1993 BUICK REGAL run flat

HowtoUsethisManual ................................................................ 10
Seats and Safety Belts
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FeaturesandControls
.................................... ............................... 57
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.. . I 109
YourDrivingandtheRoad
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ProblemsontheRoad
.................................................................. 177
Service and Appearance Care..
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Maintenanceschedule
.................................................................. 265
Customer Assistance Information
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This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. 13
This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.
This part explains how
to start and operate your Buick.
This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation
& comfort controls and how to operate your sound system.
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how
to drive under different conditions.
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.
This part tells you when
to perf’orm vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
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 ........................................................................\
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Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence
as shown.
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icorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel
nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an @iig$
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel'nuls
If you have to replace them, be sure to get the
right kind.
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Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tighten4 with a torque wrench to
100 ftD
Ibs. (lpn N-m). -,
.. -,
Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spa.re
tire. It won't
fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until
you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
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4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from its
socket. The new bulb must be aligned properly, then
push it in the socket. Reinstall the socket, taillight,
and rear trunk trim.
Loading Your Vehicle
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING
INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSV28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the deck lid, tells you the proper size, speed
rating and recommended inflation pressures
for the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you important information
about the number of people that can be in your vehicle
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Heater. Engine Block .......................... 70. 224
“Highway Hypnosis”
............................. 160
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 16 1
Hills. Parking on ................................ 163
Hitches. Trailer
.................................. 172
Holding a Baby
in .Your Car ......................... 4 1
Hood. Opening the ............................... 21 8
Horn
........................................... 80
Hot Coolant Warning Gage
........................ 103
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About
................. 193
Hydroplaning
................................... 153
High
Speed. Shifting When Your Engine is Running at
... 72
Ice. Driving on
................................. 167
Identification Label. Service Parts
................... 256
Identification Number. Vehicle ..................... 256
Idling Your Engine
................................ 78
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice
or Snow ........... 21 1
Ignition Key Positions ............................. 66
Indicator. Turn Signal ............................. 81
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear
....................... 142
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 100
Infant Restraint
................................... 42
Inflation. Tire
................................... 241
Inside Mirror
.................................... 94
Inspection. Tire
................................. 242
Instrument Panel
................................. 99
Interior Cleaning ................................ 248
Introduction. How to Use this Manual
................. 10
..................................... J ack. Tire 202
Jacking Up the Car
............................... 202
“Jump” Starting
................................. 180
Keys
.......................................... 58
Keyless Entry System. Remote
...................... 62
Kilometer Indicator
............................... 99
Label. Service Parts Identification
.................. 256
Lane Change Indicator
............................. 81
LapBelt
........................................ 35
Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children
................. 54
Latches. Front Seatback
............................ 18
Leathercleaning
................................ 250
Leaving Your Vehicle .............................. 77
Light. Safety Belt
................................. 25
Light. Turn Sigllal Indicator
......................... 81
Lighter. Cigarette
................................. 97
Lights Light Bulbs. Replaceable
.......................... 262
Daytime Running
.............................. 92
Fog
......................................... 92
Gages and Warning Indicators
................... 100
“On” Warning ................................ 100
Operation .................................... 91
Reading
...................................... 93
Traffic
...................................... 133
Loading
Your Vehicle ............................ 238
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Subscribing to Buick Service Publications ............ 288
Sunroof
......................................... 80
Symbols on Road Signs
........................... 132
Symbols on Your Car
.............................. 12
Table
of Contents ................................. 9
Tachometer ..................................... 108
Taillight Bulb Replacement
........................ 236
Tamper-Resistance
of Odometer ..................... 99
TapePlayerCare ................................ 123
Temperature. Engine Coolant Warning Light
.......... 103
Theft
........................................... 64
Thermostat
..................................... 23 1
Third Gear. When to Use ........................... 72
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................... 82
Time. Setting the
............................ 116. 120
TireBalance .................................... 245
Tire Chains
..................................... 247
Tire. Flat
....................................... 201
Tire Inflation ................................... 241
Tire Inspection and Rotation
....................... 242
Tire Quality Grading
............................. 244
Tires
.......................................... 240
Tires. When to Replace
........................... 244
Tires. White Sidewall. Cleaning
.................... 253
Torn Safety Belts
................................. 56 Torque Lock
(Automatic Transaxle)
................. 165
Towing Hook-Ups
............................... 187
Towing a Trailer
................................. 170
Towing Your Car
................................ 185
Trademarks. GM ................................ 214
Traffic Lights
................................... 133
Traffic Officer
.................................. 134
Trailer Brakes
................................... 173
Trailer Towing
.................................. 170
Transaxle. Automatic .............................. 71
Transaxle Fluid
.................................. 226
Trip Odometer
.................................. 100
Trunk Release. Remote
............................ 61
Turn Signal and Headlight Beam Lever ................ 81
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............... 81
Turn Signal Reminder
............................. 82
Twisted Safety Belts
............................... 33
Two Children Wearing the Same Safety Belt
............ 54
Underbody Cleaning
............................ 253
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...................... 244
Unleaded Gasoline
............................... 215
Uphill Parking .................................. 164
Upholstery Care ................................. 250
Used Oil Disposal
............................... 224
Used Replacement Wheels
......................... 247
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