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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. This could cause serious or even fatal
injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder
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and across the chest. These parts of the body are best
able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.
It’s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from
fully .opening a door. That can happen if the door was
slammed shut
very hard. Just close the door all the way,
then slowly open it. If that doesn’t
fix it, then your
Buick needs service.
We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt
buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in
an
emergency. And you would need to unbuckle it to let
someone get into the center front seat position,
if your
The lap belt should be worn as low
on the hips as
possible. In a crash, this applies force to the strong
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vehicle has one. To unbuckle the automatic belt, just
push the button
on the buckle.
To reattach the automatic belt:
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
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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. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These
parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash.
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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is I
too loose. In a crash you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit against your body.
L
a To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the
buckle.
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'art 2 Features And Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on .. starting. shifting ..
and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and
properly
.. and what to do if you have a problem .
Part 2 includes: the warning
systems that tell you
if every
Thing is working
Keys ........................................................................\
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DoorLocks ....................................................................... \
NewVehicleBreak-In ..............................................................
StartingtheEngine .................................................................
ShiftingtheTransaxle ..............................................................
Windows ........................................................................\
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TiltSteeringWheel ................................................................
Multi-FunctionLever ...............................................................
TurnandI, aneChangeSignals ...................................................
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ..............................................
WindshieldWiper/Washer ......................................................
Cruisecontrol ................................................................
Mirrors ........................................................................\
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Instrumentpanel ...................................................................
Speedometer and Odometer .....................................................
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .............................................
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Keys
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A
child or others could be badlv iniured or even
killed.
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They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
[ The ignition keys are for
the ignition only.
The
door keys are for the
doors and all other locks.
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When a new Regal is delivered, the dealer removes the
plugs from the keys, and gives them to
the first owner.
Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer
or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be
able
to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
Your Buick has a number of new features that &$$
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of @
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock E:+ g;:
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your v
keys.
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Door Locks
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A CAUTIuN:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
‘-:ked, the inside handle won’t open
if
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlock€
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a
ash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety
belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be
far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
)or
when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control
down.
From the
outside: Use
your door key. To unlock the door, move the lock control up.
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Power Door Locks
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’ Push the power door
lock switch to lock or
unlock all the doors at
once.
Leaving Your Vehicle
Automatic
Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the. ignition. All of
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks
from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Trunk Release (Option)
The remote trunk
I release button is in
the glovebox. It works
only
when the
transaxle is
in Park.
your doors
will lock when you move your shift lever out
of “P’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral). Each time you close
your doors and turn on the ignition, the doors
will lock
automatically only once.
If someone needs to get out
while the vehicle is running, have that person use the
manual
or power lock. When the door is closed again, it
will not lock automatically. Just use the manual or
power lock to
lock the door again.
If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System Option, it
will also unlock your trunk.
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