warning BUICK REGAL 1998 Service Manual

Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance. Scheduled
wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have
the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
B uick model.
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NOTICE: (Continued)
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions.
To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t
spin your wheels.
If you do find traction devices that will fit, install
them on the front tires.
If you have other tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE Class
“S” type chains that are the proper size for your
tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten
them as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with
chains on will damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container
to clean your
vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Receptacle ..................... 2-52
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Air Bag How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-21
Location
............................... 1.21. 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.60
Servicing
................................... 1-25
System
..................................... 1-19
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
........................ 3.3.3.6. 3.9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-69
Alarm. Instant
................................. 2- 12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
............. 6-54
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player
with Automatic Tone Control
.................... 3-20
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player ........... 3-13
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic
Tonecontrol
................................. 3-16
Antenna Backglass
................................... 3-31
FixedMast .................................. 3-31 Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
................. 2.63. 4.9
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.62. 4.7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-25
Appearancecare
............................... 6-51
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-59
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-50
Astroroof
..................................... 2-53
Audio Controls, Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-28
Audio Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-29
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Audio Systems, Tips
............................ 3-29
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-33
Automatic
Headlamp Control
............................ 2-42
Overdrive
(a) .......................... 2-24, 2-25
Power Door Locks ............................. 2-7
Transaxlecheck .............................. 7-15
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-20
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-22
Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
........... 7-17
Using
....................................... 4-9
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Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light ................... 2-75
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-76
Driver Position
................................. 1 - 1 1
Driver Selectable Shifting ........................ 2-26
Driving City
........................................ 4-22
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-23
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-29
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-19
Night
...................................... 4-17
OnCurves
.................................. 4-12
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-39
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-25
On Snow
or Ice .............................. 4-28
Through Deep Standing Water
................... 4-21
WetRoads
.................................. 4-19
Winter
...................................... 4-27
With a Trailer
................................ 4-38
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control
......... 3-7
Dual ComforTemp Climate Control
.................. 3-4
Electrical Equipment, Adding
..... 2-20. 2-52. 3-29, 6-61
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-47
Engine
.................................. 6-10, 6-11
Coolant
..................................... 6-23
Electrical
System
............................... 6-61 Coolant
Heater
............................... 2-20
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-14
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-67
Coolant Temperature Light
..................... 2-67
Exhaust
..................................... 2-31
Identification
................................ 6-60
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-14
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-32
Specifications
................................ 6-68
Starting Your
................................ 2-19
Adding ..................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-13
Engineoil
.................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-16
Supercharger
................................ 6-19
Used
....................................... 6-17
What Kind to Use
............................. 6-15
Whentochange
.............................. 6-16
Enhanced Traction System
........................ 4-11
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
............. 2-66
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
........... 2-65
Ethanol
........................................ 6-5
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-31
Exterior Lamps ................................. 2-41
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-6
Filter, Air
..................................... 6-17
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-16
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Filter. Passenger Compartment Air ................. 6- 18
Finishcare
.................................... 6-56
Finish Damage
................................. 6-58
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-26
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-26
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-19
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
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Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-37
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canadian
................................ 6-4, 6-5
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
Gage ....................................... 2-75
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-62
.. ...........................
FrontTowing .................................. 5-11
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... '2-67
Fuel
....................................... 2-75
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-49
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-32
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-32
Guide en Frangais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-32
GAWR
....................................... 4-32
.. .................................
Halogen
Bulbs ................................ 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps Aiming
..................................... 6-35
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-34
Flash-to-Pass
................................ 2-36
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-35
OnReminder
................................ 2-41
Wiring
..................................... 6-61
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heated Foldaway Outside Mirrors .................. 2-48
Heatedseat
.................................... 1-4
Heating ............................... 3.4.3.6. 3.10
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-25
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-37
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn ......................................... 2-33
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-21
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-17
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-17
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-44
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-40
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-47
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Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-18
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7- 18
Front Drive Axle Boot
......................... 7- 18
Front Drive Axle Seal
......................... 7-18
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7- 18
Steering
.................................... 7-18
Suspension
.................................. 7-18
Throttle System
.............................. 7-1 8
InstrumentPanel ............................... 2-55
Cleaning .................................... 6-51
Cluster
................................ 2-56. 2-57
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-62
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
................ 2-44
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-44
Jack. Tire
........... 5.26.5.28.5.30.5.31.5.32. 5.33
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-15
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-15
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-32
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-58
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-3 1
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-58 Lamps
Cornering
................................... 2-44
Courtesy
.................................... 2-44
Dome
...................................... 2-46
Fog
........................................ 2-44
Interior
..................................... 2-44
Reading. Rearview Mirror
...................... 2-46
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-29
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-21, 2-60
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-63, 4-9
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-62, 4-7
BrakeSystemWarning
......................... 2-61
Charging System
............................. 2-60
Cruise
...................................... 2-74
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning
...................... 2-75
Engine Coolant Temperature Light
............... 2-67
ChangeOilSoon
............................. 2-73
Enhanced Traction System Active
................ 2-66
Enhanced Traction System Warning
.............. 2-65 .
Interior ..................................... 2-44
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.68, 6.26
LowFuel
................................... 2-75
Low Oil Level
.......................... 2.72, 6.12
LowTire
.................................... 2-68
Low Traction
................................ 2-66
Low Washer Fluid Warning
................ 2.37, 2.74
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Oilwarning ................................. 2-71
Performance Shift
....................... 2.26. 2.74
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2.59
Security
.................................... 2-73
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Service Vehicle Soon .......................... 2-74
Traction Control System Active
.................. 2-65
Traction Control System Warning
................ 2-64
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-31
Locks
Cylinders
................................... 7-15
DelayedLocking
.............................. 2-8
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Check
....................... 7-17
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7- 15
Lockout Protection Feature
...................... 2-5
ManualDoor
................................. 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear-Door Child Security
....................... 2-6
Trunk
...................................... 2-15
Window
.................................... 2-33
Loss
of Control ................................ 4- 16
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.68. 6.26
LowFuelLight
................................ 2-75
Low Oil Level Light
....................... 2.72. 6.12
Low Tire Light
................................. 2-68
Low Traction Light
............................. 2-66
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
............. 2.37. 2-74
Low-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-19
Programmable Automatic
Power Door
............. 2-7 Lubrication Service.
Body
........................ 7- 15
Magnetic Variable Effort Steering
................ 4-12
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-69
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-20
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-5
How it’s Organized ............................ 7-3
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-14
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
Maintenance Schedule. Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
.......................... 7-19
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-58
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-18
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Manual Door Locks
........................
Front Seat ...................
Manual Single Zone Climate Control
Methanol
.....................
Mirrors .......................
Convex Outside ..............
Electrochromic Daymight ......
Inside Daymight Rearview .....
Power Outside Foldaway .......
Visor Vanity .................
MMT ........................
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.... 6-5
... 2-47
... 2-48
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... 2-48
... 2-51
.... 6-4
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Mountain Roads .................................. 4-25
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
Net. Trunk Convenience
........................ 2-50
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 17
Nightvision
................................... 4-18
Odometer
.................................... 2-58
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-58
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 14
Oil Warning Light
.............................. 2-71
OnStar System
................................. 2-54
Oil.
Engine
.................................... 6-12
Oil Life Monitor
........................ 2-78. 6-16. 7-5
Overdrive
(a). Automatic ..................
Overheating Engine .......................
Owner Checks and Services .................
Owner Publications. Ordering ...............
Paint Spotting. Chemical ..................
Park
Automatic Transaxle
....................
Shifting Out of .........................
Shifting Into ...........................
2.24. 2.25
..... 5-15
..... 7-14
..... 8-10
..... 6-58
..... 2-23
..... 2-28
..... 2-30 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-27
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-17
Lots
....................................... 2-15
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-31
With a Trailer
................................ 4-40
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
.................. 6-18
Passing
............................... 4-15
PASS-Key I1 2-16
Performance Shift Light
..................... 2-26, 2-74
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-18
Power
.... *.h* .................................
Performance Shifting ............................ 2-26
Auxiliary Connection
.......................... 2-53
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-61
Retained Accessory
........................... 2-46
Seat (Six-Way)
Steering
.....
Steering Fluid .
Windows ....
................................ 1-3
............................... 4-12
............................... 6-27
............................... 2-33
Outside Mirrors
.............................. 2-48
Pregnancy.
Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-18
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-10
Publications. Service and Owner. Ordering in Canada
... 8-9
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Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-52
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-16
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2- 19
Steam
........................................ 5-15
Steering in Emergencies
............................... 4- 13
Magnetic Variable Effort ” ..................... 4- 12
Power ...................................... 4-12
TILT-WHEEL”
.............................. 2-34
Tips
........................................ 4-12
Steering Wheel Touch Controls. Audio
.............. 3-28
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-49
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-38
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-51
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Synchronization. Remote Keyless Entry ............. 2- 14
Tachometer .................................. 2-58
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb Replacement ....... 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-30
Temperature Control
..................... 3.2.3-5. 3-7
Theft
......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-25
Theft-Deterrent System
.......................... 2- 16
Thermostat
.................................... 6-27
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 12
THEFTLOCK TM ................................ 3-25
TILT-WHEELTM Adjustable Steering Column
........ 2-34 Tire Pressure Monitor System
..................... 6-44
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-31
Tires
......................................... 6-42
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-49
BuyingNew
................................. 6-47
Chains
..................................... 6-50
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-26
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Compact Spare
............................... 5-37
Inflation
.................................... 6-43
Inflation Check
............................... 7-14
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-45
Loading
.................................... 4-31
Pressure
.................................... 6-40
Storing the Flat
............................... 5-35
Storing the Spare ............................. 5-36
Temperature
................................. 6-49
Traction
.................................... 6-48
Treadwear
................................... 6-48
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-48
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-46
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-49
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-46
TopStrap
..................................... 1-56
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-34. 6.43
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-33
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Traction Control System (3800 Supercharged Engine) ... 4-9
Traction Control System Active Light
............... 2-65
Traction Control System Warning Light
............. 2-64
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Trailer BackingUp
................................. 4-38
Brakes
..................................... 4- 37
Drivingwith
................................. 4-38
Driving on
Grades
............................ 4-39
Engine Cooling When Towing
................... 4-40
Following Distance
........................... 4-38
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
Hitches
..................................... 4-37
If
You Decide to Pull A ........................ 4-34
MakingTurns
................................ 4-39
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-40
Passing
..................................... 4- 38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-37
Tongueweight
............................... 4-36
Total Weight
on Tires .......................... 4-36
Towing
..................................... 4-33
Turnsignals
................................. 4-39
Weight
..................................... 4- 35
When
You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4-40
Transaxle Fluid
................................. 6-20
Transmitters, Remote-Keyless Entry
............ 2-9, 2- 12
Trip, Before Leaving on a Long .................... 4-24
Trunk
........................................ 2-14
Lock
....................................... 2-15
Rear Seat Pass-Through ........................ 2-50
Transportation,
Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-58 Trunk
Convenience Net
.......................... 2-50
Trunk Lid Applique Bulb Replacement
.............. 6-40
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-35
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-35
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-34
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-39
Two-way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Twilight
Sentinel
............................... 2-43
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-17
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-58
Underhood Electrical Center (Passenger’s Side)
....... 6-64
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-68
Identification Number
......................... 6-60
Loading
.................................... 4-31
Storage
..................................... 6-33
Symbols
....................................... v
Ventilation System .............................. 3-10
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-51
Visors,
Sun .................................... 2-51
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