transaxle BUICK REGAL 1996 Owner's Guide

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first).’ See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Service.
3-
0 Inspect P spark plug wires. An Emission
Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Control Service.
Control Service.
17 Change automatic transaxle
fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
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Cassette Deck Service Automatic Transaxle Check
Clean
cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’ in the Index
for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.) Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed.
See
“Automatic Transaxle”
in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the
body doors, hood, rear compartment, glove box door,
console door and any folding seat hardware. Part
D tells
you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed
to a corrosive environment.
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Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSI) Check
A CAUTION:
IF
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below. injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake”
in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around
the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake’’
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s. BTSI
needs service.
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Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is
in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake
and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move.
You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front
of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park
on a
fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until
the vehicle
is held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody
Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from
the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part 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
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and
GM Goodwrench@
DEX-COOL
TM or Havoline@
DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze
conforming
to GM Specification
6277M. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose Lubricant,
Superlube
b (GM Part
, No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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(@ Section 9 Index
I- .I
Accessory Outlet .............................. 2-4 I
AirBag ....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1 . 19. 2.47
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-2 1
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-21
AirCleane
r .................................... 6-16
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Alarm, Theft-Deterrent ........................... 2-8
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-40
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-48
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-26
Antenna, Power
................................ 3-26
Antifreeze ................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
................. 2-50.4-8
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-49.4-6
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-2 I
Appearance Care ............................... 6-42
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-63 Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-50
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-6
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-38
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-40
Astroroof
..................................... 2-42
Audio Controls
. Steering Wheel Touch Control ....... 3-23
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-24
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-25
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-16
Shifting ..................................... 2-14
Transaxle Check
.............................. 7-36
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ................ 7-38
Battery
...................................... 6-30
J~np Starting ................................. 5-2
Saver
...................................... 2-36
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-6
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-6
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ............... 2-5
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-1 8
PedalTravel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
......................... 2-48
Trailer
...................................... 4-32
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-22
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-37
Wear
....................................... 6-29
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................... 2-9
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-3 1
Braking in Emergencies ........................... 4-8
BTSI
......................................... 2-22
BTSICheck
................................... 7-37
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-4
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-6 I
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-23,4-26, 4-32
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-36
Cassette Tape Player
................... 3-7,3-10, 3-16
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-25
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-2 1
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-24
Certification Label
.............................. 4-27
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-32
Chains, Tire
................................... 6-42
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-47 Checking
Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-50
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-49
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...... 1-39. 1-41
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-43
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-45
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
Where to Put
................................ 1-37
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-40
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-53
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning ...................................... 6-42
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-48
Fabric
...................................... 6-43
Glass
....................................... 6-46
Inside of Your Buick
.......................... 6-42
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-45
Leather
..................................... 6-45
Outside
of Your Buick ......................... 6-47
Special Problems
............................. 6-44
Stains
...................................... 6-43
Tires
....................................... 6-48
Vinyl ....................................... 6-45
Wheels
..................................... 6-48
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-46
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-25
Compact: Disc Player ....................... 3- 13. 3-16
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3- 15. 3-20
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-32
Console Storage
................................ 2-38
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-39
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Engineoil .................................... 6-10
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6- I I
Used ....................................... 6-15
When to Change
.............................. 6- I5
Ethanol ........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-23
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-43
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-16
Filter. Engine Oil ............................... 6- 15
Finish Care .................................... 6-47
Finish Damage
................................. 6-49
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2- 17
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5- 1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-22
Fluids and Lubrlcants
............................ 7-40
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing ................................... 5-9
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canadian
.................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-57
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-53
.. ...........................
Gapes
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-51
Fuel ....................................... 2-57
GAWR
....................................... 4-27
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-14
GloveBox
.................................... 2-38
Gross
Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-27
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-27
Guide en Franpis
II
GVWR ....................................... 4-27
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-32
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-31
High/Low Beam .............................. 2-27
On Reminder
................................ 2-32
Wiring
..................................... 6-52
Hearing Impaired
. Customer Assistance .............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-27
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-21
Hitches
. Trailer .................................. 4-32
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release ...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-25
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-16
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Low Coolant Warning Light ................. 2-5 1. 6.23
LowFuelLight
................................ 2- 57
LowOilLevelLight
............................ 2-55
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-40
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-36
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-39
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ........... 6-63
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-42
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Trip/Highway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
................ 7-5. 7-26
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-35
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-39
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-40
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
.................... 7-4. 7-6
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-49
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-52
Manual FrontSeat
.................................... 1-1
Mirror ...................................... 2-37
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-37
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-36
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-37
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-36 Manual
..................................... 2-37
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-37
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-37
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-41
MMT
......................................... 6-3
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-21
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-26
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-39
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-15
New Vehicle “Break-In”
.......................... 2-9
Nightvision
................................... 4-14
Odometer
.................................... 2-45
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-45
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-10
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Warning Light .............................. 2-54
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-16
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-35
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- IO
Paint Spotting. Chemical ......................... 6-49
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-14
Shifting
Into ................................. 2-19
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-22
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Parking AtNight
..................................... 2-7
Brake
...................................... 2-18
BrakeMechanism Check
....................... 7-38
Lots ........................................ 2-8
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-22
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-35
Passing
....................................... 4-11
PASS-Key
II .................................. 2-8
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-39
Power
Antenna
Mast Care ............................ 3-26
Antenna Service
.............................. 7-36
DoorLocks
................................... 2-3
Option Fuses
................................ 6-52
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-37
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-24
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5- 1
Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-9
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-2
Radiator
..................................... 5- 18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-24
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- I5
Reading Lamps ........................... 2-34. 2-35 Rear
Outside Seat Position
..................... 1.26. 1-29
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-33
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight ................. 2-36
Reclining Front Seatbacks
..................... 1.2. 1-4
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-63
Remote Keyless Entry
................................. 2-4
Trunk Release
................................. 2-7
Replacement. Bulbs
............................. 6-60
Replacement. Parts
.............................. 6-63
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-40
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-7
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-50
Child ....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1 -SO
System Check ................................ 7-36
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2- IS
Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-24
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-4
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33
Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-36
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-26
Window Defogger
............................. 3-6
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