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Auxiliary Power Outlet Certain power auxiliary plugs may not be compatible to the power auxiliary outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs. NOTICE: Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating. Your vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt outlet. It is located on the console's passenger's side, near the floor. Open the cover to use the outlet. This feature can be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle. 2-56

Section	Page
2001 Buick Regal Owner's Manual	1
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Adults	24
Driver Position	24
Lap-Shoulder Belt	24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Air Bag Systems	34
How the Air Bag Systems Work	37
Where are the air bags?	37
When should an air bag inflate?	38
What makes an air bag inflate?	39
How does an air bag restrain?	39
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	40
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	41
Rear Seat Passengers	42
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	42
Lap-Shoulder Belt	42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	45
Center Passenger Position	48
Lap Belt	48
Children	49
Infants and Young Children	49
Restraint Systems for Children	52
Where to Put the Restraint	55
Top Strap	56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Older Children	66
Safety Belt Extender	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Section 2 Features and Controls	70
Windows	71
Power Windows	72
Express- Down Window	72
Keys	73
Door Locks	75
Power Door Locks	76
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks	76
Programmable Modes	76
Rear-Door Child Security Locks	78
Lockout Protection Feature	78
Leaving Your Vehicle	78
Remote Keyless Entry	79
Operation	80
Instant Alarm	80
Security Feedback	80
Delayed Locking	82
Illumination on Remote Activation	84
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	84
Battery Replacement	85
Trunk	86
Trunk Lock	86
Remote Trunk Release	86
Trunk Assist Handle (If Equipped)	87
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	88
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	88
Theft	89
Key in the Ignition	89
Parking at Night	89
Parking Lots	89
PASS-Key II	90
New Vehicle Break-In	91
Ignition Positions	91
Starting Your Engine	92
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	94
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	94
Automatic Transaxle Operation	95
Parking Brake	99
Shifting Into PARK (P)	100
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	101
Torque Lock	102
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	102
Shift Lock Release	103
Parking Over Things That Burn	104
Engine Exhaust	104
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	105
Horn	105
Tilt Wheel	106
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	106
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	107
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	107
Flash-to-Pass Feature	108
Windshield Wipers	108
Windshield Washer	109
Cruise Control	109
Setting Cruise Control	110
Resuming a Set Speed	110
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	110
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	111
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	111
Using Cruise Control on Hills	111
Ending Cruise Control	111
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	111
Exterior Lamps	112
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	112
Delayed Headlamp Illumination	113
Fog Lamps	114
Cornering Lamps	115
Interior Lamps	115
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	115
Courtesy Lamps	115
Illuminated Entry	115
Delayed Entry Lighting	116
Delayed Exit Lighting	116
Perimeter Lighting	117
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps	117
Dome Lamp (If Equipped)	117
Battery Rundown Protection	118
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	118
Mirrors	118
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	118
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped) Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Eq	119
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	119
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped)	120
Power Outside Foldaway Mirrors	121
Convex Outside Mirror	121
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	122
Storage Compartments	122
Glove Box	122
Center Console	122
Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)	123
Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)	123
Ashtrays and Lighter	124
Sun Visors	124
Visor Vanity Mirrors	124
Auxiliary Power Outlet	125
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)	126
	127
OnStar System (If Equipped)	127
Safety and Security Services	128
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	129
OnStar System Limitations	129
Sunroof (If Equipped)	130
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	131
Instrument Panel Clusters	132
Speedometer and Odometer	134
Trip Odometer	134
Tachometer	134
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	135
Safety Belt Reminder Light	135
Air Bag Readiness Light	136
Charging System Light	137
Brake System Warning Light	137
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	138
Traction Control System Warning Light	139
Low Traction Light	139
Engine Coolant Temperature Light	140
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	140
Low Coolant Warning Light	141
Low Tire Light	141
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	142
If the Light Is Flashing	143
If the Light Is On Steady	143
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	144
Oil Pressure Light	145
Low Oil Level Light	146
Change Oil Soon Light	146
Security Light	147
Cruise Light	147
Service Vehicle Soon Light	147
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	147
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light	148
Fuel Gage	148
Low Fuel Light	149
Driver Information Center (Option)	149
Control Buttons	150
Modes	151
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	152
Comfort Controls	153
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control	153
Fan Control Knob	153
Driver s Temperature Lever	153
Passenger s Temperature Lever	153
Mode Knob	153
Heating	154
Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)	154
Air Conditioning	155
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)	155
Automatic Control	156
Temperature Control	156
Passenger s Temperature Control	157
Manual Control	158
Defogging and Defrosting	159
Rear Window Defogger	160
Ventilation System	161
Ventilation Tips	161
Audio Systems	162
Setting the Clock	162
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	162
Playing the Radio	163
Finding a Station	163
Setting the Tone	164
Adjusting the Speakers	164
Playing a Cassette Tape	165
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	166
Playing the Radio	167
Finding a Station	167
Setting the Tone	168
Adjusting the Speakers	168
Playing a Cassette Tape	169
Playing a Compact Disc	170
Theft-Deterrent Feature	172
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	172
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	173
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	173
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	174
Understanding Radio Reception	175
AM	175
FM Stereo	175
Tips About Your Audio System	175
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	176
Care of Your Compact Discs	177
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	177
Backglass Antenna	177
Diversity Antenna System (If Equipped)	178
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	179
Defensive Driving	180
Drunken Driving	181
Control of a Vehicle	184
Braking	184
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	185
Using Anti- Lock	187
Braking in Emergencies	187
Full-Range Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine)	187
Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)	189
Steering	190
Power Steering	190
Magnetic Variable Effort Steering	190
Steering Tips	190
Driving on Curves	190
Steering in Emergencies	192
Off-Road Recovery	193
Passing	193
Loss of Control	195
Skidding	195
Driving at Night	196
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	198
Hydroplaning	199
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	200
Driving Through Flowing Water	200
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	200
City Driving	201
Freeway Driving	202
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	203
Highway Hypnosis	204
Hill and Mountain Roads	204
Winter Driving	206
Driving on Snow or Ice	207
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	208
Recreational Vehicle Towing	210
Loading Your Vehicle	210
Towing a Trailer	212
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	213
Weight of the Trailer	213
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	214
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	215
Hitches	215
Safety Chains	215
Trailer Brakes	215
Driving with a Trailer	215
Following Distance	216
Passing	216
Backing Up	216
Making Turns	216
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	217
Driving On Grades	217
Parking on Hills	217
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	218
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	218
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	218
Section 5 Problems on the Road	219
Hazard Warning Flashers	220
Other Warning Devices	220
Jump Starting	221
Towing Your Vehicle	227
Engine Overheating	227
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	227
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	228
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	229
Cooling System	230
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	232
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	234
If a Tire Goes Flat	238
Changing a Flat Tire	239
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	240
Wheel Center Caps	242
Wheel Covers	242
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	243
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	248
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	249
Compact Spare Tire	250
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	251
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	251
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	252
Service	253
Doing Your Own Service Work	253
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	254
Fuel	254
Fuels in Foreign Countries	256
Filling Your Tank	257
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	259
Checking Things Under the Hood	259
Hood Release	260
Engine Compartment Overview	261
Engine Oil	265
Checking Engine Oil	265
When to Add Engine Oil	266
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	267
Engine Oil Additives	269
When to Change Engine Oil	269
How to Reset the GM Oil Life System	270
What to Do with Used Oil	270
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	271
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	272
Supercharger Oil	273
When to Check	273
What Kind of Oil to Use	273
How to Check and Add Oil	274
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	274
When to Check and Change	274
How to Check	275
Checking the Fluid Level	275
How to Add Fluid	277
Engine Coolant	278
What to Use	279
Checking Coolant	280
Adding Coolant	280
Radiator Pressure Cap	281
Power Steering Fluid	282
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	282
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	282
What to Use	283
Windshield Washer Fluid	283
What to Use	283
Adding Washer Fluid	283
Brakes	284
Brake Fluid	284
What to Add	285
Brake Wear	286
Brake Pedal Travel	287
Brake Adjustment	287
Replacing Brake System Parts	287
Battery	288
Vehicle Storage	288
Bulb Replacement	289
Halogen Bulbs	289
Headlamps	289
Headlamp Aiming	291
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps	293
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	293
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps	294
Trunk Lid Applique	295
Back-Up Lamps	296
Dome Lamp (If Equipped)	296
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	297
Tires	298
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	299
When to Check	299
How to Check	299
Tire Inflation Monitor System	300
Tire Inspection and Rotation	301
When It s Time for New Tires	302
Buying New Tires	303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	304
Treadwear	304
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	304
Temperature -- A, B, C	305
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	305
Wheel Replacement	305
Used Replacement Wheels	306
Tire Chains	307
Appearance Care	308
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	308
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	308
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	309
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	309
Cleaning Vinyl	310
Cleaning Leather	310
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	310
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	310
Care of Safety Belts	310
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	311
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	311
Weatherstrips	311
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	312
Washing Your Vehicle	312
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	312
Finish Care	312
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	313
Cleaning Tires	313
Sheet Metal Damage	314
Finish Damage	314
Underbody Maintenance	314
Chemical Paint Spotting	314
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	315
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	316
Engine Identification	316
Service Parts Identification Label	316
Electrical System	317
Add-On Electrical Equipment	317
Headlamp Wiring	317
Windshield Wipers	317
Power Windows and Other Power Options	317
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	318
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	318
Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger s Side	321
Replacement Bulbs	323
Capacities and Specifications	324
Engine Specifications	324
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	325
Vehicle Dimensions	325
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	326
Introduction	327
Your Vehicle and the Environment	327
Maintenance Requirements	327
How This Section is Organized	328
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	329
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	329
Scheduled Maintenance	330
Footnotes	330
Scheduled Maintenance	331
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	331
Scheduled Maintenance	332
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	341
At Each Fuel Fill	341
Engine Oil Level Check	341
Engine Coolant Level Check	341
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	341
At Least Once a Month	341
Tire Inflation Check	341
Cassette Deck Service	341
At Least Twice a Year	342
Restraint System Check	342
Wiper Blade Check	342
Weatherstrip Lubrication	342
Automatic Transaxle Check	342
At Least Once a Year	343
Key Lock Cylinders Service	343
Body Lubrication Service	343
Starter Switch Check	343
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	344
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	344
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	345
Underbody Flushing Service	345
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	346
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	346
Exhaust System Inspection	346
Engine Cooling System Inspection	347
Throttle System Inspection	347
Brake System Inspection	347
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	348
Part E: Maintenance Record	350
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	354
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	355
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	356
Customer Assistance Offices	357
United States	357
Canada	357
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	357
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	358
Roadside Assistance	358
Canadian Roadside Assistance	360
Courtesy Transportation	360
Plan Ahead When Possible	360
Transportation Options	360
Shuttle Service	361
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	361
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	361
Additional Program Information	361
Warranty Information	362
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	362
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	363

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