Buick REGAL 1996 Bedienungshandbuch

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How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it wil

Illuminated Entry Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you: Pull a front door handle. Press UNLOCK on the Remote Keyl

Roof Console Reading Lamp. (Option) Dome Lamp These lamps are part of the optional roof console. They will go on when you open the doors. When the

Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the courtesy lamps on. If you

Manual Remote Control Mirror Convex Outside Mirror Adjust the right mirror by hand. To adjust the left Your passenger's side mirror is conv

Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Storage Armrest To use the storage area, fo

Convenience Net (Option) I:x Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it on the back wall of the trunk. Luggage Carrier (Option) If y

Ashtrays and Lighter . NOTICE: The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel or on the console. To remove either ashtray, open the lid and

Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps com

Astroroof (Option) Your astroroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade. The switch works only when the ignition is on. To open the gl

A. Lamp Controls B. Instrument Cluster C. Vents D. Glove Box E. Audio System E Climate Control

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: . NOTICE: ~ These mean there is something that could damage your vehic

Instrum-It P: le1 Cluster United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehi

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

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

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electri

Brake System Warning Light Your Buick’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for th

E Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light LOW TRAC When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brak

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage \ TEMPERATURE You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERV. ENGINE SOON Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel,

If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 Avoid h

Ve hide bols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBLE A CA

Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cau

Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is normal. Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. I

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

Fuel Gage F L UNLEADED FUEL ONL’ 1 Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the indicator - nears EMP

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your

The lever on the passenger's door sets the temperature for the front seat passenger. Press the DUAL button on the system face so the light

MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning comp

Heating On cold days, use HTR with the temperature lever all the way to WARM. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor

Ventilation Tips 0 0 0 0 For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehic

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Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the button to turn the defogger on. It wil

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Option) RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display. To cha

PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2). 1

If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portabl

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option) RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being playe

PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). 1.

FADE: Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Push the knobs back i

Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks

RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or

Push the knobs back in when you are not using them. TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for

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The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the disc. 44 (3): Press and hold this button to return to a passage qui

RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or the clock display. To change what is normally shown on the display (station o

Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. Playing a Cassette Tape The longer side wi

seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work. The sound will be muted while seeking. The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the pre

display. When things get back to normal, the disc should play. If the disc comes out, it could be that: 0 The disc is upside down. It is dirty,

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

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent 1 ature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Steering Wheel Controls tion) You can control certain audio system functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK: Press the up or dow

Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Ta

C __~ ~ ~ Iur C mette Tape PIayer A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged me

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts proper

1 Ma: The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it

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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour

The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be ca

Control of a Vehicle Braking YOU have three systems that make,your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. T

Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. He

Driver’s 4-Way Manual Seat (Option) The driver’s seat may have two levers under the front edge of the seat. Lift the lever near the outer side of the

Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too clo

Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock posit

”‘b The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle

Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far

A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease y

Here are some tips on night driving. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare

Driving in Rain and on Wet Road9 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because you

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to a

0 0 0 Inding W Driving Through Dc NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’

1 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangero

Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your t

The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers

Here are some things you can check before a trip: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Windsh.ield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and out

Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make 4

Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could g

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in

Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires

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 vehi

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

OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COL

Reclining Front Seatbacks (4-Door Lift the lever to release the seatback, then move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lev

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can

Towing a Trailer A CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, i

That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safe

You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E.

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find

Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi

I ~~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~~~~ ~~___~~~ ~ Making mrns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to mo

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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard

I up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your b

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 30.0 feet (100 m) behind your ve

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could

A ,- I Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight i

7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the ve

10. 11. 12. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is

Tawing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since

A V A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. Th

Front To! NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or fascidfog lamp damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additiona

Attach T-hook chains in front of the wheels, into the side slots of the cradle, on both sides. These slots are to be used when securing to car carrier

NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping

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Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not d

Engine Overheating YOU will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Tem

NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs woul

When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Elec

If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or abo

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/

c You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your en

3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve or valves. 3.1L V6 (VIN Code M): There are two bleed valves. One is located on the th

... ". Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed v

8. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the ,.upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. filler neck

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes, Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat o

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

The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. Then lift off .t

A a- &..; %L c Turn the nut holding the jack and wrench counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools you’ll be usin

To remove a center cap, use the wrench to pry gently at the notch. Don’t use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. If your v

/A CAUTION: NOTICE: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injure

4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle

' A CAUTION: I Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall 'off, cau

9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. I Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools ~~ F< .&.ye ~ __ Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle

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

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be t

Con 1ct 5 Tirt Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation press

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Buick. This section begins with service and fuel inf

Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you m

Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United

To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel syst

Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. /?i CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It bur

CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you ope

Hood Release .. . /!\ CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil,

or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over

When you open the hood on the 3.1L L82 engine, you'll see: D A. Engine Coolant E. Engine Oil Dipstick I. Windshield Washer Recovery Tank F. Au

When you open the hood of the 3.8L L36 engine, you’ll see: r A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Fill Cap C. Power Steering Reservoir D. E

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. hgine If the LOW OIL LEVEL l

3.8L L36 (Code K) Engine Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remo

I I 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.8L L36 (CodeK) Engine Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the di

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL -------ylY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VlSCOSlTV bnmws DIL FOR THE EX

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL r---'--lY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY G..."- ,I1 FOR

When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: 0 0 0 0 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is par

1 To check or replace the air filter, remove the four screws and pull off the cover. Pull out the filter. Be sure to install the air filter and inst

L Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stop

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealer Service Department. If you do i

Checking the Fluid Level 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever engi

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the

NOTICE: When adding coolant it is important that you use DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M.

NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your wa

LOW COOLANT If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. Addinq Coolar A If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolan

Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant l

How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap a

Windshield 'Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. I

Brakes Bri lid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake flu

bw to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adull This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safet

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a

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

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

Bulb Replacement In this section, you’ll find directions for changing the “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use.

3. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the headlamp bulb socket. 4. Align the tabs on the new bulb s

I 2. Remove the plastic wing nuts. Lwa 3. Pull the taillamp housing a vehicle. .y from the body of the 4. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. Tires We don’t make tires. Your new Buick comes

CAUTION: (Conunut 0 0 0 Underinflated tires pose the Sme danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Ch

NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear 0 Bad handling Rough ride Needl

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotat

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enou,gh, see “Sa

The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out

nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation

NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, v

NOTICE: If your Buick has P225/60R16 size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle. If you have other tires, use tire c

Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents

Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just

0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a watedbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash they m

Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehi

Shoulder :It He at Adjuster (4-DOOr : Idels) To move it down, squeeze the release lever and move Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industri

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may

Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER USAGE DESCRIPTION SIZE 1050004 Also removes old waxes and polishes Tar and Road Oil Remover 16

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 0- I I I SAMPLE4UXTM072675 I Ud I I,. . ENGINE A6 $. \ ASSEMBLY This is the legal identifier for your Buick. I

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick unless you check with your dealer first.

Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the curre

Circuit Breaker C D Description Power Windows Power Seats Fuse 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 Description CIGAR LIGHTER -- Instrument Panel Cigarette Lig

Fuse 15 16 19 21 23 24 28 Description HVAC #1 -- Air Temperature Valve Motor: Trip Computer, Daytime Running Lamps Module (DRL), HVAC Control Assembly

Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger's Side Some fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger's side of the engin

Fuse ECM IGN ELEK IGN 10 11 12 13 Description Powertrain Control Module (PCM), EGR, CCP, VAPSW, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (VIN X only), Oxygen Se

@ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, wh

Und ’ hood Elect Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. DDD FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN Fuse

Fuse 10 11 Description IGN SW2 -- I/P Fuse Block: PWR WDO and Circuit Breaker “D”; Passenger’s Side Underhood Electrical Center: TCC and ENG EM

Bulb Number Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Back-up 2-Door Models ... 921 4-Door Models ... 921 Cent

Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement ... 7 quarts (6.7 L) When draiizilzg/repla

Engine Specifications Type ... Displacement ... Thermostat Temperature ... Firi

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter All Engines ... A 1208C Battery 3.1L (Code M) ... 525 CCA 3.8L

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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule I IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL I ’ 1 . Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not on

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condi

What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like th

Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Defition I Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehi

Maintenance Schedule Eg TripIHighway Definition ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Tri

EShort Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 mile

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubricate

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Lubric

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 18.000 Miles (30 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubric

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubr

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubric

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissi

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 39 300 Miles (65 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emiss

The 1996 Buick Regal Owner’s Manual 7- Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 This section

&: 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 to

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) r] Change engine oil and filter (or evev 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Em

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lubrica

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emiss

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (x $5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace pa

&.’ What’s wrong with this? A : The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (1 60 000 - rn) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (144 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service whi

I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000

IJ- ng Tripmighway NIaintenallcr: Schedule 1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) El Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An E

I Long Trip/Hig'-way Maintenance Schedule I 4 Miles (15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first

1. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Lub

I ’. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0

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 is out o

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the

Cassette Deck Service Automatic Transaxle Check Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’

Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check A CAUTION: IF When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you

Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 The key should

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, e

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

USAGE Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl FLUIDLUBRICANT ~ Chassis lubricant

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

Maintenance Record ODOMETER I DATE 1 READING I SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED P 7-43

A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injur

Maintenance Record 7-44

1 Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY 7-45

Maintenance Record 7-46

n Section 8 Customer Assistance Information L Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you ho

with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 0 0 0 0 Your name, addres

Roadside Assistance A nnl Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 36 mon

Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.” Included with your 1996 Buick

GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* "This program may not be available in all states, depending on stat

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will atte

How the Ail a D Svstem Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immed

Service and Owner PubIications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all c

Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealerships. GM monitors product performance i

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(@ Section 9 Index I- .I Accessory Outlet ... 2-4 I AirBag ... 1-18 How Does it Restra

Brake Adjustment ... 6-29 Fluid ... 6-27 Master Cylinder ...

Convex Outside Mirror ... 2-37 Coolant ... 6-20 Bleedvalves ...

Engineoil ... 6-10 Adding ... 6-11 Additives ... 6-

Ignition Positions ... 2. 1 o Illuminated Entry ... 2-34 Inflation. Tire ...

Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t put anything (such as pets or objects

Low Coolant Warning Light ... 2-5 1. 6.23 LowFuelLight ... 2- 57 LowOilLevelLight ...

Parking AtNight ... 2-7 Brake ... 2-18 BrakeMechanism Check ...

Safety Belts ... 1-6 Adults ... 1-11 Care ... 6

Spare Tire. Compact ... 5-32 Specifications and Capacities ... 6-6 I Specifications. Engine ...

Trailer Brakes ... 4-32 Driving on Grades ... 4-34 Driving with ...

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How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module reco

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously

ri your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, w

GEmRAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name REGAL are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation

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

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sur

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 pelvic bone

Rear Seat Outsid (4-Door Models) ssenger Positions To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. If you have a two-door model, see “Rear

hol Dc [odds The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be wor

The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. You can be seriously h

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4-DOOr Models) Four-door models may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides.

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of

Children 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (4-Door Models)” earlier in this

‘A A Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so CA

Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Moto

Strap A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never sec

For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian law. Your dealer can obtain the hardware

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the c

5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint,

4. 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

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the

See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The ch

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place i

Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick’s chief engineer, Walter L. Marr (left), and Thomas D. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Fl

If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. A 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the wa

7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8. Push and pull the

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who

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 wears th

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, you

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Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on .your Buick, and information on starting, shiftin

The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. When a new Buick is delivered, the dealer remove

Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, th

Durant also created a racing team that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Tndy 500

Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). All doors

Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmit

To replace your batteries: 1. Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the back of the transmitter. Gently pry apart the front and back.

Trunk Lock Theft To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it. You can also press the car symbol on your Remote Keyless

Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to

If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, and the SECURITY light will flash. But you don’

A E C With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions. ACC (A): This position lets you use the radio and wi

Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To

NOTICE: (Continued) If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicl

Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F (-1 8°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and be

In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering change

Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Maximum en

Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You mus

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a): This position is for normal driving. It is the overdrive position. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: - Going

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go do

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.

Shifting Into PARK (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set

0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. 4. Move the ignition key to LOCK. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle wi

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move sudde

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (

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

I962 Buick Special Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors, Buick

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can rol

The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the driver’s window will open a

Thrn SignaYMultifunction Lever Thm Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Cruise Control A CAUT1,ON: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on w

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 c

very small amounts, move the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 kdh) faster. The accelerate feature will

Lamps The lamp controls are on the instrument panel. They control these systems: Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps

When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel w