Owner's Manual
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...what 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 and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Italso explains the "air bag" system. The 1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system. 4- 1 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read....
...what 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 and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Italso explains the "air bag" system. The 1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system. 4- 1 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read....
Owner's Manual
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... horse and buggy business to Flint. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick engineers developed the William C. (Billy)Durant iv Durant was time to switch from Detroit to automobiles. "valve-in promoting Buicks across the country using his engineer, apparently built the first auto to ...1903. outlets and salespeople asthe nucleus of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in 1900...
... horse and buggy business to Flint. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick engineers developed the William C. (Billy)Durant iv Durant was time to switch from Detroit to automobiles. "valve-in promoting Buicks across the country using his engineer, apparently built the first auto to ...1903. outlets and salespeople asthe nucleus of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in 1900...
Owner's Manual
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A high-compression V-8 engine was used in 1953. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changeswhich resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. In World War 1 , Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and 1 other military hardware. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the...
A high-compression V-8 engine was used in 1953. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changeswhich resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. In World War 1 , Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and 1 other military hardware. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your ... COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a w, (@) SPEAKER b p3 SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,1, 11 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A These symbols are important for you and your ... COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a w, (@) SPEAKER b p3 SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,1, 11 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle needs service. If you accidentally use a key that matches a decoder in the ignition or the engine may be serviced by the PASS-KeyI1 system. Your vehicle is equipped with the other key, your Buick dealer. Turn the ignition off . See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can servicethe... PASS-Key I1 to the engine. When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someoneis using the wrong key, it off . The ignition key must...
...vehicle needs service. If you accidentally use a key that matches a decoder in the ignition or the engine may be serviced by the PASS-KeyI1 system. Your vehicle is equipped with the other key, your Buick dealer. Turn the ignition off . See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can servicethe... PASS-Key I1 to the engine. When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someoneis using the wrong key, it off . The ignition key must...
Owner's Manual
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.... 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. turn the switch to five positions: ACC (A): This position lets use the radio and you windshield wiperswhen the engine is To use ACC off. (Accessory), push in . A 1 . Ignition Positions -- -- Follow this breaking-inguideline every time ...you get newbrake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in the key and it will stay locked. 2-18 New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick...
.... 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. turn the switch to five positions: ACC (A): This position lets use the radio and you windshield wiperswhen the engine is To use ACC off. (Accessory), push in . A 1 . Ignition Positions -- -- Follow this breaking-inguideline every time ...you get newbrake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in the key and it will stay locked. 2-18 New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick...
Owner's Manual
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...is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key is in ? OFF (C): This position letsyou turn off , you can use RUN to force it all the way in LOCK. With the engine off the enginebut still turn the key only withyour hand. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle.... It's also theonly position from the ignition. But turn the steering wheel. To use . if so, is where the key returns ...
...is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key is in ? OFF (C): This position letsyou turn off , you can use RUN to force it all the way in LOCK. With the engine off the enginebut still turn the key only withyour hand. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle.... It's also theonly position from the ignition. But turn the steering wheel. To use . if so, is where the key returns ...
Owner's Manual
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...do , you hold your key in any other position -- NOTICE: I NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) if your Buick is stopped. 1. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that's a safety feature. If you do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down ...as you could damage the transaxle. Wait about three seconds. This clearsthe extra gasoline from engine. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to be flooded with too much sooner. Holding your engine starts. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), itcould be drained much gasoline. Try...
...do , you hold your key in any other position -- NOTICE: I NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) if your Buick is stopped. 1. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that's a safety feature. If you do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down ...as you could damage the transaxle. Wait about three seconds. This clearsthe extra gasoline from engine. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to be flooded with too much sooner. Holding your engine starts. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), itcould be drained much gasoline. Try...
Owner's Manual
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... some other things. 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 it intoa normal, grounded 110-voltAC outlet. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...oil you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. The cord is attached to unplug and store the cord it could overheat and ...
... some other things. 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 it intoa normal, grounded 110-voltAC outlet. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...oil you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. The cord is attached to unplug and store the cord it could overheat and ...
Owner's Manual
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It's the best position to PARK (P). To be injured. There are several different positions for your parking brake and move the shiftlever to use when you start your engine because your vehicle won't move, even when you're on automatic transaxle vehicles when you're in the Index. 2-23 Don't leave ...your vehicle when the engine is also displayed on your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the...
It's the best position to PARK (P). To be injured. There are several different positions for your parking brake and move the shiftlever to use when you start your engine because your vehicle won't move, even when you're on automatic transaxle vehicles when you're in the Index. 2-23 Don't leave ...your vehicle when the engine is also displayed on your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the...
Owner's Manual
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Buick hasa Yoyr already moving forward could damage your vehicle is stopped. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. your vehicle is being towed. You could move the shift lever out PARK (P). Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your regular brakes before starting the engine. You must fully apply NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. your engine is moving , use... brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting to REVERSE (R) whileyour vehicle is "racing" (running at high speed) REVERSE (R):Use this ...
Buick hasa Yoyr already moving forward could damage your vehicle is stopped. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. your vehicle is being towed. You could move the shift lever out PARK (P). Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your regular brakes before starting the engine. You must fully apply NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. your engine is moving , use... brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting to REVERSE (R) whileyour vehicle is "racing" (running at high speed) REVERSE (R):Use this ...
Owner's Manual
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...or at speeds over 55 mph (88 kmk), or you can damage your engine. Use your transaxle. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy. Don't shift intoSECOND (2) unless you are going slowly enough. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or THIRD (3) as much as you go down steep mountain ..., or in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Also, if you were stuck in deep snow ormud. It can use SECOND (2) on a hill. 2-26 This might happen if you stop when goinguphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. If...
...or at speeds over 55 mph (88 kmk), or you can damage your engine. Use your transaxle. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy. Don't shift intoSECOND (2) unless you are going slowly enough. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or THIRD (3) as much as you go down steep mountain ..., or in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Also, if you were stuck in deep snow ormud. It can use SECOND (2) on a hill. 2-26 This might happen if you stop when goinguphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. If...
Owner's Manual
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...an access slot that will glow when performance shifting is being used. 1 P I ( If your vehicle out PARK (P). in is a lack of accelerator use a screwdriver or key. remove the To cap, use while you are performing this procedure. will then shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. Then insert the key or ... small cap on the brake pedal while you 'rein the performance shift mode. 2-27 Press down and hold. of Downshifts will occur at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. The transaxle will now be able You to normal shifting.
...an access slot that will glow when performance shifting is being used. 1 P I ( If your vehicle out PARK (P). in is a lack of accelerator use a screwdriver or key. remove the To cap, use while you are performing this procedure. will then shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. Then insert the key or ... small cap on the brake pedal while you 'rein the performance shift mode. 2-27 Press down and hold. of Downshifts will occur at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. The transaxle will now be able You to normal shifting.
Owner's Manual
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.... 1. To be injured. Remove the key and take with the the shiftlever is in the button on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. set the parking brake with your left the engine running, thevehicle can it leave your vehicle with the ignitionkey in your hand, your vehicle. If you . Hold the...
.... 1. To be injured. Remove the key and take with the the shiftlever is in the button on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. set the parking brake with your left the engine running, thevehicle can it leave your vehicle with the ignitionkey in your hand, your vehicle. If you . Hold the...
Owner's Manual
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...happens if your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) orin kilometers (used in Canada). If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the NOTICE: Do not operatethe engine with it and the numbers may occur. 2-58 If the... then it to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will have driven since you last reset it. Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). / 5 1 0 Trip Odometer Your trip ...
...happens if your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) orin kilometers (used in Canada). If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the NOTICE: Do not operatethe engine with it and the numbers may occur. 2-58 If the... then it to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will have driven since you last reset it. Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). / 5 1 0 Trip Odometer Your trip ...
Owner's Manual
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... when you recently put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is quickly enough to keep it fixed right away. 2-71 This indicates that may have some other problem. Poor fuel quality will be detected...or qualified service center check the vehicle. The diagnostic system can determinethe fuel cap has been left off . Oil Warning Light If you use. The engine could be low on oil or could have developed. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correctthe emission system ...
... when you recently put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is quickly enough to keep it fixed right away. 2-71 This indicates that may have some other problem. Poor fuel quality will be detected...or qualified service center check the vehicle. The diagnostic system can determinethe fuel cap has been left off . Oil Warning Light If you use. The engine could be low on oil or could have developed. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correctthe emission system ...
Owner's Manual
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... when the engine is equipped with the ignition on, you may blink on and This is working properly. (If it it will come on briefly when you on briefly, have low oil level sensor the system repairedso it doesn't comeon with an oil level monitoring system. using the engine oil dipstick.... (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to drain back into the oil pan. The oil level monitoring system checks oil level only during thebrief period...
... when the engine is equipped with the ignition on, you may blink on and This is working properly. (If it it will come on briefly when you on briefly, have low oil level sensor the system repairedso it doesn't comeon with an oil level monitoring system. using the engine oil dipstick.... (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to drain back into the oil pan. The oil level monitoring system checks oil level only during thebrief period...
Owner's Manual
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...The oil life will change to the maintenance schedule (see "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index), YOU will have the supercharged engine, this mode will show the amount of boost your engine is less than five seconds while the oil life monitor is based on the amount of fuel in thetank and on... theRESETbutton for than lo%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will have no effect. TO do this mode will come on the fuel economy of remaining useful life. Pressing RESET while in this gage will have no effect. RANGE: Shows the approximate distance you have the oil changed according to 100%. ...
...The oil life will change to the maintenance schedule (see "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index), YOU will have the supercharged engine, this mode will show the amount of boost your engine is less than five seconds while the oil life monitor is based on the amount of fuel in thetank and on... theRESETbutton for than lo%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will have no effect. TO do this mode will come on the fuel economy of remaining useful life. Pressing RESET while in this gage will have no effect. RANGE: Shows the approximate distance you have the oil changed according to 100%. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the way in the red area. The system works best if you can maintain separate temperatures. To defrost the windows quickly, use BLEND. Turn it . See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. O I_ . Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is turned to the... highest setting regardlessof the mode setting, your engine and heating system use VENT to direct outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. Fan Control The left knob labeled FAN controls...
... the way in the red area. The system works best if you can maintain separate temperatures. To defrost the windows quickly, use BLEND. Turn it . See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. O I_ . Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is turned to the... highest setting regardlessof the mode setting, your engine and heating system use VENT to direct outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. Fan Control The left knob labeled FAN controls...
Owner's Manual
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...with a fully warmed engine under these is ready to advise if you , use and disposal of your oil. a You frequently tow a trailer or use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. This is true, use a carrier on top of oil products.) Used oil can be added. Your Buick dealer is true ...for very long. Engine Oil Additives Don't add ...
...with a fully warmed engine under these is ready to advise if you , use and disposal of your oil. a You frequently tow a trailer or use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. This is true, use a carrier on top of oil products.) Used oil can be added. Your Buick dealer is true ...for very long. Engine Oil Additives Don't add ...