1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual
1997 Buick Regal Manual
1997 Buick Regal manual content summary:
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Supplement to the 1997 Buick Regal and Century Owner's Manuals This is a correction to information found on page 6-40 (Regal only) and page 6-38 (Century only). a correction to information found on page 6-63 (Regal only). Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change ... 4.5 quarts (4.2 L) 97REGWENOOl 1 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 4
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The 1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Italso explains the "air bag" system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 6
first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Please keep this manual in your Buick, so it will - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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business to automobiles. At the 1905 New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908. He called it General Motors. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. Marr - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 9
other car. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French government. As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 10
changeswhich resulted in increased sales. Thetorque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in 1949. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 11
General Manage4 Buick Motor Division Our mission is simple: "Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Buicks are - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 12
do this, it will help you learn aboutthe features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together couldbe hurt. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this,'' or "Don't let this - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 13
could be costly. But the notice will you what to do to help tell avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the samewords, CAUTION or NOTICE - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 14
controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS @ e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ~ 1-30 1-32 1-34 1-49 1-57. 1-60 1-60 1-61 Center Passenger Position Children Built-in Child Restraint Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 16
the reclining seatbacks and head restraints. 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat the vehicle is while moving. The release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 17
your seat cushion. It is located on the left side the driver on the center console,just behind your automatic transaxle shift center position. The button directly in the middle of the heated seat switches is used for traction control (see "Traction Control System" or "Enhanced Traction System - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Reclining FrontSeatbacks Lift the lever to release the seatback,then move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward. But don't have a seatbackreclined if your vehicle - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 19
the chance a neck injury in a crash. of 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 do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. Don't let anyone ride where heor she can't wear - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 20
of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.Be sure everyone in your vehicle isin a seat andusing a safety belt properly. Your vehicle hasa light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt ReminderLight" in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 22
I Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps gomg until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 23
L or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more timeto stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take forces. That's why the safety belts make such good sense. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 24
driver doesn't protect you from things beyond your control,such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system everoffered for salehas required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 25
rules for smaller childrenand babies. If a child will be riding in your Buick, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 26
go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down the buckle on on end of the belt as you pull up the shoulder belt. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash, or if if you - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 27
desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 28
@ 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, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 29
? You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. a crash, In the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you. A: The - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. Ina crash, your body would move too forward, which would far increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 31
&: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. a beltis twisted, If make it straightso it canwork properly, or ask your dealerto fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-17 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 32
go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 33
this section. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, letit go back all the way and start again. Air Bag System This part explains the air system. bag -Your Buick has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger. You - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 34
. To read how, seethe part of this manual called "Children" and the cautionlabel on the right frontpassenger's safety belt. The system checks the air bag electrical system for if malfunctions. The light tells you there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 35
How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger's bag is in the instrument air panel on the passenger's side. Where are theair bags? The driver's air is in the middleof the bag steering wheel. 1-21 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 36
a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware areall part of the air bag modules - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 37
they inflate, you'll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system won't be there tohelp protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle coversthe need to replace otherparts - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 38
inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Buick dealer and the Regal ServiceManual have information about servicing your vehicleand the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. I 0 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for thedriver - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 39
to buckleup! Accident statistics showthat unbelted people in the rear seat arehurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 40
" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 41
apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. ~~ The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stopor a crash, or if you pull the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 42
and for small adults. When installed on a shoulderbelt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To provide added safety belt comfort for childrenwho have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 43
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 edgesof the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cordmust be under the belt and the guide on - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 44
and clip inwardand in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Center Passenger Position 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear Seat OutsidePassenger Positions' earlier in this section. Make surethat the shoulder - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 45
its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap no lap safety belt, which has retractor. To make the belt part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn't long enough, longer, tilt the latch - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 46
the law in every state the United States and in every in Canadian province in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint say whether it is will belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely beover the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 47
at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. Thebaby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infantrestraint. Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 48
built-in child restraintin the center rear seat position. This child restraint system conforms to ali applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This restraint gives the infant's head, neck and body the support they would need in a crash. See "Child Restraints" later in this section for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 49
's shoulders. With this built-in child restraint, you can adjust the height of the harness. Depending on the seated height of the child, you can route through the upper pair it of slots (A), the middle pairof slots (B) or the lower pair of slots (C). For the child shown here, the harness should - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 50
are abovethe highest slots shouldn't use this child restraint. Instead, the child should sit on the vehicle's seat cushion and use the vehicle's safety belts. Adjusting the Harness Height A: MAKE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD'S SHOULDERS IS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH. A CHILD WHOSE - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 51
2. If the left and right halves the shoulder harness of clip are fastened together, separate them. 3. If the lap-shoulder harnessis buckled, unlatch it by pushing thebutton on thebuckle. 1-37 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 52
4. Pull down the seatback part the pad (D). of 5. Select one side the harness. Add some slack to the of shoulder partby pulling up on the lap part. You'll keep most of this slack until finish Step 9. you 1-38 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 53
6. Feed a small amountof harness the slot. p s t t h e harness slightlyto remove it from the slot...- 8. Move the harness up or down to the correct slot. The correct slotis the one that be at or just above will the top of the child's shoulder. 1-39 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 54
10. Pull on the harness. Make sure it is properly routed and isn't twisted or flipped over. 11. Repeat Steps 5 through 10 for the other side of the harness. . 13. Press the upper edge of the pad against the fastener strip. 9. Twist the harness slightly to route it through the correct slot. 1-40 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 55
the built-in child restraint should sit on the vehicle's regular seat and the regular use safety belts. WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ON MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SNUGLY - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 56
1. If the left and right halves the shoulder harness of clip are fastened together, separate them. 2. If the lap-shoulder harness is buckled, unlatch it by pushing the button on the buckle. 3. Place the child on the child restraint cushion. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 57
sides of the harness arepulled out, the lap both sides of parts will lock. If the lap parts lock, let the harness goback all theway so each side will the latch plates. If you can't secure a latch plate, seeyour Buick dealer for service before using the child restraint. 6. In a single motion,pull the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 58
7. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull on both latch plates to make sure they are secure. A green indicator will show in each latch plate window (G). If the harness locks before the latch plate reaches the buckle, let the harness go all the way back so it will move freely - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 59
keep the harnessin place on the child's shoulder If the harnessisn't on the child's shoulders, it won't be able to restrain the child's upper body in a sudden stopor crash. Thechild could be seriously injured. Make sure the harness clip is properly fastened. 8. Now fasten the left and right halves - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 60
On both sides of the harness, pull up on the lap part a little to be sure locked. it's If the harness isn clip up or down along the harness. On each side of the harness, the shoulder part should be centered on the child's shoulder. The harness should be away from the child's face and neck, - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Removing the Child from the Built-in Child Restraint 2. Unlatch the harness pushing the button on by the buckle. 1. Unfasten the shoulder harness clip. of 3. Move one side the harnessoff the child's shoulder, and let the harness all theway back. go 4. Move the other side the harnessoff the child's - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 62
store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle's lap belt in the center rear seat position. 1. Buckle the harness and fasten the harness checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash. See "Checking Your Restraint Systems" and "Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. may You find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a use booklet, or both. These restraints the belt system restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 64
. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put for you. you it in If want to install an can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle. The dealer can then install the anchor for you. In Canada, this work - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 65
say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 66
pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-52 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 67
in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap child if the restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling along the belt. it 2. Put the restraint the seat. Follow the instructions on for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 68
passenger. Securing a Child Restraint the Right in Front Seat Position U Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why: 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 69
-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, of the vehicle's safety belt through around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 70
and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, justunbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-56 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Larger Children If you havethe choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 72
close to the child's face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder beltstill is on thechild's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seatthat has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulderpart is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash thechild might slide under thebelt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 74
belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make surethe safety belt reminder light and all your belts belt and built-in child restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in child restraint system like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may not - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 75
restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or built-in child restraint wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 76
b % NOTES 1-62 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 77
have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2-15 2-16 2- 17 2-18 2-18 2-20 2-2 1 2-22 2-28 2-29 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-3 2 2-33 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Keys I Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could badly injured or be even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. 2-2 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 79
need a new ignition key, contact your Buick dealer who can obtain the correct key code, or, in an emergency, call Buick Roadside Assistance at 1-800-252- 1112. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number features that can of help prevent theft. But you can have a of lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 80
aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you wl be far il better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. -- -- or From the inside, to lock unlock the door manually, push the lever forward to lock the door.unlock, push To the lever rearward. There are several ways to lock and - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 81
position for more than three seconds while the is in the key ignition and any door is open. Remember, this feature can't guarantee that you'll never be locked out of your vehicle.If you use the manual door lockor if you don't leavethe key in the ignition, you could still lock your - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 82
Security Locks Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. On the inside of the rear door will be a lock. Insert your key into this lock - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 83
the driver's foot is on the brake pedal. Mode 3: Automatic all-door lock when the transmission is shifted out of PARK (P). Automatic all-door unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked, opened and then all doors are again closed while the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 84
will be in operating Mode 3 when your vehicle is shipped from the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks. You have three actions possible once Delayed Locking is activated: 1. Cancel the Delayed - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 85
the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for upto a year will system operates onradio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rulesand with Industry and Science Canada. This device complieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 86
or snowy weather. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. If you're still having trouble, see your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service. To lock all doors, press LOCK - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 87
During this procedure, the chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current lock mode, providing you with feedback. When the door lock switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most recent lock mode. The operating modeof the Security Feedbackunlock function will be changed - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 88
when the vehicle is shipped from 4 the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Activation This feature provides interior illumination when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received and executed by your vehicle. Your - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 89
matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery. NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 90
and hold for approximately seven seconds or until three brief horn chirps areheard. You will also need to use this procedureif your vehicle has lost battery power for an extended period of time. To replace yourbattery: 1. Insert a flat object likea dime into the slot on the back of the transmitter - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 91
the door key and turn it. You can als press the car symbolon cooling system to its highest speed with setting on the VENT. That wl force outsideair into your il vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" inthe Index. 0 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 92
is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Buick has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the doorkey and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. 0 0 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 93
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is flashing, the key may light comes on, you will be able to restart your engineif you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 94
the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new liningscan mean premature wear and use the radio and you windshield wiperswhen the engine is To use ACC off. (Accessory), push in the key and it toward you. turn Your steering wheel - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 95
needs service. In case you cannot remove your key from the ignition, find the access slot which is located underneath engine off, you can use RUN to display some of your warning and indicator lights. START (E): This position starts your engine. A warning chimewill sound if you open the driver's door - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 96
the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 97
parts oraccessories, youcould change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine Vehicle" in the Index. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F (- 1 SOC) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 98
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord it was before to keep it away as . ~ natic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on the from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. 2-22 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 99
on your instrument panel cluster. Maximum engine speedis limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you're in PARK engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 100
the shift lever is fully into (P) PARK connect with the wheels.To restart when you're range before starting the engine. Buick hasa Yoyr already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. your regular - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 101
lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). Here are some times might choose THIRD(3) you instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): When driving with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far thatway, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 102
control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes 88 kmk), or you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 103
is stuck PARK (P). in is The access slot located beneath a small cap on the right sideof the console shift panel. remove the To cap, use a screwdriver or key. Then insert the key or screwdriver into the slot. Make sure you have your foot on the brake pedal while you are performing this procedure - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 104
on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them, andyou could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 105
. It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if with the the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P) parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. set. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won't move, even when you - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 106
. or others could You be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Automatic Transaxle Operation"in the Index. 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 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 108
out any CO; and 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately. /d CAUTION: Idling theengine with the climate control system off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlierCaution under "Engine Exhaust"). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO)into your - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 109
armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger's door has a switch for its own window. The driver's window switch has an express-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the driver's window open a small will amount. If the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 110
also include a lock-out switch. Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. Thedriver can still control all the windows with the lock on. Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal window operation. Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 111
a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move lever all the way up or down. the When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever on the left side of the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 112
an If a bulb is burned out, replace it to accident. If the arrows don'tgo on at all when you signal aturn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 113
a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 114
The LOW WASH light on your instrument panel cluster will glow when the fluid levelis low. Cruise Control (Option) In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer With cruise control,you can maintaina speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 115
spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System'' in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. & I 3. Push i n the SETKOAST button the end of the at lever and release it. The CRUISE light on the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 116
your cruise controlat a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (ResumelAccelerate) for abouthalf a second. You - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 117
drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on LicenseLamps steep hills. 0 SidemarkerLamps Ending Cruise Control 0 Instrument Panel Lamps There are two ways to off the cruise control: turn 0 0 Courtesy Lamps Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR Move the cruise switch to - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 118
brake door when you turn the ignition switch to OFF, LOCK or ACC with the lamps on. Daytime RunningLamps / Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 119
the automatic headlamp control door lock switch. While holding the door lock switch, cycle the headlamp switch on and then off two times. Release the power door Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to conditions described above, you may choose not or to activate this feature under any conditions - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 120
open and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it.If you press UNLOCK and don't open a door, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds. Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps are designed to come when you on signal a turn. This will provide more light for cornering at night - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 121
off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly interior lamps will remain on since a door is open. dim after the delay time until they go out. The delay Delayed Exit Lighting time is canceled you turn the- ignition key RUN or if to START, so the lamps will dim - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 122
than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. Use the switch next to each lamp to turn them on and off. Retained Accessory Power With retained accessory power, your power windows, audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 123
night position). To return the mirror back to the day position, push the lever away from you. Your Buick may have an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 124
. These mirrors can also be folded forward manually. This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle narrow spaces. in Co-- - -:Outside Mirror -- Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror control switches are located near the driver's side window, on the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 125
the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Center Console To access the cupholders, press on the top of the cupholder door, located just behind the console shift lever. Two cupholders will pop into an upright position. The console has cupholders, a cassettetape storage area and a coinholder. To - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 126
you access to the pass-through door. The door can only be unlocked using your door key. Once this door is unlocked, you will then have access to the trunk area. To access the rear cupholders, once again, pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of your center back seat cushion. You will - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray is located just below the instrument panel's comfort controls atthe front of the console. To remove the ashtray, open the front compartment storage door. Then open the small black door, lift up on the ashtray and pull it out. The rear ashtray is located - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 128
has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you open the cover. Your vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt outlet. It is located on the console's passenger's side, near the floor. Open the cover to use the outlet. This featurecan be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 129
featurecan be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle. It is located on the passenger's side of the vehicle, below the fuse panel. For information on accessing the connection and electrical hookup,please refer to your service manual. I NOTICE: Adding some electrical equipment - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Sunroof (If Equipped) Your Buick may be equipped with an express-open sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a one-piece sunshade. The control switch works only when the ignition or RAP is on. See"Retained Accessory Power" in the Index. The control switch is located overhead on the headliner - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 131
Instrument Panel -- Your Information System A. Lamp Controls D. Glove Box E. Audio System F. ClimateControl B. Instrument Cluster C. Vents - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 132
Instrument Panel Cluster Standard Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Optional Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 134
miles (used in the United States) orin kilometers (used in Canada). Your Buick has a tamper-resistant a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new have no effect. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 135
also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come onwhen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on thenext few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to you know they're working.If you - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 136
tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see "AirBag" in the Index. This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 137
still the Index.) work and stop you. For good braking, though, need you both parts working well. Brake System Warning Light If the warning light comes on, there could a brake be problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignitionkey to - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 138
the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will come on. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) LOW TRAC TRAC OFF J Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 140
period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on.When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 141
If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Supercharged Engine Only) When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. Low Traction Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Buick, you must drive 10 to 20 miles (15 to30 km) before the system will work properly. (If a tire is flat, see "If a Tire Goes Flat" in the Index.) Also, check The LOW TIRE light will stay on until you turn off the ignition or press the red RESET button, which is located inside your instrument - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 144
thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. you If have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine assoon as possible. In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to do - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 145
The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you that it is working properly. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Eight) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. I OW COOLANT SERVICE - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 146
service center for service. Light Flashing-- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission controlsystem on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required. Light On Steady-- An emission control system - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 147
or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 148
on and turn the engine Check the oil level off. using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in the Index.) If the light does not flash, have low oil level sensor the system repairedso it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. The oil level monitoring system checks oil level only during - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 149
display on the DIC. See "Driver Information Center" later in this section.) on When to change your oil also depends driving habits and conditions becausethey directly affect engine speed, coolant temperatureand vehicle speed. Becauseof this, the CHANGE OIL SOON light may come on as early as 2,000 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 150
flash if your key is too dirty or wet for thePASS-Key I1 system toread the resistor pellet. See "Pass-Key 11" in the Index. Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See "Cruise Control" in the Index. SECURITY CRUISE If the resistor pellet is damaged ormissing - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 151
onto show that it is working properly. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LOW WASH These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualified Buick dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance.The light will come on briefly when your ignition - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 152
come on for a few seconds when you first turn on the ignition as a check to show you it's working. If it doesn't come on then, have it ask about.All these situations are normal and do not show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the pump shuts off before the gage readsFULL (F). It - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 153
4 PSI kPa INST-MPG % OIL L/lOO km LIFERANGE SC BOOST 3.8L L67 Supercharged Engine umh! AvGmm n INST-MPG% OIL u.h!L/iOO LIFERANGE 3.8L L36 Engine - krn Your Driver Information Center, (DIC) located below the tachometeron the instrument panel cluster, gives you important safety and maintenance - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 154
with your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being traveled. The instantaneous fuel economy display cannot be reset, therefore the reset button has no effect while in this mode. The driver information center has three buttons that control its functions - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 155
life. When the oil life index is less than lo%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on. When you have the oil changed according to the maintenance schedule If you have the supercharged engine, this gage will show the amount of boost your engine is receiving. Pressing RESET while in this mode will - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 156
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12 3-13 3- 15 3-18 Comfort Controls Manual Single Zone Climate Control Dual ComforTemp Climate Control Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Ventilation System Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM-FM Stereo AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 158
the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle, The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 159
the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C). Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot, inside air escape. Thisreduces the time for the vehicle to cool down. For a quick - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Climate Control (If Equipped) If your vehicle has an engine coolantheater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it's cold outside (0°F (- 18 C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat. See "Engine Coolant - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 161
temperature is below 40" F (4°C). (Even when the compressor is running,you can control the temperature.) NORM: This setting bringsin outside air and sends it through the instrument panel outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 162
(-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. Ventilation For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed,use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Your - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped) Automatic Control For the most efficient operation, you should set the system temperature and press AUTO. The system will select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable. The air conditioning compressorwill run if the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 164
the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle, you can select airflow direction, fan speed, outside orrecirculated air and air compressor operation with the following buttons: AIR FLOW: This control has several settings to control the direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO. To - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 165
VENT: This pushbutton turns the air conditioning compressor on and off. The indicatorlights when the compressor is turned off. Recirculation is not permitted when the compressor is off. The system will try to control the temperature automatically, but without the compressor. RECIRC: This setting - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 166
to the floor ducts. If your vehicle has an engine coolantheater, you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it's cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use to provide heat. See "EngineCoolant Heater" in the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 167
ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. J C I 0 I REAR I I - 1 The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog fromthe rear - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 168
and the repairs wouldn't be covered your warranty. by Your Delco@audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 169
the next higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking. Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume andturn the radio on, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 170
the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob Themiddle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 171
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall there. The sound will mute while seeking. Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob to the right - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 172
Setting theTone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob stop at a preset if the station is weak. BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 173
as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functionswhen a tape is inserted for portable compact disc kits players will work in your cassette tape player. Your tape bias is set automatically. the If E to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) Player" in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. I Playing the Radio VOLUME: Press this knob to turnthe system - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 175
it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 176
manually set, press AUTO SET again. Setting theTone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase decrease bass. or TREB: Press this knob lightly equalization settings designed for classical, pop, rock, jazz & W appears and MANUAL will appear. Tone control will return to the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 177
when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT orRECALL. Note thatthe cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cassettetape player. Your tape bias is set automatically. If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won't play because of an error - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 178
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player. AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radio is on. TAPE PLAY with an arrow will appear on - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 179
it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. P SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 180
complete. To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO SET again. Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 181
and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. RAND (6): Press this button to hear the tracks . Press SOURCE again to play a disc again.CD PLAY will show on the display. EJECT: Press disc in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or system, the discwill start - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 182
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tapeand Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) RECALL: Press this button briefly mute while scanning. Playing the Radio VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 183
system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons. AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete. To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO SET again. Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 184
speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly it extends. Turn the so knob RECALL. Your tape biasis set automatically. If E and a number appear on the used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player working properly. is , FADE, the BAL, BASS and TREB controls just you do for the as radio. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 185
and next selections on the tape. EJECT: The system has two EJECT buttons. Press the button near the CD slot to remove a disc. Press the button near display --- to show the indicator was reset. Your cassette tape player automatically reduces background noise from tapes encoded with Dolby NR. You may - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 186
player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. If you're driving on a very rough road or if it's very hot, the disc may not play and an error code dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 187
on or off. If you leave a compactdisc in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow, explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code follows; pause no more than as 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Turn the radio off. 4. Press the 1 and - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 189
remain secured until the correct code isentered. When battery power is removed and control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to tune to the next or previous radio station. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 190
from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever getit. MUTE: Press this button to silence the audio system. Press it again to turn precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. 3-34 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 191
them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure tocheck Federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone units. -- -- Your tape player should be cleaned regularly - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 192
detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to edge. the Be sure never to touch the cleaner which uses a cassette a fabric belt to clean with the tape head. This type condition beforeyou have your tape player serviced. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixedmast antenna can withstand most car - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 193
rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surfaceis damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. ~- - Because this antenna is built into your rear window, there is a reduced risk of damage causedby car washes and vandals. If you choose to adda - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 194
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kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also on included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-12 4-14 4-15 4-16 4- 17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4-19 4-22 4-23 4-24 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be ready for anything." On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 199
0 0 0 0 The obviousway to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But amount of alcohol consumed The drinker's body weight The amountof food that is 0 0 Police records show that almost halfall motor of vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. most cases - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 200
legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it's even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 201
The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. else about drinking driving that and many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries tothe brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 202
condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play part. condition the road (wet, of dry, icy); tire tread; the condition your brakes; the weight the of of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. of Sometimes, aswhen you're driving onsnow or ice,it's easy to ask more those control systems - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 203
. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronicbraking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine, orwhen you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 204
programmed to make the most of available tire androad conditions. 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. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light" in the Index. LOW TRAC You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 206
you know if there's a problem with your traction 0 To turn the system off, press the TRACTION button on the black panel located directly behind your automatic transaxle shift lever. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 207
you know if there's a problem with the system. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 208
located directly behind your automatictransaxle shift lever. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system on ice, you'll understand this. wet Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 209
a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problemsby braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's the time for evasive action steering around -the problem. Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 210
the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease the off accelerator and then - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 211
slow down and drop back again and wait for anotheropportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass, a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care markings and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicatea turn or an intersection, delay your pass.A broken center line usually indicatesit - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change care suited to existing conditions, and by "overdriving" not those conditions. But skidsare always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Buick's three control systems.In the braking skid, your wheels aren - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 213
these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance be longer and will vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 214
spacebetween you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you're sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Driving in Rain and onWet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate orturn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 216
to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. of After driving through a large puddle water or of a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 217
Standing Water I NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water thatslightly is of lower than the underbody your vehicle.If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 218
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. One of the biggest problems - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 219
the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on yourturn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lumps: Are they all working? Are service expertsin Buick dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. 0 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 221
0 Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check yourrearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 222
more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can hard on work mountain roads. 0 Know how to go down hills.The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 223
winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 224
be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. Accelerate - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lockbraking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock'' in the Index. 0 If You're Caught in a Blizzard - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 226
a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can thebase of your vehicle, especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn't collect - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 227
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling lateron with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile. Then, shut the engine IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 228
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control . Also, overloading can shorten thelife of your vehicle. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 229
equipment and drive a properly, you can lose control when you pull trailer. For example,if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You , follow the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 230
can be state orprovincial police. Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles ( 1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 231
considerations have do with weight: to 0 0 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 4-35 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 232
your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Will you have to makeany holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 233
hitch. Instructions handling and braking with the the bumper. brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controllerby hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 234
as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making mrns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Check with your Buick important to check occasionally to be 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and shift to PARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes to use your brakes so much that - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt,cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problemsthat can occur on the road. 5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting 5-3 5-9 Towing Your Vehicle 5-15Overheating Engine 5-17 Cooling System 5-25 5-25 5-37 5-38 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact SpareTire - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 238
sideof the road about feet (100 m) behind 300 your vehicle. Your hazard warning flashers let you others. They warn also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. 5-2 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 239
vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please follow the steps below do it safely. to Batteries canhurt you. They can be dangerous because: things can hurt you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 240
. Put your automatic transaxle in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake. I NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, could be badly it damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. (Your vehicle's battery is located under the windshield - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 241
battery. Your Buick has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery GM vehicle. But if a installed in every new battery - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 242
6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connectpositive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. I A CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The otherend of the negative cable doesn't go to the dead battery. I It goes to a heavy, unpainted, metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 244
service. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 14. Reinstall the red protective remote jump start cover on the vehicle that was jump started. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Your Vehicle Try to have a Buick dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting,or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 246
A vehicle can fall from a car-carrier it isn't if adequately secured. Do device designed for towing service. not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should bein NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't have your drive wheels have to be supported aon dolly. 5-10 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 247
equipment or will fascia/fog lamp damage occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment.Use safety chains andwheel straps. Use the T-slots for car-carrier securing. Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle. Damage can - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. /A I These slots are to be used when securing to car-carrier equipment. NOTICE: Take care not to damage the brake pipes and hoses or the ABS sensor and wiring. NOTICE: When attaching T-hooks to the shipping slots - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 249
under the drive wheels when towing from the rem 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 may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Use the T-slots for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 250
wheels, on both sides. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of both lateral arms. I These slots are to be used when securing to car-carrier equipment. NOTICE: Take care notto damage the brake pipes and cables. 5-14 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 251
You will find a coolant temperature gageand a hot engine warning light on your instrumentpanel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel. See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 252
off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 253
when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant insidethe coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Engine Fans C. Radiator Pressure Cap - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 254
at or above the COLD mark on the overflow hose in the coolant bottle. If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system. ~ Heater and radiatorhoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. you If do - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 255
If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water canfreeze and crack the isn't at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean engine, radiator, heater core other parts. and water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ Use the recommended coolant and the proper (silicate - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 256
cooling system and radiator pressure cap to if you ever have to cool turn the pressure cap. -- -- You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 257
1 . You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no . A hiss means there is still some pressure left. I NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator procedure. fill Failure to follow this procedure could cause your - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 258
3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. .. .. 'I /$\ CAUTION: I I There is one bleed valve. It is located on the thermostat housing. I You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 259
4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the baseof the filler neck. If you see a stream coolant coming froman air of bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the valve(s) after the radiator is filled. 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank tothe COLD mark on the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 260
to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 1 1. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 261
driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. To be even - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 262
mat up from the floor of the trunk. (See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for more information about the compact spare.) 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare coverto the left to remove it. Then lift and remove the cover. The following steps will tell you how to - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 263
2. Remove the spare tire. 3. Turn the nut holding the jack to the left and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. 5-27 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Wheel Covers 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. Then pry off the cap. "! : x C The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-28 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 265
If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers, be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire They won't come off. You will only be ableto loosen them. Once you have loosened the plastic nut caps with - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 266
vehicle slips the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when is supported only a jack. it by FRONT RONT EDGE OF REAR WHEEL VEHICLE For jacking at the vehicle's rear location, put the jack lift head about 5 inches (13 cm) fromthe front edge of the rear wheel - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 267
vehicle and even make the vehiclefall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure fit the jack to lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. I 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the right. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 268
toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. , Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. Thewheel could come a off and cause an accident. When change a you - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 269
9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 8. Lower the vehicleby turning the jack handle to the left. Lower the jack completely. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 270
tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 Nom). - I NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't t y to put thewheel - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 271
flat tire in the trunk. the you When storing a full-size tire must use the extension with the protector/guide to help avoid wheel surface damage. Use the extension and protector/guide located in the foam holder. To store a full-sizetire, place the tire valve stem facing down and then remove the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 272
tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" in the Index. See the storage instructions label to replace compact spare your into yourtntnk properly. Be sureto calibrate your low tirepressure system after you replace your compact spare tire a full-sized with one. See "Tire Pressure Monitor"in - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 273
inflated when was your vehicle wasnew, it can lose air aftera time. Check the inflation pressureregularly. It should be 60 psi (420 When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 274
parts your an engine compartment Control System, you should turn the system off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 275
& NOTES - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 276
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6-32 6-39 6-47 6-48 6-5 1 6-5 1 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Underthe Hood 3800 Supercharged (Code 1) Engine Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 278
, you'll want to use the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you much more abouthow to service your Buick than this manual can. order the proper service manual, see To "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. Your vehicle hasan air bag system. Before attempting to do your own servicework - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 279
you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D48 I4 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications havebeen developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for better - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 280
If this occurs, return to your authorized Buick dealer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming your engine andfuel in system, allowing your emission controlsystem to function properly - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 281
an auto club, or contact a major oil company does businessin the that country where you'll be driving. You can alsowrite us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you're goingand give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors International Product Center 1908 Colonel - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 282
. the cap all the Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick" in the Index. While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening. To take off the cap, turn it slowly - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 283
properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank andemissions system may be damaged. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp"in the that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle, located just below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. 6-8 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 285
(Code K) Engine, you'll see: A. B. C. D. E. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Radiator Fill Cap Remote Positive Battery Terminal Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick F. G. H. I. J. Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant Recovery - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 286
Code 1) Supercharged Engine, you'll see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Radiator Fill Cap C. Remote Positive Battery Terminal D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Engine Oil Dipstick E G. H. I. J. Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 287
would use. This air is mixed with fuel, which creates increased engine power. Since the supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory drive belt, increased pressure is available at all driving conditions. The powertrain control module(PCM), works with a vacuum control to regulate the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Checking Engine Qil Pull out the dipstiik and clean it with a paper tuwel or cloth, then push it back iri all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, ;and check the level. The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the frontof the engine. Turn off the engine and give the oil a - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 289
the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Tnstitute certified for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the engine near the yellow-loopedengine oil dipstick - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 290
oils, such as SAE 20W-50. O C '' + 100- - t 38 - NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GElOW-30 PREFERRED abovo 0°F (-18 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 291
. a You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. a The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 292
when to replace the air filter. I NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a can And, damaging dirtfire. engine get easily into your engine, which damage it.Always will have the air cleaner in place when you're driving. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. I I 6-16 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 293
to center). 5. Remove (disconnect) the air inlet grill retainers. 6. Remove (disconnect) the air inlet grill. 7. Remove (disconnect)the passenger compartment air filter. The passenger compartment air filter located is underneath yourhood just below the windshield wiper arm on the car's passenger - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 294
have the proper tools, you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. How to Check andAdd Oil Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running. When to Check Check oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or every - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle ismainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 296
it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 0 The automatic transaxle fluid dipstick is the red loop located toward the rear of the engine. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 297
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-111 is not After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 298
000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL' extended life coolant. J NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important thatyou use onlyDEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other thanDEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 299
much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Checking Coolant If this light comes on, it means you're low on engine coolant. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at coolant recovery tank, but be the careful not to spill it. When your engine cold, the coolant level should be is at the COLD mark or - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 301
can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hotengine. _ c Engine coolant temperature is controlled a thermostat by in the engine coolant system.The thermostat stops the flow of - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 302
not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate aproblem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine When the engine compartmentis hot, the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 303
seals. Adding Washer Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions beforeuse. If you will be operatingyourvehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 304
NOTICE: 0 Brakes Brake Fluid 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 305
are worn, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This help keep will - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 306
NOTICE: e Using the wrong fluid can badly damage Brake Wear Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. 0 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system partsso badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 307
in the proper sequence to GM specifications. Brake linings should always replaced as complete be axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection"in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 308
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Bulb Buick. See "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index to findthe type of bulb you should use. Batteries around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to . Also, for your audio system, see "Theft-Deterrent Feature" - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 309
headlamp assembly. 4. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb from the socket. 1. Pull up on the headlamp retainers to release the assembly locator tabs. 5. Push the new bulb into the socket. 2. Slide the headlamp assembly of the slots. out 6. Put the socket back into the headlamp assembly - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Open the trunk. 3. Remove the bulb by turning it one-quarter of a turn right to left. 4. Place the new bulb into the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 311
bulbs on each taillamp.) A 6. Push in a new bulb. 7. Replace the socket into the housing and turn to the right. 8. Replace the taillamp housing to the body of the vehicle. B 9. Install the wing nuts. 10. Tighten the plastic nuts. 2. Pull the taillamp housing away from the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 312
Trunk Lid Applique 1. Open the trunk lid halfway. B 2. Remove the wing nuts (A) from the studs on the applique. (There are eight wing nuts. Pliers may be required to remove them.) 3. Remove the applique from the trunk lid. A Then: 1 . Install the new bulbs into the applique sockets (B). 2. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 313
are located in the trunk lid applique. (Refer to the trunk lid applique removal procedure earlier in this section for graphic and further instructions.) the back-up lamp socket. I 1 . Grasp the front center and center positions of the rear dome lamp housingand squeeze together until the housing - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 314
2 Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical . connector and pull the connector fromthe dome lamp assembly. 3. Grasp the bulb housing located in the center of the assembly and pull straight up. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 5. Push in a new bulb. 6. - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 315
tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained air-out and a serious accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Loading Information label, which is on the driver's door edge, abovethe door latch, shows the correct inflation pressures for your have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: 0 Unusual wear Bad handling 0 Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 317
you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See "When It's Time for New The first rotation is the most important. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. When rotating your - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 318
New Tires One way to tell'when it's time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear whenyour tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Rust or dirton a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, canmake wheel nuts become loose after a time - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 319
location of the damage. A CAUTION: Mixing tires c!!!uldcause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial andbias-belted ,handling, speed rating, traction, ride and otherthings during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 320
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction -- A, B, C The traction grades, from highest lowest, are A, B, to and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 321
under controlled conditions on car tires must meet under the Federal Motor air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer if any of these conditions parts. Thisway, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Buick - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 322
affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make lose control. You could problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 323
and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 324
lines. 3. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label. Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside Your Buick vinyl or leather. Here are somecleaning tips: 1. Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. 2. Clean up stains as soon as - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 325
. 2 . Use very little cleaner, light pressure clean cloths and (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning shouldstart at the outside of the stain, "feathering" towardthe center. of 3. Keep changing to a clean section the cloth. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. Shoe polish, wax - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 326
soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry. 3. If a stain remains, clean conditions. 6-50 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. Glass Cleaner (GM GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness Keep the safety belts and thebuilt-in child restraint harness clean anddry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Your Buick The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss . All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your with water. Check the wiper - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Index.) paint finish. Your Buick has a "basecoatklearcoat" The clearcoat gives more depth gloss to the and colored basecoat. Always use waxes and off immediately after application. Don't take your vehicle through an automatic carwash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 330
and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make surethe body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. NOTICE: available from your dealer other service or outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 331
snow removal and dust control can collecton the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion(rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-56 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Identification The 8th characterin your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacementparts. Service Parts Identification Label ENGINEA997 MODEL CODE YEAR f ASSEMBLY PLANT You'll find this label on the deck lid. It's very helpful if you - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 334
other components from working as they should. Your vehicle hasan air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick" in theIndex. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 335
a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links the wiring itself. in This greatly reduces the chanceof fires causedby electrical problems. B C D Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 336
, Powertrain Control Modules Ignition Signal-- HVAC Control Head Shifter Lock Solenoid Air Bag Anti-lock Brake Controls, Body Control Module Hazard Flashers Driver's Heated Seat Ignition Signal -- Hot in ACC and Run -- Body Control Module Anti-lock Brake Solenoids Low Blower Anti-lock Brakes Turn - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 337
electrical center on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. -- Fuse 4 5 Description High Blower, HazardFlasher, Stoplamps, PowerMirror, Door Locks Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps, ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag, DRL Module Cooling Fan Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory Power, ABS - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 338
Fuel Pump, Speed ControlRegal Only Fuel Pump Air Pump Generator ECM A/C Compressor Clutch Not Used Electronic Ignition Transaxle Horn Fuel Injector Fuse 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 SYMBOL Description Oxygen Sensor Engine - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Interior Dome Lamp ...9425542 Cooling System Including Reservoir 3.8L (Code 1) ...12.3 quarts (11.65 L) 3.8L (Code K) ...12.3 quarts(11.65 L) Refrigerant (R=134a), AirConditioning* ...1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) *See "Air Conditioning Refrigerants"1ater in this section. Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Engine Specifications Type ...Displacement ...Firing Order ...Thermostat Temperature ...Horsepower ... 3.8L (Code 1) V6 231 CID 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91°C) 240 @ 5200 3.8L (Code K) V6 231 CID 1-6-5-4-3-2 195°F (91°C) 195@5200 Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase ...109.0 inches (276.9 cm) Tread (Front) ...6 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 341
Cap All Engines ...RC27 RKE Batteries ...Type CR2032 (2) Spark Plugs 3.8L (Code 1) ...41-921 Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 3.8L (Code K) ...41-921 Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52mm) Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 342
b NOTES - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 343
control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-4 7-4 7-7 7-28 7-39 7-39 7-39 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment How This Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule Footnotes Footnotes Part B: Owner Checks and Services - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 344
maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 345
or jobs. service center do these "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections your Buick dealer's that - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 346
how to keep your vehicle in good condition, seeyour Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 347
. FuelTank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Supercharger Oil Check (or every36 months, whichever occurs first)(3.8L Code 1 engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 k ) Automatic Transaxle m: Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100000 km):Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engineonly). Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 km): Engine Accessory 000 Drive Belt - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 349
. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection"under "Periodic Maintenance Inspection"in Part C of this schedule. 7-7 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 350
"Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission. Control Service. (See footnote *.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE n n 1-25 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 351
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 352
months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) c7 Change engine oil and filter (or everj 3 months - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 353
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 354
occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 355
"Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). AI?Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 356
whichever occurs first). An. Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 357
,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote?.) 42,000 Miles - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 358
automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehcle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: service. 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Replace passenger compartment air - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 359
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 360
every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) [7 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. [7 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 57,000 Miles (95 000 km - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 361
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 1 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 362
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) DATE ACTUAL - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 364
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.(See footnote *.) 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.(See footnote *.) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 365
3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. Rotate tires. See "Tire - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 366
footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 367
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 17 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 17 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 368
km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions: - In - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 369
and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. - When doing - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 370
. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of this schedule. 7-28 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 371
additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote * .) Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 372
information. (See footnote +.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 373
(62 500 km) I7 For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this section. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 374
I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote * .) 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 375
oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote * .) Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and addoil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Recommended - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Rotate tires. See "Tire - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 377
I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0For supercharged engines only: Check and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. ( - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 379
) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See Control Service. 17 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. I7 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 380
(or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index what to use. for Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Sewice. When doing frequent trailer towing - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 381
. See "Audio Systems"in the Index for further details. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and the proper oil add if necessary. See "Engine Oil" in the Index for further details. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and DEX-COOL@ add coolant mixture if necessary - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 382
if needed. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hinges and - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 383
check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If does, youor others couldbe it injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake service. position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 384
The key should come out only in LOCK. 0 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove footpressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 385
other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system.Inspect the body near - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Supercharger FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). DEXR0N'-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 387
). USAGE Door Latches FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Dielectric Silicone Grease(GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Weatherstrip Conditioning See "Replacement Parts" the - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services areperformed, record the date, odometerreading and who performedthe service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checksand Services" or"Periodic Maintenance" can be added on the following - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 389
Maintenance Record 7-47 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 391
Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED d / - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 392
I Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I I 7-50 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 393
Maintenance Record - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 394
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-52 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 395
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information 8-8 8-9 8-9 8-9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TOTHE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 396
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Buick dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service orParts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership orthe General Manager. 8-2 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 397
help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling 1-800-52 1-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 1315 In other overseas locations, call GM International Product Center in Canada at: (905) 644-41 12. In Puerto Rico: 1- - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 398
and visible through the windshield.) a Dealership name and location 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 0 Customer Assistance Buick, address your inquiry to: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 399
,000 mile (60 000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs first). Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Pleaserefer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 400
Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means "keeping you on the road." Included with your Buick new car warranty (3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first), isCourtesy Transportation, a program which will provide Buick the United States and Canada. In Canada, - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 401
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Buick and your Buick BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 402
beforeyou resort to AUTO LINE, but you or the Buick Customer Assistance Centerat 1-800-955-7300. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either callthe Auto Safety Hotline toll - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 403
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL 1 H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 404
in this book mailing it in withyour check, money order, and or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 BUCK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have thediagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 405
fee may be applied against the original order. a 11 Manual 9 Repair 9 Portfolio . PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Car & Light Truck Transmission VEHfCLE MODEL 1 YEAR I TOTAL PRICE PRICE 1997 1997 1997 1997 $40.00 Unit In Manual Owner's I $15.00 I $10.00 Portfolio Without - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 406
& NOTES 8-12 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 407
with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control ...3-26 Antenna 3-37 Backglass ...FixedMast ...3 4 6 Antifreeze ...6-22 Anti-Lock . Brake System Active Light ...2.63. 49 Brake System Wa-ning Light ...2.62.4.7 Brakes ...4-7 Using ...4-9 Anti.Theft. Radio ...3-31 Appearancecare - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 408
9-2 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Disc Player Errors ...3-24, 3-30 Compact Spare Tire ...5-37 Console Storage ...2-49 4-16 Control, Loss of ...Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Convenience Net ...2-50 2-48 Convex Outside Mirror ...Coolant ...6-22 5-22 Bleedvalves ...RecoveryTank ...5-19 Coolant Heater. Engine ...2-21 Cooling System - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 410
Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control ...3-7 Dual ComforTemp Climate Control ...3-4 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...2.21.2.53.3.35.6.58 Electrical System ...6-58 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-47 6.9.6.10. 6.11 Engine ...6-22 Coolant ...2-21 Coolant Heater ...7-39 Coolant Level Check - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 411
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...2-68 Fuel ...2-76 GAWR ...4-32 Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle ...2-23 GloveBox ...2-49 Gross Axle Weight Rating ...4-32 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...4-32 .. Guide ...Hitches, Trailer ...4-36 Hood Checking Things Under ...6-7 Release ...6-8 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 412
Lighter ...2-51 Lights 1.20.2.60 Air Bag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Active ...2.63.4.9 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.62.4.7 Brake System Warning ...2-61 2-73 ChangeOilSoon ...2-60 ChargingSystem ...Cruise ...2-74 2-75 DoorRrunk Ajar Warning ...Engine Coolant Temperature Light ...2-68 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 413
Locks 2-7 Automatic Power Door ...7-40 Cylinders ...2-8 DelayedLocking ...Door ...2-4 Ignition Transaxle Check ...7-42 7-40 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...Lockout Prevention Feature ...2-5 2-4 ManualDoor ...PowerDoor ...2-5 2-6 Rear Door Security ...2-15 Trunk ...2-34 Window ...Loss of Control ...4- - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 414
Automatic ...2-25. 2-26 Overheating Engine ...5- 15 Owner Checks and Services ...7-39 8- 10 Owner Publications. Ordering ... P a i n t Spotting. Chemical ...6-55 Park AutomaticTransaxle ...2-23 2-29 Shifting Into ...2-3 1 Shifting Out of ...Parking AtNight ...2-16 2-28 Brake ...Brake Mechanism Check - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 415
. Wheel ...8-8 Reporting Safety Defects ...Restraints 1-60 Checking ...1-5 Head ...Replacing Parts After a Crash ...1-61 7-40 System Check ...1-32. 1-33. 1-49 Restraints. Child ... Retained Accessory Power ...Reverse. Automatic Transaxle ...Right Front Passenger Position ...Roadside Assistance - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 416
, Ordering ...8-10 Engine Soon Light ...2-69 Manuals, Ordering ...8-10 Parts Identification Label ...6-57 Publications, Ordering ...8-10 Work, Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...2-75 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick ...1-24 Sheet Metal - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 417
Nut ...4-33 Towing a Trailer ...5-9 Towing YourVehicle ...Traction Control System (3800 Supercharged Engine) ...4-9 Traction Control System Active Light ...2-66 Traction Control System Warning Light ...2-65 Trailer 4-38 Backing Up ...Brakes ...4-37 Driving on Grades ...4-39 Driving with ...4-37 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 418
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking 4-40 onaHill ...Automatic ...6- 19 Transmitters. Remote Keyless Entry ...2.9.2.13 8-6 Transportation. Manual Seat ... Underbody Flushing Service ...7-42 6-55 UnderbodyMaintenance ...Underhood Electrical Center (Passenger's Side) ...6-61 Vehicle 4-6 Control - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 419
Windows ...2-33 Winter Driving ...4-27 Wiper Check Blade ...7-40 Auto-Down ...2-33 Power ...2-33 Wiring. Headlamp ...6-58 Windshield Washer ...2-37 Wrecker Towing ...5-9 Fluid ...2-37. 6-27 Fluid Level Check ...: ...7-39 ur ...Windshield Wipers ...4-1 . . Road the Y o andDriving ...2-37 - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 420
Service Station Checkpoints WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-27 REMOTE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL / p5-5 TIRES P6-39 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-12 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-8 FUEL DOOR P6-5 ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P5-19 AND P6-22 For detailed information, refer tothe page number listed, or see - 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 421
- 1997 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 422