towing BUICK REGAL 1994 Owner's Manual

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocking”
can help you get out
when you’re stuck, but you must
use caution.
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I NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well
as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
~ First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between
“R” (Reverse) and a forward gear,
spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transaxle
is in gear. If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need
to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see
“Towing Your Car”
in the Index.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:
0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
0 When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
0 When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
0 Towing a trailer."? '
0 When operating in dusty areas.
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Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
1. Engine Oil & Oil Filter
Change"
2. Chassis Lubrication
3. Tire & Wheel Inspection &
Rotation
4. Engine Accessory Drive
Belt(s) Inspection*
5. Cooling System Service*
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To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
6. Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid and filter
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 F (32 C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (1 60 000 km).
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8.
9.
Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart” in
the Index.
Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? -- Inspect for burns,
cracks
or other damage. Check the boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under dusty
conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
10. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*? -- Inspect
fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and
injection assembly,
if equipped) for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required.
* An Emission Control Service.
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E:Maintenance Record”. s
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Roadside Assistance
Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Roadside
Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the
new car warranty during the,36 month/36,000 mile
(whichever comes first).
Our commitment to Buick owners has always included
superior service through our network of 3,000 Buick
dealers. Buick Roadside Assistance provides an extra
measure of convenience and security providing once
again that Buick is “The Next Symbol for Quality in
America.” For details
of Buick
Roadside Assistance, please consult
your Buick Roadside Assistance owner booklet included
with your owner’s manual. For needed assistance, call
the Buick Roadside Assistance toll-free hotline:
1-800-252-
1 1 12.
Canada Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided by
the dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
Buick Roadside Assistance:
- Provides owners with access to minor repairs or
towing for disabled vehicles.
- Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by
providing easy access to service professionals trained
to work with Buick owners, 24-hour a day, 365 days
a year, including weekends and holidays.
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Clock Setting ............................... 128. 132
Comfort Controls
................................ 12 1
Compact Disc Player ............................. 129
Compact Disc Care
.............................. 136
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 205
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 143
Controls. Features and
............................. 69
Convenience. Net
................................ 108
Coolant. Engine
................................. 223
WarningGage
................................ 116
Heater
................................... 83. 2 19
Safety Warnings .............................. 187
Courtesy Lights
................................. 105
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 286
Cruise Control
................................... 98
Customer Assistance Hearing /Speech Impaired
...................... 285
Satisfaction Procedure
......................... 283
Daytime Running Lights
......................... 103
Defensive Driving
............................... 140
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 125
Defrost
........................................ 121
Dimensions Chart
................................ 259
Disposal of Used Oil
............................. 2 19
DoorLocks
...................................... 71
Downshifting
.................................... 84
Driving
City
........................................ 155
Curve
...................................... 147
Defensive
................................... 140 Drunken
.................................... 140
Foreign Operation
............................. 210 . Freeway ..................................... 156
Hill and Mountain
............................. 159
LongDistance
................................ 157
Night
....................................... 152
Rain
........................................ 153
Through Deep Standing Water
.................... 82
Winter
...................................... 160
Electrical Equipment. Adding
................. 125. 253
Emergency Braking
..................................... 146
Starting
..................................... 173
Towing
..................................... 179
Steering
..................................... 146
Engine Block Heater (Coolant Heater)
................ 83, 219
Coolant
..................................... 223
Coolant Temperature Warning Gage
.............. 116
Exhaust
...................................... 91
Identification
(VIN) ........................... 253
Oil
......................................... 214
Oil Additives
................................. 218
Oil Pressure Warning Gage
...................... 117
Overheating
.................................. 187
Starting
....................................... 80
Ethanol in Gasoline .............................. 209
Exhaust
......................................... 91
Expectant Mothers, Use of Safety Belts
............... 38
Extender, Safety Belt
.............................. 67
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Tape Player Care ................................ 135
Temperature Warning Light
........................ 1 16
Theft
........................................... 77
Thermostat
..................................... 225
Third Gear Position
............................... 85
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................... 93
Time (Setting the Clock)
...................... 128. 132
Tire
........................................... 236
Balance
..................................... 241
Chains
...................................... 243
Flat
........................................ 196
Inflation
..................................... 237
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 238
Loading Information
........................... 234
Pressure
..................................... 237
Quality Grading
.............................. 240
Replacement
................................. 239
Spare
....................................... 205
Wear Indicators
............................... 239
White Sidewall
............................... 249
TorqueLock
..................................... 90
TowingHookups
................................ 182
Towing Your Buick
.............................. 179
Trailer Towing
.................................. 164
Transaxle. Automatic
.............................. 84
Transaxle Fluid
.................................. 220
Trip Odometer
.................................. 1 12
Trunk Release. Remote
............................ 73
Turn Signalmeadlight Beam Lever
................... 94
Turn Signal Indicator
.............................. 94
Turn Signal Reminder
............................. 95 Underbody
Cleaning
............................ 250
Unleaded Gasoline
............................... 209
Upholstery Care
.................................. 244
Used Oil Disposal
............................... 219
Used Replacement Wheels
......
Vehicle Identification Number (VI
Vehicle Loading ..............
Vehicle Storage ..............
.................. 242
N) ............... 253
.................. 234
.................. 230 . Ventilation ..................................... 121
Vinyl Cleaning .................................. 246
VoltsGage
..................................... 119
warning Flashers. Hazard
........................ 172
Warning Lights
.................................. 112
Air Bag Readiness ............................. 35
Anti-lock Brake System
........................ 115
Battery
...................................... 119
CheckGages
................................. 119
Brake
....................................... 114
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 116
Engineoil
................................... 117
LowCoolant
................................. 117
LowFuel
.................................... 114
LowOil
..................................... 118
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
. . 120
Washer. Windshield
............................... 97
Washing Your Vehicle
............................ 248
Safety Belt
................................... 25
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Weatherstrip .................................... 249
Weight
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
............... 234
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
............ 234
Trailer 165
Alignment
.................................... 24 1
Aluminum ................................... 249
Cover Removal
............................... 198
NutTorque
.................................. 203
Replacement
................................. 242
Windows
....................................... 92
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Wheel Windshield
Cleaning
.................................... 248
Washer
...................................... 97
Washer Fluid
................................. 227
Wipers
....................................... 96
Winter Driving
.................................. 160
Wrecker Towing
................................. 179
Your Driving and the Road
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
.................. 139
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