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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-9 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-13 5-22 5-22 5-33 5-34 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1

Section	Page
2002 Buick Regal Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Two-Way Manual Front Seats	8
Six-Way Power Seats (If Equipped)	9
Heated Seats (If Equipped)	9
Reclining Front Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Split Folding Rear Seat	12
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	12
Why Safety Belts Work	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Adults	18
Driver Position	18
Lap-Shoulder Belt	18
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Right Front Passenger Position	26
Air Bag Systems	26
How the Air Bag Systems Work	29
Where are the air bags?	29
When should an air bag inflate?	31
What makes an air bag inflate?	32
How does an air bag restrain?	32
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	32
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	34
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Center Passenger Position	40
Lap Belt	41
Children	42
Infants and Young Children	42
Restraint Systems for Children	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	49
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	58
Older Children	61
Safety Belt Extender	64
Checking Your Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Section 2 Features and Controls	65
Windows	66
Power Windows	67
Express-Down Window	67
Keys	68
Door Locks	70
Power Door Locks	71
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks	71
Programmable Modes	71
Rear-Door Child Security Locks	73
Lockout Protection Feature	73
Leaving Your Vehicle	73
Remote Keyless Entry	74
Operation	75
Panic Alarm	75
Security Feedback	75
Delayed Locking	77
Illumination on Remote Activation	79
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	79
Battery Replacement	79
Trunk	81
Trunk Lock	81
Remote Trunk Release	81
Trunk Assist Handle (If Equipped)	82
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	83
Trunk Release Sensor TrapAlert_ System (If Equipped)	84
Disabling the Trunk Release Sensor	85
Servicing the Trunk Release Sensor	86
Theft	86
Key in the Ignition	86
Parking at Night	86
Parking Lots	86
PASS-Key II	87
New Vehicle "Break-In"	88
Ignition Positions	88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	89
Starting Your Engine	90
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	91
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	92
Automatic Transaxle Operation	92
Parking Brake	97
Shifting Into PARK (P)	98
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	99
Torque Lock	99
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	100
Shift Lock Release	100
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Engine Exhaust	102
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	102
Horn	103
Tilt Wheel	103
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	104
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	104
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	105
Flash-to-Pass Feature	105
Windshield Wipers	106
Windshield Washer	107
Cruise Control	107
Setting Cruise Control	108
Resuming a Set Speed	108
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	108
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	109
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	109
Using Cruise Control on Hills	109
Ending Cruise Control	109
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	109
Exterior Lamps	110
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	110
Delayed Headlamp Illumination	111
Fog Lamps	112
Cornering Lamps	112
Interior Lamps	113
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	113
Courtesy Lamps	113
Illuminated Entry	113
Delayed Entry Lighting	114
Delayed Exit Lighting	114
Perimeter Lighting	114
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps	115
Dome Lamp (If Equipped)	115
Battery Rundown Protection	115
Mirrors	116
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	116
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped)	116
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	117
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped)	117
Power Outside Foldaway Rearview Mirrors	118
Convex Outside Mirror	119
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	119
Storage Compartments	120
Glove Box	120
Center Console	120
Rear Storage Armrest	120
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	121
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	121
Sun Visors	122
Visor Vanity Mirrors	122
Lighted Vanity Mirrors	122
Auxiliary Power Outlet	122
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)	123
OnStar System (If Equipped)	124
Cellular Antenna	125
OnStar Services	126
OnStar System Limitations	127
Sunroof (Option)	128
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	129
Instrument Panel Cluster	130
Speedometer and Odometer	131
Trip Odometer	131
Tachometer (Option)	131
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	132
Safety Belt Reminder Light	132
Air Bag Readiness Light	133
Charging System Light	134
Brake System Warning Light	134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	135
Traction Control System Warning Light	136
Low Traction Light	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Light	137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	137
Low Coolant Warning Light	138
Low Tire Light	138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	139
If the Light Is Flashing	140
If the Light Is On Steady	140
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	141
Oil Pressure Light	142
Low Oil Level Light	143
Change Oil Soon Light	143
Security Light	144
Cruise Light	144
Service Vehicle Soon Light	144
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	144
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light	145
Fuel Gage	145
Low Fuel Light	146
Driver Information Center (Option)	146
Control Buttons	147
Modes	148
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	149
Comfort Controls	150
Dual ComforTemp_ Climate Control	150
FAN:	150
DRIVER (Driver's Side Temperature):	150
PASSENGER (Passenger's Side Temperature):	150
Mode Knob	151
Mode Button	151
Dual Automatic ComforTemp_ Climate Control (If Equipped)	152
Manual Control	152
Heating	154
Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)	155
Air Conditioning	155
Defogging and Defrosting	155
Rear Window Defogger	156
Ventilation System	157
Ventilation Tips	157
Audio Systems	158
Setting the Clock	158
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	158
Playing the Radio	159
Finding a Station	159
Setting Preset Stations	160
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	160
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	161
Playing a Cassette Tape	161
Cassette Tape Messages	162
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	163
Playing the Radio	163
Finding a Station	163
Setting Preset Stations	164
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	165
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	165
Playing a Cassette Tape	165
Cassette Tape Messages	167
Playing a Compact Disc	167
Compact Disc Messages	168
Theft-Deterrent Feature	169
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	169
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	170
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature	170
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	171
Understanding Radio Reception	172
AM	172
FM Stereo	172
Tips About Your Audio System	172
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	173
Care of Your Compact Discs	174
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	174
Backglass Antenna	174
Diversity Antenna System (If Equipped)	175
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	176
Defensive Driving	177
Drunken Driving	178
Control of a Vehicle	181
Braking	181
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	182
Using Anti-Lock	184
Braking in Emergencies	184
Full-Range Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine)	184
Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)	186
Steering	187
Power Steering	187
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering	187
Steering Tips	187
Driving on Curves	187
Steering in Emergencies	188
Off-Road Recovery	189
Passing	190
Loss of Control	191
Skidding	191
Driving at Night	192
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	194
Hydroplaning	195
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	196
Driving Through Flowing Water	196
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	196
City Driving	197
Freeway Driving	198
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	199
Highway Hypnosis	200
Hill and Mountain Roads	201
Winter Driving	202
Driving on Snow or Ice	203
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	205
Recreational Vehicle Towing	206
Dinghy Towing	207
Dolly Towing	208
Loading Your Vehicle	208
Towing a Trailer	210
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	211
Weight of the Trailer	212
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	212
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	213
Hitches	213
Safety Chains	214
Trailer Brakes	214
Driving with a Trailer	214
Following Distance	215
Passing	215
Backing Up	215
Making Turns	215
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	216
Driving On Grades	216
Parking on Hills	216
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	217
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	217
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	217
Section 5 Problems on the Road	218
Hazard Warning Flashers	219
Other Warning Devices	219
Jump Starting	220
Towing Your Vehicle	226
Engine Overheating	226
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	227
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	227
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	239
Changing a Flat Tire	239
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	240
Removing the Wheel Center Caps	242
Removing the Wheel Covers (If Equipped)	243
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	252
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	255
Service	256
Doing Your Own Service Work	256
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	257
Fuel	257
Gasoline Octane	257
Gasoline Specifications	258
California Fuel	258
Additives	259
Fuels in Foreign Countries	259
Filling Your Tank	260
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	262
Checking Things Under the Hood	262
Hood Release	263
Engine Compartment Overview	264
Engine Oil	266
Checking Engine Oil	266
When to Add Engine Oil	267
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	268
Engine Oil Additives	270
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System_)	270
How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Light	271
What to Do with Used Oil	271
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	272
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	273
Supercharger Oil	274
When to Check	274
What Kind of Oil to Use	274
How to Check and Add Oil	275
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	275
When to Check and Change	275
How to Check	276
Checking the Fluid Level	276
How to Add Fluid	278
Engine Coolant	279
What to Use	280
Checking Coolant	281
Adding Coolant	281
Radiator Pressure Cap	282
Power Steering Fluid	283
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	283
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	283
What to Use	284
Windshield Washer Fluid	284
What to Use	284
Adding Washer Fluid	284
Brakes	285
Brake Fluid	285
What to Add	286
Brake Wear	287
Brake Pedal Travel	288
Brake Adjustment	288
Replacing Brake System Parts	288
Battery	289
Vehicle Storage	289
Bulb Replacement	290
Halogen Bulbs	290
Headlamps	290
Headlamp Aiming	291
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps	293
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	294
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps	295
Back-Up Lamps	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	303
Buying New Tires	304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	305
Treadwear	305
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	305
Temperature -- A, B, C	306
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	306
Wheel Replacement	306
Used Replacement Wheels	307
Tire Chains	308
Appearance Care	309
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	309
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	310
Using Cleaner on Fabric	310
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	311
Cleaning Vinyl	311
Cleaning Leather	311
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	312
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	312
Care of Safety Belts	312
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	312
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	313
Weatherstrips	313
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	313
Washing Your Vehicle	313
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	314
Finish Care	314
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	315
Cleaning Tires	315
Sheet Metal Damage	315
Finish Damage	316
Underbody Maintenance	316
Chemical Paint Spotting	316
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	317
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	318
Engine Identification	318
Service Parts Identification Label	318
Electrical System	319
Add-On Electrical Equipment	319
Headlamp Wiring	319
Windshield Wipers	319
Power Windows and Other Power Options	319
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	320
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	320
Underhood Fuse Block	323
Replacement Bulbs	325
Capacities and Specifications	326
Engine Specifications	326
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	326
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	326
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	327
Introduction	328
Your Vehicle and the Environment	328
Maintenance Requirements	328
How This Section is Organized	329
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	330
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	330
Scheduled Maintenance	331
Footnotes	331
Scheduled Maintenance	332
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	332
Scheduled Maintenance	335
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	342
At Each Fuel Fill	342
Engine Oil Level Check	342
Engine Coolant Level Check	342
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	342
At Least Once a Month	342
Tire Inflation Check	342
Cassette Deck Service	342
At Least Twice a Year	343
Restraint System Check	343
Wiper Blade Check	343
Weatherstrip Lubrication	343
Automatic Transaxle Check	343
At Least Once a Year	343
Key Lock Cylinders Service	343
Body Lubrication Service	343
Starter Switch Check	344
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	344
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	345
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
Fuel System Inspection	347
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	357
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	358
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	360
Customer Assistance Offices	360
United States	360
Canada	361
All Overseas Locations	361
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	361
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	361
Roadside Assistance	362
Canadian Roadside Assistance	363
Courtesy Transportation	364
Plan Ahead When Possible	364
Transportation Options	364
Shuttle Service	364

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