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{CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This 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. Wait a few seconds after ﬁlling the fuel tank before removing the fuel pump nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-93. While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel ﬁll opening. 5-8

Section	Page
2004 Buick Regal Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Six-Way Power Seats	9
Heated Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	12
Split Folding Rear Seat	12
Safety Belts	12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	17
Driver Position	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Right Front Passenger Position	26
Center Passenger Position	26
Rear Seat Passengers	27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	30
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	35
Child Restraint Systems	38
Where to Put the Restraint	41
Top Strap	42
Top Strap Anchor Location	43
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear)	46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	50
Air Bag Systems	52
Where Are the Air Bags?	55
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	57
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	57
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	58
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	58
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	60
Restraint System Check	60
Checking Your Restraint Systems	60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	61
Features and Controls	63
Keys	64
Remote Keyless Entry System	65
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	66
Doors and Locks	71
Door Locks	71
Power Door Locks	72
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	72
Lockout Protection	73
Leaving Your Vehicle	73
Trunk	74
Windows	76
Power Windows	77
Sun Visors	77
Theft-Deterrent Systems	78
PASS-Key® II	78
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	79
New Vehicle Break-In	79
Ignition Positions	80
Starting Your Engine	81
Engine Coolant Heater	82
Automatic Transaxle Operation	82
Parking Brake	86
Shifting Into Park (P)	87
Shifting Out of Park (P)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	91
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	92
Mirrors	93
Manual Rearview Mirror	93
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	93
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	94
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	94
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	95
Outside Convex Mirror	95
OnStar® System	96
Storage Areas	97
Glove Box	97
Center Console Storage Area	97
Convenience Net	98
Sunroof	98
Instrument Panel	99
Instrument Panel Overview	100
Hazard Warning Flashers	102
Other Warning Devices	102
Horn	103
Tilt Wheel	103
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	103
Exterior Lamps	109
Interior Lamps	112
Accessory Power Outlets	114
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	115
Climate Controls	115
Dual Climate Control System	115
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	118
Outlet Adjustment	122
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	122
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	124
Instrument Panel Cluster	125
Speedometer and Odometer	126
Tachometer	127
Safety Belt Reminder Light	127
Air Bag Readiness Light	128
Charging System Light	129
Brake System Warning Light	129
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	130
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	131
Low Traction Light	131
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	132
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	132
Tire Pressure Light	133
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	133
Oil Pressure Light	136
Low Oil Level Light	137
Change Engine Oil Light	137
Security Light	138
Cruise Control Light	138
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	138
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light	138
Service Vehicle Soon Light	139
Fuel Gage	139
Low Fuel Warning Light	140
Driver Information Center (DIC)	140
Audio System(s)	142
Setting the Time	143
Radio with CD	143
Radio with Cassette and CD	150
Theft-Deterrent Feature	159
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	160
Understanding Radio Reception	160
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	161
Care of Your CDs	162
Care of Your CD Player	162
Backglass Antenna	162
Driving Your Vehicle	163
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	164
Defensive Driving	164
Drunken Driving	164
Control of a Vehicle	167
Braking	168
Full-Range Traction Control System	171
Traction Control System (TCS)	172
Steering	174
Off-Road Recovery	176
Passing	176
Loss of Control	177
Driving at Night	179
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	180
City Driving	183
Freeway Driving	184
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	185
Highway Hypnosis	186
Hill and Mountain Roads	186
Winter Driving	188
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	192
Towing	193
Towing Your Vehicle	193
Recreational Vehicle Towing	193
Loading Your Vehicle	195
Towing a Trailer	201
Service and Appearance Care	209
Service	211
Doing Your Own Service Work	211
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	212
Fuel	212
Gasoline Octane	212
Gasoline Specifications	213
California Fuel	213
Additives	214
Fuels in Foreign Countries	214
Filling Your Tank	215
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	217
Checking Things Under the Hood	218
Hood Release	219
Engine Compartment Overview	220
Engine Oil	224
Supercharger Oil	229
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	230
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	232
Engine Coolant	234
Radiator Pressure Cap	237
Engine Overheating	237
Cooling System	240
Power Steering Fluid	248
Windshield Washer Fluid	250
Brakes	251
Battery	254
Jump Starting	255
Headlamp Aiming	261
Bulb Replacement	263
Halogen Bulbs	263
Headlamps	263
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	264
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	265
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	266
Back-Up Lamps	267
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	268
Tires	269
Inflation - Tire Pressure	276
Tire Pressure Monitor System	277
Tire Inspection and Rotation	278
When It Is Time for New Tires	280
Buying New Tires	280
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	281
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	283
Wheel Replacement	283
Tire Chains	284
If a Tire Goes Flat	285
Changing a Flat Tire	286
Compact Spare Tire	297
Appearance Care	297
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	298
Care of Safety Belts	300
Weatherstrips	300
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	301
Sheet Metal Damage	303
Finish Damage	303
Underbody Maintenance	303
Chemical Paint Spotting	303
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	304
Vehicle Identification	305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	305
Service Parts Identification Label	305
Electrical System	305
Add-On Electrical Equipment	305
Headlamp Wiring	306
Windshield Wiper Fuses	306
Power Windows and Other Power Options	306
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	306
Capacities and Specifications	311
Maintenance Schedule	313
Maintenance Schedule	314
Introduction	314
Maintenance Requirements	314
Your Vehicle and the Environment	314
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	315
Scheduled Maintenance	316
Additional Required Services	318
Maintenance Footnotes	319
Owner Checks and Services	320
At Each Fuel Fill	320
At Least Once a Month	321
At Least Once a Year	321
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	324
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	325
Engine Drive Belt Routing	326
Maintenance Record	327
Customer Assistance and Information	329
Customer Assistance and Information	330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	330
Online Owner Center	331
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	332
Customer Assistance Offices	332
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	333
Roadside Assistance Program	334
Courtesy Transportation	335
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	337
Reporting Safety Defects	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	338
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	339
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	339
Service Publications Ordering Information	339

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