Regal A .. The 1993 Buick Regal Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25603821 B First Edition Wopyright General Motors Corporation 1992 All Rights Reserved We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CLRIIFICATION THROUGH Naraonal I n s I m l e for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changesin the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your Buick, SO it will be there if YOU ever need it when you're on the road. If YOU Sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux prooriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franc;ais chez votre concessionaire ou 5 DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1 ~ 7 . 2 3 "valve-in-head" engine, a light, 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 salespeople as the nucleus of a giant distribution system. He knew the Buick as a "self-seller". If automobiles could be this good, he thought, maybe it was time to switch from thehorse and buggy business.to automobiles. 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 a successful 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 Willianz C. (Billy) Durant 4 Durant also created a racing team that 500 racing won trophies in 1909 and 1910, including successes at 500 Indianapolis two years before the Indy began. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on the race track, in endurance tests across the country but 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 car travel across to South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andesto Santiago, Chile in 19 14. Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could climb hills and run through mud like no othercar. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines so as well as Red Cross ambulances successful that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croixde Guerre by the French government. As a builderof premier automobiles,Buick was hard hit by the Great Depression. However, General new Manager HarlowH. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. Buick sales soon flourished. 19II,Model21 Touring Car First Buick Factory 5 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 A high-compression V-8engine was introduced in 1953. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942),became more massive in the post-war era. 1949. I953 Skylark I949 Roadmaster 6 Motor Trend magazinenamed the 1962 Buick Special "Carof the Year". The first productionV-6 engine was used in the Special. ' I .. . .. -r' ... Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division Our mission is simple: I962 Buick Special Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick's former Flint complex,which formed the cornerstone of 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. "Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks areMATURE. 7 1923 Sport Roudsrer- 8 HowtoUsethisManual ................................................................ 10 Seats and Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * .. . . . * .. . . . . . . 13 This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. FeaturesandControls .................................... ............................... 57 This part explains how to start and operate your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . . . I . . . 109 This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. 13 I This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation & comfort controls and how to operate your sound system. YourDrivingandtheRoad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . 0 . . . . . . . . . . s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 ... Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. e 177 Service and Appearance Care.. . Maintenanceschedule 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. ... .. . ... . . . . . . . . ... ... . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . . .. ... . . . . . . . . 213 265 285 293 .................................................................. This part tells you when to perf'orm vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information . . . . ... .. .. .. . . ... . . . . . . . .. ..... . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . ... 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 ................................................................................ 9 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. You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in this book. 1 This safetv symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this," or "Don't let this happen." < < Safety Warnings 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: 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. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: 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 see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. NOTICE: 11 Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP 0- Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WASHER ''' 0- -FI-1 e e BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS e@ WINDSHIELD WASHER () 0 4 3 0 CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE RADIO VOLUME BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER HIGH BEAM OR ,\I/, FOG LAMPS =o = $0 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE w, LIGHTER t VENTILATING FAN TEMP b& O I L HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER -Q ANTILOCK BRAKE (a) HORN SPEAKER 12 I learn about some things you should _not do with safety belts . Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeadRestraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Belts .They're for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Why Safety Belts Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DriverPosition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lap-ShoulderBelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PassengerPositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smaller Children and Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LargerChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety BeltExtender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Your Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 17 19 20 24 26 27 33 34 40 40 42 52 55 55 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 lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you pusha 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-Way Manual Seat - Drivers Seat Only ...