Page 2 The 2003 Buick Regal Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Air Bag Systems Restraint System Check Features and Controls ... Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle...
Page 3 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK 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 after that time without further notice.
Page 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warninq. These mean there is somet you or other people.
Page 5 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: LATCH BOTH LAP AND CAUTION SHOULDER BELTS TO POSSIBLE PROTECT OCCUPANT INJURY DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING PROTECT EYES BY FASTEN SHIELDING SEAT BELTS \!$! CAUSTIC MOVE SEAT BATTERY...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ... Manual Seats Six-Way Power Seats Heated Seats ... Reclining Seatbacks ... Head Restraints ... Rear Seats ... Split Folding Rear Seat ... Safety Belts ... Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...
Page 9: Manual Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats Lift the bar located under the front of the passenger’s seat. This will unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat to be sure the seat is locked into place. Power Six-Way Seats...
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, the driver’s side and passenger’s side switches are located on the center console, just behind the automatic transaxle shift lever. Press to warm the seat to a lower temperature. Press HI to warm the seat to a higher temperature.
Page 11 But don’t have a seatback reclined if moving. 1 -4 Sitting is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint Head Restraints is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 1 -5...
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to have access to the trunk from inside of your vehicle. Pull forward on the seat tab, located on the front of the rear seat, to fold the rear seatback down.
Page 14 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 things you should not do with safety belts. Do.. m e ride lere he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 15 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light in most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. IF or the instrument panel ... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-10...
Page 18: Safety Belts
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. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an...
Page 19: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts not instead of them.
Page 20 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 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. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 21 1-14 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 22 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right 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, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly way. as much protection this 1-16 3u cal. Je seriol your is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled 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.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 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.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. The belt is twisted across the body.
Page 27: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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.
Page 28: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 29 When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-22 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Page 30: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 31 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When 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.
Page 32 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 33: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
1-26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 34 1. Pull the elastic cord out from the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under 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.
Page 35 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1-28 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
Page 36: Safety Belt Extender
To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt 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.
Page 37: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 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...
Page 38 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 39: Infants And Young Children
1-32 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 40 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 41 Children are up agains any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults CAUTION: (Continued) and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
Page 42 The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children special needs. with Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body.
Page 43: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 44 ~~~~ A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness.
Page 45 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 46: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a Never...
Page 47: Top Strap Anchor Location
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. 1-40 Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points.
Page 48: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For
If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see “Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)” following. Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll find anchors (A) in all three rear seating positions. In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C),...
Page 49 A. Vehicle anchor B. LATCH system attachment points C. Top strap Vehicle anchor B. LATCH system attachment points With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-4 1. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-39 if the child restraint has one.
Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
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. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. I f you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 55 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: 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 of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
Page 56 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 57: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag for the driver.
Page 58 The side impact air bag for the driver is designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the driver’s side of your vehicle. It isn’t designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there’s an air bag for that person.
Page 59 Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
Page 60: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
Page 61 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. 1-54 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 62: When Should An Air Bag Inflate
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
Page 63: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.
Page 64 inflates, there is dust in the When an air air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 65: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There 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.
Page 66: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 67 If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.
Page 68: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ... Remote Keyless Entry System Remote Keyless Entry System Doors and Locks ... Door Locks ... Power Door Locks ... Programmable Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Leaving Your Vehicle ... Trunk ... Windows ... Power Windows ... Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent Systems ...
Page 69: Keys
Keys Leaving ildren in a vehicle with igniti key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 70: Remote Keyless Entry System
The door key is for the The ignition and door keys don’t have plugs. Your dealer or Buick Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys. If you need a new ignition or door key, contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code. Also, see Roadside Assistance Program information.
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 72 & : (Remote Alarm) Press this button to activate an alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or ACC for the remote alarm to work. When you press the remote alarm button the headlamps will flash, the horn will sound repeatedly and your interior lamps will turn on, attracting attention.
Page 73 4. Each additional press of the remote keyless entry transmitter LOCK button will cause your vehicle to advance the lock mode by one, starting from the current lock mode. 5. If cycled beyond Mode 4, the vehicle will enter Mode 1. When the door lock switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most recent lock mode.
Page 74 The enabled/disabled state of the delayed locking feature will be toggled when you perform the following sequence: 1. Close the doors. 2. Move the ignition key to the RUN position. 3. Apply your regular brakes. 4. Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While holding the door unlock switch, move the shift lever out of and back into PARK (P).
Page 75 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 76: Doors And Locks
oors and Locks Door bocks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 77: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Programmable automatic power door locks are intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors. This feature provides four operating modes. Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes.
Page 78: Lockout Protection
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 3. The mode in which your vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine which programmable mode your vehicle is programmed to or to program your vehicie to a different mode, do the following: 1.
Page 79: Trunk
Trunk It can be dangerous to drive witt, ,,le trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid:...
Page 80 Trunk Assist Handle Your vehicle may have an assist handle located on the inside of the trunk lid toward the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull down on the handle to lower the trunk lid. Then close the trunk with your other hand. If the trunk is not properly closed, the DOOR/TRUNK light will appear in the message center of your instrument panel cluster.
Page 81: Windows
Windows 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.
Page 82: Power Windows
Power Windows The switches on the driver’s door armrest can be used to control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger’s door has a window switch. Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature.
Page 83: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. PASS-Key@ I 1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@ II (Personalized Automotive...
Page 84 If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work. The SECURITY light will then come on. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@ to have a new key made.
Page 85: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Page 86: Starting Your Engine
B (LOCK): This is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? is, then turn the steering...
Page 87: Engine Coolant Heater
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.
Page 88: Automatic Transaxle Operation
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the underside of the vehicle’s diagonal brace, which is located above the engine air cleaner/filter assembly. 3.
Page 89 The graphic shown above is displayed on your instrument panel cluster and will indicate the gear your vehicle is in when you move. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation.
Page 90 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Nofice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30.
Page 91: Parking Brake
Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill. When driving in no-highway scenarios (i.e. city streets, etc.) SECOND (2):...
Page 92: Shifting Into Park
A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.
Page 93: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Pvnning t can dangerous to leave your the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 94 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P). If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1.
Page 95: Parking Over Things That Burn
The second override access slot is located on the upper right side of the shift panel. To use this slot, do the following: 1. Remove the override access slot cap. 2. Insert a key or tool into the access slot, press in and hold the override mechanism release button.
Page 96 Igine Exh ust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Page 97: Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. ,,le engine with .,re climal, control lu,,a,y system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 98: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from lamps behind you, pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror toward you, to the night position.
Page 99: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. To turn the automatic dimming feature off, press the button in the center of the mirror again.
Page 100: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. To choose either the left or right outside mirror, move the selector switch located above the control pad to the left or the right. Then use the four-way arrows located on the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction.
Page 101: Onstar@ System
Onstar@ System Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle. You can upgrade or extend your Onstar@ services to meet your needs.
Page 102 Onstar@ Personal Calling With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees. To find out more about OnStap Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@ user’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call OnStap at 1 -888-4-ONSTAR (1 -888-466-7827).
Page 103: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Center Console Storage Area The console has cupholders and a cassette tape storage area. To access the console storage area, press the latch on the front of the console lid and pull up.
Page 104: Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with an express-open sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a sunshade. The switch to open the sunroof is located overhead on the headliner. The switch works only when the ignition is on or when retained accessory power is active.
Page 106: Instrument Panel
Section Instrument Panel Overview Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Accessory Power Outlets Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop) ... Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System Dual Automatic Climate Control System ... 3.21 Outlet Adjustment Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...
Page 107 Section 3 Audio Syspm(s) ... Setting the Time Radio with Cassette Radio with Cassette and CD ... Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls Instrument Panel 3-46 Understanding Radio Reception ....3.46 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3.47 Care of Your CDs ...
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Page 110: Hazard Warning Flashers
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamps Control B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Audio Steering Wheel Controls E. Air Outlets F. Side Window Defogger Outlet G. Hood Release H. Tilt Wheel Lever Horn J.
Page 111: Other Warning Devices
The hazard warning flasher button is located on the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Page 112 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has the following positions: two upward (for right) and two downward (for left). These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 113 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change your headlamps from low beams to high beams, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light located on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.
Page 114 MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it until the windshield wipers start. Then let it go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on MIST longer. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the windshield wiper blades before using them.
Page 115 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 116 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) briefly.
Page 117: Exterior Lamps
Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Page 118 A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps come on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on, the exterior lamps control is the parking brake is released.
Page 119 You can turn the feature on and off when you perform the following sequence: 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Press and hold the power door lock switch. While holding the door lock switch, cycle the exterior lamps control on and then off two times.
Page 120: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the exterior lamp knob.Turning the knob all the way clockwise turns on the courtesy lamps. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps come on.
Page 121 Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the ignition key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of the following occurs: The ignition is in RUN, or...
Page 122: Accessory Power Outlets
Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open a door. Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps, trunk lamp, underhood lamp or glove box lamps on.
Page 123: Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)
Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop) Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power connection. This feature provides power, ground and accessory wires which can be accessed to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle. It is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, under the glove box, and is labeled with a wire function...
Page 124: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. PASSENGER Manual Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following settings on the right knob. MAX (Maximum Air-Conditioning): This mode recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel outlets.
Page 125 DRIVER (Driver’s Side Temperature): The lever on the left adjusts the air temperature for the driver’s side outlets. Slide the lever up to raise the temperature and down to lower the temperature. PASSENGER (Passenger’s Side Temperature): The lever on the right adjusts the air temperature for the passenger’s side outlets.
Page 126: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Window Defogger (Rear): Press the button to turn the defogger on. The rear window defogger will shut off after about 15 minutes. If you turn it on again, the rear window defogger will only run for about seven and one half minutes before turning off.
Page 127 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. You may notice a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on when the automatic operation is used in cold weather. For the automatic system to function, the temperature must be set between 61 "F (16°C) and 89°F (31 "C).
Page 128 TEMP (Temperature): To manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle, press the up arrow on the TEMP control to raise the temperature and press the down arrow to lower the temperature. The display will show your selection for a few seconds, and then the outside temperature will be displayed.
Page 129 RECIRC (Recirculation): Press this button to turn this mode on or off. RECIRC limits the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle and recirculates most of the air inside your vehicle. It can be use to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to quickly heat or cool the air inside your vehicle.
Page 130 Passenger Control The arrow buttons to control the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle are located to the right of the PASSENGER CONTROL window. Press the DUAL button so that the indicator iight is on. Press the right arrow to raise the temperature and press the left arrow to lower the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 131: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Open and close the air outlets, or adjust the direction of the airflow by moving the levers in the center of each outlet. Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle.
Page 132 To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps: 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position. 2. Raise the hood. 3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4.
Page 133: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 134: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.
Page 135: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 136: Air Bag Readiness Light
The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol.
Page 137: Charging System Light
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it’s working. Then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system.
Page 138: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 139: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS), the traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button located on the black panel directly behind your automatic transaxle shift lever, the warning light will come on and stay on.
Page 140: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working. The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you that it is working. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 141: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light Your vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor that can alert you to a large change in the pressure in TI RE one tire. After the system has learned tire pressures with properly inflated tires, the LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than the other three tires.
Page 142 Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Page 143 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 144: Oil Pressure Light
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down.
Page 145: Low Oil Level Light
Low Oil Level Light Your vehicle is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the LOW OIL light will come on briefly. If the light does not come on briefly, have it fixed so it will be ready warn you if there’s a problem.
Page 146: Security Light
Security Light The SECURITY light will come on when you turn the key to START and stay on until the vehicle SECURITY starts. It will also flash if your ignition key is too dirty or wet for the PASS-Key@ II system to read the resistor pellet. See PASS-Kef‘...
Page 147: Service Vehicle Soon Light
r Warning Light The DOORnRUNK light will come on if your trunk or any door is not completely closed. Service Vehicle Soon Light The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON light will come on if you have certain SERVICE VEHICLE non-emission related vehicle problems. SOON These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability.
Page 148: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: At the gas station, the pump shuts off before the gage reads full. It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads.
Page 149: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), it is located below the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster. The DIC gives you important safety and maintenance facts. When you turn the ignition on, the entire center lights up for just a few seconds.
Page 150 The Driver Information Center has three buttons that control its functions. The English/Metric (E/M), RESET and MODE buttons for the Driver Information Center are located to the left of the steering wheel, just below the instrument panel cluster. U M (EngIish/Metric): Press this button to change the display from English to metric.
Page 151: Setting The Time
Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them.
Page 152: Radio With Cassette
Radio with Cassette Standard Radio Shown Your vehicle may be equipped with a Concert Sound Ill sound system, which includes eight speakers and an eight channel, 200 watt amplifier. Playing the Radio ON/OFF: Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the knob to increase or to decrease the volume.
Page 153 P SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop scanning presets.
Page 154 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
Page 155 AM-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape is playing. SOURCE: Press this button to play a tape when listening to the radio. TAPE PLAY with an arrow will appear on the display while the tape is active. SEEK : Your tape must have at seconds of silence between each selection for seek to...
Page 156: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Standard Radio Shown Your vehicle may be equipped with a Concert Sound Ill sound system, which includes eight speakers and an eight channel, 200 watt amplifier. Playing the Radio ON/OFF: Push this knob to turn the system on and VOLUME: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume.
Page 157 P SCAN (Preset Scan): Press this button to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. Press P SCAN again to stop scanning. The radio will scan only to preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. AUTO SET (Automatic Set): Press this button, after selecting AM or FM, to seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your...
Page 158 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers. FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
Page 159 AM-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape is playing. SOURCE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio. TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display. If this button is pressed again, the system will go to disc play;...
Page 160 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.
Page 161: Theft-Deterrent Feature
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 interrupted. If THEFTLOCK@ is active, the THEFTLOCK@ indicator off. will flash when the ignition is The THEFTLOCK@ feature for the radio may be used or ignored.
Page 162 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display. 2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. 3.
Page 163: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to seek to the next or the previous radio station. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player will advance to the next or the previous selection.
Page 164: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
Page 165: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Page 166: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Section Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control a Vehicle Braking Full-Range Traction Control System Traction Control System (TCS) Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving ...
Page 167: Defensive Driving
e Road, and Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-7. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 168 The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” if someone plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem.
Page 169 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 170: Control Of A Vehicle
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a amount alcohol. You can have a serious-or even fatal-collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 171: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average.
Page 172 Anti-lock Brake System (A Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. AB§ is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. ANTI- LOCK United States If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle.
Page 173 As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 174: Full-Range Traction Control System
Full-Range Traction Control System Your vehicle may have a Full Range Traction Control System that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 175: Traction Control System (Tcs)
To turn the system off, press the TRACTION button on the panel located directly behind your automatic transaxle shift lever. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again.
Page 176 When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you know if TRAC there’s a problem. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light page 3-31. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the Traction Control System on.
Page 177 Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 178 If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
Page 179: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 180: Loss Of Control
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 181 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 182: Driving At Night
Driving at Night . . . Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.
Page 184 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 185 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.
Page 186: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 187: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 188: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re not fresh work don’t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in.
Page 189: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 190: Winter Driving
going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better.
Page 191 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small 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.
Page 192 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F;...
Page 193 Caught in a Blizzard If You’re If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
Page 194 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 195: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use c tion.
Page 196: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle a professional towing service if Consult your dealer you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 197: Loading Your Vehicle
Dolly Towing Your vehicle 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 vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4.
Page 198 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GAWR FRT DATE G W R THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALI The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 199: Towing A Trailer
If you put things inside your vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Page 200 Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers.
Page 201 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-51 36 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005...
Page 202 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk iid) see Loading Your Vehicle sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 203 Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
Page 204 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.
Page 205 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.
Page 206: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service Doing Your Own Service Work ... Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Fuel Gasoline Octane Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries ... Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release ...
Page 207 Section 5 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-64 Wheel Replacement Tire Chains ... If a Tire Goes Flat ... Changing a Flat Tire ... Compact Spare Tire ... Appearance Care ... 5-80 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ... 5-80 Care of Safety Belts ...
Page 208: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: I!!!!
Page 209: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information page 7-9.
Page 210: Fuel
Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle identification Number (VIN) page 5-88. Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 3800 V6 engine (VIN Code K), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or...
Page 211: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 212: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. Turn your vehicle off to refuel. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
Page 213 While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Page 214 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 215 Checking Things Under the H-od An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-1 0 Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
Page 216: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle, located just below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release by pushing it to the right.
Page 217 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 engine, you'll see: 5-1 2...
Page 218 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Battery C. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal D. Underhood Fuse Block E. Radiator Pressure Cap F. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Below Generator) H. Electric Cooling Fan I. Engine Oil Dipstick J.
Page 219 When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine, you’ll see: 5-1 4...
Page 220 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Battery C. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal D. Underhood Electrical Center E. Radiator Pressure Cap F. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Below Generator) H. Electric Cooling Fan I. Engine Oil Dipstick J.
Page 221: Engine Compartment Overview
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 level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
Page 222 What Kind of Engine Oil to Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 223 SAE IOW-30 is the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (1 6°C) before your next oil change. When it's very cold, colder than 0°F (-18"C), you should use an SAE 5W-30 oil. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 224 How to Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON Light The GM Oil Life SystemTM calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON light being turned on, reset the system.
Page 225: Supercharger Oil
Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. When to Check Check oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever occurs first. What Kind of Oil to Use Use only the recommended supercharger oil.
Page 226 To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw and clamp on the air duct. 2. Lift up on the two clips located on the top of the filter assembly. 3. Then disconnect the duct and reposition it while removing the side cover.
Page 227: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your 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: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 228 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 229: Engine Coolant
1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don’t overfN. Notice: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-Ill, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Page 230 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don” -eed to add anything else. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 231 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator. See Engine Overheating on page 5-27.
Page 232: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: Your radiator cap is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. The radiator pressure cap is located near the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 233 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Stean ‘on n overheated engine can you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get CAUTION: (Continued) 5-28 everyone away from the vehicle until...
Page 234 If No Steam Is Corning From Your Engine An overheat warning can indicate a serious problem. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-35. If you get an engine overheat warning, no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Page 235: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Electric Cooling Fans C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5-30 An electric engine cooling fan under the huud can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 236 If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. do, you can be burned.
Page 237 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information.
Page 238 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 239 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there still some pressure left. 5-34 2.
Page 240 3. Remove the 3800 Series I 1 V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. 3.1. Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing. Twist the oil fill tube, with cap attached, counterclockwise and remove it. 3.2.
Page 241 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. The bleed valve is located on the thermostat housing. 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 242 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. 10. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 243: Power Steering Fluid
13. 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. 14. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark when the engine is cold.
Page 244: Windshield Washer Fluid
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 tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 245 Adding Washer Fluid 5-40 Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 246: Brakes
Brakes Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with BOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Comparfment Overview on page 5- 12. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down.
Page 247 BRAKE States United When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-32. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid.
Page 248 Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
Page 249: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 250: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous They contain acid that can burn you.
Page 251 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal location on each vehicle. You will not need to access your battery for jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal for that purpose. The terminal is located on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery.
Page 252 Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly.
Page 253 7. Don’t 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. 8. Now connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery.
Page 254 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the cables don’t touch each other or any other metal.
Page 255: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on (zero) marks on their scales.
Page 256 Driver’s Side Headlamp Shown A. Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw B. Horizontal Aim 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 is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover (B).
Page 257: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. For the type of bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-56. Halogen Bulbs bulb- .rave pressL.. .red gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 258: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn and remove it from the headlamp assembly. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the headlamp bulb socket.
Page 259: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1. Open the trunk. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk 5-54 3. Remove the bulb by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. Turn the socket one-quarter turn clockwise to reinstall.
Page 260 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stsplamps 1. Open the trunk. your 2. If vehicle equipped with a convenience net, remove it. 3. Remove the three plastic wing nuts (A). There is one wing nut located on the outside of the carpet. The other two are located underneath the carpet.
Page 261: Back-Up Lamps
Back-up Lamps 1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Remove the seven wing nuts (A) from the lamp covering. 3. Remove the lamp covering. 4. Twist and pull the bulb socket (B) from the trunk lid. 5-56 5. Twist and/or pull the old bulb from the bulb socket.
Page 262: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 for more information. 1. Turn on the wipers to LO. 2.
Page 263: Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details.., Poorl, jntained an, .mproperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 264: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Notice; Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or 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 heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following:...
Page 265 The tire inflation monitor system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. The system can alert you about a low tire but it doesn’t replace normal tire maintenance. See Tires on page 5-58. When the LOW TIRE light comes on, you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage.
Page 266: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It for New Tires on page 5-62 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-65 for more information.
Page 267: I S Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places...
Page 268: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels.
Page 269: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 270: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 271: Tire Chains
Replacement \ l e e k Putting a used wheel on your vehicle dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 272: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout”, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 273 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 5-68 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center nut on the compact spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Page 275 The tools you’ll be using include the jack and protection guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). 5-70 Removing the Wheel Center Caps Removing the Wheel Covers (A), extension If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers, be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps.
Page 276 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Then, using the flat end the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edge may be sharp. Don’t try to remove the cover with your bare hands.
Page 277 8’ For jacking at the vehicle’s rear location, put the 3. For jacking at the vehicle’s front location, put the jack lift head (B) about 5 inches (1 3 cm) from jack lift head (C) about 6 inches (15 cm) from the the front edge of the rear wheel opening (C) or just rear edge of the front wheel opening (B) or just behind the off-set (A) as shown.
Page 278 Getting under a vehicle when it is 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. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 279 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, which it is fastened, can make the 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 CAUTION: (Continued) 5-74...
Page 280 8. Install the compact spare tire. 9. 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. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Page 281 11 - Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. 1 n c o r . A wheel nuts or im,.Jperly wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 282 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you've put the compact tire on your vehicle, you'll need to store the flat tire in your trunk.
Page 283 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the Drotector/guide back in the foam holder. Storing a jack, a tire or per ec, passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 284: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 285: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
Page 286 Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can they set. Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
Page 287: Care Of Safety Belts
Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl/leather cleaner.
Page 288 Do not bleach ye saj may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. therstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last seal longer, better, and not stick or squeak.
Page 289 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-86. If your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Page 290: Sheet Metal Damage
The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
Page 291: Chemical Paint Spotting
Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms; blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Page 292 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Removes dirt, grime, Glass Cleaner smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime chrome and wire Wheel from chrome wheels and Cleaner wire wheel covers. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface Finish Enhancer contaminants, Spray on wipe off.
Page 293: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SAMPLE4UXl M072675 This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 294: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Add-on Notice: Don’t add ~ vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 295: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and in the fuse block wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
Page 296 Bfan k Used Fuses Usage PARK LOCK Ignition Key Solenoid Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in Run and Start, PCM, BCM, Powertrain Control Module, Body U/H RELAY Control Module, Underhood Relay RADIO PREM. Remote Radio Premium Sound SOUND POWER Power Mirrors...
Page 297 Fuses usage Ignition Signal, Heating Ventilation HVAC Air Conditioning Control Head BTSl PARK Shifter Lock Solenoid LOCK AIR BAG Air Baq BCM PWR Bodv Control Module HAZARD Hazard Flashers LH HEATED Driver’s Heated Seat SEAT Blank Used Ignition Signal: Hot in ACC and Run, BCM ACC Bodv Control Module Blank...
Page 298 Underhood Fuse Block Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood fuse block on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 or more information on location. C c l 1 2 ) 1 3 1 ( 4 )
Page 299 Relays Usage Iqnition Main Not Used A/C Clutch Horn Fog Lamps Not Used Fuel Pump Fuses Usage Not Used Generator Engine Control Module A/C Compressor Clutch Cooling Fan Electronic lunition 5-94 Fuses Usage Fuel Injector Oxygen Sensor Enuine Emissions Fog Lamps Headlamp (Right) Rear Compartment Release Parking Lamps...
Page 300: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle 7.0 L Pan Removal and Replacement 9.5 L All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15. Engine Specifications 5-95...
Page 301: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs 3800 V6 Engine 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine Wiper Blade Type Length *ACDelco@ part number. 5-96 Part Number A I 61 4C* 10406026 Type PF47" Type 41 -1 Gap: 0.060 inches (1 5 2 mm) Type 41-1 01...
Page 302 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance Requirements ... How This Section is Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule ... Scheduled Maintenance ... Part B: Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill ... At Least Once a Month ...
Page 303: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the...
Page 304 This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “‘Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these complex, so unless you are technically services can qualified and have the necessary equipment] you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 305: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Page 306 Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle ' s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 307 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 308 Miles (83 000 km) 50,000 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.
Page 309 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Ll Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often.
Page 310: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 311: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 312 Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check, the venlcle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Page 313 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK.
Page 314: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should /et your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 315: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Inspect the 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 and cruise control cables. 6-1 4 Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system.
Page 316: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usace Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Engine Oil of the proper viscosity.
Page 317: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services’’ or “Periodic Maintenance” pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record the following record...
Page 318 Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-1 7...
Page 319 Maintenance Record (cont’d)
Page 320: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer Assistance Offices GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Roadside Assistance Program Customer Assistance Inf rmation 7 . 2 Courtesy Transportation ... Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...
Page 321: Customer Assistance Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 322: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Page 323 United States Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 1 -800-52 1 -7300 1-800-832-8425 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1 1 12 Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022 From U.S.
Page 324: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs first).
Page 325: Courtesy Transportation
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle license plate number Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family.
Page 326 Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 327: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 328: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521 -7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-51 36 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 329 Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 330 Accessory Power Outlets ... Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature Adding Washer Fluid Additional Program Information ... Additives, Fuel ... Add-on Electrical Equipment ... Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ... Air Bag Readiness Light Air Bag Systems How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ... Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...
Page 331: Checking Things Under The Hood
Backglass Antenna ... Backing Up ... Battery ... Battery Replacement Battery Rundown Protection ... Before Leaving on a Long Trip Body Lubrication Service ... Brake Parking ... System Inspection System Warning Light ... Brake Fluid ... Brake Wear ... Brakes Braking Braking in Emergencies ...
Page 332 Child Restraints (cont.) Infants and Young Children ... Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Older Children ... Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ... Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position ... Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...
Page 333: Electrical System
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp System Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed Exit Lighting ... Delayed Headlamps ... Delayed Locking ... Dinghy Towing Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-57 Doing Your Own Service Work Dolly Towing Dome Lamp Door...
Page 334 Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Warning Light Cooling System Inspection Engine Compartment Overview ... 5-1 2 Exhaust Oil ... Overheating ... 5-27 Starting Supercharger Oil Engine Coolant Level Check Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing ... 4-40 Engine Oil Additives ... Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance ...
Page 335 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... Fuel ... Speedometer Tachometer Gasoline Octane ... Specifications ... Glass Surfaces ... Glove Box ... GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... Hazard Warning Flashers ... Head Restraints ... Headlamp Aiming ... Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Headlamp Wiring ...
Page 336 Inspection Brake System ... Engine Cooling System Exhaust System Fuel System Part C - Periodic Maintenance Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Throttle System ... Instrument Panel Cluster ... Overview ... Instrument Panel Brightness Instrument Panel Fuse Block Interior Lamps ...
Page 337 Light (cont.) Security ... Service Vehicle Soon ... TCS Warning Light Tire Pressure ... Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 3-34 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors ... Loading Your Vehicle Lockout Protection ... Locks Door ... Leaving Your Vehicle ... Lockout Protection ... Power Door ...
Page 338 Mirrors (cont.) Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar@ ... 2-31 Outside Convex Mirror Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ... Modes New Vehicle Break-in Normal Maintenance Replacement Odometer ... Off-Road Recovery ... Change Engine Oil Light Engine ... Low Oil Level Light ... Pressure Light ...
Page 339 Playing a Cassette Tape ..Playing a Compact Disc Playing the Radio Power Accessory Outlets ... Auxiliary Connection Door Locks ... Drop ... Electrical System Six-Way Seats Steering Fluid ... Windows ... Power Steering ...
Page 340 Restraint System Check ... Checking Your Restraint Systems ... 1-59 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Restraint Systems Checking Replacing Parts ... Restraints, Head ... Resynchronization Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-21 Roadside Assistance Program ...
Page 341 Service Engine Soon Light ... Service Manuals Setting Preset Stations ... Setting the Time Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) Sheet Metal Damage Shift Lock Release Shifting Into Park (P) ... Shifting Out of Park (P) Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ... Skidding ... Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Specifications, Capacities...
Page 342 Tires (cont.) When It Is Time for New Tires To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ... 5-82 Top of the Instrument Panel Top Strap Top Strap Anchor Location Torque Lock Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Towing Recreational Vehicle Towing a Trailer Your Vehicle Traction Control System (TCS)
Page 343 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ... Other Warning Devices Safety and Symbols ... Vehicle Damage Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light Washing Your Vehicle Weatherstrip Lubrication ... Weight of the Trailer ... Weight of the Trailer Tongue ... What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ...

Buick 2003 Regal Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Section 2 Features and Controls

Section Instrument Panel

Section 4

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

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