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If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should
I wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an
accident
-- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn’t protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
# When the key is turned
to
“Run” or “Start,” a
chime will come on for
about eight seconds to
remind people
to fasten
their safety belts, unless
the driver’s safety belt
is already buckled.
The safety belt light
will also come on and stay on until
the driver’s belt is buckled.
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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key
to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Right Front Passenger Position
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same
way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,”
earlier
in this part.
@ Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats’’ in the Index)
so you can sit up straight. Move your seat far enough
forward that your feet touch the part
of the car that is
called the “toeboard” (A). That way you’d be less
likely to slide under the lap belt in a crash.
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Part 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 the warning systems that tell you if everything is working
properly
.. and what to do if you have a problem .
Part 2 includes:
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 70
DoorLocks
....................................................................... \
71
NewVehicleBreak-In
.............................................................. 79
StartingtheEngine
................................................................. 80
ShiftingtheTransaxle .............................................................. 84
Windows ........................................................................\
. 92
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever
.................................................... 94
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
.............................................. 96
Windshield Wipermasher
...................................................... 96
CruiseControl
................................................................ 98
Headlights ........................................................................\
103
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.. 106
Instrumentpanel
................................................................... 111
Speedometer and Odometer ..................................................... 111
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
............................................. 112
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................................ 93
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Keys
I
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-
1 1 12.
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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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 y0u.r
vehicle.
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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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