1994 BUICK REGAL hood release

Part 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your Buick . This part begins with service and fuel information. and
then
it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels . There is also technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Part 6 includes:
Service ........................................................................\
.. 208
Fuel
........................................................................\
..... 209
HoodRelease
..................................................................... 212
Engineoil
....................................................................... \
214
Aircleaner
....................................................................... \
219
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
................................................... : ....... 220
Enginecoolant
.................................................................... 223
PowerSteeringFluid
............................................................... 226
Windshield Washer Fluid
............................................................ 227
Brakes
........................................................................\
... 228
Battery
........................................................................\
.. 231
LoadingYourVehicle
............................................................... 235
Tires
........................................................................\
.... 236
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................................. 253
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... ’. ................................... 254
Capacities and Specifications
......................................................... 260
BulbReplacement
................................................................. 232
Appearancecare
.................................................................. 244
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Checking Things Under the Hood
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Buick” in the Index.
When you put.the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear
a clicking noise.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your
fuel tank and emissions
system might be damaged.
Hood Release
1
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the
vehicle. It is located on the
floor next to the driver’s
seat.
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Then go to the front of the
vehicle and release the
secondary hood release.
Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood,
be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it
firmly.
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15
20
15
IS
1s
' 1s
Electrical Center
Passenger Side - Underhood
Amp Description
Minifuse
1. Not Used
2. Remote Trunk Release
3. Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel
Pump/Oil Pressure Switch, Fuel Pump Relay.
Fan Control
#I Relay
Switch (w/VIN
M only)
(DEGR), Heated Oxygen Sensor,
Fan Control
#2 Relay, A/C Compressor
Relay
(VIN M only)
Relay
(VIN L only)
Crankshaft Position Sensor, Camshaft
Position Sensor
Flow (MAF) Sensor
(VIN L only)
4. Automatic Transaxle, Transaxle Range
5. Generator. Digital Exhaust Recirc'ulation
6. Cruise Control Module. A/C Compressor
7. Fuel Injectors, High Resolution 24X
8. IS Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Mass Air
9. 1s Electronic Ignition (E1)-Control Module
10. 60 I/P Fuse Block, Courtesy Fuse. C/Ltr Fuse.
11. 60 Fdn Control #I Relay
Maxifuse
Elec. Fuse, ACC Fuse
Description
12.
13.
Relay
14.
1s.
16.
17.
18
60 Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center
and
I/P Fuse Block: Blower Fuse. Stop Fuse.
Door Locks Fuse
Fan Control
#2 Relay and Component
Center: Rear Defog Circuit Breaker, Power
ACC Circuit Breaker 60
Fuel Pump
A/C Compressor
Fan Control
#2 - Secondary Cooling Fan
(Passenger
Side)
Fan Control #I - Primary Cooling Fan
(Driver Side)
Not Used
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots. and
Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
FLUIDlLUBRICANT i:,. .
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM
Part
NO. 105 15 15) or equivalent.
a. Engine oil.
b Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (Ghl
Part No. 1050109).
.. . ,. ... ..”.
’ USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Fuel Filler Door Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
Hinge and Striker 1052497
or equivalent) or lubricant
Plunger meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Categdb LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease! (GM Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Specifications Chart” inathe Index for
recommended replacement fiiiers, valves and spark
plugs.
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Fabric Cleaning ................................ 245
Features and Controls
............................. 69
Fiberglass Springs
............................... 25 1
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................. 21 1
Filter. Oil ...................................... 214
Finish Care
..................................... 248
Finish Damage
.................................. 250
FirstGear
....................................... 86
Flash-To-Pass
................................... 96
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 172
Flat Tire ....................................... 196
FloodedEngine
.................................. 80
Fluid Brake
....................................... 228
Capacities
............................... 26 1. 262
Power Steering
............................... 226
Transaxle
.................................... 220
Windshield Washer
............................ 227
Fluids and Lubricants Recommended
................ 279
FogLights
..................................... 103
Foreign Operation
............................... 2 10
Francais. Guide En
................................. 2
Freeway Driving
................................ 156
French Language Manual
........................... 2
Fuel
.......................................... 209
Capacities
............................... 26 1. 262
FillingYourTank
............................. 211
Gage
....................................... 113
In Foreign Countries ........................... 2 10
LowLight ................................... 114
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................ 254 Gage
Battery (Voltage Indicator)
...................... 119
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 116
Fuel
........................................ 113
Gasoline
....................................... 209
Gasoline Tank Filling
............................. 211
Gear Positions
................................... 84
Engine Oil
Pressure
........................... 117
Glasscleaning
.................................. 247
Halogen Bulbs
................................. 231
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 172
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
........................ 23
Headlights
..................................... 103
High-Low Beam Changer
....................... 96
Headlight “On” Warning
....................... 103
Head Restraints
.................................. 17
Hearing Impaired Assistance ....................... 285
Heater
......................................... 121
Heater. Engine Block (Engine Coolant Heater)
...... 83. 219
Highway Hypnosis
............................... 158
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 159
Hitches. Trailer
.................................. 166
Hood Release
................................... 212
Horn
........................................... 93
Hot Coolant Warning Gage
........................ 116
Hot Engine Safety Warnings
....................... 187
Hydroplaning
................................... 154
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