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The Driver Information Center has three buttons that control its functions. E/M, RESET AND MODE: The English/Metric (E/M), RESET and MODE buttons for the Driver Information Center are located to the left of the steering wheel, just below the instrument panel cluster. E/M: Press this button to change the display from English to metric units or metric to English. RESET: Press this button for one second to reset the mode displayed. MODE: Press this button to change the mode being displayed. INSTANTANEOUS FUEL ECONOMY: Shows your current fuel economy. Instantaneous fuel economy varies 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. OIL LIFE MONITOR: Shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. When the oil life index is less than 10%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on. When you have the oil changed according to the maintenance schedule (see "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index), you will have to reset the oil life monitor. To reset the Oil Life Monitor, see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in the Index. Also, see "Engine Oil, When to Change" and "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index. RANGE: Shows the approximate distance you can drive without refueling. This is based on the amount of fuel in the tank and on the fuel economy of the most recent 25 miles (40 km). Pressing RESET while in this mode will have no effect. BOOST GAGE: 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 have no effect. Modes AVG ECON: Shows your average fuel economy since you last reset this mode. Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving and driving conditions. To learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point, press the RESET button while the average fuel economy is displayed in the DIC. 2-76

Section	Page
2000 Buick Regal Owner's Manual	1
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Air Bag Systems	32
How the Air Bag Systems Work	35
Where are the air bags?	35
When should an air bag inflate?	36
What makes an air bag inflate?	37
How does an air bag restrain?	37
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	39
Rear Seat Passengers	40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	40
Lap-Shoulder Belt	40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	43
Center Passenger Position	45
Lap Belt	46
Children	47
Smaller Children and Babies	47
Child Restraints	49
Where to Put the Restraint	52
Top Strap	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Larger Children	64
Safety Belt Extender	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	67
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	67
Section 2 Features and Controls	68
Keys	69
Door Locks	71
Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Power	72
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks	72
Rear-Door Child Security Locks	73
Lockout Protection Feature	74
Leaving Your Vehicle	74
Remote Keyless Entry	74
Operation	75
Instant Alarm	76
Security Feedback	76
Delayed Locking	77
Illumination on Remote Activation	79
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	79
Battery Replacement	79
Resynchronization	80
Trunk	81
Trunk Lock	81
Remote Trunk Release	81
Theft	82
Key in the Ignition	82
Parking at Night	82
Parking Lots	82
PASS-Key II	83
New Vehicle Break-In	84
Ignition Positions	85
Starting Your Engine	86
Starting Your V6 Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	88
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transaxle Operation	89
Driver Selectable Shift (If Equipped)	93
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into PARK (P)	95
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	96
Torque Lock	96
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	97
Shift Lock Release	98
Parking Over Things That Burn	99
Engine Exhaust	99
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	100
Windows	101
Power Windows	101
Horn	101
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column	102
TurnSignal/Multifunction Lever	102
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	103
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	103
Flash-to-Pass Feature	104
Windshield Wipers	104
Windshield Washer	105
Cruise Control	106
Setting Cruise Control	107
Resuming a Set Speed	107
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	107
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	108
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	108
Using Cruise Control on Hills	108
Ending Cruise Control	108
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	108
Exterior Lamps	108
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	109
Delayed Headlamp Illumination	110
Fog Lamps	111
Cornering Lamps	111
Interior Lamps	111
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	111
Courtesy Lamps	111
Illuminated Entry	111
Delayed Entry Lighting	112
Delayed Exit Lighting	112
Perimeter Lighting	112
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps	113
Dome Lamp (If Equipped)	113
Battery Rundown Protection	114
Retained Accessory Power	114
Mirrors	114
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	114
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	114
Power Outside Foldaway Mirrors	115
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror	115
Convex Outside Mirror	116
Storage Compartments	116
Glove Box	116
Center Console	116
Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)	117
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)	117
Ashtrays and Lighter	118
Sun Visors	118
Visor Vanity Mirrors	118
Accessory Power Outlet	119
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)	119
OnStar System (If Equipped)	120
Sunroof (If Equipped)	121
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	122
Instrument Panel Cluster	123
Speedometer and Odometer	125
Trip Odometer	125
Tachometer	125
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	126
Safety Belt Reminder Light	126
Air Bag Readiness Light	127
Charging System Light	128
Brake System Warning Light	128
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	129
Traction Control System Warning Light	130
Traction Control System Active Light	131
Low Traction Light	131
Engine Coolant Temperature Light	132
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	132
Low Coolant Warning Light	133
Low Tire Light	133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	134
If the Light Is Flashing	135
If the Light Is On Steady	135
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	136
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light	137
Low Oil Level Light	138
Change Oil Soon Light	138
Security Light	139
Cruise Light	139
Performance Shift Light (If Equipped)	139
Service Vehicle Soon Light	139
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	140
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light	140
Fuel Gage	140
Low Fuel Light	141
Driver Information Center (Option)	142
Control Buttons	142
Modes	143
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	144
Comfort Controls	145
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control	145
Fan Control Knob	145
Driver s Temperature Lever	145
Passenger s Temperature Lever	145
Mode Knob	145
Heating	146
Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)	146
Air Conditioning	147
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)	147
Automatic Control	148
Temperature Control	148
Passenger s Temperature Control	148
Manual Control	149
Defogging and Defrosting Rear	151
Rear Window Defogger	151
Ventilation System	152
Ventilation Tips	153
Audio Systems	153
Setting the Clock	153
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	154
Playing the Radio	154
Finding a Station	154
Setting the Tone	155
Adjusting the Speakers	156
Playing a Cassette Tape	156
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	158
Playing the Radio	158
Finding a Station	158
Setting the Tone	159
Adjusting the Speakers	160
Playing a Cassette Tape	160
Playing a Compact Disc	162
Theft-Deterrent Feature	163
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	163
Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	164
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	164
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	165
Understanding Radio Reception	166
AM	166
FM Stereo	166
Tips About Your Audio System	166
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	167
Care of Your Compact Discs	168
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	168
Backglass Antenna	169
Diversity Antenna System (If Equipped)	170
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	171
Defensive Driving	172
Drunken Driving	173
Control of a Vehicle	176
Braking	176
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	177
Using Anti- Lock	179
Braking in Emergencies	179
Full-Range Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine)	179
Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)	180
Steering	182
Power Steering	182
Magnetic Variable Effort Steering	182
Steering Tips	182
Driving on Curves	182
Steering in Emergencies	183
Off-Road Recovery	184
Passing	184
Loss of Control	185
Skidding	186
Driving at Night	187
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	189
Hydroplaning	190
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	191
Driving Through Flowing Water	191
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	191
City Driving	192
Freeway Driving	193
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	194
Highway Hypnosis	195
Hill and Mountain Roads	195
Winter Driving	197
Driving on Snow or Ice	198
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	199
Recreational Vehicle Towing	201
Loading Your Vehicle	201
Towing a Trailer	203
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	204
Weight of the Trailer	205
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	205
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	206
Hitches	206
Safety Chains	207
Trailer Brakes	207
Driving with a Trailer	207
Following Distance	208
Passing	208
Backing Up	208
Making Turns	208
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	209
Driving On Grades	209
Parking on Hills	209
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	210
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	210
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	210
Section 5 Problems on the Road	211
Hazard Warning Flashers	212
Other Warning Devices	212
Jump Starting	213
Towing Your Vehicle	218
Engine Overheating	219
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	219
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	220
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	221
Cooling System	222
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	224
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	226
If a Tire Goes Flat	230
Changing a Flat Tire	231
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	232
Wheel Center Caps	234
Wheel Covers	234
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	235
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	240
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	241
Compact Spare Tire	242
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	243
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	243
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	244
Service	245
Doing Your Own Service Work	245
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	246
Fuel	246
Fuels in Foreign Countries	248
Filling Your Tank	249
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	251
Checking Things Under the Hood	251
Hood Release	252
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