Buick 1993 Regal User manual

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Part No. 25603821 B First Edition
The 1993 Buick Regal
Owner's Manual
Wopyright General Motors Corporation 1992
All Rights Reserved

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BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered
trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at
the time it
was printed. We reserve theright to make changes in the
product afterthat time without furthernotice.
For vehicles
first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors
of CanadaLimited” forBuick Motor Divisionwhenever it
appears in this manual.
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Walter Marr and Thomas Buick
Buick’s chief engineer, Walter L. Marr (left), and
Thomas D. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick,
drove the first Flint Buick in asuccessful Flint-Detroit
round trip
in July 1904.
David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899,
and Marr, his engineer, apparently built the first auto to
be called a Buick in 1900. However, Buick traditionally
dates its beginnings to 1903.That was the year the
company was reorganized, refinanced and moved from
Detroit to Flint. Buick has always been a product
innovator. Buick engineers developed the
“valve-in-head” engine, alight, powerful and reliable
engine which would eventually influence the entire
automotive industry.
William
C. Durant was instrumental in promoting
Buicks across the country using his Durant-Dort
Carriage
Co. outlets and salespeopleas the nucleus of a
giant distribution system. He
knew the Buick as a
“self-seller”.If automobilescould be this good, he
thought, maybe it was time to switch from thehorse and
buggy business.toautomobiles.
Willianz C. (Billy) Durant
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Durant also created a racing team thatwon 500 racing
trophies in 1909 and 1910, including successes at
Indianapolis two years before the Indy
500 began.
The successof Buick engines was visible not only on
the race track,but in endurance tests across the country
and around theworld. Buick was the only car to
complete a
1,000-mile 'Chicago-to-New York race in
1906.And a Buick was the first carto travel across
South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina,
over the Andes
to Santiago, Chile in 19 14.
19II,Model21 Touring Car
Buick drew plenty of attention becauseit could climb
hills and run throughmud like no othercar. Buick's
endurance and reliability wereworld famous.
During World War
I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines
as well as Red Cross ambulances
so successful that one
Buick ambulance was awarded the Croixde Guerre by
the French government.
As a builder
of premier automobiles,Buick was hard hit
by the Great Depression. However,new General
Manager Harlow
H. Curtice created popular new models
including the Special and theRoadmaster. Buick sales
soon flourished.
First Buick Factory
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In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and
other military hardware. This post-war period brought
great styling and engineering changes which resulted
in
increased sales. The torque converter automatic
transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the
1948
Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along in
1949.
A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953.
And Buick’sfamous vertical pillar “toothy” grille
(introduced in
1942), became more massive in the
post-war era.
I953 Skylark
I949 Roadmaster
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Motor Trend magazinenamed the 1962 Buick Special
“Car of the Year”. The first production V-6 engine was
used
in the Special.
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I962 Buick Special
Built inside thewalls of the old buildings in Buick’s
former Flint complex,which formed the cornerstoneof
General Motors,Buick City is
a state-of-the-art
assembly facilitywith more than
200 robots and other
high-tech equipment. It was completed in the fall
of
1985.
Buicks are, andwill continue tobe, premium American
motorcars with smooth power, high performance,rich
detail and comfortable accommodation.
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Ed Mertz,GeneralManager, Buick Motor Division
Our mission issimple:
“Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars
backed with services that exceed our customers’
expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership,
service and repurchase experience.”
Buicks areSUBSTANTIAL.
Buicks are DISTINCTIVE.
Buicks are POWERFUL.
Buicks areMATURE.
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HowtoUsethisManual ................................................................ 10
Seats andSafety Belts
. . . ... . ..... ..... .. . .... ... . . . . ... . ... .... . .. . . . ..*.. . ..*.. . . ... . 13
FeaturesandControls
.................................... ............................... 57
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . .... .. .. . . .. .. .... . .. . . . .. . .. .. ....... . . .. .. I.. . I 109
YourDrivingandtheRoad
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ProblemsontheRoad
.................................................................. 177
Serviceand Appearance Care..
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Maintenanceschedule
.................................................................. 265
Customer Assistance Information
. ... . ..... . . ... . .. . .. . ... ....... .. . ... ... .... ... .... . . . . 285
This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. 13
This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.
This part explains how
to start and operate your Buick.
This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation
& comfort controls and how to operate your sound system.
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how
to drive under different conditions.
This part tells you what
to do if’ you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheatins.
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good.
This part tells you when
to perf’orm vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how
to get service publications. It also gives
you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page
287.
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
Index ................................................................................ 293
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How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This
will help
you learn about the features and controls for
your vehicle. In this manual,
you’ll find that pictures
and words
work together to explain things quickly.
SafetyWarnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use yellow and the word CAUTION totell you
about things that could hurt
you if you were to ignore
the warning.
A CAUTION:
You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in
this book.
In
the yellow caution area, we tell you what the hazard
is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce
the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you
or otherscould be hurt.
1 This safetv symbol means
“Don’t,” “Don’t do this,”
or “Don’t let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these bluenotices:
NOTICE:
In the blue notice area, we 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. But the notice will tell
you what to do tohelp
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or
in different words.
In this manual, we’ve used the
familiar words and colors that Buick has used for years.
You’ll also seewarning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same colors, and the words CAUTION orNOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYESBY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
e
e
BELTS 4
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have
to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e @
TURN
HIGH BEAM
OR = =o
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD ' ' '
0- 0-
WASHER
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
HEADLAMP
-
WIPER
WASHER
Q
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT F-
TEMP --
ENGINE
CHARGING
I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(0)
RADIATOR 0
COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
TEMP
OIL &b
ANTILOCK (a)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
RADIO
VOLUME
CONDITIONING AIR 43
HATCHBACK
TRUNK
RELEASE
t
LIGHTER
HORN
SPEAKER
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learn about somethings you should _not do with safety belts .
Part 1 includes:
SeatsandSeatControls ............................................................. 14
HeadRestraints ................................................................... 17
Safety Belts . They’re for Everyone ................................................... 19
Why Safety Belts Work ............................................................. 20
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts ......................................... 24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....................................................
Adults
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DriverPosition .................................................................... 26
Lap-ShoulderBelt ................................................................. 27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................................................... 33
PassengerPositions ................................................................ 34
Children ......................................................................... 40
Smaller Children and Babies ......................................................... 40
Child Restraints ................................................................... 42
LargerChildren ................................................................... 52
Safety BeltExtender ................................................................ 55
Checking Your Restraint System ...................................................... 55
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ................................................... 56

Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust
them,and
also about reclining front seatbacks,and head
restraints.
Manual Seat
A CAUTION:
You can losecontrol of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manualdriver’s seat while the vehicle is
moving. Thesudden movementcould startle and
confuse you,or makeyou push
a pedal when
you don’t want to.Adjust the driver’s seat only
when the vehicle is notmoving.
Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it. Slide
the seat
to where you want it. Then release the lever and
try
to move the seat with your body, to make sure the
seat is locked into place.

Four-WayManual Seat - Drivers Seat Only (Option)
If you have this option, you have two levers under the
front edgeof the seat. The levernear the outer side
of
the seat unlocks the seat allowing it to slide forward and
back. Thelever near the center allowsyou
to tilt the seat
up or down.
Power Seat (Option)
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Front Control (F): Raise the front ofthe seat by
holding the switch
up. Hold the switch down to lower
the front of the seat.
Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or back by
holding the control to the front or back. Raise or lower
the seat by
holding the control up or down.
Rear Control (R): Raise the rear of the seat by holding
the switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the rear
of
the seat.
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Reclining Front Seatback(s)
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of
the seat and move the seatback to where you want it.
Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the
lever and the seat
will go to an upright position.
But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is
moving.
' A CAUTION:
c
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion canbedangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts can't
do their job when
you're reclined likthiF
L,
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AUTIC - .: (COI nul )
The shoulder beltcan’t do its jobbecause it
won’t beagainstyour body. Instead, it willbe in
front of you. In a crashyou could go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap beltcan’t do
its jobeither. In acrashthe
beltcouldgo upover your abdomen. Thebelt
forces wouldbethere, notat your pelvic bones.
This couldcause serious internal injuries.
For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is
in
motion, havethe seatback upright. Then sitwell
back
in the seat andwear your safety belt
properly.
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Head Restrain.ts
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Slidethe head restraint up or down so that the top of the
restraint is closest
to the top of your ears. . .
This position reduces the chance’ of a neck’ injury in a
crash.
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Front SeatbackLatches (%o-Door Models)
The front seatback folds forward to letpeople get into
the back seat.
Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless
you come to
a sudden stop. Then itwill lock in place.
There's one timethe seatback may not fold without
some helpfrom
you. That's if your vehicle is parked
going down a fairly steep hill.
To fold a seatback forward,
push the seatback toward
the rear as
you lift this
latch. Then the seatback
will fold forward. The latch
must be down forthe seat
to.workproperly.
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I A CAUTION:
I If the seatback isn't locked, it could move
forward ina sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injuryto the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure
it is
locked in place.
Easy Entry Seat Option (Two-Door Models)
The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get
in and
out of the rear seat.
0 When you tilt the right front seatback fully forward,
the whole seat will slide forward.
0 After someonegets into the rear seat area, move the
right front seatback
to its original position. Then
move the seat rearward until it locks.
0 To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward.
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