1993 BUICK REGAL Owners Manual

Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a
lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part
is Denim
the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, iI
a crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied right on the
child’s abdomen. That could cause serious
or
fatal injuries.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt
should be worn low and snug
on the hips, just touching
the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s
pelvic bones in a crash.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty
of extra length built in, so it will fasten around almost
all people.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order
you an extender. It’s free. When you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the
extender will be long enough for
you. The extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat
in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it
only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If
you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have
it repaired.
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Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash Q= What’s wrong with this?
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? a
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they would be
if worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean.you will have to have safety belt
parts, like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations
repaired
-- even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time
of the collision.
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A: The belt is torn. h, .
A CAUTION:
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I Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a
I crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If
a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. I
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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.
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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.
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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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Remote Keyless Entry System
(Option)
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet
(9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your vehicle. Your
Remote Keyless Entry System operates
on a radio
frequency subject
to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)
Rules. This device complies with
Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
blocking the
signal.
service.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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