warning light BUICK REGAL 1993 Owner's Manual

Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
Buick's instrument panel.
You may also find a low coolant warning light
on your
Buick instrument panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
A CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even
if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn
it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait
until
there is no sign of steam or coolant before
opening the hood.
'* -7ou keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine
if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the
engine is cool.
If your engine catch
driving with
no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs
w?uld not b
covered by your warranty. ,, , 1 ,.
I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no
steam,
the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
0 Climb a long hill on a hot day.
0 Stop after high speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
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A CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury.
In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the p-per place.
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000
miles (5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have
your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size
tire as
soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and
be in
good shape in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come
on
when you are driving with a compact spare. See
"Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light"
in the Index.
NOTICE:
' Don't take your compact spare through an
automatic car wash with guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught
on the rails. Tha
can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other
parts of your vehicle.
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Don't use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
And don't mix your compact spare or wheel with other
wheels
or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare and its
wheel together.
Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using
them will damage your vehicle and destroy the
chains too. Don't use tire chains on your
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If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the
dipstick. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a
pint. Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRONB-IIE, because fluids with that label
are made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONB-IIE is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How
to Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when
it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheat.ing or if you need to add coolant to your
radiator, see “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Buick will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34OF (-37OC) .
0 Give boiling protection up to 262 OF (128 “C) .
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets
“GM
Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush
and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
with any complete coolant change. If you use these, you
don’t need to add anything else.
can be aangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overhe-”
warning. Your engine could catch fire and
yuu or
others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and a proper antifreeze.
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won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’
your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a
leak.
If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then
you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake
linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid,
as
necessary, only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
a LAUTION:
1
If you have too much brake flui,, I. ;an sblll orl
the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot
enough. You or others could be burned, and your
vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work is done on the brake hydraulic
-stem.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
What to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
N0.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
0
0
DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can damage
your vehicle. Don’t use it.
Don’t let someone put
in the wrong kind of
fluid. For example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil,
in
your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to
be replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint,
so be careful
not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be
of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Buick does when
it is new. When
you replace parts of your braking system
-- for example,
when your brake linings wear down and
you have to
have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new genuine
GM replacement parts. If
you don’t, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example, if someone puts
in
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the
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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 themdi links in the wiring itself.
This greatly
reduces the chance
of fires caused by electrical problems.
This fuse panel is inside the
glove box. Pull the cover
down for access. Some
spare fuses and
a fuse
puller are included.
Be sure
to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem
on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can “borrow”
one of the correct value. Just pick some feature of your car
that you can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is of the value you need.
Replace
it as soon as you can.
Fuse Usage
Amp Description
1.
2.
3.
10
15
15
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
1s.
16.
17.
18.
25
10
1s
15
20
15
10
5
25
10
10
Radio & Clock
Radio
& Clock; Instrument Cluster; Passive
Restraint Timer
Courtesy, Glove Box, Underhood, Trunk, Header
Lights; Cigarette Lighter; Lighted Inside Rearview Mirror; Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors
Windshield Wiper
& Washer
Cruise Control: DRL Module; Instrument Cluster;
HVAC
Brake Lights;
ABS Control Module; Chime Module
Engine Control Module
Taillights; DRL Module
Hazard Warning Flasher
Rear Defogger Timer Relay: Instrument Cluster;
Chime Module; Cruise Control; DRL Module; Lamp
Driver
Module; ABS Lamp Driver
Instrument Panel. Console, Switch Lights
Blower Motor
Turn Signals
Not Used ABS Control Module
Not Used Not Used
Not Used
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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the complete system. Inspect
brake lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads
for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Also inspect other brake
parts, including calipers, parking
brake, etc. Check parking brake
adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if
your driving habits or conditions
result
in frequent braking.
NOTE:
A low brake fluid level can
indicate worn disc brake pads which
may need to be serviced. Also, if the
brake system warning light stays on
or comes on, something may be
wrong with the brake system. See
“Brake System Warning Light”
in
the Index. If your vehicle is equipped
with anti-lock brakes and the
anti-lock brake system warning light
stays on, comes on or flashes,
something may be wrong with the
anti-lock brake system. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light”
in the Index.
Section D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or
equivalent for API service SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
proper viscosity. The “SG”
designation may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such as
“SG/CC,” “SG/CD,”
or
“SF,SG,CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in the
Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze (GM Part
No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming
to
GM Specification 1825111 or
approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification
1825M.
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Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................ 66
Adding Brake Fluid
................................... 233
Electrical Equipment
.......................... 256
Engine Coolant
....................... i ....... 228
Engine Oil
.................................... 220
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 231
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 226
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................... 232
Additives. Engine Oil
............................. 223
Adjustment. Brake
............... : ............... 143
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................ 26
Aircleaner
...................................... 225
Airconditioner
................................. 110
Air Outlets
..................................... 1 10
Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of
.............. 135
Alcohol in Gasoline
.............................. 215
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
....................... 252
AM Radio Reception
............................. 113
AM Stereo Radio Reception
........................ 1 14
Antenna Care
..................................... 124
Antifreeze
...................................... 228 Antilock Brake System
.......................... 140
Anti-Theft Tips
.................................. 64
Appearance Care
................................ 248
Appearance Care and Materials
....................... 255
Armrest. Storage
................................... 98
Ashtrays
........................................ 96
Astroroof
....................................... 80
Audio Systems
.................................. 113
Automatic Door Locks
............................. 61
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
........................ 27
Automatic Overdrive
.............................. 72
Automatic Transaxle
.............................. 71
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
......................... 226
Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock
.. ; i : .............. 165
Antilock
Braking' System Warning Light
.............. 103
Automatic Safety Belt. Use With Child Restraint
........ 42
Baby. Holding a
.................................. 41
Battery
........................................ 235
Battery Cables. Starting With
....................... 180
Blizzard. If You're Caught in a
..................... 168
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Child Restraints .................................. 42
Children and Safety Belts
.......................... 40
Cigarette Lighter ................................. 97
Circuit Breakers
................................. 257
City Driving
.................................... 156
Cleaner. Air
.................................... 225
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 252
Fabric
...................................... 249
Glass
....................................... 251
Inside of Your Car
............................. 248
Leather and Vinyl
............................. 250
Outside Of Your Car
........................... 251
Power Antenna
............................... 124
Top of the Instrument Panel
..................... 250
UnderbodyofYourCar
........................ 253
Safety Belts
.................................. 251
Windshield Wiper and Blades
.................... 251
Weather Strips
................................ 253
White Sidewall Tires
........................... 253
Clock. Setting the
............................ 1 16. 120
Closed-In Places. Don’t Idle in
...................... 78
COinExhaust
................................... 78
Color
of Road Signs .............................. 128
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
................ 109
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 210
Contents. Table of
................................. 9
. Compact Disc Care .............................. 124 Control
of a Vehicle
.............................. 138
Control. Loss of
................................. 148
Controls. Features and
............................. 57
Convex Outside Mirror
............................ 94
Coolant. Engine.
................................. 228
Coolant. Engine. Warning Gage
..................... 103
Coolant. Safety Warnings About
.................... 195
Courtesy Lights
.................................. 94
Covers. How to Remove Wheel
..................... 203
Cruise Control
................................... 86
Cruise Control. Change Speed With
.................. 89
Cruise Control. Turning
Off ......................... 91
Cruise Control Using on Hills
....................... 90
Curves. Driving on
............................... 144
Customer Assistance Information
................... 285
Customer Assistance for the Hearing and Speech Impaired 286
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.......... : ......... 285
D (Drive) Third Gear ............................. 72
@ Automatic Overdrive ........................... 72
Damage to Finish
................................. 253
Damage to Sheet Metal
........................... 253
Damage Warnings
................................ 11
Daytime Running Lights
........................... 92
Dead Battery
.................................... 180
Defensive Driving
............................... 134
Defogger, Rear Window
.......................... 113
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Defrost ........................................ 112
Dimensions
.................................... 261
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
........................ 142
Disposal of Used Oil
............................. 224
DoorLocks
...................................... 59
Down Hills and Mountains. Driving
................. 16 1
Downhill Parking ................................ 163
Driving
Downshifting
.................................... 73
AtNight .................................... 149
Defensively
.................................. 134
Drunk
...................................... 135
In a Foreign Country
........................... 2 16
InCities
..................................... 156
In
Fog. Mist or Haze ........................... 154
InRain ..................................... 152
InWinter
.................................... 166
OnCurves ................................... 144
On Freeways
................................. 157
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 16 1
On a Long Trip ............................... 159
On Snow or Ice
............................... 167
Through Deep Standing Water
.................... 70
Drunken Driving
................................ 135 Electric
Outside Rearview Mirror Control
............ 94.
Electrical Equipment. Adding .................. 114. 256
Emergencies. Braking
............................ 143
Etnergencies
on the Road .......................... 177
Emergencies. Steering
in .......................... 145
Emergency Starting. Discharged Battery
.............. 180
Emergency Wrecker Towing
....................... 185
Energy Conserving Oil ............................ 221
Engine
Block Heater
.............................. 70. 224
Coolant
..................................... 228
Coolant Temperature Warning Gage
.............. 103
Oil ......................................... 220
Oil Additives
................................. 223
Oil Pressure Warning Gage
...................... 104
Oil. When to Change .......................... 221
Starting
...................................... 67
Wa-ning Light About Need for Service ............ 107
Ethanol
in Gasoline .............................. 215
Exhaust
......................................... 78
Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts by ............. 33
Expressway Driving .............................. 157
Extender. Safety Belt .............................. 55
Exterior Appearance
............................. 251
Overheating
.................................. 192
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Features and Controls ............................. 57
Fetus. Risk To
.. From Safety Belt Use ................ 33
Fiberglass Springs
.... : .......................... 254
Filling Your Fuel Tank
............................ 217
Filter. Oil
............................... 224.263. 264
Finish Care
...................................... 252
Finish Damage
. : ................................ 253
First Gear. When to Use
............................ 73
Flash-To-Pass
.................................... 83
FlatTire
....................................... 201
Flooded Engine. Starting
a ........................... 68
Fluids Brake
......................................... 233
Power Steering
............................... 231
Transaxle
..... : .............................. 226
Windshield Washer
............................ 232
Fluid Capacities
............... ............. 263, 264
FM Stereo Radio Reception
........................ 11 3
Fog, Drivingin .................................. 154
FogLights
...................................... 92
Foreign Operation
............................... 2 16
Francais, Guide En
................................. 2
Freedom Battery
.................................. 235
Freeway Driving
....... ........................ 157
French Language Manual
........................... 2
Front Seatback Latches
............................. 18
Fuel
...................................... 101, 215
FuelGage
...................................... 100 Fuel Light.
Low
........................ i ........ 101
Fuel Tank. Filling Your
........................... 217
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................ 257
Fuels
in Foreign Countries
......................... 2.16
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 103
Fuel
......................................... 100
Gasoline
....................... 1 ...... : .......... 215
Gasoline Tank. Filling-Your
........................ 217
Gear Positions
................................... 71
Glasscleaning
.................................. 251
Graphic Symbols
.................................. 12
Guard Against Theft
.............................. 64
Guide En Francais
......................... 1 ........ 2 .
Volts ........................................ 106
Halogen Bulbs
............................ ; ..... 235
Hazard Warning ‘Flasher ........................... 178
Haze. Driving in
................................... 154
Headlight Bulb Replacement
....................... 235’
Headlight High-Low Beam Switch
..................... 83
Headlight “On” Warning ........................... 92
Head Restraints
.................................. 17
Heater
......................................... 110
Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance
............. 1 . 286
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