Home » Buick » Troubleshooting » 1997 Buick Regal

1997 Buick Regal Support Question

Find answers below for this question about 1997 Buick Regal.
Need a 1997 Buick Regal manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!

Buick Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by kenbob2727 on December 5th, 2013

I Cannot Get The Car Out Of Park

bought used 2 days ago, seemed fine, now I'm stuck in Park

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

There are currently no answers that have been posted for this question.
Be the first to post an answer!

Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.

Related Manual Pages

Owner's Manual - Page 10

Thetorque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster. vi Buick's famous "portholes" came along in increased sales. ... became more massive in 1953. 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 Special. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in...

Owner's Manual - Page 36

... in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. 1-22 If your vehicle goes straight into that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system's designed "threshold level." If your vehicle strikes something is between an...

Owner's Manual - Page 85

...operation. a Your remote keyless entry system operates onradio frequency subject to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with Industry and Science Canada. This device complieswith Part 15 of.... While holding the door unlock switch, cycle the transmission out of and back into PARK (P). Then get out and close the door. (Also see "Delayed Locking" this ...

Owner's Manual - Page 96

... flooded with too much sooner. To restart when you do the same thing, but then stops), itcould be drained much gasoline. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to START. that's a safety feature. If you 're already moving . This clearsthe extra...

Owner's Manual - Page 98

...list everything here, we ask that particular area. Before starting the engine, be parking your Buick dealer in ? If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle... you don't, it intoa normal, grounded 110-voltAC outlet. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.

Owner's Manual - Page 99

...vehicle when the engine is running , thevehicle can 't move the shiftlever to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can move , even when you have left ...your parking brake and move easilv. To be injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-23 It's the best position to PARK (P). I - - - - - -I L ,r , u ,r,r , ,, TRIP ' The above graphic is not fully in PARK ...

Owner's Manual - Page 100

... (N) only. is stopped. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in RUN. See "Shifting Outof of Shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your engine is moving , use brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is "racing...

Owner's Manual - Page 103

...stuck PARK (P). Shift Lock Release PERF SHIFT The PERFSHIFT light on your instrument panel cluster will occur at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. Then insert the key or screwdriver into the slot. of Downshifts will glow when performance shifting is being used... to return to normal shifting. remove the To cap, use while you'rein the performance shift mode. 2-27 will ...

Owner's Manual - Page 105

...key and take with the the shiftlever is in the Index. 1. Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. It can be injured. set the parking brake with the ignitionkey in your hand, your left foot. 3. To be ...toward the front of your vehicle. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this: Hold in PARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Hold the brake pedal down with your...

Owner's Manual - Page 117

...and the steepness of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal; They control these systems: When going to downhill, you turn...off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Using Cruise Controlon Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control...

Owner's Manual - Page 118

...Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be lit up either. If you release the parking brake. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lampsthat come on top of your vehicle. When it... and before sunset. 2-42 Then start your vehicle during the day. The DRL system will stay off and The parking brake is off until you pull the knob all the way to...

Owner's Manual - Page 124

...Mirrors The left and right outside mirror, move the mirrors the in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your shoulder before changing lanes. 2-48 Press any of... a cotton swab and glass cleaner. in the off, center of the mirror senses when it is particularly useful in desired direction. Your passenger's side mirror convex.A convex is mirror's surface is curved you could hita ...

Owner's Manual - Page 160

...days, use HTR with the temperature knob all the way in outside air, heat it and send it 's cold outside air through ventilation system described later in this system, the driver and passenger can use...Your vehicle also has the flow-through your engine and heating system use to provide heat. To defrost the windows quickly, use it to the floor ducts. Turn the knob toward blue (...

Owner's Manual - Page 162

...described later in the Index. Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to provide heat. You can use VENT to direct outside air and direct it to your upper...ducts. 3-6 Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is used for the vehicle to cool down on hot days, use MAX with the temperature knobs in outside air and cool it 's cold...

Owner's Manual - Page 165

..., while sending slightly warmed air to cool down on very hot days, use MAX with the temperature knob in WINDSHIELD/FLOOR mode if the compressor is engaged, but sunny days, the sun may not be lit when Recirculation is turned on hot days, use BI-LEV and set the temperature knob to control the temperature...

Owner's Manual - Page 209

... as you can get in a curve depends on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you suddenly accelerate. The traction you can from between parked cars and stops right in front of you 'll want it before you enter the curve, while your lane, ora...

Owner's Manual - Page 246

...or your transaxle will damage drivetrain and suspension components. not use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can fall from a car-carrier it isn't if adequately secured. Don't use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. They will..., If these limitations must . The steering wheel should bein NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.

Owner's Manual - Page 247

... between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier securing. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Use the T-slots for car-carrier equipment.Use safety chains andwheel straps. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. 5-11 Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage...

Owner's Manual - Page 249

... winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier securing. Rear Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from vehicle to groundor vehicle to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dollyand raise thevehicle until adequateclearance...

Owner's Manual - Page 293

...entering the vehicle. Remove (disconnect) the air inlet grill. 7. For information on the car's passenger side (underneath the air inlet grill.) The filter traps most of the vehicle ...is underneath yourhood just below the windshield wiper arm on how often to the park position. Replace the air inlet grill retainers. 10. Remove (disconnect) the... use the following steps: 1. Close the hood. 13.