Buick Regal: Starter Switch Check - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Buick Regal Owners ManualBuick Regal: Starter Switch Check

When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.

2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.

See Parking Brake .

Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.

For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact your dealer for service.

    Battery
    Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview  for battery location. DANGER Battery posts, terminals, and r ...

    Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
    WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room arou ...

    See also:

    Flat tires
    If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake suddenly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. ...

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    The engine air cleaner/filter is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview for more information on location. ...

    Tire size
    ■ Typical tire size information The illustration indicates typical tire size. Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use) Section width (millimeters) Aspect ratio (tire heig ...