1994 BUICK REGAL ignition

Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks for
electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you
if there is
a problem.
AIR BAG
You will see this light flash
for a few seconds when
you
turn your ignition to “Run”
or “Start.” Then the light
should go out, which means
the system is ready.
Remember,
if the air bag readiness light doesn’t come
on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on
when you are driving, your air bag system may not work
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
How The Air Bag System Works
Where is the air bag?
The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering
wheel.
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Keys
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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 door 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 door keys.
Keep the plugs
in a safe place. If you lose your door
keys, you’ll be able
to have new ones made easily using
these plugs.
The ignition keys don’t have plugs. If you need
a new
ignition key, contact your Buick dealer who can obtain
the correct
key code, or in an emergency, contact Buick
Roadside Assistance at 1-800-252-
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NOTICE:
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
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra
keys.
Door Locks
I A CAUTION:
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Power Door Locks
Push the power door lock
switch
to lock or unlock all
the doors at once.
Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of
your doors will lock when you move your shift lever out
of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). 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 lock automatically as long as the shift lever is out of
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). All doors will unlock
automatically when the ignition
is turned off.
If you don’t want the doors to unlock automatically
when you
turn the ignition off, you can remove the fuse
marked Lock Control located in the component center.
See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
Leaving Your Vehicle
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 release
button is
in the glovebox. It
works only when the
transaxle
is in Park.
If you have the Remote
Keyless Entry System
Option,
it will also unlock
your trunk.
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into
your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
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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.
blocking the signal.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
0 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
service.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically
when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed twice
quick1y;all doors will unlock. The interior lights will
also come on for approximately
16 seconds or until the
ignition is turned on.
All doors will lock when
DOOR is pressed. If you first
press
UNLOCK and then press DOOR within 16
seconds, the interior lights will go off.
The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the transaxle is in
PARK.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If
a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
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2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.
3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put them in as the
direction under the batteries indicate.
4. Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on
tightly,
so water won’t get in. Replace the screw in
the back cover, if there is one. If there is no screw,
snap the covers together.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on
it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional
thieves
-- so don’t do it.
When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you
to remove your key
from the ignition and take
it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them
in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
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PASS-Key@II
Your vehicle is
equipped
with the
PASS-Key@II
(Personalized
Automotive Security
System) theft deterrent
system. PASS-Key(%
is a passive theft
deterrFnt system. This
means you don’t have
to do anything different
to arm or disarm the
system.
It works
when you insert or remove the key from the
ignition. PASS-Key% uses a resistor pellet
in the
ignition key that matches a decoder
in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key% system senses that someone
is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and
fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter
won’t work and fuel won’t
go to the engine. If someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
during this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone from randomly trying different keys
with different resistor pellets in an
attempt to make
a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted
in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the
engine does not start, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn
the ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and
try
again. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the
other ignition key. At this time, you may also want to
check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers’’
in the
Index). If the starter won’t work
with the other key, your
vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a
locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key@II.
If you accidentally use
a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work. But you
don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of
the
other ignition keys.
See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key(% to have a new key made.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key% ignition key, see
your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key@II to have a new key made.
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New Vehicle “Break-InSS
NOTICE:
Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better
in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200
miles (322 km) or so. During this time your
new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean premature
wear and earlier replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline every time you get
new brake linings.
Ignition Key Positions
Your key with the black
plastic
head operates your
ignition lock.
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