2001 BUICK REGAL display

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NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering
wheel. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed
or towed.
RUN (D): This position is where the key returns
after you start your vehicle. With the engine off, you
can use RUN to display some of your warning and
indicator lights.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's
door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and
the key is in the ignition.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
NOTICE:
If you cannot remove your key from the ignition
and the gear shift is in PARK (P) (with the shift
lever button fully released), see ªShift Lock
Releaseº in the Index.
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How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you'll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your automatic transaxle
has 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.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
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2-65 Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been
driven in either miles (used in the United States) or
in kilometers (used in Canada).
Your vehicle has a tamper
-resistant odometer. If you see
ERROR, you'll know someone has probably tampered
with it and the numbers may not be accurate.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the
mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done.
But if it can't, then it will be set at zero and a label must
be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage
reading when the new odometer was installed.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer tells how far you have driven since
you last reset it. To set it to zero, press the button on the
right side of the instrument panel cluster.
The trip/select reset switch will go back and forth
between the odometer and the trip odometer if the
button is pressed and released within 1.5 seconds. If the button is pressed and held for longer than
1.5 seconds while in the trip odometer mode, it will be
reset to zero. If the button is pressed and held for longer
than 1.5 seconds while in the odometer mode, it will
have no effect.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays
the engine speed in
thousands of revolutions
per minute (rpm).
(Optional cluster
tachometer shown.)
NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, or engine damage may occur.
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3800 V6 Engine
Control Buttons
The Driver Information Center has three buttons that
control its functions.The English/Metric (E/M), RESET and MODE buttons
for the Driver Information Center are located to the
left of the steering wheel, just below the instrument
panel cluster.
E/M: Press this button to change the display from
English to metric units or metric to English.
RESET: Press this button for one second to reset the
mode displayed.
MODE: Press this button to change the mode
being displayed.
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2-82 Modes
AVG ECON: Shows your average fuel economy since
you last reset this mode. Average fuel economy is
viewed as a long term approximation of your overall
driving and driving conditions. To learn the average fuel
economy from a new starting point, press the
RESET button while the average fuel economy is
displayed in the DIC.
INSTANTANEOUS FUEL ECONOMY: Shows your
current fuel economy. Instantaneous fuel economy
varies with your driving conditions, such as
acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being
traveled. The instantaneous fuel economy display cannot
be reset, therefore the reset button has no effect while in
this mode.OIL LIFE MONITOR: Shows an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. When the oil life index is less than
10%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will come on. When
you have the oil changed according to the maintenance
schedule (see ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index), you
will have to reset the CHANGE OIL SOON light.
To reset the CHANGE OIL SOON light, see ªOil Life
Systemº in the Index.
Also, see ªEngine Oil, When to Changeº and
ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.
RANGE: Shows the approximate distance you can
drive without refueling. This is based on the amount of
fuel in the tank and on the fuel economy of the most
recent 25 miles (40 km). Pressing RESET while in this
mode will have no effect.
BOOST GAGE: If you have the supercharged engine,
this gage will show the amount of boost your engine is
receiving. Pressing RESET while in this mode will have
no effect.
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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.
Temperature Control
The TEMP switch sets the temperature for the entire
system when the light on the DUAL button isn't lit.
If the DUAL button light is lit, this master temperature
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 be displayed. If you push the AUTO
button, the system will control the fan speed and airflow.
For the automatic system to function, the temperature
must be set between 61
F (16
C) and 89
F (31
C).The driver's temperature and passenger's temperature
settings will be automatically maintained even if manual
overrides have been selected except for settings at
60
F (15
C) and 90
F (32
C).
Setting the temperature to 90
F (32
C) will lock control in
full hot, direct air to the floor, and increase the fan speed to
high. The system will not return to automatic temperature
control until the temperature setting is lowered.
Setting the temperature to 60
F (15
C) will lock control
in full cold, recirculate interior air, direct air to outlets
on the panel and increase blower speed to high. The
system will not return to automatic temperature control
until the temperature setting is raised.
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Passenger's Temperature Control
The PASSENGER CONTROL buttons with the arrows
adjust the temperature on the passenger's side so that it
is warmer or cooler than the temperature for the driver's
side. Push the DUAL button so that the indicator light is
lit. 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 temperature, only
that of the driver. Indicators in the passenger control
section will show passenger's side temperature relative
to the driver's set temperature.

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 temperature than
that of the driver.
Hot Weather Example: When you start the vehicle in
hot weather, 80F (27C) or after being parked during the
day in full sun, if your driver set temperature is 75F
(24C) and you are in full automatic mode, the system
will automatically move the temperature to full cold. The fan will be at low speed momentarily and then go to
the high speed. The air intake will be recirculated for
maximum cooling performance. As the interior of the
vehicle cools down to your desired comfort point, the fan
speed will decrease and the temperature will move to a
warmer position to maintain your desired comfort. As the
interior cools down or the sun load decreases the system
could switch to air delivered to A/C vents and the floor.
Cold Weather Example: When you start the vehicle in
cold weather, (below freezing) or after being parked
overnight. If your Driver Set Temperature is 75F
(24C) and you are in Full Automatic mode, the system
will automatically move the temperature doors to full
hot. The fan will start out at a low speed and will
increase to a higher speed as the engine warms up. The
air will be delivered to the floor. As the the interior of
the vehicle warms up to your desired comfort point, the
fan speed will decrease and the temperature will move
to a cooler position to maintain your desired comfort. As
the cabin warms up or the sun load increases the system
could switch to air delivered to the windshield and the
floor (DEFOG mode).
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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, air
compressor and temperature operation with the following:
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 AIR FLOW rocker button up or down until the
desired mode appears in the display:
WINDSHIELD/FLOOR: This setting directs half of
the air 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).
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.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. When in this setting and
the RECIRC setting, the windows can fog up.
See ªRECIRCº in the Index.
FRONT: 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 setting turns the air conditioning compressor
on and off. The indicator is lit 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.
VENT is not permitted in FRONT defrost mode. If the
VENT button is pushed while in FRONT defrost mode,
the indicator will light for one second and then turn off.
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