BUICK REGAL 1994 Owners Manual

I NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar
to
the painted surface of your car. Don’t use strong
soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes
on them because you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax
may be applied.
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an
automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon
carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can
take off the protective coating.
White Sidewall Tires
Your Buick dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire
Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush
with the cleaner.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six
months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent
application may be required. (See “Recommended
Fluids
& Lubricants” in the Index.)
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
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Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode
quickly and may develop
into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody
with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system
can do this for you.
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Fiberglass Springs
NOTICE:
Don’t use corrosive or acidic cleaning agents,
engine degreasers, aluminum cleaning agents or
other harsh solvents to clean fiberglass springs;
they’ll damage the springs.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this, Buick
will repair,
at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
I You can get these from your Buick dealer. I
ESCRIPTION
Silicone Grease
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on
a plate
in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side.
You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of
title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help
you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the deck lid. It’s very helpful if
you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information, and
a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick unless
you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the
damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick”
in the Index.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your car 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.
W
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to
replace
the bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights to
go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and
a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
away.
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Fuse Block
Amp Description
1.
2.
10
10
3. 20
4.
2s
5. IO
6. 15
7. 15
8. 1s
9. 20
10.
1s
11. 5
12. 1s
13. 15 Radio
& Clock, Steering
Wheel Radio Switches.
Headlight Switch, Air Bag Diagnostic Module, ABS
Lamp Driver Module, Daytime Running Lamps
Module (w/DRL), TCC/Brake Switch, Cruise
Control Cut-Out Switch, Instrument Cluster, Chime
Module, Rear Defogger Timer Relay
A/C HI Blower Relay
Wipermasher Switch
Turn Signal Flasher
TCC/Brake Switch, Hazard Flasher
Vanity Mirror, Lights, I/P Compartment Light,
Courtesy Lights, Trunk Courtesy Light,
Dome/Reading Lights, Cigar Lighter.
Air Bag Diagnostic Module
Power Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry System
Cigar Lighter
Theft Deterrent Decoder Module
Heater, Vent A/C Solenoid Box, A/C LO Blower
Relay
Chime Module, Electronic Brake Control Module.
Theft Deterrent Decoder Module, Radio, Passive
Restraint Timer Relay, Low Oil Level Module
1s.
Amp Description
14. 15 Air Temperature Valve Motors, Instrument Cluster,
Daytime Running Lights Module (w/DRL), HVAC
Control Assembly, Multi-Function Lever, Heated
Oxygen Sensor
#2, Passenger Temperature Control
Electrical Center
#2, ABS Relay
16. 10 Antenna Relay, Outside Mirror Control, Front
Window/Door Lock Switches, Front Door Handle
Switches
17.
Not Used
18. 5 Air Bag Diagnostic Module
5 Electronic Brake Control Module, Underhood
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This fuse panel is inside the
glove
box. Pull the cover
down to access the
fuses.
Some spare fuses and a fuse
puller are included.
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30
30
30
20
Component Center
Under Instrument Panel
Amp Description
1. Defogger Timer Relay
2. Air Conditioner Blower Relay (HI)
3. Air Conditioner Blower Relay (LO)
4. Rear Defogger Circuit Breaker
5. Power Accessories Circuit Breaker
6. Power Windows and Sunroof Circuit Braker
7. Not Used
8. Lock Control Fuse
9. Chime Module
10. Hazard Flasher
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15
20
15
IS
1s
' 1s
Electrical Center
Passenger Side - Underhood
Amp Description
Minifuse
1. Not Used
2. Remote Trunk Release
3. Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel
Pump/Oil Pressure Switch, Fuel Pump Relay.
Fan Control
#I Relay
Switch (w/VIN
M only)
(DEGR), Heated Oxygen Sensor,
Fan Control
#2 Relay, A/C Compressor
Relay
(VIN M only)
Relay
(VIN L only)
Crankshaft Position Sensor, Camshaft
Position Sensor
Flow (MAF) Sensor
(VIN L only)
4. Automatic Transaxle, Transaxle Range
5. Generator. Digital Exhaust Recirc'ulation
6. Cruise Control Module. A/C Compressor
7. Fuel Injectors, High Resolution 24X
8. IS Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Mass Air
9. 1s Electronic Ignition (E1)-Control Module
10. 60 I/P Fuse Block, Courtesy Fuse. C/Ltr Fuse.
11. 60 Fdn Control #I Relay
Maxifuse
Elec. Fuse, ACC Fuse
Description
12.
13.
Relay
14.
1s.
16.
17.
18
60 Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center
and
I/P Fuse Block: Blower Fuse. Stop Fuse.
Door Locks Fuse
Fan Control
#2 Relay and Component
Center: Rear Defog Circuit Breaker, Power
ACC Circuit Breaker 60
Fuel Pump
A/C Compressor
Fan Control
#2 - Secondary Cooling Fan
(Passenger
Side)
Fan Control #I - Primary Cooling Fan
(Driver Side)
Not Used
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10
25
1s
Electrical Center
Driver Side - Underhood
Amp Description
Minifuse
1. Not Used
2. Not Used
3. Not Used
4. Fog Lamps
5. Parking Lamps, Headlight Switch
6. Horn Relay, Underhood Light
7. Not Used
8. Not Used
9. Not Used
Maxifuse
10. 40
11 40
Component Center: Power Windows Circuit
Breaker, Passenger Side Underhood
Electrical Center, TCC and Engine Emissions
Fuses
I/P Fuse Block: Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS
and Turn Signal Fuses; Passenger Side
Underhood Electrical Center:
Fuel Injections,
ECM IGN and
ELEK IGN Fuses
Amp Description
12. 30 Headlight Switch Circuit Breaker
13. 60 ABS Relay
Relay
14. Anti-lock Brake System
1s. Fog Lamps
16. Horn
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