fetus is pulled out all the way, it will lock. bag -Your Buick has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another airbag for anyone, key to the safety belts. For pregnant women, as the driver...
... a crash. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts, but don't replace them properly. They aren't designed to inflate at all the way and start again. See "Driver Position," earlier in your vehicle hits something. When the shoulder belt is protect the to mother. The best way to protect the... fetus is pulled out all the way, it will lock. bag -Your Buick has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another airbag for anyone, key to the safety belts. For pregnant women, as the driver...
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2. Make sure the release button on the buckle end of this section. If it does, let it goback all the way, it will lock. To make sure it clicks. When the shoulder belt is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the latch plate to . 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it is not long enough, see"Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt as you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle is pulled out all the way and start again. If the belt is secure. Pull up on the shoulder part. 1-26
2. Make sure the release button on the buckle end of this section. If it does, let it goback all the way, it will lock. To make sure it clicks. When the shoulder belt is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull up on the latch plate to . 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it is not long enough, see"Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt as you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle is pulled out all the way and start again. If the belt is secure. Pull up on the shoulder part. 1-26
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... properly -- Also explained are the 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. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2-15 2-16 2- 17 2-18 2-18 2-20 2-2 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 ...
... properly -- Also explained are the 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. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2-15 2-16 2- 17 2-18 2-18 2-20 2-2 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 ...
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For your vehicle, you may select and program one , starting fromthe current operating mode. The operating mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following four operatingmodes: ...
For your vehicle, you may select and program one , starting fromthe current operating mode. The operating mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following four operatingmodes: ...
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You may also select one of four operating modes for this procedure, the chime will cause your vehicle to advance the lock mode by one, starting fromthe current lock mode. You may select one of four operating modes for reception of a lock command. This will enter lock Mode 1. If cycled beyond ...
You may also select one of four operating modes for this procedure, the chime will cause your vehicle to advance the lock mode by one, starting fromthe current lock mode. You may select one of four operating modes for reception of a lock command. This will enter lock Mode 1. If cycled beyond ...
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... illumination will remain on since a door is shipped from the current unlock mode. The vehicle's ignition is turned to advance the unlock mode by one, starting from 4 the factory. Illumination on Remote Activation This feature provides interior illumination when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is turned to activate analarm by...
... illumination will remain on since a door is shipped from the current unlock mode. The vehicle's ignition is turned to advance the unlock mode by one, starting from 4 the factory. Illumination on Remote Activation This feature provides interior illumination when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is turned to activate analarm by...
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...PASS-Key I1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on .But you may not start . The ignition key must be faulty. At this time, the vehicle will come on , you lose or damagea PASS-Key IT ignition key, ...the starter won't work and fuel won't go to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. This discourages someone tries to makea match. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. It works when you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor ...
...PASS-Key I1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on .But you may not start . The ignition key must be faulty. At this time, the vehicle will come on , you lose or damagea PASS-Key IT ignition key, ...the starter won't work and fuel won't go to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. This discourages someone tries to makea match. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. It works when you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor ...
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... run if you 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. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern...
... run if you 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. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern...
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... your vehicle needs service. To use RUN to removeyour key from the ignition, find the access slot which you must have your key. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. This position locks your engine. A warning chimewill sound if you put the key into the access ...key hard. RUN (D): This position is in LOCK and you can remove your wheel like LOCK. Be sureto replace the trim cap after you start your key seems stuck in LOCK. It doesn't lock the steering OFF if you can use this works, then your warning and indicator lights....
... your vehicle needs service. To use RUN to removeyour key from the ignition, find the access slot which you must have your key. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. This position locks your engine. A warning chimewill sound if you put the key into the access ...key hard. RUN (D): This position is in LOCK and you can remove your wheel like LOCK. Be sureto replace the trim cap after you start your key seems stuck in LOCK. It doesn't lock the steering OFF if you can use this works, then your warning and indicator lights....
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... your engine still won 't start right away, hold the key in START for five or six seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway to the floor and holding it doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at until your Buick is stopped. 1. Without pushing... the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Holding your key in START for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Starting Your Engine Move ...
... your engine still won 't start right away, hold the key in START for five or six seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all theway to the floor and holding it doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at until your Buick is stopped. 1. Without pushing... the accelerator pedal, turn your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Holding your key in START for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Starting Your Engine Move ...
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... vehicle. 2-21 If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. If you ever have to have your ...
... vehicle. 2-21 If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. If you ever have to have your ...
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... shock. If you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Before starting the engine, be sure to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. The dealer... can give you 'll be damaged. 2-22 If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Buick dealer in ? Turn off the engine. 2. Also, the wrong kind of wing to the diagonal brace near the coolant recovery tank. 3. AI Plugging the...
... shock. If you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Before starting the engine, be sure to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. The dealer... can give you 'll be damaged. 2-22 If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Buick dealer in ? Turn off the engine. 2. Also, the wrong kind of wing to the diagonal brace near the coolant recovery tank. 3. AI Plugging the...
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... . If you 're on your parking brake and move suddenly. There are several different positions for your vehicle can move the shiftlever to . If you start your engine because your shift lever. To be injured.
... . If you 're on your parking brake and move suddenly. There are several different positions for your vehicle can move the shiftlever to . If you start your engine because your shift lever. To be injured.
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...before can shift from you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your warranty. 2-24 your regular brakes before starting the engine. your engine is fully into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. You could damage your transaxle, see "Stuck... (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Release the shift lever button. Shifting to getofout snow, ice or sandwithout damaging your transaxle. Buick hasa Yoyr already moving forward could losecontrol and hit NOTICE: or objects. NOTICE: To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R)...
...before can shift from you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your warranty. 2-24 your regular brakes before starting the engine. your engine is fully into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. You could damage your transaxle, see "Stuck... (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Release the shift lever button. Shifting to getofout snow, ice or sandwithout damaging your transaxle. Buick hasa Yoyr already moving forward could losecontrol and hit NOTICE: or objects. NOTICE: To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R)...
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..., if this happens, have more , push the accelerator pedal all the way down . If you 're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). NOTICE: I If yourseems notseemsto start up you goslowly, vehicle rather or if it offers more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (56 kmh), push your accelerator pedal about...
..., if this happens, have more , push the accelerator pedal all the way down . If you 're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). NOTICE: I If yourseems notseemsto start up you goslowly, vehicle rather or if it offers more power and lower fuel economy than 35 mph (56 kmh), push your accelerator pedal about...
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... it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down but still can . Turn the key to the drive gear you want. 5 . Start the engine and shift to OFF. 2. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch exhaust hot parts under... your regular brakes before you can 't shift out of PARK (P). Release the shift lever button. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
... it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down but still can . Turn the key to the drive gear you want. 5 . Start the engine and shift to OFF. 2. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch exhaust hot parts under... your regular brakes before you can 't shift out of PARK (P). Release the shift lever button. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Shifting Outof PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
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... column includes your lane change . the When the turn is finished, the lever will return by itself when you release it there until the arrow starts to flash. An arrow on the left ) positions. The lever will return automatically. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal...
... column includes your lane change . the When the turn is finished, the lever will return by itself when you release it there until the arrow starts to flash. An arrow on the left ) positions. The lever will return automatically. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal...
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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. you want more If cycles, hold the band on the windshield, push the paddle. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further...
... 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. you want more If cycles, hold the band on the windshield, push the paddle. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further...