1997 BUICK REGAL air conditioning

Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-up .............................. 1156
Center High-Mounted Stop
............... 3 155
Front Parking/Turn Signal
........... 4 157NAK
Headlamp, High Beam
.................. 9005
Headlamp,
Low Beam. .................. 9006
Sidemarker, Front
....................... 194
Sidemarker, Rear
........................ 194
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
................... 3057
Tail (Applique)
......................... 194
Interior Lamps Bulb Number
Dome Lamp ....................... 9425542
Capacities and Specifications
Automatic nansaxle
Pan Removal and
Replacement
.............. 7.4 quarts (7.0 L)
When drainingheplacing converter; more fluid my be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.8L (Code 1) ............. 12.3 quarts (1 1.65 L)
3.8L (Code K) ............. 12.3 quarts (1 1.65 L)
Air Conditioning* .......... 1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg)
Refrigerant (R=134a),
*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants”1ater in this section.
Engine Crankcase
Oil and Filter Change ........... 5 quarts (4.7 L)
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Fuel Tank .................... 17 gallons (64 L)
Wiper Blade Lengths
Type ................................. Hook
Length ..................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to
fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
” in
the Index.
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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Passenger Compartment Air Filter .... 10261 703
Air Cleaner Filter ..................... A 1208C
Battery
3.8L (Code 1) ...................... 770 CCA
3.8L (Code K) ...................... 690 CCA
Engine Oil Filter
All Engines ........................... PF47
PCV Valve
All Engines ........................ CV892C
Radiator Cap
All Engines ........................... RC27
RKE Batteries ................ Type CR2032 (2)
Spark Plugs
3.8L (Code 1) ........................ 41-921
Gap:
0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
3.8L (Code
K) ....................... .41-921
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52
mm)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory outlet .............................. 2-52
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-23
How
it Works ................................ 1-2 1
Location .................................... 1-21
Readiness Light
......................... 1-20. 2-60
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-22
Aircleaner .................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
........................ 3-3.3-6. 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-65
Alarm. Instant
................................. 2- 12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-45
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-53
AM-FMStereo ................................ 3-13
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
AM-FM Stereo
with Cassette Tape and Compact
Antenna AM-FM Stereo
with Cassette Tape Player ........... 3- I5
Automatic Tone Control
...................... 3- 18
Automatic Tone Control
...................... 3-22
Disc Player
with Automatic Tone Control ........ 3-26
Backglass
................................... 3-37 Fixed Mast
.................................. 346
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock
Brake System Active Light
................. 2.63. 4.9
Brake System Wa-ning Light
................ 2.62. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Using
....................................... 4-9
Anti.Theft. Radio .............................. 3-31
Appearancecare
............................... 6-47
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-51
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-35
AudioSyste~ns
................................. 3-12
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-33
Automatic
Audio Systems.
Tips
............................ 3-34
Headlamp Control ............................ 2-42
Overdrive
(a) .......................... 2.25. 2.26
Power Door Locks
............................. 2-7
Transaxle Check
.............................. 7-40
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-19
Transaxle Operation ........................... 2-22
Transaxle PARK
(P) Mechanism Check ........... 7-42
Auxiliary Power Connection
...................... 2-53
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Rear Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-25
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-28
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-25
Towing
..................................... 5-13
Window Defogger
............................ 3- 11
Rearview Mirror
...................... 2.46.2.47. 2.48
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-47
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-47
Reading Lamps
.............................. 2-46
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-19
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-65
Remote Activation Verification. Illumination
.............. 2- 12
Keyless Entry Operation
....................... 2-10
Activation Verification (RAV)
................... 2- 11
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-9
Keyless Entry Synchronization
.................. 2- 14
Replacement. Bulbs
............................. 6-63
Replacement. Parts
.............................. 6-65
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-45
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-60
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-61
System Check
................................ 7-40
Restraints. Child
...................... 1-32. 1-33. 1-49 Retained
Accessory Power
.............
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle ..........
Right Front Passenger Position .........
Roadside Assistance ..................
Roadside Assistance. Canadian .........
Rocking Your Vehicle ................
Rotation. Tires ......................
.......... 2-46
.......... 2-24
.......... 1-19
........... 8-5
........... 8-5
.......... 5-38
.......... 6-41
Safety Belts
................................... 1-5
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30
Children
.................................... 1-32
Driver Position
............................... 1 . 11
Extender
.................................... 1-60
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-11
Incorrect Usage
......................... 1 . 14. 1-58
LapBelt
.................................... 1-31
Lap-Shoulder
................... : .. 1.11. 1.25. 1-57
Larger Children
.............................. 1-57
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-10
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-28
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-25
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-25
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.59
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-61
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1 . 19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-13
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-32
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1 . 18
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Adults
...................................... 1-11
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