1997 BUICK REGAL ECU

Security Feedback
Security Feedback provides audible and/or visible
feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock
command has been received and executed. Your
vehicle’s ignition must be off for this feature to work.
You may select
one of four operating modes for
reception of a lock command. You may also select one
of four operating modes for reception
of an unlock
command. The selection and programming of the lock
and unlock operating modes are independent of each
other. The following modes are available for either lock
or unlock verification:
Mode
1: No Verification
Mode
2: Horn Chirp only
Mode
3: Headlamp Flash only
Mode
4: Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash
The operating mode
of the Security Feedback lock
function will be changed when you
perform the following
sequence with your vehicle’s doors closed and the ignition
key in
RUN:
Press and hold the power door lock switch. While
holding the door lock switch, press and release the
remote keyless entry
(RKE) transmitter lock switch.
This will initialize the customization mode. While in the
customization mode, the chime will sound the number
of chimes corresponding to the current Security
Feedback lock mode. Each additional press of the
RKE
transmitter lock switch will cause your vehicle to
advance the lock mode by
one, starting from the current
lock mode. If cycled beyond lock Mode
4, the vehicle
will enter lock Mode
1. During this procedure, the
chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding
to the current lock mode, providing you with feedback.
When the door lock switch is released, the vehicle will
remain in the most recent lock mode.
The operating mode of the Security Feedback unlock
function will be changed when you perform the
following sequence with your vehicle’s doors closed and
the ignition key in
RUN:
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Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While
holding the door unlock switch, press and release the
RKE transmitter unlock switch. This will initialize the
customization mode. While in the customization mode,
the chime will sound the number of chimes
corresponding to the current Security Feedback unlock
mode. Each additional press
of the RKE transmitter
unlock switch will cause your vehicle to advance the
unlock mode by one, starting from the current unlock
mode. If cycled beyond unlock Mode
4, the vehicle will
enter unlock Mode
1. During this procedure, the chime
will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the
current unlock mode, providing you with feedback.
When the door unlock switch is released, the vehicle
will remain in the most recent unlock mode.
Both the lock and unlock
Security Feedback functions will
be in operating Mode
4 when the vehicle is shipped from
the factory.
Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery for up to a year will
not change the programmed mode of the lock and
unlock Security Feedback functions.
Illumination on Remote Activation
This feature provides interior illumination when a remote
keyless entry door unlock command
is received and
executed by
your vehicle. Your vehicle’s ignition must be
off for the Illumination on Remote Activation feature to
work. The interior lamps will illuminate until your
vehicle’s ignition is turned to the RUN position or until
an illumination period of 40 seconds has elapsed. If a
door
is opened during the illumination period, the timed
illumination will be canceled, and the interior lamps will
remain on since a door
is open.
Instant Alarm
This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing
a switch on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Your
vehicle’s ignition must be off for the Instant Alarm to
work. When you press the special horn button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter, your vehicle’s
headlamps will flash, the
horn will honk repeatedly, and
your interior lamps will illuminate, attracting attention if
you need
it. The alarm will continue until:
1. You press the alarm button on the RISE transmitter a
second time.
2. The vehicle’s ignition is turned to the RUN position.
3. An alarm period of about two minutes has elapsed.
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PASS-Key@ I1
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
I1
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
TI is a passive
theft-deterrent system.
It works when you insert
or remove the key from
the ignition.
PASS-Key
I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When
the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter an\
d
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 and the
SECURITY light is flashing, 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
another 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
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If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
SECURITY light will come on. But you don’t have to
wait three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on,
you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off.
Your PASS-Key
I1 system, however, is not working
properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your
vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key
I1 system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key IT ignition key, see
your Buick dealer or
a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key
I1 to have a new key made.
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Security Light Cruise Light
SECURITY
This light
will come on
when you turn the key to
START and stay on until the
vehicle starts. It will also
flash if your key is too dirty
or wet for the PASS-Key I1
system to read the resistor
pellet. See “Pass-Key 11” in
the Index.
If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the light
will come on.
If you’re driving and the SECURITY light comes on
and remains on,
your PASS-Key I1 system is not
working properly. Your vehicle
is not protected by
PASS-Key
11, and you should see your dealer.
CRUISE
The CRUISE light comes
on whenever you set your
cruise control. See “Cruise
Control” in the Index.
Performance Shift Light (If Equipped)
PERF
SHIFT
The PERF SHIFT light
comes on when you press
the performance shift button
to indicate that your vehicle
is in performance shifting
mode. See “Performance
Shifting’’ in
the Index.
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NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to
time and
you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Write down any three or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the vehicle.
Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or
RUN.
Turn the radio off.
Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
--- shows on the display. Next you will use the
secret code number which you have written down.
Press MIN and
000 will appear on the display.
Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
Press
HRS to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
Press AM-FM after
you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show REP
to let you know that you
need
to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your
secret code.
Press AM-FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure.
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power
Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1.
LOC appears when the ignition is on.
2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
with your code.
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.
4. Press HRS to make the first one or two digits agree
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear
on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three more chances
(eight tries per chance) to enter the correct code before
INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.
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Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MTN again to make the last two digits agree
6. Press HRS to make the first one or two digits agree
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
until
SEC shows on the display.
with your code.
with your code.
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
---, indicating that the radio is
no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power
is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will
appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio see “Unlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power
Loss” earlier in
this section.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons
on your steering wheel.
SEEK: Press the up
or down arrow to tune
to the next or previous
radio station.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player
will advance to the next or previous selection.
SCAN: Press the SCAN button and SCAN will appear
on the display. SCAN works as the PSCAN button
on
your radio. It will scan through each of the preset radio
stations. If
a preset radio station has weak reception, the
radio will not stop at the preset station. Press
SCAN
again to stop scanning.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk. Include
an ice scraper, a small brush or broom,
a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel,
a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece
of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items
in your vehicle.
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in
a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
0 Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
0 Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
Towing a Trailer
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull
a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your Buick dealer for
advice and information about towing
a trailer
with your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by
your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer
for important information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
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