Manuale UtenteSommario2002 Buick Regal Owner's Manual1Copyright General Motors Corp 20012For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:3How to Use this Manual4Safety Warnings and Symbols4Vehicle Damage Warnings5Vehicle Symbols5Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems7Seats and Seat Controls8Two-Way Manual Front Seats8Six-Way Power Seats (If Equipped)9Heated Seats (If Equipped)9Reclining Front Seatbacks10Head Restraints11Split Folding Rear Seat12Safety Belts: They're for Everyone12Why Safety Belts Work14Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers17How to Wear Safety Belts Properly18Adults18Driver Position18Lap-Shoulder Belt18Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster20Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy25Right Front Passenger Position26Air Bag Systems26How the Air Bag Systems Work29Where are the air bags?29When should an air bag inflate?31What makes an air bag inflate?32How does an air bag restrain?32What will you see after an air bag inflates?32Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle34Rear Seat Passengers34Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions34Lap-Shoulder Belt34Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults38Center Passenger Position40Lap Belt41Children42Infants and Young Children42Restraint Systems for Children45Where to Put the Restraint48Top Strap49Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)51Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System53Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position54Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position56Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position58Older Children61Safety Belt Extender64Checking Your Restraint Systems64Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash64Section 2 Features and Controls65Windows66Power Windows67Express-Down Window67Keys68Door Locks70Power Door Locks71Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks71Programmable Modes71Rear-Door Child Security Locks73Lockout Protection Feature73Leaving Your Vehicle73Remote Keyless Entry74Operation75Panic Alarm75Security Feedback75Delayed Locking77Illumination on Remote Activation79Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle79Battery Replacement79Trunk81Trunk Lock81Remote Trunk Release81Trunk Assist Handle (If Equipped)82Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)83Trunk Release Sensor TrapAlert_ System (If Equipped)84Disabling the Trunk Release Sensor85Servicing the Trunk Release Sensor86Theft86Key in the Ignition86Parking at Night86Parking Lots86PASS-Key II87New Vehicle "Break-In"88Ignition Positions88Retained Accessory Power (RAP)89Starting Your Engine90Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)91To Use the Engine Coolant Heater92Automatic Transaxle Operation92Parking Brake97Shifting Into PARK (P)98Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running99Torque Lock99Shifting Out of PARK (P)100Shift Lock Release100Parking Over Things That Burn101Engine Exhaust102Running Your Engine While You're Parked102Horn103Tilt Wheel103Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever104Turn and Lane-Change Signals104Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer105Flash-to-Pass Feature105Windshield Wipers106Windshield Washer107Cruise Control107Setting Cruise Control108Resuming a Set Speed108Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control108Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control109Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control109Using Cruise Control on Hills109Ending Cruise Control109Erasing Cruise Speed Memory109Exterior Lamps110Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control110Delayed Headlamp Illumination111Fog Lamps112Cornering Lamps112Interior Lamps113Instrument Panel Brightness Control113Courtesy Lamps113Illuminated Entry113Delayed Entry Lighting114Delayed Exit Lighting114Perimeter Lighting114Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps115Dome Lamp (If Equipped)115Battery Rundown Protection115Mirrors116Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror116Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped)116Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)117Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped)117Power Outside Foldaway Rearview Mirrors118Convex Outside Mirror119Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)119Storage Compartments120Glove Box120Center Console120Rear Storage Armrest120Convenience Net (If Equipped)121Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter121Sun Visors122Visor Vanity Mirrors122Lighted Vanity Mirrors122Auxiliary Power Outlet122Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)123OnStar System (If Equipped)124Cellular Antenna125OnStar Services126OnStar System Limitations127Sunroof (Option)128The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System129Instrument Panel Cluster130Speedometer and Odometer131Trip Odometer131Tachometer (Option)131Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators132Safety Belt Reminder Light132Air Bag Readiness Light133Charging System Light134Brake System Warning Light134Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light135Traction Control System Warning Light136Low Traction Light136Engine Coolant Temperature Light137Engine Coolant Temperature Gage137Low Coolant Warning Light138Low Tire Light138Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)139If the Light Is Flashing140If the Light Is On Steady140Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs141Oil Pressure Light142Low Oil Level Light143Change Oil Soon Light143Security Light144Cruise Light144Service Vehicle Soon Light144Low Washer Fluid Warning Light144Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light145Fuel Gage145Low Fuel Light146Driver Information Center (Option)146Control Buttons147Modes148Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems149Comfort Controls150Dual ComforTemp_ Climate Control150FAN:150DRIVER (Driver's Side Temperature):150PASSENGER (Passenger's Side Temperature):150Mode Knob151Mode Button151Dual Automatic ComforTemp_ Climate Control (If Equipped)152Manual Control152Heating154Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)155Air Conditioning155Defogging and Defrosting155Rear Window Defogger156Ventilation System157Ventilation Tips157Audio Systems158Setting the Clock158AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control158Playing the Radio159Finding a Station159Setting Preset Stations160Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)160Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)161Playing a Cassette Tape161Cassette Tape Messages162AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)163Playing the Radio163Finding a Station163Setting Preset Stations164Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)165Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)165Playing a Cassette Tape165Cassette Tape Messages167Playing a Compact Disc167Compact Disc Messages168Theft-Deterrent Feature169Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature169Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss170Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature170Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)171Understanding Radio Reception172AM172FM Stereo172Tips About Your Audio System172Care of Your Cassette Tape Player173Care of Your Compact Discs174Care of Your Compact Disc Player174Backglass Antenna174Diversity Antenna System (If Equipped)175Section 4 Your Driving and the Road176Defensive Driving177Drunken Driving178Control of a Vehicle181Braking181Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)182Using Anti-Lock184Braking in Emergencies184Full-Range Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine)184Traction Control System (3800 V6 Engine)186Steering187Power Steering187Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering187Steering Tips187Driving on Curves187Steering in Emergencies188Off-Road Recovery189Passing190Loss of Control191Skidding191Driving at Night192Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads194Hydroplaning195Driving Through Deep Standing Water196Driving Through Flowing Water196Some Other Rainy Weather Tips196City Driving197Freeway Driving198Before Leaving on a Long Trip199Highway Hypnosis200Hill and Mountain Roads201Winter Driving202Driving on Snow or Ice203If You're Caught in a Blizzard205Recreational Vehicle Towing206Dinghy Towing207Dolly Towing208Loading Your Vehicle208Towing a Trailer210If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer211Weight of the Trailer212Weight of the Trailer Tongue212Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires213Hitches213Safety Chains214Trailer Brakes214Driving with a Trailer214Following Distance215Passing215Backing Up215Making Turns215Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer216Driving On Grades216Parking on Hills216When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill217Maintenance When Trailer Towing217Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing217Section 5 Problems on the Road218Hazard Warning Flashers219Other Warning Devices219Jump Starting220Towing Your Vehicle226Engine Overheating226Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode227If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine227If 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 Flat239Changing a Flat Tire239Removing the Spare Tire and Tools240Removing the Wheel Center Caps242Removing the Wheel Covers (If Equipped)243Removing 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 Out252Section 6 Service and Appearance Care255Service256Doing Your Own Service Work256Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle257Fuel257Gasoline Octane257Gasoline Specifications258California Fuel258Additives259Fuels in Foreign Countries259Filling Your Tank260Filling a Portable Fuel Container262Checking Things Under the Hood262Hood Release263Engine Compartment Overview264Engine Oil266Checking Engine Oil266When to Add Engine Oil267What Kind of Engine Oil to Use268Engine Oil Additives270When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System_)270How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Light271What to Do with Used Oil271Engine Air Cleaner/Filter272Passenger Compartment Air Filter273Supercharger Oil274When to Check274What Kind of Oil to Use274How to Check and Add Oil275Automatic Transaxle Fluid275When to Check and Change275How to Check276Checking the Fluid Level276How to Add Fluid278Engine Coolant279What to Use280Checking Coolant281Adding Coolant281Radiator Pressure Cap282Power Steering Fluid283When to Check Power Steering Fluid283How to Check Power Steering Fluid283What to Use284Windshield Washer Fluid284What to Use284Adding Washer Fluid284Brakes285Brake Fluid285What to Add286Brake Wear287Brake Pedal Travel288Brake Adjustment288Replacing Brake System Parts288Battery289Vehicle Storage289Bulb Replacement290Halogen Bulbs290Headlamps290Headlamp Aiming291Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps293Center High-Mounted Stoplamp294Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps295Back-Up Lamps296Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement297Tires298Inflation -- Tire Pressure299When to Check299How to Check299Tire Inflation Monitor System300Tire Inspection and Rotation301When It's Time for New Tires303Buying New Tires304Uniform Tire Quality Grading305Treadwear305Traction -- AA, A, B, C305Temperature -- A, B, C306Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance306Wheel Replacement306Used Replacement Wheels307Tire Chains308Appearance Care309Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle309Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet310Using Cleaner on Fabric310Special Fabric Cleaning Problems311Cleaning Vinyl311Cleaning Leather311Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel312Cleaning Interior Plastic Components312Care of Safety Belts312Cleaning Glass Surfaces312Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades313Weatherstrips313Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle313Washing Your Vehicle313Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses314Finish Care314Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)315Cleaning Tires315Sheet Metal Damage315Finish Damage316Underbody Maintenance316Chemical Paint Spotting316GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials317Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)318Engine Identification318Service Parts Identification Label318Electrical System319Add-On Electrical Equipment319Headlamp Wiring319Windshield Wipers319Power Windows and Other Power Options319Fuses and Circuit Breakers320Instrument Panel Fuse Block320Underhood Fuse Block323Replacement Bulbs325Capacities and Specifications326Engine Specifications326Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity326Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts326Section 7 Maintenance Schedule327Introduction328Your Vehicle and the Environment328Maintenance Requirements328How This Section is Organized329Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services330Using Your Maintenance Schedule330Scheduled Maintenance331Footnotes331Scheduled Maintenance332Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance332Scheduled Maintenance335Part B: Owner Checks and Services342At Each Fuel Fill342Engine Oil Level Check342Engine Coolant Level Check342Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check342At Least Once a Month342Tire Inflation Check342Cassette Deck Service342At Least Twice a Year343Restraint System Check343Wiper Blade Check343Weatherstrip Lubrication343Automatic Transaxle Check343At Least Once a Year343Key Lock Cylinders Service343Body Lubrication Service343Starter Switch Check344Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check344Ignition Transaxle Lock Check345Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check345Underbody Flushing Service345Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections346Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection346Exhaust System Inspection346Fuel System Inspection347Engine Cooling System Inspection347Throttle System Inspection347Brake System Inspection347Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants348Part E: Maintenance Record350Section 8 Customer Assistance Information357Customer Satisfaction Procedure358Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users360Customer Assistance Offices360United States360Canada361All Overseas Locations361Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)361GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities361Roadside Assistance362Canadian Roadside Assistance363Courtesy Transportation364Plan Ahead When Possible364Transportation Options364Shuttle Service364Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement365Courtesy Rental Vehicle365Additional Program Information365Warranty Information366REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT366REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT367REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS367SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION368Service Manuals368Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual368Service Bulletins368Owner's Information368Current and Past Model Order Forms368Dimensioni: 2,56 MBPagine: 368Language: EnglishApri il manuale
