Manuale UtenteSommario2001 Buick Regal Owner's Manual124-hour Roadside Assistance2Copyright General Motors Corp. 20003Table of Contents:41. Seats and Restraint Systems42. Features and Controls43. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems54. Your Driving and the Road55. Problems on the Road56. Service and Appearance Care67. Maintenance Schedule68. Customer Assistance Information7For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:8How to Use this Manual9Safety Warnings and Symbols9Vehicle Damage Warnings10Vehicle Symbols11Service Station Guide12Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems13Seats and Seat Controls142-Way Manual Front Seats146-Way Power Seats (If Equipped)15Heated Seats (If Equipped)15Reclining Front Seatbacks16Head Restraints17Split Folding Rear Seat18Safety Belts: They re for Everyone19Why Safety Belts Work20Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers23How to Wear Safety Belts Properly24Adults24Driver Position24Lap-Shoulder Belt24Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster27Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy32Right Front Passenger Position33Air Bag Systems34How the Air Bag Systems Work37Where are the air bags?37When should an air bag inflate?38What makes an air bag inflate?39How does an air bag restrain?39What will you see after an air bag inflates?40Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle41Rear Seat Passengers42Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions42Lap-Shoulder Belt42Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults45Center Passenger Position48Lap Belt48Children49Infants and Young Children49Restraint Systems for Children52Where to Put the Restraint55Top Strap56Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position57Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position61Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position62Older Children66Safety Belt Extender69Checking Your Restraint Systems69Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash69Section 2 Features and Controls70Windows71Power Windows72Express- Down Window72Keys73Door Locks75Power Door Locks76Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks76Programmable Modes76Rear-Door Child Security Locks78Lockout Protection Feature78Leaving Your Vehicle78Remote Keyless Entry79Operation80Instant Alarm80Security Feedback80Delayed Locking82Illumination on Remote Activation84Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle84Battery Replacement85Trunk86Trunk Lock86Remote Trunk Release86Trunk Assist Handle (If Equipped)87Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)88Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit88Theft89Key in the Ignition89Parking at Night89Parking Lots89PASS-Key II90New Vehicle Break-In91Ignition Positions91Starting Your Engine92Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)94To Use the Engine Coolant Heater94Automatic Transaxle Operation95Parking Brake99Shifting Into PARK (P)100Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running101Torque Lock102Shifting Out of PARK (P)102Shift Lock Release103Parking Over Things That Burn104Engine Exhaust104Running Your Engine While You re Parked105Horn105Tilt Wheel106Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever106Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator107Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer107Flash-to-Pass Feature108Windshield Wipers108Windshield Washer109Cruise Control109Setting Cruise Control110Resuming a Set Speed110Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control110Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control111Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control111Using Cruise Control on Hills111Ending Cruise Control111Erasing Cruise Speed Memory111Exterior Lamps112Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control112Delayed Headlamp Illumination113Fog Lamps114Cornering Lamps115Interior Lamps115Instrument Panel Brightness Control115Courtesy Lamps115Illuminated Entry115Delayed Entry Lighting116Delayed Exit Lighting116Perimeter Lighting117Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps117Dome Lamp (If Equipped)117Battery Rundown Protection118Retained Accessory Power (RAP)118Mirrors118Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror118Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped) Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Eq119Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)119Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped)120Power Outside Foldaway Mirrors121Convex Outside Mirror121Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)122Storage Compartments122Glove Box122Center Console122Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)123Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)123Ashtrays and Lighter124Sun Visors124Visor Vanity Mirrors124Auxiliary Power Outlet125Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)126OnStar System (If Equipped)127Safety and Security Services128Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)129OnStar System Limitations129Sunroof (If Equipped)130The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System131Instrument Panel Clusters132Speedometer and Odometer134Trip Odometer134Tachometer134Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators135Safety Belt Reminder Light135Air Bag Readiness Light136Charging System Light137Brake System Warning Light137Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light138Traction Control System Warning Light139Low Traction Light139Engine Coolant Temperature Light140Engine Coolant Temperature Gage140Low Coolant Warning Light141Low Tire Light141Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)142If the Light Is Flashing143If the Light Is On Steady143Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs144Oil Pressure Light145Low Oil Level Light146Change Oil Soon Light146Security Light147Cruise Light147Service Vehicle Soon Light147Low Washer Fluid Warning Light147Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light148Fuel Gage148Low Fuel Light149Driver Information Center (Option)149Control Buttons150Modes151Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems152Comfort Controls153Dual ComforTemp Climate Control153Fan Control Knob153Driver s Temperature Lever153Passenger s Temperature Lever153Mode Knob153Heating154Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)154Air Conditioning155Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)155Automatic Control156Temperature Control156Passenger s Temperature Control157Manual Control158Defogging and Defrosting159Rear Window Defogger160Ventilation System161Ventilation Tips161Audio Systems162Setting the Clock162AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control162Playing the Radio163Finding a Station163Setting the Tone164Adjusting the Speakers164Playing a Cassette Tape165AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)166Playing the Radio167Finding a Station167Setting the Tone168Adjusting the Speakers168Playing a Cassette Tape169Playing a Compact Disc170Theft-Deterrent Feature172Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature172Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss173Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature173Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)174Understanding Radio Reception175AM175FM Stereo175Tips About Your Audio System175Care of Your Cassette Tape Player176Care of Your Compact Discs177Care of Your Compact Disc Player177Backglass Antenna177Diversity Antenna System (If Equipped)178Section 4 Your Driving and the Road179Defensive Driving180Drunken Driving181Control of a Vehicle184Braking184Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)185Using Anti- Lock187Braking in Emergencies187Full-Range Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine)187Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)189Steering190Power Steering190Magnetic Variable Effort Steering190Steering Tips190Driving on Curves190Steering in Emergencies192Off-Road Recovery193Passing193Loss of Control195Skidding195Driving at Night196Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads198Hydroplaning199Driving Through Deep Standing Water200Driving Through Flowing Water200Some Other Rainy Weather Tips200City Driving201Freeway Driving202Before Leaving on a Long Trip203Highway Hypnosis204Hill and Mountain Roads204Winter Driving206Driving on Snow or Ice207If You re Caught in a Blizzard208Recreational Vehicle Towing210Loading Your Vehicle210Towing a Trailer212If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer213Weight of the Trailer213Weight of the Trailer Tongue214Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires215Hitches215Safety Chains215Trailer Brakes215Driving with a Trailer215Following Distance216Passing216Backing Up216Making Turns216Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer217Driving On Grades217Parking on Hills217When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill218Maintenance When Trailer Towing218Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing218Section 5 Problems on the Road219Hazard Warning Flashers220Other Warning Devices220Jump Starting221Towing Your Vehicle227Engine Overheating227Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode227If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine228If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine229Cooling System230How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank232How to Add Coolant to the Radiator234If a Tire Goes Flat238Changing a Flat Tire239Removing the Spare Tire and Tools240Wheel Center Caps242Wheel Covers242Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire243Storing the Flat Tire and Tools248Storing the Spare Tire and Tools249Compact Spare Tire250If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow251Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out251Section 6 Service and Appearance Care252Service253Doing Your Own Service Work253Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle254Fuel254Fuels in Foreign Countries256Filling Your Tank257Filling a Portable Fuel Container259Checking Things Under the Hood259Hood Release260Engine Compartment Overview261Engine Oil265Checking Engine Oil265When to Add Engine Oil266What Kind of Engine Oil to Use267Engine Oil Additives269When to Change Engine Oil269How to Reset the GM Oil Life System270What to Do with Used Oil270Engine Air Cleaner/Filter271Passenger Compartment Air Filter272Supercharger Oil273When to Check273What Kind of Oil to Use273How to Check and Add Oil274Automatic Transaxle Fluid274When to Check and Change274How to Check275Checking the Fluid Level275How to Add Fluid277Engine Coolant278What to Use279Checking Coolant280Adding Coolant280Radiator Pressure Cap281Power Steering Fluid282When to Check Power Steering Fluid282How to Check Power Steering Fluid282What to Use283Windshield Washer Fluid283What to Use283Adding Washer Fluid283Brakes284Brake Fluid284What to Add285Brake Wear286Brake Pedal Travel287Brake Adjustment287Replacing Brake System Parts287Battery288Vehicle Storage288Bulb Replacement289Halogen Bulbs289Headlamps289Headlamp Aiming291Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps293Center High-Mounted Stoplamp293Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps294Trunk Lid Applique295Back-Up Lamps296Dome Lamp (If Equipped)296Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement297Tires298Inflation -- Tire Pressure299When to Check299How to Check299Tire Inflation Monitor System300Tire Inspection and Rotation301When It s Time for New Tires302Buying New Tires303Uniform Tire Quality Grading304Treadwear304Traction -- AA, A, B, C304Temperature -- A, B, C305Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance305Wheel Replacement305Used Replacement Wheels306Tire Chains307Appearance Care308Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle308Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet308Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric309Special Fabric Cleaning Problems309Cleaning Vinyl310Cleaning Leather310Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel310Cleaning Interior Plastic Components310Care of Safety Belts310Cleaning Glass Surfaces311Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades311Weatherstrips311Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle312Washing Your Vehicle312Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses312Finish Care312Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)313Cleaning Tires313Sheet Metal Damage314Finish Damage314Underbody Maintenance314Chemical Paint Spotting314GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials315Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)316Engine Identification316Service Parts Identification Label316Electrical System317Add-On Electrical Equipment317Headlamp Wiring317Windshield Wipers317Power Windows and Other Power Options317Fuses and Circuit Breakers318Instrument Panel Fuse Block318Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger s Side321Replacement Bulbs323Capacities and Specifications324Engine Specifications324Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts325Vehicle Dimensions325Section 7 Maintenance Schedule326Introduction327Your Vehicle and the Environment327Maintenance Requirements327How This Section is Organized328Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services329Using Your Maintenance Schedule329Scheduled Maintenance330Footnotes330Scheduled Maintenance331Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance331Scheduled Maintenance332Part B: Owner Checks and Services341At Each Fuel Fill341Engine Oil Level Check341Engine Coolant Level Check341Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check341At Least Once a Month341Tire Inflation Check341Cassette Deck Service341At Least Twice a Year342Restraint System Check342Wiper Blade Check342Weatherstrip Lubrication342Automatic Transaxle Check342At Least Once a Year343Key Lock Cylinders Service343Body Lubrication Service343Starter Switch Check343Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check344Ignition Transaxle Lock Check344Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check345Underbody Flushing Service345Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections346Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection346Exhaust System Inspection346Engine Cooling System Inspection347Throttle System Inspection347Brake System Inspection347Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants348Part E: Maintenance Record350Section 8 Customer Assistance Information354Customer Satisfaction Procedure355Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users356Customer Assistance Offices357United States357Canada357Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)357GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities358Roadside Assistance358Canadian Roadside Assistance360Courtesy Transportation360Plan Ahead When Possible360Transportation Options360Shuttle Service361Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement361Courtesy Rental Vehicle361Additional Program Information361Warranty Information362REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT362REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT363REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS363Dimensioni: 2,71 MBPagine: 365Language: EnglishApri il manuale