1997 BUICK REGAL Owners Manual

Passenger's Temperature Lever
The bottom lever adjusts the air temperature on the
passenger's side independent of the temperature set by
the driver. Slide the lever toward the right
to raise the
temperature. Slide the lever toward the left to lower
the temperature.
Mode Knob
The right knob has several settings to control the
direction of airflow.
To access the various modes
available, turn the mode button to the desired mode.
MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside
your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel
outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically
in this setting unless the outside
temperature
is below 40" F (4°C). (Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.)
NORM: This setting brings in outside air and sends
it through the instrument panel outlets. The air
conditioning compressor will run automatically in
this setting unless the outside temperature is below
40°F (4°C). (Even when the compressor is running,
you can control the temperature.)
BI-LEV: This setting brings in outside air and directs
it two ways. Half of the air is directed through the
instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost
and side window vents. The air conditioning compressor
will run automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below
40°F (4°C). (Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.)
VENT This setting brings in outside air and directs it
through the instrument panel outlets.
HTR: This setting sends most of the air through the
ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defroster
and side window vents.
BLEND: This setting allows half of the air to go to the
floor ducts and half
to the defroster and side window
vents. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below
40°F (4°C). (Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.)
9 FRONT This setting directs most of the air
through the defroster and side window vents. Some
of
the air goes to the floor ducts and the side window vents.
The air conditioning compressor will run automatically
in this setting unless the outside temperature is below
40°F (4°C). (Even when the compressor is running, you
can control
the temperature.)
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Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the
vehicle to cool down.
For a quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX with
the temperature knobs all the way
in the blue area. If
this setting is used for long periods of time, the air in
your vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use
NORM with the
temperature knobs in the blue area. The system will
bring
in outside air and cool it.
On cool, but sunny days, the
sun may warm your upper
body,
but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI-LEV and set the temperature knob to a
comfortable setting. The system will bring in outside air
and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly
warmed air to your lower body. You may notice this
temperature difference more at some times than others.
Heating
On cold days, use HTR with the temperature knobs all
the way in the red area. The system will bring
in outside
air, heat it and send it to
the floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside
(0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant
heater warms the coolant your engine and heating
system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in
the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through
your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through
ventilation system described later
in this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side
windows.
To defrost the windows quickly, use FRONT.
For maximum defroster performance, set both
driver and passenger temperature controls to the
warmest setting.
To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear,
use
BLEND.
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Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control
(If Equipped)
FRONT
With this system, you set a temperature. You can then
either let the system automatically control airflow
direction and force
it to maintain the temperature, or you
can manually adjust it.
The system works best if you
keep your windows closed while using it.
Automatic Control
For
the most efficient operation, you should set the
system temperature and press AUTO. The system will
select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you
comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will run if
the outside temperature is above
40°F (4°C). You may
notice a delay of two to three minutes before the fan
comes on at start up in cool weather.
Driver's Temperature Control
The TEMP switch sets the temperature for the entire
system when the light on the DUAL button isn't lit. If
the light
is lit, this control sets the temperature for the
driver only. Press the up arrow to raise the temperature
and press the down arrow to lower the temperature. The
display will show your selection for a few seconds, then
the outside temperature will show. If
you push the
AUTO button, the system will control the fan speed
and airflow.
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Passenger’s Temperature Control
The PASSENGER CONTROL buttons with the arrows
adjust the temperature
on the passenger’s side so it is
warmer or cooler than the temperature set by the driver.
Push the
DUAL button so the indicator light on it is lil.
Press the right arrow button to raise the temperature.
Press the left arrow button to lower the temperature. The
display
will not show the passenger’s side temperature,
only that
of the driver. Tndicators in the passenger
control section will show passenger temperature relative
to the driver’s set temperature.
0 The amber light indicates the same temperature as
set for the driver.
The red lights indicate a warmer temperature than
that of the driver.
The blue lights indicate a cooler temDerature than
that of the driver.
Manual Control
If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle, you can select airflow
direction,
fan speed, outside or recirculated air and air
compressor operation with the following buttons:
AIR FLOW: This control has several settings to
control the direction
of airflow when the system is not
in AUTO.
To access the various modes available, continue to press
the following four
ATR FLOW up and down arrows
until the desired mode appears in the display:
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0
0
WINDSHIELD/FLOOR: This setting directs half
of the air to the floor ducts and half to the defroster
and side window vents.
MID/FLOOR: This setting directs half of the air
through the instrument panel outlets. Most
of the
remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and
a little to the defroster and side window vents.
MID: This setting directs air through
the instrument
panel outlets.
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0 FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through
the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out
of the
defroster and side window vents.
WFRONT This setting brings in outside air and
directs most of the air through the defrost vent. Some
of the air also goes to the floor ducts and the side
window defogger outlets. The indicator on the button
will light and WINDSHIELD will be lit in the display.
The air conditioning compressor will run automatically
in this setting unless the outside temperature is below
40°F (4°C).
VENT: This pushbutton turns the air conditioning
compressor on and off. The indicator lights when
the compressor is turned off. Recirculation is not
permitted when
the compressor is off. The system
will try to control the temperature automatically, but
without the compressor.
RECIRC: This setting recirculates much of the air
inside your ve.hicle. This setting is not permitted
in
FRONT defrost mode and is only permitted in
WINDSHIELD/FLOOR mode if the compressor
is turned on. The indicator light will be lit when
Recirculation is engaged, but will light for one second
and then turn
off if selected when not permitted.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the
vehicle to cool down.
For
a quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX with
the temperature knob all
the way in the blue area. If this
setting
is used for long periods of time, the air in your
vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use NORM with
the
temperature knob in the blue area. The system will bring
in outside air and cool it.
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI-LEV and set the temperature knob to a
comfortable setting. The system will bring in outside air
and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly
warmed air to your lower body.
You may notice this
temperature difference more at some times than others.
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Heating
On cold days, use HTR with the temperature knob all
the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside
air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts.
Ventilation System
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside
(0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant
heater warms the coolant your engine and heating
system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in
the Index.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows.
To defrost the windows quickly, use
FRONT and full hot
(90°F (32°C)). Driver sets
temperature and selects high fan speed.
To warm
passengers while keeping the windows clear, push the
AIR FLOW button until WINDSHTELDFLOOR
appears
in the display. Select fan speed for comfort and
windshield clearing performance. Adjust the direction
of
airflow by moving the
louvered vents.
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when
it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the
air conditioning
fan is running.
If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is
turned to the highest setting regardless of
the mode
setting, your passenger compartment air filter may need
to be replaced. See “Maintenance Schedule” in
the Index.
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Ventilation Tips
0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance
of
fogging the inside of your windows.
0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, adjust the
mode knob or button to
FLOOR and the fan to the
highest speed for a few seconds before driving off.
This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and
moisture and reduces the chance
of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Rear Window Defogger
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The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window. Press the button to
turn the rear defogger on. It will turn itself off after
about
10 minutes.
If you turn it on again, the rear defogger will only run
for about five minutes before turning
off. You can also
turn it off by pressing the button again.
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Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or decal across the defogger grid.
[NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on
the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
~ easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get
~ the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do
and how to operate all its controls,
to be sure you’re
getting the most out
of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears. Press
and hold
MIN until the correct minute appears.
You may set the clock with the ignition off if you press
RECALL first and follow the same procedure
described above.
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