2004 BUICK REGAL child seat

5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while you push down on the child
restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child
restraint, you may nd it helpful to use your knee to
push down on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety
belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an
adult or larger child passenger.
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Center Rear Seat Position
If your child restraint is equipped with the latch system,
seeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) on page 1-38. SeeTop Strap on
page 1-36if the child restraint has one.
If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system,
you’ll be using the lap belt to secure the restraint in
this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came
with the child restraint. Secure the child restraint
when and as the instructions say.
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1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch
plate and pulling it along the belt.
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the
restraint. The child restraint instructions will show
you how.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.
5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push
down on the child restraint. If you’re using a
forward-facing child restraint, you may nd it helpful
to use your knee to push the child restraint as
you tighten the belt.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or
larger child passenger.
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position
If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH
system, seeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on page 1-38. SeeTop Strap
on page 1-36if the child restraint has one.
Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
Neverput a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
Here is why:
{CAUTION:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger’s air bag inates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint
would be very close to the inating air bag.
Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a
rear seat.
A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing
child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing
child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the
lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint. 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.
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6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while you push down on the child
restraint. You may nd it helpful to use your knee to
push down on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety
belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an
adult or larger child passenger.
Air Bag Systems
This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag
systems.
Your vehicle has air bags – a frontal air bag for the
driver and another frontal air bag for the right front
passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact
air bag for the driver.
If your vehicle has a side
impact air bag for the
driver it will say AIR BAG
on the air bag covering
on the side of the driver’s
seatback closest to
the door.
Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of
injury from the force of an inating frontal air bag.
But these air bags must inate very quickly to do their
job and comply with federal regulations.
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If the vehicle is going to carry a heavy load, spread it
out. Do not carry more than 167 lbs (75 kg) in your trunk.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose
control and crash. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
If things like suitcases, tools, packages or any thing else
are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION:
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.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-54
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-95
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-32
Infants and Young Children...........................1-29
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers
for Children (LATCH System).....................1-38
Older Children.............................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Rear Seat Position...................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-44
Top Strap...................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-37
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-35
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-17
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-90
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-93
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-94
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-93Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-90
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-92
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-92
Cleaning Leather............................................5-91
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-92
Cleaning Tires................................................5-95
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-91
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-94
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-25
Dual..........................................................3-17
Dual Automatic............................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-89
Control Buttons...............................................3-43
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-36
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-34
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-34
Heater, Engine............................................2-20
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cornering Lamps............................................3-13
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-14
Cruise Control.................................................. 3-8
Cruise Control Light........................................3-40
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
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Remote Keyless Entry System Operation............. 2-4
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-12
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-82
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-79
Removing the Wheel Center Caps....................5-81
Removing the Wheel Covers............................5-81
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-59
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-46
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-54
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-55
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-54
Replacing Parts...........................................1-55
Resynchronization............................................. 2-8
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts................................................1-20
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-31Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-14
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-30
SSafety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-29
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-92
Center Passenger Position............................1-20
Driver Position............................................1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-11
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-11
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-21
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-20
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-19
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-6
Safety Chains.................................................4-42
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-3
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-6
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-42
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-40
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-40
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-44
Security Feedback............................................ 2-5
Security Light.................................................3-40
Sensors.........................................................3-23
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-35
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-41
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-35
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset Stations............................3-46, 3-53
Setting the Time.............................................3-45
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-47, 3-54
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-95
Shift Lock Release..........................................2-27
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-14
Skidding........................................................4-16
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-91
Specications, Capacities...............................5-103
Speedometer..................................................3-28
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-6
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-19
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-62
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-35
Convenience Net.........................................2-36
Glove Box..................................................2-35
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-87
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-88
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-36
T
Tachometer....................................................3-29
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-58
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-33
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
PASS-Key
®II ..............................................2-16
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