BUICK REGAL 1996 Owners Manual

Roof Console Reading Lamp. (Option) Dome Lamp
These lamps are part of the optional roof console. They
will go
on when you open the doors. When the doors
are closed, use the switch next
to each lamp to turn them
on and
off.
The dome lamp will go on when you open the doors.
Next to the dome
lamp are two reading lamps. Use the
switch
next to each lamp to turn them on and off.
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Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the
courtesy lamps on. If you leave the PANEL LAMPS dial
turned all the way up past
HI, or if you leave a door
open,
the lamps will automatically turn off after
10 minutes (if the ignition is oft).
This feature
will not turn off the reading lamps, only the
lamps controlled by the PANEL LAMPS dial. Be sure to
turn off any reading lamps using the switch before you
leave the vehicle.
Mirrors
Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you
are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
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To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, push the
lever forward (to the night position).
To return the
mirror to the day position,
pull the lever toward you.
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Manual Remote Control Mirror Convex Outside Mirror
Adjust the right mirror
by hand. To adjust the left Your
passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror, move the knob in the direction you want to move mirror's surface
is curved
so you can see more from the
the mirror. driver's seat.
Power Remote Control Mirror (Option)
The
power mirror control is
on the driver's door. Turn
the control
to the left to
adjust the left mirror or
to
the right to adjust the right
mirror. Then move
the
control in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
After
you adjust the mirrors, turn the control to the
center position to turn it off.
A CA"TI0h
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle
on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box.
To open, lift the latch.
Storage Armrest
To use the storage area, fold down the armrest. Press the
latch on the front edge and pull up.
To use the
cupholder, flip it forward.
You may also have an armrest in the rear. It may have a
storage area and cupholders.
Center Console
To open the storage area,
press the latch
on the front
edge
and pull up.
The console
has cupholders,
cassette tape storage and
a
coinholder.
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Convenience Net (Option)
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Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
on the back wall of the
trunk.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load
things on the deck lid
of your vehicle. The luggage
carrier has slats attached to the deck lid, a rear rail
and tiedowns.
NOTICE:
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Loading cargo that weighs more than 50 lbs.
(23 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle.
Load your cargo so that it rests on the
slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the rear rail and fasten
it
securely to the luggage carrier.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store those in the
trunk
as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using it. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your Buick. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo, stop driving now
and then and make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
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Ashtrays and Lighter . NOTICE: The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel
or
on the console. To remove either ashtray, open the lid
and lift out the ashtray.
To remove the rear ashtray, open it, push down on the
snuffer and pull
out the ashtray.
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them
on fire,
causing damage.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also move them from side to side. The visors also
have extenders that
you can pull out for added coverage.
To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
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Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors,
the lamps come on when you open the cover.
Accessory Outlet
If your vehicle has a center console, you have a 12-volt
outlet.
It is on the passenger side, near the floor. Open
the cover to use the outlet. -
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical .equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty, Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything
requiring more than
20 amps.
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Astroroof (Option) Your astroroof includes a sliding glass panel and a
sliding sunshade. The switch works only when the
ignition is on.
To open the glass panel and sunshade, press the rear of
the switch. Let go of the switch to stop the panel in any
position. Press
the front of the switch to close the glass
panel. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.
To open the rear vent, press the front of the switch when
the astroroof
is closed. Open the sunshade by hand.
Press the rear of the switch to close the vent.
The astroroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if
your vehicle has an electrical failure.
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A. Lamp Controls
B. Instrument Cluster
C. Vents
D. Glove Box
E. Audio System
E Climate Control
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Instrum-It P: le1 Cluster
United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar
Your instrument cluster
is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, about how much
fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically.
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