2004 BUICK REGAL radio controls

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-11
Interior Lamps..............................................3-14
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-16
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-17
Climate Controls............................................3-17
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-17
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-20
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-24
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-25
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-26
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-27
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-29
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-29
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-30
Charging System Light..................................3-31
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-31
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-32
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-33
Low Traction Light........................................3-33Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-34
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-34
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-35
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-38
Low Oil Level Light.......................................3-39
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-39
Security Light...............................................3-40
Cruise Control Light......................................3-40
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-40
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light........................3-40
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-41
Fuel Gage...................................................3-41
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-42
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-42
Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Setting the Time...........................................3-45
Radio with CD..............................................3-45
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-52
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-61
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-62
Understanding Radio Reception......................3-62
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-63
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-64
Care of Your CD Player................................3-64
Backglass Antenna.......................................3-64
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1

Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with
it rst. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle,
nd out what your audio system can do and how to
operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio
system even after the ignition is turned off. See
“Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” underIgnition
Positions on page 2-18.
Setting the Time
Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the
display. AM will appear for morning hours. Press
and hold M until the correct minute appears on the
display. The time may be set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and
hold H and M at the same time until TIME UPDATED
appears on the display. If the time is not available from
the station, NO UPDATE will appear on the display.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. Once you have
tuned to an RDS broadcast station, it may take a
few minutes for your time to update.
Radio with CD
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Push this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume.
3-45

TRAF (Traffic):If TRAF appears on the display, the
tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.
To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned
station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed
around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes
on the tuned radio station you will hear it.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, press the TRAF button and the
radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio
nds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements,
the radio will stop and brackets will be displayed around
TRAF. When a traffic announcement comes on the
tuned radio station you will hear it. If no station is found,
NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
If the brackets are on the display and TRAF is not, you
can then press the TRAF button to remove the
brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to
go to a station that supports traffic announcements.
If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the
display.
Your radio will play the traffic announcements even if
the volume is low. Your radio will interrupt the play of a
cassette tape or CD if the last tuned station broadcasts
traffic announcements.Radio Messages
CAL (CALIBRATE):Your audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL
appears on the display it means that your radio has not
been congured properly for your vehicle and must
be returned to the dealer for service.
Playing a Cassette Tape
You tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes
longer than that are so thin they may not work well in
this player. The longer side with the tape visible should
face to the right. If the ignition and the radio are on,
the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you
hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may not
be in squarely. Press the eject button to remove the
tape and start over.
While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME and AUDIO
controls just as you do for the radio. The display will
show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing.
If you want to insert a tape while the ignition or radio
is off, rst press the eject or DISP button. Cassette tape
adapter kits for portable CD players will work in your
cassette tape player.
Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or
chrome tape is inserted.
If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape
Messages” later in this section.
3-57

Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
wSEEKx:Press the up or the down arrow to seek
to the next or to the previous radio station.
If a cassette tape or CD is playing, the player will
advance to the next or the previous selection.
SCAN:Press this button and SCAN will appear on the
display. The radio will go to the rst preset station
on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go to
the next preset station. The radio will scan preset
stations with a strong signal only. Press SCAN again to
stop scanning.AM FM:Press this button to choose FM1, FM2, or AM.
If a cassette tape or CD is playing, press this button
to listen to the radio. The inactive cassette or CD
will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to play a cassette
tape or CD when listening to the radio.
MUTE:Press this button to silence the audio system.
Press it again to turn on the sound.
wVOLx(Volume):Press the up or the down arrow
to increase or to decrease volume.
Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
FM
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
3-62

Fuses Usage
CRUISE Cruise Control
Blank Not Used
CLSTR Instrument Panel Cluster
LTR Cigarette Lighter
STOP LAMPS Stoplamps
ONSTAR OnStar
®
PRK/LGHT Parking Lamps
Blank Not Used
CRNK SIG,
BCM, CLSTRCrank Signal, Body Control Module,
Cluster, Powertrain Control Module
HVACIgnition Signal, Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning Control Head
BTSI (REGAL) Shifter Lock Solenoid
AIR BAG Air Bag
BCM PWR Body Control Module
HAZRD Hazard Warning Flashers
Fuses Usage
LH HTD SEAT Driver’s Heated Seat
Blank Not Used
BCM ACCYIgnition Signal: Hot in ACCESSORY
and RUN, Body Control Module
Blank Not Used
LOW BLWER Low Blower
ABS Anti-Lock Brakes
TRN SIG Turn Signals, Cornering Lamps
RADIO, HVAC,
RFA, CLSTR
ALDLRadio; Heating Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning Head; Remote Keyless
Entry, Cluster
HI BLWR High Blower
RH HTD SEAT Passenger’s Heated Seat
STR/WHL
CNTRLAudio Steering Wheel Controls
WPR Windshield Wipers
5-100

Underhood Fuse Block
Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood
fuse block on the passenger’s side of the vehicle in the
engine compartment. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for more information on location.
Fuses Usage
1 Anti-Lock Brake System
2 Starter Solenoid
3Power Seats, Rear Window
Defogger, Heated Seats
4High Blower, Hazard Flasher,
Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door
Locks
5Ignition Switch, BTS Shifter Lock
Solenoid, Stoplamps, Anti-Lock
Brake System, Turn Signals,
Cluster, Air Bag, Daytime Running
Lamps Module
6 Cooling Fan
7Retained Accessory Power (RAP),
Remote Keyless Entry, Data Link,
Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning Head, Cluster, Radio,
Cigarette Lighter
8Ignition Switch, Windshield Wipers,
Radio, Steering Wheel Controls,
Body Control Module, Power
Windows, Sunroof; Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Controls; Daytime Running Lamps,
Rear Window Defogger Relay
5-101

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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-16
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-42
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-97
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-47, 3-54
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-30
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-46
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-54
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-51
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inates?......1-52
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-49
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-22
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
AM ...............................................................3-62
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-64
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...............3-32
Appearance Care............................................5-89
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-92Appearance Care (cont.)
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-95
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-90
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-93
Finish Damage............................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-95
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-96
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Ashtrays........................................................3-17
Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-62
Backglass Antenna......................................3-64
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-63
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-64
Care of Your CDs........................................3-64
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-52
Radio with CD............................................3-45
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-61
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-62
Automatic Operation........................................3-20
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-21
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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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