keyless BUICK REGAL 1999 User Guide

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2-45 Fog Lamps
To turn the fog lamps on,
press the fog lamps switch
located below the headlamp
switch on the left side of the
steering column.
A light will glow on the switch to let you know that they
are on. (Your parking lamps or low
-beam headlamps
must be on or your fog lamps won't come on.) Press the
switch again to turn the fog lamps off. The fog lamps
will go off whenever you change to high
-beam
headlamps. When you return to low beams, the fog
lamps will come on again.
Cornering Lamps
The cornering lamps are designed to come on when you
signal a turn. This will provide more light for cornering
at night.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
moving the LIGHTS dial. If you turn the dial past
MAX, your courtesy or interior lamps will come on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These
lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to
enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these
lamps on by twisting or turning the interior lights knob
all the way to the right.
Illuminated Entry
Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set
time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it's open
and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after
you close it. If you press UNLOCK and don't open a
door, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds.
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2-47
You may enable or disable the perimeter lighting feature
when the driver performs the following sequence with
the engine not running, the doors closed and the ignition
key in RUN:
1. Apply your brakes.
2. Press and hold the power door lock switch. While
holding the door lock switch press and release the
remote alarm button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. This will initialize the customization
mode. While in the customization mode, the feature
will sound the number of chimes corresponding to
the current mode: In Mode 1, one chime means the
feature is disabled. In Mode 2, two chimes signal
that the perimeter lighting feature is enabled. Each
additional press will advance the mode by one,
starting from the current mode. During this
procedure, the feature will sound the number of
chimes corresponding to the mode. When the lock
switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the
last mode.
Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to a year will
not change the programmed operation of this feature.Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps
Use the switch next to each lamp to turn them on
and off.
Dome Lamp (If Equipped)
The dome lamp will come on when you open the doors.
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Fuse Description
38 Low Blower
39 Anti
-Lock Brakes
40 Turn Signals, Cornering Lamps
41 Radio, HVAC Head, Remote
Keyless Entry, Cluster, CEL TEL
42 High Blower
43 Passenger's Heated Seat
44 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
45 WipersUnderhood Electrical Center
-- Passenger's Side
Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood electrical
center on the passenger's side of the engine compartment.
Fuse Description
1 ABS
2 Starter Solenoid
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Fuse Description
3 Power Seats, Rear Defog,
Heated Seats
4 High Blower, Hazard Flasher,
Stoplamps, Power Mirror,
Door Locks
5 Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps,
ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air
Bag, DRL Module
6 Cooling Fan
7 Interior Lamps, Retained
Accessory Power, Keyless Entry,
CEL TEL, Data Link, HVAC
Head, Cluster, Radio, AUX Power
(Power Drop), Cigarette Lighter
8 Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio,
Steering Wheel Controls, Body
Control Module, AUX Power
(Power Drop), Power Windows,
Sunroof, HVAC Controls, DRL,
Rear Defog Relay
9 Cooling Fan 2
10 Cooling Fan 3Relay Description
11 Starter Solenoid
12 Cooling Fan 1
13 Ignition Main
14 Not Used
15 A/C Clutch
16 Horn
17 Fog Lamps
18 Fuel Pump, Speed Control
(L67 only)
19 Fuel Pump
20 Not Used
21 Generator
22 ECM
23 A/C Compressor Clutch
24 Cooling Fan
25 Electronic Ignition
26 Transaxle
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9-2
Back-Up Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rundown Protection 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 8-3, 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 8-3, 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI 2-23, 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) 2-23, 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ªBreak-Inº, New Vehicle 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI 2-23, 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-14, 2-33, 4-30, 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette
Deck Service 7
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player 3-11, 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Errors 3-12, 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Safety 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Oil Soon Light 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Light 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-45 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-46 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner/Filter, Engine Air 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Remote
Activation Illumination 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry Operation 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry Resynchronization 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Bulbs 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Parts 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Wheel 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-9, 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints, Child 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization, Remote Keyless Entry 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory Power 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance, Canadian 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Wear Properly 1
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incorrect Usage 1-15, 1-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap Belt 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder 1-12, 1-27, 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger Children 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Questions and Answers 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Comfort Guides 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passengers 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder Light 1-6, 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smaller Children and Babies 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts, Care 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 8-9, 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback Reclining Front 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats
Heated 1
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraint Systems 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Controls 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing a Child Restraint 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six-Way Power 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tw o-Way Manual 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9-11
Tires 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare 5-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation Check 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Monitor System 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Flat 5-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Spare 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 5-29, 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a Trailer 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing Your Vehicle 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System
Active Light 2
-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Full-Range 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 Supercharged Engine 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Light 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer
Backing Up 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Following Distance 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If You Decide to Pull A 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Turns 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Tires 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill 4
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry 2-7, 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, Courtesy 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip, Before Leaving on a Long 4-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Pass-Through 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Convenience Net 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Lid Applique Bulb Replacement 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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