1998 BUICK REGAL seats

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the
top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure
to follow the instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child
in the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.
1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air
bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go
before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See
“Seats’’
in the Index.)
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned
so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your automatic transaxle
) 1 will have a shift lever on the
console between the seats.
The above graphic is also displayed
on your instrument
panel cluster.
Maximum engine speed is limited
on automatic
transaxle vehicles when you’re in
PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from
improper operation.
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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.
0 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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REAR 1
1
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. The picture above on the left refers to
the defogger button that is found on a Manual Single
Zone Climate Control System or Dual ComforTemp
Climate Control System; the button
on the right is found
on the Dual Automatic ComforTemp System.
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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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.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
Towing a Trailer
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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.
You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your dealer for advice
and information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle.
Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the
3800 L67 Supercharged engine.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
SIZE
994954
Exterior polishing cloth
Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated
23 in. x 25 in.
1050172
Removes
dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
Glass Cleaner 23 02. (0.680 L) 1050427 Cleans
vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops Vinyl Cleaner
32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050214 Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls White Sidewall Tir\
e Cleaner 16
oz. (0.473 L) 1050174 Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass
Chrome Cleaner
and Polish 16 02. (0.473 L) 1050173 Removes tar, road oil and asphalt Tar and
Road Oil Remover 16 02. (0.473 L)
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I 1052870
Wash Wax Concentrate I Cleans and lightly waxes
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I 16 02. (0.473 L) I
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I 105291 8** I 8 oz. (0.237 L) 1 Armor All”’ Protectant I Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas T‘, plastic,
rubber
and vinvl I
1 1052925 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door\
panels
I Cleaner and floor mats I
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse
with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Some fuses are in a fuse
block on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel.
Pull off the cover labeled
FUSES to expose the fuses. Circuit
Breaker Description
A Tire Inflation Monitor Reset Button
(on Regal Grin Sport only)
B
C
D
Power Windows/Sunroof
Rear Defog
Power Seats
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Fuse
3
4
5
6
7
8
Description
Power Seats, Rear Defog,
Heated Seats
High Blower, Hazard Flasher, Stoplamps, Power Mirror,
Door Locks
Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps,
ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag,
DRL Module
Cooling Fan
Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory
Power, ABS, Keyless Entry, CEL TEL,
Data Link, HVAC Head, Cluster,
Radio, AUX Power (Power Drop), Cigarette Lighter
Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio,
Steering Wheel Controls, Body Control
Module, AUX Power (Power Drop),
Power Windows, Sunroof, HVAC
Controls, DRL, Rear Defog Relay
Relay
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Description
Cooling Fan 2
Cooling Fan 3
Starter Solenoid
Cooling Fan
1
Ignition Main
Not Used
A/C Clutch
Horn
Fog Lamps
Fuel Pump, Speed Control
Fuel Pump
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