2004 Buick Regal Owner's Manual
2004 Buick Regal Manual
2004 Buick Regal manual content summary:
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2004 Buick Regal Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-27 Air Bag Systems ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-54 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 2
BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name REGAL are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you will find that - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 3
you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. 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 happen." {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 4
book . When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: v - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 6
✍ NOTES vi - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 7
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-52 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-54 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-54 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-55 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-3 Heated - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 8
{CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a to the desired position and release the bar. Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked into place. 1-2 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 9
down. • To raise or lower the rear of the seat, push the rear of the control up or down. If the vehicle has heated seats, the driver and front passenger seat switches are located on the center console, behind the automatic transaxle shift lever. Press HI to warm each seat to a higher temperature - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 10
lever located on the outboard side of the seat to release the seatback, then move the seatback to the desired position. 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 seatback reclined - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 11
like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Adjust your head restraint so - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 12
the rear seatback down. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. To return the seatback to its - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 13
safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-29. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 14
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. 1-8 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-9 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 16
or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-10 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 17
at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 18
This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 19
of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just 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 stop or crash, or if - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 20
for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 21
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. 1-15 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 24
forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 25
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 26
of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Lap Belt Center Passenger Position When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 27
the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-26. Make sure the release button on the buckle - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 28
the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 1-22 3. To make the lap part tight - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 29
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 stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 30
and booster seats and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 1-24 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 31
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 32
edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. Safety Belt Extender - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 33
Child Restraints Older Children Q: A: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 34
center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child'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 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 35
all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in CAUTION: (Continued) - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 36
CAUTION: (Continued) it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person's arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. {CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 37
vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants always - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 38
CAUTION: The body structure of 's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that's unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 39
restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 40
motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 41
this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. This is because the back - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 42
use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored, don't use the restraint unless it is anchored properly. If the child - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 43
strap anchored, you'll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Top Strap Anchor Location The vehicle has top strap anchors installed for the rear seating positions. They are located under trim covers on - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The vehicle has the LATCH system. You will find anchors (A) in all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead it uses vehicles - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 45
The labels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions. {CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn't attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won't be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH- - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 46
seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Also see Top Strap on page 1-36. 5. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 47
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-41 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 48
larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child restraint when and as the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 49
pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run 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 belt quickly - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 50
that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See "Seats" in the Index. 2. Put - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 51
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-45 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 52
may also have a side impact air bag for the driver. If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver it will say AIR BAG on the air bag covering on the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 53
seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for air bag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with frontal air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle, and should not lean on the door. 1-47 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 54
part of this manual called "Older Children" or "Infants and Young Children." There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 55
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-49 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 56
air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag. If your vehicle has one, the driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 57
air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules. Frontal air bag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with a driver's side impact air bag, the air bag modules are located in the seatback closest to the driver's door - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 58
air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag, the side of the seatback closest to the door for the driver's side impact air bag - will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 59
in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. diagnostic module, which records information about the frontal air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 60
are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Restraint System Check Checking - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 61
even if the belt or LATCH system 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 this section. {CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 62
✍ NOTES 1-56 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Box ...2-35 Center Console Storage Area ...2-35 Convenience Net ...2-36 Sunroof ...2-36 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Lockout - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 64
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 65
door and all other locks. Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 66
on Remote Activation" later in this section for more details. Press UNLOCK again to unlock the passenger doors. • Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4. F (Trunk Release): To release the trunk lid - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 67
ignition must be in OFF or ACCESSORY for the remote alarm to lock mode mode, or to change the lock mode, do the following: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition key to RUN. 2. Press and hold the power door lock switch in the LOCK position. 3. While holding the power door lock switch in the LOCK - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 68
mode is heard. Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to a year will not affect the programmed mode. Delayed Locking This feature can be turned on or off. It delays the locking of the doors for five seconds after the power door LOCK or the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 69
, move the shift lever out of and back into PARK (P). One or two chimes will sound indicating what mode the delayed locking is in. 5. Release the power door unlock switch, after one of the chime mode sequences, to set the desired mode Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to one year will not - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 70
its normal range. It is probably time to change the battery if you have to be very close to the vehicle before the transmitter works. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the outside, use the door key or remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside use the manual or power door locks. To manually lock or unlock the driver's door from the outside, insert the key and turn it - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 72
switch to unlock or the bottom portion to lock all doors. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Programmable power door locks are intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors under certain conditions. The doors can be set to one of four operating - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 73
current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN. 2. Close all of the doors. 3. Apply the brakes. 4. Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position. 5. Move the shift lever out of and back into PARK (P) while holding the door lock switch in the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 74
must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. • If you - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 75
lower the trunk lid and close the trunk. If the trunk is not properly closed, the DOOR/TRUNK ajar warning light will appear in the message center of the instrument panel cluster. See Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light on page 3-40 for more information. The vehicle has a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2- - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 77
lock-out switch to allow passengers individual control of their windows. Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors. They can also be moved to the side windows. The sun visors also have extenders that can be pulled out for added coverage. The switches on the driver's door armrest - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 78
System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key® II is a passive theft-deterrent engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY warning light , you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and the vehicle needs service. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 79
before trying another ignition key. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key® II to have a new key made. If the SECURITY warning light comes on the instrument panel while the vehicle is being driven, the engine will still be able to be started after it is turned off. The - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 80
the warning and indicator lights. E. (START): This position starts the engine. A (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate when the engine is off. To use ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it counterclockwise. The steering wheel will stay locked. B (LOCK): This is the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 81
15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 82
underside of the vehicle's diagonal brace, which is located above the engine air cleaner/filter assembly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110- store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts, before starting the engine. If this is not done, the cord could be damaged. The - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 83
on the outside temperature, the kind of oil used in the vehicle, and some other things Transaxle Operation The shift lever, located on the console between the seats, operates the automatic transaxle. indicate the gear the vehicle is in. Maximum engine speed is limited on the automatic transaxle when - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 84
front wheels. It is the best position to use when the engine is started because the vehicle cannot move easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply the regular brakes before - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 85
position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To accelerator pedal about halfway down. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 86
in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transaxle. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, see Towing a - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 88
the Engine Running Torque Lock If the vehicle is parked on a hill and the transaxle is not shifted into PARK (P) properly, the weight of move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, another vehicle might have to push yours a little uphill. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 89
shifted out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift the transaxle to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and then shift to the desired gear. 5. Have the system fixed as - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 90
side of the console shift panel. Parking Over Things That Burn To use this slot, do the following: 1. Remove the override access slot cap. 2. Insert position. 4. Put the override access slot cap back on. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 91
Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 92
brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running Engine Exhaust on page 2-29. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 93
the bottom of the mirror. Press the button located next to each lamp to turn it on or off. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® The vehicle may have a mirror with Onstar®. It has a lever located at the See OnStar® System on page 2-34 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. 2-31 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 94
on or off by pressing the left button, located on the lower part of the mirror, for up to three seconds. When turned on, vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on or off. When it is the services OnStar® provides. 2-32 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Power Foldaway Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver's door armrest. Outside Convex Mirror The Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. To choose either the left or right outside mirror, move the selector switch located above the control pad - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 96
Advisor use. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com. Safe and Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Assistance • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock • Remote Diagnostics - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 97
services • Personal Concierge Storage Areas Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open the glove box, lift the latch on its door the OnStar® user's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). Center Console Storage Area OnStar® - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 98
net located on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. only when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See "Retained Accessory Power (RAP)" in Ignition Positions on page 2- motor stops. The sunshade must be closed by hand. 2-36 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 99
Low Oil Level Light ...3-39 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-39 Security Light ...3-40 Cruise Control Light ...3-40 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-40 Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Driver Information Center - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 100
Instrument Panel Overview 3-2 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-62. G. Air Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-5. K. Horn. See Horn on page 3-5. L. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-44. M. Ashtray. See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-17. N. Climate Control. See Dual Climate Control - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 102
will not operate. The hazard warning flashers let you warn others to use caution when approaching your vehicle. They also let police know you have a problem. Other Warning Devices If you store reflective, safety triangles in the vehicle, put one at the side of the road, about 300 feet (100 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 103
position and release the lever to lock it into place. The lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Tilt the steering wheel to the highest position to give more room when exiting and entering the vehicle. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 104
. The lever will return to its original position when released. To change the headlamps from low beams to high beams, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever until a click is heard. Then release it. This indicator will light on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beam lamps are on - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 105
LO, the shorter the delay will be. Select one of these settings for light rain or snow. MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-60. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 106
can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. The LOW WASH light on the instrument panel cluster will come on when the fluid level is low. • The cruise - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 107
in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 108
vehicle's speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes the vehicle out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. • Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you accelerate to the desired speed, and then release - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 109
together with the previously listed lamps and lights. A warning chime will sound if the driver's door is opened when the ignition switch is turned to OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY and the headlamps are on. The exterior lamps control has three positions: Off: Push the control all the way to turn off all - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 110
DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL and automatic headlamp control off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 111
unlock position on the power door lock switch, a single chime will be heard if the delayed headlamp illumination function has been turned off. Two chimes will be heard if the feature has been turned on. Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to a year will not change the programmed operation for - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 112
to enter and exit the vehicle. These lamps can also be turned on by turning the exterior lamps control clockwise to MAX. Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting lights the vehicle's interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed. The ignition must be off for delayed entry - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 113
occurs: Perimeter lighting can be turned on or off when the driver performs the following sequence with the engine off and the doors closed: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Apply the brake. 4. Press and hold the LOCK position on the power door lock switch while pressing - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 114
installation instructions included with the equipment. • The ignition is turned on. • The exterior lamps control is turned off, then on. • A door is opened. If the vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. Accessory - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 115
Controls Dual Climate Control System The vehicle may have this climate control system. The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with it. Manual Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following settings on the right knob. MAX (Maximum Air-Conditioning - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 116
and down to lower the temperature. "(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning on and off. An indicator light above the button will come on when the air conditioning is on. During daylight hours the interior lighting control might need adjustment to the highest setting - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 117
air and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly warmed air to your lower body can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There air through the defroster and the side window outlets. Some of the air is directed to the floor and side window outlets. The air-conditioning - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 118
System The vehicle may have this climate control system. The heating, cooling and ventilation can be controlled with it. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. There might be a delay of - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 119
information on the solar sensor, see "Solar Sensor" later in this section. Manual Operation During daylight hours, the instrument panel brightness control might need to be adjusted to the highest setting, in order to see the indicator lights for the various climate control settings. OFF: Pressing - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 120
places the system in manual mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter, if equipped, may need to be replaced. For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-25 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 121
the full cold position for maximum cooling. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water dripping underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off is normal. Operating the climate control system in the RECIRC mode may cause fogging - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 122
clear, push the AIR FLOW button to select WINDSHIELD/FLOOR which will appear on the display. Select a fan speed. The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically Outlet Adjustment Move the control in the center of each air outlet to open and close the louvers, or adjust the direction of - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 123
. The filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the air conditioning module. Like the engine's air cleaner/filter, it may need to be changed periodically. For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 6. Remove the three - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 124
Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know the warning lights and gages. They are a big help. 9. Install a new passenger compartment air filter. For the type of filter to use see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 125
, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States, Uplevel (with Driver Information Center) version and optional ABS shown, Canada and Base Level similar 3-27 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 126
be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip side of the instrument panel cluster. The trip/select reset button will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 127
for several seconds to remind occupants to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more. Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle could be damaged, and - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 129
belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. United States Canada This - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 130
engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driving, the anti-lock brake system needs service. If the light is on and the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but it does not have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 131
affected by an engine-related problem. • If there is a base brake problem with Full-Range Traction Control. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, the vehicle needs service. Low Traction Light If the vehicle - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 132
Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the engine coolant has overheated or the radiator cooling fan is not working. The light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on to show that it is working. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 133
change in the pressure in one tire. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control km/h). When the LOW TIRE light comes on, stop as soon as possible and check all the tires for damage. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 134
at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 135
into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 136
your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Oil Pressure Light If the vehicle has a an oil problem, this light may stay - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Engine Oil Light The CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on briefly as a bulb check when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it serviced. If the light does not come on briefly, have the low oil level sensor system checked so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 138
is damaged or missing, the light will come on. Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light The DOOR/TRUNK light will come on if the trunk or any door is not completely closed. Cruise Control Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. See "Cruise Control" under Turn Signal/Multifunction - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Vehicle Soon Light The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON light will come on if there are certain non-emission related vehicle problems. The fuel gage it. • The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking or accelerating. Fuel Gage • The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off. United - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 140
is turned on, the entire center lights up for just a few seconds. United States Canada If the vehicle's fuel is low, a circular light on the instrument panel cluster will ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on then, have it fixed. 3800 V6 Engine 3-42 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Buttons 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine The DIC has three buttons that control its functions. The English/Metric (E/M), RESET and MODE buttons for the DIC are located to the left of the steering wheel, just below the instrument panel cluster. MODE: Press this button to change the mode being displayed - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 142
driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking, and the grade of the road being traveled. The instantaneous fuel economy display cannot be reset. OIL LIFE MONITOR: This mode shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. When the oil life index is less than 10%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 143
out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 144
SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To get to SCV, push the TUNE/AUDIO button repeatedly until SPEED VOL is displayed. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO button to select OFF, MIN, MED, or MAX. Each higher setting allows - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 145
than two seconds until you hear a beep. The indicator will be centered on the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio mode by waiting five seconds without making any changes. Then push and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 146
to go to another station. 5. Press P-TYP to exit program type select mode. If PTY times out and is no longer on the display, go back to Step 1. If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. • Seek to stations - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 147
may switch to stronger stations. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 148
TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic announcements. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label problems occur try a known good CD. 3-50 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 149
(Display): Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change the default on the display (track or elapsed time), press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 150
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could for The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 151
SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To get to SCV, press the TUNE/AUDIO knob repeatedly until SPEED VOL is displayed. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO knob to select OFF, MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher setting allows for - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 152
than two seconds until you hear a beep. The indicator will be centered on the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio mode by waiting five seconds without making any changes. Then push and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 153
to go to another station. 5. Press P-TYP to exit program type select mode. If PTY times out and is no longer on the display, go back to Step 1. If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will search for station with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. • Seek to stations - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 154
ignition off and then on again, the alternate frequency feature will automatically be turned on. the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 155
or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic announcements. If no station is found, NO vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. Playing a Cassette Tape You tape player is the tape is playing, use the VOLUME and AUDIO controls just as you do for the radio. The display - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 156
1s(Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse quickly within the tape. The radio will play while the tape reverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. 2 \(Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance quickly within the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. Press this pushbutton - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 157
error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 158
(Display): Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change the default on the display (track or elapsed time), press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 159
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be for one of the following reasons: Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed and - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 160
your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. AM FM: Press this button to choose FM1, FM2, or AM. If a cassette tape or CD is playing, press this button to listen to the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 161
the tape player. For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning . Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. 3-63 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 162
soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling CDs with radio reception Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting to the back glass. The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 163
...4-39 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Full-Range Traction Control System ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-14 Passing ...4-14 Loss of - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 164
about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It is the best the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 165
on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 166
generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in an times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 167
a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 168
of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 169
Canada If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 170
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 171
If you do have anti-lock, it is different. See "Anti-Lock Brake System" in this section. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. The LOW TRAC light will come on when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See Low Traction Light on page 3-33. You - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 172
. When road conditions allow safe use of the cruise control, it can be used again. See "Cruise Control" under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5. The TRAC OFF warning light will come on the instrument panel when the system is turned off, and will go out when the system is turned back on - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 173
Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-33. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions light will come on. It will disappear when the TCS is turned back on. If the TCS is limiting wheel spin when the TRACTION button is pressed, the TRAC OFF light - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems - steering and acceleration - can overwhelm those - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 175
. See Braking on page 4-6. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 176
find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Keep back a reasonable distance. change signal and move back into Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration check the blind spot. • Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 178
the anti-lock braking system, remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are no longer rolling), release enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. This restores steering control. Push the brake pedal - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 179
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. • increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. Night - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 180
, it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your light - and are not even aware of it. 4-18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 181
tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Through Deep Standing Water 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 that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can not avoid deep puddles - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 183
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 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 184
prevailing rate if it is slower. 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, glance quickly over your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. 4-22 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 185
shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Before service experts in GM dealerships all across North America. They will be ready and willing to help if you need it. • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 186
off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 187
have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and . Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 188
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 couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-26 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 189
ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. See Full-Range Traction Control System on page 4-9 or Traction Control - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 190
vehicle begin to slide, let up on the brakes a little. Push the brake pedal down steadily to get the most traction you can. Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 191
make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags pipe. And check around again from engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 192
. vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Control System (TCS) on page 4-10. 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 on the accelerator your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 194
can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the gear shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the ignition key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release the parking - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 195
-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 196
shows the seating capacity and the total weight your vehicle can properly carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight. If your vehicle has the Tire and Loading Information label, Example 1, the label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver's door latch. If your vehicle has the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 197
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Example 1 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs x 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Item A B C Loading Your Vehicle Description Vehicle - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 199
on the rear edge of the driver's door tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 200
a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 201
is for the vehicle, read the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 202
control. Ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) the vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 203
in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. And if you tow see if the weights are proper. The correct weight could be achieved simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 204
monoxide (CO) from the exhaust can get into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-29. Dirt and water can, too. Trailer Brakes Because the vehicle has anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into the vehicle's brake system. If that is done, both brake systems will not work well, or at all. 4-42 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 205
vehicle is by itself. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 206
someone place chocks under the trailer's wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply the parking brake, and shift to PARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 207
not be overfilled; engine oil, drive belt(s), and cooling and brake systems. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. • Start the engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 208
✍ NOTES 4-46 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-16 Supercharger Oil ...5-21 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-24 Engine Coolant ...5-26 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-29 Engine Overheating - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 210
fication ...5-97 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-97 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-97 Add-On Quality Grading ...5-73 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-75 Wheel Replacement ...5-75 Tire Chains ...5-76 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-77 Changing a Flat Tire - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 211
. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-54. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 212
accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. If your vehicle has the 3800 Supercharged V6 engine (VIN Code - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 213
but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on (see Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-35 ) and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 214
air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 215
you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver's side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 216
spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the fuel tank - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 217
cap back on, turn it clockwise until a click is heard. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 218
get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 219
secondary hood release, located under the hood, to the right to disengage it. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, make sure all the filler caps are properly secured. Pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 engine, you will see: 5-12 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on page 5-32. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. J. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. K. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-24. L. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 5-43. M. Engine Air - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 222
When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine, you will see: 5-14 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. J. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. K. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-24. L. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-24. M. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 224
the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 225
quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-103. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 226
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 5-18 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 227
with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. You should look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 228
a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 229
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 230
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and replace at the first oil change after 25,000 miles (40 000 km). How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter remove it from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 231
To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw and clamp on the air duct. 2. Lift the two clips located on the top of the filter assembly to unlock the cover. {CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check the 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 is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: How to Check Because - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds, and pull it back out again. • Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 234
®-III labeled automatic transaxle fluid. 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check," earlier in this section. 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 235
and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Checking Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger's side of the vehicle at the rear of the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 236
burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page 5-32. {CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 237
the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. Engine Overheating The coolant temperature gage and the hot engine warning light on the instrument panel can indicate an overheated engine condition. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 238
liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" under Engine Overheating on page 5-29 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Is Coming From Your Engine An overheated engine warning can indicate a serious problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-34. If there is an overheated engine warning, and no steam is seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 240
tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-32 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 241
engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, the vehicle needs service - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 242
proper coolant mixture. 5-34 {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark, start the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 243
if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Notice: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until the first stop. Do - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 244
some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 245
the nut in the center of the cover shield. 3.3. Lift the engine cover shield at the front, slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield. 3.4. Put the oil fill tube, with cap attached, in the valve cover oil fill hole until you are ready to replace the cover shield. 5-37 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 246
4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. The bleed valve is located on the thermostat housing. 6. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment. 7. Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield. 7.1. Remove the oil fill tube, with cap attached, from - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 247
mark on the coolant recovery tank. 9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 10. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose feels that it is getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 11. By this time, the coolant level - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Power Steering Fluid 12. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this. 13. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 249
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 250
the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. • Fill your washer - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Brakes Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 252
will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-31. • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage 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 parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 253
nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 254
are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change - for the worse. The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. If your battery has a very low charge or is dead, you may not be - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 255
in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N) before setting the parking brake. Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 5-47 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 256
positive (+) terminal, squeeze the sides of the red plastic cap and pull it upward. Always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery. {CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 257
light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco® battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps : Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 258
not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Connect the red (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-50 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 259
18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 260
black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 261
for service; however, it is possible for you to re-aim the headlamps as described in the following procedure. Notice: To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly, read all the instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. To check the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Adjustment Screw Open the hood and locate the vertical and horizontal aim indicators. The aiming screw for the vertical aim indicator (A) is at the center of the headlamp cover and the aiming screw for the horizontal aim indicator (B) is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover. Passenger's Side - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 263
type of bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-59. Headlamps 1. Open the hood. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 2. Pull - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 264
behind the bulb being replaced. 6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 7. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector reassemble the headlamp assembly, then check the lamps. 5-56 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the lamp assembly. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Open the trunk. 3. Remove the old bulb by turning it counterclockwise one-quarter turn. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk lid. 5. Turn the socket clockwise one-quarter turn to reinstall. 5-57 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 266
(A). One wing nut is located on top of the carpet. The other two are located underneath the carpet. 4. Pull the taillamp housing (B) away from the body of the vehicle. 5. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise. 6. Pull out the socket. 7. Pull the old bulb out of the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 267
. 7. Twist and push the lamp socket into the trunk lid covering. 8. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to reinstall the lamp covering. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Back-Up Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps High-Beam Headlamps Low-Beam Headlamps 1. Open the trunk - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 268
while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wiper pattern. The blades are more accessible for removal/replacement while in this position. 3. Pull the windshield wiper arm 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) away wiper blade type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 5-60 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 269
and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty your vehicle's Owner's Manual. {CAUTION: Poorly maintained much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked replace them. 5-61 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger car tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Car Tire Example 5-62 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 271
code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For more - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 272
for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. See Compact Spare Tire on (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5- - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 273
engineered code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter "R" means radial ply construction; the letter "D" means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter "B" means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 274
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 275
. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Normal - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 276
: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing Too much - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 277
you reach the recommended amount. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 278
is repaired or replaced, the tire in light does not go off, see your dealer for service. Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 279
{CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 280
it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when load range, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season an "MS" (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 281
could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. {CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 282
as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 283
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 284
If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains you to lose control of your vehicle and Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 285
the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 286
, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. {CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then lift and remove the cover. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-89 for - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 288
3. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools needed to change a tire include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B, and wheel wrench (C). 5-80 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 289
Removing the Wheel Center Caps To remove a center cap, use the wrench to pry gently at the notch. Do not use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. Then pry off the cap. Removing the Wheel Covers If the vehicle has wheel covers, be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 290
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts, but do no remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head. 3. For jacking at the vehicle's front location, - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 291
jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. For jacking at the vehicle's rear location, put the jack lift head (B) about 5 inches (13 cm) from the front edge of the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 292
by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 6. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 293
need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 294
specification. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index for wheel nut torque specification. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speci - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 295
the flat tire in the trunk. When storing a full-size tire, use the extension with the protector, located in the foam holder, to help avoid wheel surface damage. To store a full-size tire, place the tire valve stem facing down, and then remove the protector and attach the retainer securely. Store - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 296
back instructions label to return the compact spare to the trunk properly. Be sure to reset tire inflation monitor system after you replace the compact spare tire with a full-sized one. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-69. A. Retainer B. Cover C. Compact Spare Tire D. Nut E. Jack F. Wheel - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 297
automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Do be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you are cleaning the inside. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 298
tips: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can - before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaning instructions - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 300
reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. {CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye weather more frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 5-92 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 301
finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." Washing Your Vehicle The - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 302
and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. 5-94 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 303
sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 304
, vinyl, leather and carpet. See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Description Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Wax-Treated Tar and Road Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner and Polish White Sidewall Tire - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 305
an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-54. 5-97 Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 306
If this happens, have the headlamp system checked right away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Make sure a bad fuse is replaced and other power accessories. When the current load is too - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 307
, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module, Underhood Relay Remote Radio Premium Sound Power Mirrors Not Used Panel Dimming Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in Run, Unlock and Start, Cluster, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module Not Used Not Used Not Used Interior Lamps Door Locks Not - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 308
BLWER ABS TRN SIG RADIO, HVAC, RFA, CLSTR ALDL HI BLWR RH HTD SEAT STR/WHL CNTRL WPR Usage Driver's Heated Seat Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in ACCESSORY and RUN, Body Control Module Not Used Low Blower Anti-Lock Brakes Turn Signals, Cornering Lamps Radio; Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 309
, Power Mirror, Door Locks Ignition Switch, BTS Shifter Lock Solenoid, Stoplamps, Anti-Lock Brake System, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag, Daytime Running Lamps Module Cooling Fan Retained Accessory Power (RAP), Remote Keyless Entry, Data Link, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Head, Cluster - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Fuel Pump Usage Not Used Generator Engine Control Module Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch Cooling Fan Electronic Ignition Fuses 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 SYMBOL Usage Transaxle Horn Fuel Injector Oxygen Sensor Engine Emissions Fog Lamps Right Headlamp Rear Compartment - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Specifications Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement After Complete Overhaul When draining/replacing converter, more fluid will be needed. Cooling System Including Reservoir Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Wheel Nut Torque English - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 312
✍ NOTES 5-104 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 314
: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 315
vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench dealer. This schedule is for vehicles that: The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Service Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. An Emission - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 318
exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22. An Emission Control Service. Supercharger service (if equipped). An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (l). Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter (severe - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 319
. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 320
cap. (j) Check throttle system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables. (k) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 321
brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-61 for further details. Cassette Tape Player Service - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 322
to the RUN position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. • The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 323
held by the parking brake only. • To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 324
Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-16. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable Engine Coolant water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-26. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 325
specification can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs Gap Windshield Wiper Blades Type Length GM Part Number 24508572 25010792 10406026 12568387 .060 inches (1.52 mm) 22143943 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Engine Drive Belt Routing Engine Belt Routing for L67 Supercharged Engine ((3.8 Liter) Engine Belt Routing for L36 Engine (3.8 Liter) A. Engine Belt B. Supercharger Engine Belt 6-14 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 327
performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 329
to the Canadian Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 330
service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center General Motors and - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 331
General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 332
call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Buick, the letter should be addressed to Buick's Customer Assistance Center. United States - Customer Assistance Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 1-800-521-7300 1-800-832-8425 (For - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 333
require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/ scooter lifts, etc.). Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) - Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 334
assistance when calling, please provide the following information to give the advisor: Fuel delivery Lock-out service (identification required) Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service Change a flat tire Jump starts Location of vehicle Telephone number of your location Vehicle model - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 335
call 1-888-889-2438. Courtesy Transportation Buick has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 336
service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 337
's performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 338
to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open request of police or similar government office, • as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process, check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Ontario K1A 0N5 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service to change checks - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 341
After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-52 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ...1-51 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-49 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-22 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 AM ...3-62 Antenna, Backglass ...3-64 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 342
...3-52, 3-61 Center Console Storage Area ...2-35 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-57 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-20 Chains, Tires ...5-76 Charging System Light ...3-31 Check Engine Light ...3-35 Checking Coolant ...5-27 Checking Engine Oil ...5-16 Checking Things Under the - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Center Plated Wheels ...Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Climate Control System Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-25 Dual ...3-17 Dual Automatic ...3-20 Outlet Adjustment ...3-24 Compact Spare Tire ...5-89 Control Buttons ...3-43 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Convenience Net ...2-36 Coolant Engine - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 344
Towing ...4-32 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dolly Towing ...4-32 Dome Lamp ...3-16 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Trunk Ajar Warning Light ...3-40 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Driving At - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Emergency Trunk Release Handle ...Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Change Engine Oil Light ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Coolant Temperature Warning - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 346
fications ...5-5 Low Warning Light ...3-42 Full-Range Traction Control System ...4-9 Fuses Fuses Wiring ...5-98 Headlamps ...5-55 Bulb Replacement ...5-55 Front Turn Signal and Parking 24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hitches ...4-42 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-5 How - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Add Fluid ...5-26 How to Check ...5-24, 5-69 How to Check and Add Oil ...5-22 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-41 How to Use This Manual ... Leaving Your Vehicle ...Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...Light Air Bag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-11 3-14 1-20 1-22 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Light (cont.) Brake System Warning ...3-31 Change Engine Oil ...3-39 Charging System ...3-31 Cruise Control ...3-40 Door/Trunk Ajar Warning ...3-40 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-34 Low Fuel Warning ...3-42 Low Oil Level ...3-39 Low Traction ...3-33 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...3-40 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 O Odometer ...Off-Road Recovery ...Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...Engine ...Low Oil Level Light ...3-28 4-14 3-39 5-16 3-39 Oil (cont.) Pressure Light ...3-38 Supercharger, Engine ...5-21 Older Children, Restraints ...1-27 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Compartment Air Filter ...3-25 Passenger Control ...3-23 Passing ...4-14, 4-43 PASS-Key® II ...2-16 Perimeter Lighting ...3-15 Plan Ahead When Possible ...7-8 Playing a Cassette Tape ...3-57 Playing a CD ...3-50, 3-59 Playing the Radio ...3-45, 3-52 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-16 Door Locks ...2-10 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 351
...5-79 Removing the Wheel Center Caps ...5-81 Removing the Wheel Covers ...5-81 Replacement Bulbs ...5-59 Replacing Brake System Parts ...5-46 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-55 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...7-11 General Motors ...7-11 United States Government - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-91 Specifications, Capacities ...5-103 Speedometer ...3-28 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-6 Starting Your Engine ...2-19 Steering ...4-12 Steering in Emergencies ...4-13 Steering Tips ...4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-62 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-73 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-75 Wheel Replacement ...5-75 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-72 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ...2-20 Top Strap ...1-36 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-37 Torque Lock ...2-26 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires ...4-41 - 2004 Buick Regal | Owner's Manual - Page 354
to Use ...5-27, 5-41, 5-42 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-75 Replacement ...5-75 When to Add Engine Oil ...5-17 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ...5-20 When to Check ...5-21, 5-69 When to Check and Change ...5-24 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-41 When You Are Ready to