Buick 2003 Regal Spezifikationen

Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, the driver’s side and passenger’s side switches are located on

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. Outside Convex Mirror To choose either the l

Onstar@ System Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a w

Onstar@ Personal Calling With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone

Storage Areas Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Center Console Storage Area The console has cu

Your vehicle may be equipped with an express-open sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade. The switch to open the sunro

Section Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ... 3.4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...

Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio Syspm(s) ... ... 3-46 Setting the Time ... ... 3.46 Radio with Cassette ...

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But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined Po:-. .:on when your vt..-cle is in motion can be dangerou

The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamps Control B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel C

The hazard warning flasher button is located on the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 0 Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 Flash-to-Pass 0 Windshield Wipers Windshield Wash

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change your headlamps from low beams to high beams, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way

MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it until the windshield wipers start. Then let it go. The windshield wipers will stop a

Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise co

Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: @ Step lightly on the brake pedal, or move the cruise switch to OFF. Eras

A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your front turn si

You can turn the feature on and off when you perform the following sequence: Fog Lamps 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN. 2. Close all the doors. 3

Head Restraints I Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance o

Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. You can brighten or dim the

Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition. The ignition

Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open a door. Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from

Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop) Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power connection. This feature provides power, ground and access

Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. PASSENGER

DRIVER (Driver’s Side Temperature): The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature for the driver’s side outlets. Slide the lever up to raise th

Rear Window Defogger (Rear): Press the button to turn the defogger on. The rear window defogger will shut off after about 15 minutes. If you tu

Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan spee

TEMP (Temperature): To manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle, press the up arrow on the TEMP control to raise the temperature and pre

RECIRC (Recirculation): Press this button to turn this mode on or off. RECIRC limits the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle and recirculat

Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to have access to the trunk from inside of your vehicle. Pull for

Passenger Control The arrow buttons to control the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle are located to the right of the PASSENGER

Outlet Adjustment Open and close the air outlets, or adjust the direction of the airflow by moving the levers in the center of each outlet. Keep the

To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps: 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are 2. Raise the ho

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you loc

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how f

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer sho

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more. If the driver’s belt is already buc

Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it’s working. Then

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your p

Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS), the traction control system warning light may com

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you som

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working.

Tire Pressure Light LOW TI RE Your vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor that can alert you to a large change in the pressure in one tire. After

Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into y

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not

Low Oil Level Light LOW OIL Your vehicle is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the LOW OIL light will

Security Light The SECURITY light will come on when you turn the key to START and stay SECURITY on until the vehicle starts. It will also fla

r Warning Light Fuel Gage The DOORnRUNK light will come on if your trunk or any door is not completely closed. Service Vehicle Soon Light 7 SOON

Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel g

Driver Information Center (DIC) If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), it is located below the tachometer on the in

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-30 in most states and in all Canadian p

The Driver Information Center has three buttons that control its functions. The English/Metric (E/M), RESET and MODE buttons for the Driver I

Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way r

Radio with Cassette Standard Radio Shown Your vehicle may be equipped with a Concert Sound Ill sound system, which includes eight speakers

P SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or

AM-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape is playing. SOURCE: Press this button to play a tape when listening to the radi

Radio with Cassette and CD Standard Radio Shown Your vehicle may be equipped with a Concert Sound Ill sound system, which includes eight speak

P SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. Press P SCAN again to stop scanning. The

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the

AM-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape is playing. SOURCE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when lis

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1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold this pushbutt

Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whe

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T

Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. A

Understanding Radio Reception AIM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, ca

Care of Your CDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the

Section 4 Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving ... 4.2 Drunken Driving

e Road, and Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device

The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How

There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water

The person keeps going until stopped by something. IF a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 1-10

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small amoun

Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then yo

Anti-lock Brake System (A Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. AB§ is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking ski

As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang

Full-Range Traction Control System Your vehicle may have a Full Range Traction Control System that limits wheel spin. This is especially us

C To turn the system off, press the TRACTION button on the panel located directly behind your automatic transaxle shift lever. The traction control sy

TRAC OFF When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you know if there’s a problem. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Ligh

Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much

If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to

Off-Road Recovery Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -

Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your ar

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditio

Driving at Night ... ..A Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drive

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But

Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re not fresh - such as after a day’s wor

Hill and Mountain Roads Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.

Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in

Winter Driving going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. Know

Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashl

What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble b

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle

Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to

Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professi

Dolly Towing Loading Your Vehicle Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front

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If you put things inside your vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else - they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to

The 2003 Buick Regal Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ...

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across yo

Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used p

You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroi

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on

Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.

Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you m

Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ... 5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-64 Wheel Replacement ...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs.

Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pel

Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine. You will find the

California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to ope

Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel o

While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockw

When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The

Checking Things Under the H-od An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle, located just below the instrument panel and to the left o

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 engine, you'll see: 5-1 2

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Battery C. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal D. Underhood Fuse Block E. Radiator Pressure Cap F.

When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine, you’ll see: 5-1 4

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the h

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Battery C. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal D. Underhood Electrical Center E. Radiator Pressure Cap

Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and ch

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates th

SAE IOW-30 is the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (1 6°C

How to Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON Light The GM Oil Life SystemTM calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytim

Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform t

To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw and clamp on the air duct. 2. Lift up on the two clips

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Ch

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. * With the parking bra

1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn’t take much fl

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 3u cal. Je seriol , urt .. your

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use th

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. If

Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: Your radiator cap is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Stean ‘on n overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from th

If No Steam Is Corning From Your Engine An overheat warning can indicate a serious problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: . ... A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Cooling Fans C. Radi

If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cool

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixtur

When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more t

1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer

Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would

3. Remove the 3800 Series I1 V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. 3.2. 3.1. Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap be

4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. The bleed valve is located on the thermostat housing. 5. Fill the radiator with the pro

9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. leave the radiator pressure cap off. 10. Put the cap bac

Power Steering Fluid 13. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall

How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then

Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water w

Brakes L Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with BOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine

11 BRAKE 1 I I I United States Canada When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System War

Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the

Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal location on each vehicle. You will not need to access y

I Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the

7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehic

11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cabl

Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the facto

Driver’s Side Headlamp Shown A. Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw B. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw Open the hood and locate the vertical and

Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. For the type of bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on pa

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn and remove

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Open the trunk. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk lid. 3. Remove the old bulb by turning i

Q: What’s wrong with this? I I I I 1 A: The belt is twisted across the body. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spre

Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stsplamps I A A B 3. Remove the three plastic wing nuts (A). There is one wing nut located on the outside of the carpet.

Back-up Lamps A \ B 1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Remove the seven wing nuts (A) from the lamp 3. Remove the lamp covering. 4. Twist and pull the bulb

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Ch

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and

Notice; Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflat

The tire inflation monitor system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. The system can alert you

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as

When It Is Time for New Tires - One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your t

Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt i

Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel

Replacement \ leek Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It c

If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out

I Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you’ll need is

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1 c L The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-70 Removing the Wheel Center Caps

Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edge may be sharp

8’ 3. For jacking at the vehicle’s front location, put the jack lift head (C) about 6 inches (15 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel openin

Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Nev

7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, L. on the parts to which it i

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt

8. Install the compact spare tire. 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until th

11 - Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 1ncor.A wheel nuts or im,.Jperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the Drotector/guide back in the foam holder. Storing a jack, a

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflat

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on

Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can - before Carefully scrape off a

Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Things like tar, asph

Washing Your Vehicle Do not bleach 01 ye saj , elts. I ,ou dc , t may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide ade

Finish Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from th

When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and

The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cl

Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack pain

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) GNI Vehicle Care/A Description Usage Glass Cleaner Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. ch

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ~~~ ~~ ~~ 1 SAMPLE4UXl M072675 kd This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. I

Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If it fixed. Add

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and in

I I Bfan k I Not Used Fuses PARK LOCK Blank Blank PCM, BCM, U/H RELAY RADIO PREM. SOUND POWER MIRRORS Blank PANEL DIMMING Blank IGN 0, CLUSTER, P

Fuses I usage HVAC Ignition Signal, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control Head BTSl PARK I Shifter Lock Solenoid LOCK I AIR BAG I Air Baq __

Underhood Fuse Block Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood fuse block on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in the engine co

Relays Usage 13 Iqnition Main 14 Not Used 18 Fog Lamps 17 Horn 16 A/C Clutch 15 Not Used 19 I Fuel Pump Fuses Usage 20 Not Used 21 22 Generator Eng

Canadian Owners GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem and the name REGAL are registered trademarks of General Motors Corp

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear s

Capacities and Specifications 7.0 L 9.5 L Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement All capacities are approx

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs 3800 V6 Engi

6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ... ... 6.2 Introduction ... 6.2 Yo

Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED i I Have you purchased the GM Protect

This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “‘Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have don

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indi

Footnotes t The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this ma

7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See f

50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: -

82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Ll Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (S

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled ou

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be perform

At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and an

Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control ST-tem Check When you are doing this check, the venlcle could move suddenly. I

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The ke

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for in

Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from yo

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any

Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-1 7

Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-1 8

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvi

Section 7 Customer Assistance Inf rmation Customer Assistance Information ... 7.2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...

Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally,

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes reg

United States Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 1-800-832-8425 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Ass

GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward afterma

We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the following additional services depending on your needs: Hotels Glass replacement Tire repa

Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling

Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the Ne

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you sh

Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. T

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it

A Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-17 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-56 Adding Washer Fluid

B Backglass Antenna ... 3-60 Backing Up ... 4-38 Battery ...

Child Restraints (cont.) Infants and Young Children ... 1-32 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH Syste

D Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-1 2 Defensive Driving ...

Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Warning Light ... ... 3-35 Cooling System Inspection ... ... 6-13 Engine Compartment Overvi

G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-35 Fuel ... 3-42 Speedometer ...

Inspection Brake System ... 6-14 Engine Cooling System ... 6-13 Exhaust Syste

Light (cont.) Security ... ... 3-41 Service Vehicle Soon ... 3-42 TCS Warning

Mirrors (cont.) Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar@ ... 2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-33 Outside Powe

Playing a Cassette Tape ... ... 3.49. 3-53 Playing a Compact Disc ... ... 3-54 Playing the Radio ... ... 3.47.

1. Pull the elastic cord out from the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide

Restraint System Check ... 6-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-59 Replacing Restraint Sys

Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-36 Service Manuals ... 7-9 Setting Preset S

Tires (cont.) When It Is Time for New Tires ... 5-62 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ... 2-21 Top of

W Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ... ... 3-28 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-5 Other Warning Devic

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and rele

To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Pull the guide upward

Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt an

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face

I Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children shou

Children 10 are up agains ~, 3r very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoul

The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. I

Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain o

~~~~ ~ A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T

Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position childre

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child

If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see “Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)” following. Lowe

A. Vehicle anchor B. LATCH system attachment points C. Top strap \. Vehicle anchor B. LATCH system attachment points With this system, use the

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A n

If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In a

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and To

6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s saf

4. 5. 6. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To t

Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: A child in a rear-facing child

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back i

Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags - a frontal air bag for the driver and anoth

The side impact air bag for the driver is designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the driver’s sid

Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offe

These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: POSSIBLE A CAUTION INJURY PROTECT EYES BY @ SHIELDING CAUSTIC 4CID COULD B

Where Are the Air Bags? The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger's frontal air

If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person c

When Should an Air Bag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or n

How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the

When an air b inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several pla

Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, l

If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace th

Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ... 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...

Keys Leaving ildren in a vehicle with t igniti key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They co

The ignition key is for the ~ ignition only. The door key is for the The ignition and door keys don’t have plugs. Your dealer or Buick Road

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interferenc

& : (Remote Alarm) Press this button to activate an alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACC for the remote alarm to work. When you press the

4. Each additional press of the remote keyless entry transmitter LOCK button will cause your vehicle to advance the lock mode by one, starting from

The enabled/disabled state of the delayed locking feature will be toggled when you perform the following sequence: 1. Close the doors. 2. Move th

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is

oors and Locks Door bocks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. 8 Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a

Power Door Locks The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Programmable automatic power door l

Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 3. The mode in which your vehicle was programmed may have been

Trunk Trunk Lock It can be dangerous to drive witt, ,,le trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ... Manual Seats ... Six-Way Power Seats ...

Trunk Assist Handle Your vehicle may have an assist handle located on the inside of the trunk lid toward the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull d

Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent inj

Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest can be used to control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, eac

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we

If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work. The SECURITY light will then come on. But y

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform bette

B (LOCK): This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle.

Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the exc

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the underside of

The graphic shown above is displayed on your instrument panel cluster and will indicate the gear your vehicle is in when you move. Maximum engin

Front Seats Manual Seats Lift the bar located under the front of the passenger’s seat. This will unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want i

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Nofice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transax

Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (6) ): e e e .-I When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a

A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Drivi

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Pvnning t can ! dangerous to leave your \ ev 1 the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shif

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pus

The second override access slot is located on the upper right side of the shift panel. To use this slot, do the following: 1. Remove the override ac

Igine Exh ust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness

Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. lu,

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to