2001 BUICK REGAL keyless

2-16 Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
To replace the battery:
1. Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the
back of the transmitter. Gently pry apart the front
and back.
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with the new
one. (Use type CR2032 or an equivalent.) Make sure
the positive (+) side of the battery is facing down.
Do not use a metal object to remove the old battery.
3. Snap the top and bottom together, making sure the
halves are together tightly so water won't get in.
4. Test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle.
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Trunk
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See ªComfort Controlsº in
the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key
and turn it. You can also press the trunk symbol on your
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Remote Trunk Release
Press the button located
inside of the glove box door
to unlock the trunk from
inside the vehicle. The shift
lever must be in PARK (P)
for the remote trunk release
button to work.
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Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft
-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don't do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver's door,
you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up and
take your keys. But what if you have to leave your
ignition key?

If possible, park in a busy, well
-lit area.

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.

Close all windows.

Move the trunk release lockout switch
to LK (LOCK).

Lock the glove box.

Lock all the doors except the driver's.

Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
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2-46 Cornering Lamps
The cornering lamps are designed to come on when
you signal a turn. This will provide more light for
cornering at night.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
moving the LIGHTS dial. If you turn the dial past
MAX, your courtesy or interior lamps will come on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These
lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to
enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these
lamps on by twisting or turning the interior lights knob
all the way to the right.
Illuminated Entry
Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set
time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it's open
and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after
you close it. If you press UNLOCK and don't open a
door, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds.
Illuminated entry includes a feature called theater
dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don't just
turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly
dim after the delay time until they go out. The delay
time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to RUN or
START, so the lamps will dim right away.
When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive,
which means the courtesy lamps won't come on unless a
door is opened.
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2-48 Perimeter Lighting
Perimeter lighting provides a period of exterior vehicle
lighting as the driver and passengers approach the
vehicle. Perimeter lighting is only activated when the
function is enabled, the doors are closed, the ignition
is in OFF and the security feedback feature is in
Mode 3 or 4. (See ªSecurity Feedbackº in the Index for
more information.) The vehicle headlamps and back
-up
lamps are then activated for a period of 25 seconds or
until the ignition switch is turned to RUN.
You may enable or disable the perimeter lighting feature
when the driver performs the following sequence with
the engine not running, the doors closed:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Apply your brakes.
4. Press and hold the power door lock switch.
While holding the door lock switch press and
release the remote alarm button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.This will initialize the customization mode. While in the
customization mode, the feature will sound the number
of chimes corresponding to the current mode. In
Mode 1, one chime means the feature is disabled. In
Mode 2, two chimes signal that the perimeter lighting
feature is enabled. Each additional press will advance
the mode by one, starting from the current mode.
During this procedure, the feature will sound the
number of chimes corresponding to the mode.
When the lock switch is released, the vehicle will
remain in the last mode.
Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to a year will
not change the programmed operation of this feature.
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the underside of the
rearview mirror.
Use the switch next to each lamp to turn them
on and off.
Dome Lamp (If Equipped)
The dome lamp will come on when you open a door.
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Fuse Description
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps
ONSTAR OnStar


FRT PARK LPS Parking Lamps
POWER DROP Auxiliary Power Connection
(Power Drop): Hot in ACC
and Run
CRANK SIGNAL,
BCM, CLUSTERCrank Signal, Body Control
Module, Cluster, Powertrain
Control Module
HVAC Ignition Signal,
HVAC Control Head
BTSI PARK LOCK Shifter Lock Solenoid
AIR BAG Air Bag
BCM PWR Body Control Module
HAZARD Hazard Flashers
LH HEATED SEAT Driver's Heated SeatFuse Description
Blank Not Used
BCM ACC Ignition Signal:
Hot in ACC and Run,
Body Control Module
Blank Not Used
LOW BLOWER Low Blower
ABS Anti
-Lock Brakes
TURN SIGNALS,
CORN LPSTurn Signals,
Cornering Lamps
RADIO, HVAC,
RFA, CLUSTERRadio, HVAC Head, Remote
Keyless Entry, Cluster
HIGH BLOWER High Blower
RH HEATED SEAT Passenger's Heated Seat
STRG WHL CONT Audio Steering
Wheel Controls
WIPER Wipers
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Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger's Side
Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood
electrical center on the passenger's side of the engine
compartment. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in
the Index for more information on location.Maxi fuse Description
1 ABS
2 Starter Solenoid
3 Power Seats, Rear Defog, Heated Seats
4 High Blower, Hazard Flasher,
Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks
5 Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps,
ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag,
DRL Module
6 Cooling Fan
7 Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory
Power, Keyless Entry, CEL TEL,
Data Link, HVAC Head, Cluster,
Radio, AUX Power (Power Drop),
Cigarette Lighter
8 Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio,
Steering Wheel Controls, Body Control
Module, AUX Power (Power Drop),
Power Windows, Sunroof, HVAC
Controls, DRL, Rear Defog Relay
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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air Cleaner/FilterACDelco
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Type A1208C
Passenger Compartment Air Filter10406026 . . . .
Battery
3800 V6 ACDelco

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Type 690 CCA
3800 Supercharged V6 ACDelco

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Type 770 CCA
Engine Oil FilterACDelco

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Type PF47
Radiator CapACDelco

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Type RC27
Remote Keyless
Entry BatteriesType CR2032 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or equivalentSpark Plugs
3800 V6 ACDelco

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Type 41
-921
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
3800 Supercharged V6 ACDelco

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Type 41
-921
or NGK Type PTR4B
-15
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
Wiper Blade
Type Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 22.0 inches (56.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase 109.1 inches (277.1 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Tread 62.0 inches (157.6 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Tread 61.3 inches (155.6 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 196.2 inches (498.4 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 72.7 inches (184.5 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 56.6 inches (143.8 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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