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In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3 Air Vents ...... 8-6 Vehicle Features ...... 1-14 Maintenance ...... 8-6 eAssist Features ...... 1-19 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Performance and Controls ...... 5-2 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Maintenance ...... 1-21 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information ...... 9-2 Indicators ...... 5-7 Starting and Operating ...... 9-14 Keys, Doors, and Information Displays ...... 5-31 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-25 Windows ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-38 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-26 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-47 Manual Transmission ...... 9-29 Doors ...... 2-13 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53 Drive Systems ...... 9-31 Vehicle Security...... 2-15 Brakes ...... 9-31 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-18 Lighting ...... 6-1 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-35 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-19 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Cruise Control ...... 9-38 Windows ...... 2-20 Interior Lighting ...... 6-5 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-48 Roof ...... 2-22 Lighting Features ...... 6-6 Fuel ...... 9-59 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Towing...... 9-64 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Introduction ...... 7-1 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Rear Seats ...... 3-9 Safety Belts ...... 3-10 Airbag System ...... 3-17 Child Restraints ...... 3-30 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Technical Data ...... 12-1 General Information ...... 10-2 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-3 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-30 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Electrical System ...... 10-34 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-40 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Jump Starting ...... 10-77 Vehicle Data Recording and Towing...... 10-81 Privacy...... 13-14 Appearance Care ...... 10-85 OnStar ...... 14-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 General Information ...... 11-1 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 OnStar Additional Special Application Information ...... 14-6 Services ...... 11-8 Index ...... i-1 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 11-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-12 Maintenance Records ...... 11-14 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from: that may not be available in your The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the documentation relating to your BUICK Emblem, and REGAL are specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated trademarks and/or service marks of features. Attention: Customer Service General Motors LLC, its 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for Plymouth, MI 48170 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. quick reference. For vehicles first sold in Canada, Using this Manual substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick To quickly locate information about Motor Division wherever it appears the vehicle, use the Index in the in this manual. back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

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iv Introduction

Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light safety symbol which means “Do 9 { Danger Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning this happen.” ! Danger indicates a hazard with a : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result Symbols g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls in serious injury or death. or OnStar® (if equipped) The vehicle has components and $ labels that use symbols instead of : Brake System Warning Light text. Symbols are shown along with " : Charging System { Warning the text describing the operation or : Cruise Control information relating to a specific I Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, B : Engine Coolant Temperature could result in injury or death. gauge, or indicator. O : Exterior Lamps M : This symbol is shown when g : First Responder you need to see your owner manual # : Fog Lamps { Caution for additional instructions or information. . : Fuel Gauge Caution indicates a hazard that * : This symbol is shown when + : Fuses could result in property or vehicle you need to see a service manual 3 damage. for additional instructions or : Headlamp High/Low-Beam information. Changer Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

vi Introduction

2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

In Brief 1-1

In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12 eAssist Features Climate Controls ...... 1-13 eAssist® Overview ...... 1-19 Transmission ...... 1-14 High Voltage Safety Instrument Panel Information ...... 1-19 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Vehicle Features Automatic Engine Start/Stop Infotainment System ...... 1-14 Feature ...... 1-20 Initial Drive Information Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-14 Regenerative Braking ...... 1-20 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Cruise Control ...... 1-15 Battery ...... 1-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Driver Information Service ...... 1-20 System ...... 1-4 Center (DIC) ...... 1-15 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-5 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Performance and Maintenance Door Locks ...... 1-5 System ...... 1-16 Traction Control/Electronic Trunk Release ...... 1-6 Lane Departure Stability Control ...... 1-21 Windows ...... 1-6 Warning (LDW) ...... 1-16 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-21 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-7 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . 1-16 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-22 Memory Features ...... 1-8 Rear Vision E85 or FlexFuel ...... 1-22 Heated Seats ...... 1-8 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-16 Driving for Better Fuel Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Economy ...... 1-22 Safety Belts ...... 1-9 (RCTA) System ...... 1-16 Roadside Assistance Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Parking Assist ...... 1-17 Program ...... 1-23 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-10 Active Emergency Braking OnStar® ...... 1-23 Steering Wheel System ...... 1-17 Adjustment ...... 1-10 Power Outlets ...... 1-17 Interior Lighting ...... 1-11 Universal Remote System . . . 1-18 Exterior Lighting ...... 1-12 Sunroof ...... 1-18 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

In Brief 1-3

1. Exterior Lamp Controls on Driver Information Center Rear Parking Assist Button (If page 6-1. Display. See Driver Information Equipped). See Assistance Fog Lamps on page 6-4 (If Center (DIC) (Base Level Systems for Parking or Backing Equipped). Cluster) on page 5-32 or Driver on page 9-49. Information Center (DIC) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Instrument Panel Illumination (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. Control on page 6-5. on page 9-58 (If Equipped). 6. Steering Wheel Controls on 2. Air Vents on page 8-6. 10. Light Sensor. See Automatic page 5-2 (If Equipped). Headlamp System on 3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Driver Information Center (DIC) page 6-2. Lane-Change Signals on Controls. See Driver Information page 6-4. 11. Instrument Panel Storage on Center (DIC) (Base Level page 4-1. 4. Cruise Control on page 9-38 (If Cluster) on page 5-32 or Driver Equipped). Information Center (DIC) 12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. (Out of View). See Malfunction Adaptive Cruise Control on Indicator Lamp on page 5-20. page 9-40 (If Equipped). 7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. 13. Hood Release. See Hood on Heated Steering Wheel on page 10-5. page 5-2 (If Equipped). 8. Infotainment on page 7-1. 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 9. Traction Control/Electronic page 5-2. System on page 9-52 (If Stability Control on page 9-35. 15. Horn on page 5-3. Equipped). Hazard Warning Flashers on 5. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel page 6-3. 16. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-15 or Ignition Cluster) on page 5-12 or GS/Sport Button (If Equipped). Instrument Cluster (Base Level Positions (Keyless Access) on See Selective Ride Control on page 9-16. Cluster) on page 5-8. page 9-37. 17. Heated Front Seats on page 3-8 (If Equipped). Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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18. Dual Automatic Climate Control Initial Drive System on page 8-1. 19. Shift Lever. See Automatic Information Transmission on page 9-26 or This section provides a brief Manual Transmission on overview about some of the page 9-29. important features that may or may 20. Electric Parking Brake. See not be on your specific vehicle. Parking Brake on page 9-32. For more detailed information, refer 21. Passenger Safety Belt to each of the features which can be Reminder Light. See Safety found later in this owner manual. Belt Reminders on page 5-18. Remote Keyless Entry With Remote Start Shown (RKE) System Press the button to extend the key. The RKE transmitter may work up to The key can be used for all locks. 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. This key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Y : Press and hold to release the trunk. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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7 : Press and release to initiate When the engine starts, the parking Door Locks vehicle locator. Press and hold for at lamps will turn on and remain on as To lock or unlock the door from least three seconds to sound the long as the engine is running. The panic alarm. Press again to cancel doors will be locked and the climate outside the vehicle, press Q or K the panic alarm. control system may come on. on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The engine will continue to run for transmitter or use the key in the See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote driver door. Keyless Entry (RKE) System 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, Operation on page 2-3. repeat the steps if a 10-minute time From inside the vehicle pull once on extension is desired. Remote start the door handle to unlock it. Pulling Remote Vehicle Start can be extended only once. the door handle again unlatches it. If equipped with this feature, the Canceling a Remote Start Pushing down the manual lock knob on the driver door will lock all engine can be started from outside To cancel a remote start, do one of the vehicle. doors. Pushing down the manual the following: lock knob on a passenger door will Starting the Vehicle . Aim the RKE transmitter at the lock that door only. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / See Door Locks on page 2-10 for vehicle. until the parking lamps turn off. additional information. 2. Press and release Q. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Immediately after completing . Turn the vehicle on and then off. Step 2, press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the See Remote Vehicle Start on turn signal lamps flash. page 2-9. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-6 In Brief

Power Door Locks Trunk Release Windows

To open the trunk: The power window switches are on K : Press to unlock the doors. the driver door. Each passenger Q : Press to lock the doors. Press | on the driver door. door has a switch that controls only See Vehicle Personalization on Press and hold Y on the Remote that window. page 5-47 for more information. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the front of the switch Press the touch pad on the trunk up to raise it. See Power Windows under the vehicle emblem after unlocking all doors. on page 2-20. See Trunk on page 2-13. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Seat Adjustment 2. Slide the seat to the desired Power Seats position and release the Manual Seats handle (3). 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch (2) to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch (2) when the desired height is reached. To raise or recline the seatback, use the lever (1) on the outboard side of the seat. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 1. Seat Adjustment Control and Reclining Seatbacks on 2. Reclining Seatbacks 1. Seatback Recline Lever page 3-5. 2. Height Adjustment Switch 3. Lumbar Adjustment 3. Seat Position Handle To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . To adjust the seat position: Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the 1. Pull the handle (3) under the control (1) forward or rearward. front of the seat cushion. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (1) up or down. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-8 In Brief

. Raise or lower the entire seat by Memory Features Heated Seats moving the control (1) up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (2) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. Press the top or bottom of the control (3) to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4.

If equipped, the MEM, “1,” and “2” If equipped, the buttons are part of buttons on the outboard side of the the climate control system on the driver seat are used to manually center stack. To operate, the ignition save and recall the driver seat and and the climate control system must outside mirror positions. be on. If the climate control system See Memory Seats on page 3-6 and is off, press the O button to turn Vehicle Personalization on it on. page 5-47. Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

In Brief 1-9

the next lower setting, and then to Safety Belts Passenger Sensing the off setting. The lights near the heated seat symbol on the display System indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated Seats on page 1-8. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints The passenger sensing system for all occupants are installed and turns off the front outboard adjusted properly. passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag To achieve a comfortable seating is affected by the passenger position, change the seatback Refer to the following sections for sensing system. recline angle as little as necessary important information on how to use while keeping the seat and the head safety belts properly: The passenger airbag status restraint height in the proper indicator will be visible on the . Safety Belts on page 3-10. position. instrument panel when the vehicle is . How to Wear Safety Belts started. See Passenger Sensing See Head Restraints on page 3-2 Properly on page 3-12. System on page 3-23 for important and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. information. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-13. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-10 In Brief

Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors The outside mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when Adjustment going through an automatic car Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward view of the area behind your the vehicle. Push the mirror outward vehicle. to return it to the original position. Automatic Dimming Rearview Steering Wheel Mirror Adjustment If equipped, the mirror automatically dims to reduce glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming To adjust a mirror: Rearview Mirror on page 2-19 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction. 3. Return the selector switch to the center position. To adjust the steering wheel: See Power Mirrors on page 2-19. 1. Pull the lever down. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2. Move the steering wheel up H : Turns the lamps on when any or down. door is opened. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel ' : Keeps the lamps on all closer or away from you. the time. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Reading Lamps steering wheel in place. There are front and rear reading Do not adjust the steering wheel lamps. while driving. The rear reading lamps are in the Interior Lighting headliner. # or $ : Press to turn each lamp Dome Lamps on or off. The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the For more information, see Dome front and rear interior lamps. Lamps on page 6-5.

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

( : Turns the lamps off. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-12 In Brief

Exterior Lighting and when the parking brake is Windshield Wiper/Washer released on manual transmission vehicles. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. The windshield wiper/washer lever 2 : Turns on the headlamps is on the right side of the steering column. The exterior lamp control is on the together with the parking lamps and instrument panel on the outboard instrument panel lights. With the ignition in ACC/ side of the steering wheel. See: ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, O move the lever to select the wiper : Turns off the exterior lamps. . Exterior Lamp Controls on speed. The knob returns to the AUTO page 6-1 position after it is released. Turn to HI: Use for fast wipes. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) O again to reactivate the LO: Use for slow wipes. AUTO mode. on page 6-2 . In Canada, the headlamps will Fog Lamps on page 6-4, If automatically reactivate when the Equipped. vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) on automatic transmission vehicles, Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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INT: Move the lever up to INT for Climate Controls intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with frequent wipes or down for less this system. frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. n L : Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

1. Driver and Passenger 4. Air Delivery Mode Controls Temperature Controls 5. Fan Control 2. Heated Front Seats (If 6. Power Equipped) 7. Rear Window Defogger 3. Defrost Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-14 In Brief

8. A/C (Air Conditioning) Manual Mode Vehicle Features 9. Recirculation Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows 10. AUTO (Automatic Operation) you to shift an automatic Infotainment System transmission similar to a manual 11. SYNC (Synchronized transmission. To use the DSC See the infotainment manual for Temperature) feature: information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, See Dual Automatic Climate Control 1. Move the shift lever to the left and voice or speech recognition. System on page 8-1. from D (Drive) into the side gate It also includes information on marked with (+) and (−). settings. Transmission 2. Press the shift lever forward to Automatic Transmission upshift or rearward to downshift. Steering Wheel Controls See Automatic Transmission on The infotainment system can be page 9-26. operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Cruise Control SET−: Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9-38 and Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-40 (if equipped).

Driver Information y or z : Press to move up or Center (DIC) down in a list. 5 : Press to turn cruise control on The DIC display is in the instrument S or T : Press S to open or off. A white indicator comes on in cluster. It shows the status of many application menus on the left. the instrument cluster when cruise vehicle systems. Press T to open interaction menus is turned on. on the right. RES+: If there is a set speed in V : Press to open a menu or select memory, press the control up briefly a menu item. Press and hold to to resume to that speed or hold reset values on certain screens. upward to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to See Driver Information Center (DIC) increase vehicle speed. (Base Level Cluster) on page 5-32 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-16 In Brief

Forward Collision Alert departs the lane, the light will Rear Vision change to amber and flash. In (FCA) System addition, beeps will sound. Camera (RVC) If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, RVC displays a view of reduce the harm caused by on page 9-58. the area behind the vehicle on the front-end crashes. FCA provides a center stack display when the green indicator, V, when a vehicle Lane Change Alert (LCA) vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to is detected ahead. This indicator aid with parking and low-speed displays amber if you follow a If equipped, the LCA system is a backing maneuvers. vehicle much too closely. When lane-changing aid that assists See Assistance Systems for Parking approaching a vehicle ahead too drivers with avoiding lane change or Backing on page 9-49. quickly, FCA provides a red alert crashes that occur with vehicles in and rapidly beeps. the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching Rear Cross Traffic Alert See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) these areas from behind. The LCA (RCTA) System System on page 9-52. warning display will light up in the If equipped, the RCTA system uses corresponding outside side mirror Lane Departure a triangle with an arrow displayed and will flash if the turn signal is on. on the RVC screen to warn of traffic Warning (LDW) The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) behind your vehicle that may cross system is included as part of the your vehicle's path while in If equipped, LDW may help avoid LCA system. unintentional lane departures at R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) sound. greater. LDW uses a camera sensor on page 9-55 and Lane Change See Assistance Systems for Parking to detect the lane markings. The Alert on page 9-56. or Backing on page 9-49 LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Parking Assist Active Emergency Power Outlets If equipped, Rear Parking Assist Braking System The accessory power outlet can be (RPA) uses sensors on the rear If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise used to plug in electrical equipment, bumper to assist with parking and Control (ACC) it also has the Active such as a cell phone or MP3 player. avoiding objects while in Emergency Braking System, which There are two 12-volt accessory R (Reverse). It operates at speeds includes Intelligent Brake power outlets located: less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may Assist (IBA) and the Automatic . On the center stack next to the display a warning triangle on the Collision Preparation (ACP) System. ashtray. Rear Vision Camera screen and a These systems can provide a boost graphic on the instrument cluster to to braking or automatically brake the . Inside the center console. provide the object distance. In vehicle to help avoid or lessen the The outlet is powered when the addition, multiple beeps may occur severity of crashes when driving in a if very close to an object. ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ forward gear. ACCESSORY, or until the driver The vehicle may also have the Front See Active Emergency Braking door is opened within 10 minutes of Parking Assist system. System on page 9-54. turning off the vehicle. See Retained See Assistance Systems for Parking Accessory Power (RAP) on or Backing on page 9-49. page 9-23. Open the protective cover to use the accessory power outlet. See Power Outlets on page 5-5. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-18 In Brief

Universal Remote System Sunroof To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch (1) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close If equipped, this system provides a sunroof switch (2). way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate If an object is in the path of the devices such as garage door sunroof while it is closing, the openers, security systems, and anti-pinch feature will detect the home automation devices. object and stop the sunroof. The sunroof will then return to the Read the instructions completely For vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the full-open or vent position. before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ The sunroof glass panel cannot be of the steps involved, it may be ACCESSORY or in Retained opened or closed if the vehicle has Accessory Power (RAP). See helpful to have another person an electrical failure. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) available to assist with programming See Sunroof on page 2-22. the Universal Remote system. on page 9-23. See Universal Remote System on To open or close the sunroof, press switch (1) to the first detent position. page 5-53. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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eAssist Features The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more frequent, ® and longer engine stops than the eAssist Overview comfort setting. See Dual Automatic If the vehicle has eAssist, there are Climate Control System on several additional features that page 8-1. contribute to increased efficiency. This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Vehicles with eAssist have an (HSA) feature, which may be useful automatic engine start/stop feature. when the vehicle is stopped on a This feature saves fuel by shutting grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) the engine off when the vehicle is on page 9-34. stopped. When the engine shuts off Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly automatically, all the accessories different instrument cluster, which The cold air intake for the battery is will continue to operate normally. In includes an AUTO STOP indicator located behind the rear seat, on the very hot or cold conditions, the on the tachometer. See Instrument filler panel. Do not cover the intake. engine will only shut off Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) on See Battery on page 10-26. automatically part of the time. See page 5-12 or Instrument Cluster Starting the Engine on page 9-18. (Base Level Cluster) on page 5-8. High Voltage Safety There are two air conditioning The eAssist system uses a high Information settings available. The comfort voltage battery, which is cooled with setting maximizes cabin comfort. Vehicles with eAssist have a air drawn from the vehicle interior. standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-20 In Brief

In emergency situations, first The engine starts immediately. The Battery responders can cut the two clearly vehicle continues to run until the labeled cut points in the engine next stop. This vehicle has a standard 12-volt compartment to disable the battery. Refer to the replacement AUTO STOP on the tachometer number on the original battery label high voltage battery and air bag signifies that the engine is in auto systems — do not cut the high when a new standard 12-volt battery stop mode. See Tachometer on is needed. voltage cable. page 5-15 for more information. A chime will sound when the driver Vehicles with eAssist also have a Automatic Engine Start/ door is opened while in auto stop high voltage battery. Only a trained Stop Feature mode. Remember to shift to P (Park) service technician with the proper and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF knowledge and tools should inspect, Vehicles with eAssist have an before exiting the vehicle. test, or replace the high voltage automatic engine start/stop feature. battery. See your dealer if the high After the engine is started and has See Starting the Engine on voltage battery needs service. See reached operating temperature, the page 9-18. Battery on page 10-26. auto stop feature may cause the engine to turn off when the brake Regenerative Braking Service pedal is applied and the vehicle Regenerative braking takes some of comes to a complete stop. When Never try to do your own service on the energy from the moving vehicle the brake pedal is released, or the eAssist components. You can be and turns it into electrical energy. accelerator pedal is applied, the injured and the vehicle can be This energy is then stored in the engine will restart. The engine will damaged if you try to do your own vehicle's high voltage battery continue to run until the next service work. Service and repair of system, contributing to increased auto stop. these high voltage components fuel efficiency. should only be performed by a To restart the engine during the auto The system works whenever the trained service technician with the stop, release the brake pedal or accelerator pedal is released, and proper knowledge and tools. See press the accelerator pedal. increases the energy captured as Doing Your Own Service Work on more brake pedal is applied. page 10-3. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

In Brief 1-21

. Press and release the TCS/ Tire Pressure Monitor Performance and StabiliTrak button again to turn Maintenance on traction control. This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). . To turn off both traction control Traction Control/ and StabiliTrak, press and hold Electronic Stability the TCS/StabiliTrak button, on Control the center stack, until i and g illuminate in the instrument The traction control system limits cluster and the appropriate DIC wheel slip. The system turns on message is displayed. See Ride automatically every time the vehicle Control System Messages on is started. page 5-45. The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in The StabiliTrak system assists with . Press and release the TCS/ pressure of one of the vehicle's directional control of the vehicle in StabiliTrak button to turn on both tires. If the warning light comes on, difficult driving conditions. The systems. stop as soon as possible and inflate system turns on automatically every the tires to the recommended time the vehicle is started. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-35. pressure shown on the Tire and . To turn off traction control, press Loading Information label. See and release the TCS/StabiliTrak Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. button on the center stack. i The warning light will remain on until illuminates and the appropriate the tire pressure is corrected. DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-45. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-22 In Brief

The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System E85 or FlexFuel may come on in cool weather when 1. Using the DIC controls on the Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can the vehicle is first started, and then right side of the steering wheel, turn off as the vehicle is driven. This use either unleaded gasoline or display REMAINING OIL LIFE ethanol fuel containing up to 85% may be an early indicator that the on the DIC. See Driver tire pressures are getting low and ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel Information Center (DIC) (Base on page 9-61. For all other vehicles, the tires need to be inflated to the Level Cluster) on page 5-32 or proper pressure. use only the unleaded gasoline Driver Information Center (DIC) described under Fuel on page 9-59. The TPMS does not replace normal (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. monthly tire maintenance. Maintain When remaining oil life is low, Driving for Better Fuel the correct tire pressures. the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Economy See Tire Pressure Monitor System SOON message will appear on on page 10-50. the display. See Engine Oil Driving habits can affect fuel Messages on page 5-41. mileage. Here are some driving tips Engine Oil Life System 2. Press V on the DIC controls and to get the best fuel economy possible. The engine oil life system calculates hold down for a few seconds to engine oil life based on vehicle use clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL . Avoid fast starts and accelerate and displays the CHANGE ENGINE SOON message and reset the smoothly. OIL SOON message when it is time oil life at 100%. . Brake gradually and avoid to change the engine oil and filter. Be careful not to reset the oil life abrupt stops. The oil life system should be reset display accidentally at any time . Avoid idling the engine for long to 100% only following an oil other than after the oil is periods of time. change. changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil . When road and weather change. conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-13. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

In Brief 1-23

. Always follow posted speed Roadside Assistance OnStar® limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. Program This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system . Keep vehicle tires properly U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 that can connect to a live OnStar inflated. TTY Users (U.S. Only): Advisor for Emergency, Security, . Combine several trips into a 1-888-889-2438 Navigation, Connection, and single trip. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid . Replace the vehicle's tires with New Buick owners are automatically the same TPC Spec number subscription. See OnStar Overview enrolled in the Roadside Assistance on page 14-1. molded into the tire's sidewall Program. near the size. See Roadside Assistance Program . Follow recommended scheduled on page 13-5. maintenance. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

1-24 In Brief

2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Immobilizer ...... 2-17 Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Immobilizer Operation (Key Windows Access) ...... 2-17 Immobilizer Operation Keys (Keyless Access) ...... 2-17 { Warning Keys and Locks Exterior Mirrors Keys ...... 2-1 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-18 Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Mirrors ...... 2-19 System ...... 2-2 an ignition key or Remote Folding Mirrors ...... 2-19 Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Heated Mirrors ...... 2-19 System Operation ...... 2-3 dangerous and children or others Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Interior Mirrors could be seriously injured or Door Locks ...... 2-10 Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-19 killed. They could operate the Power Door Locks ...... 2-11 Automatic Dimming Rearview power window or other controls or Delayed Locking ...... 2-11 Mirror ...... 2-19 make the vehicle move. The Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-12 windows will function with the key Lockout Protection ...... 2-12 Windows in the ignition or with the RKE Safety Locks ...... 2-12 Windows ...... 2-20 transmitter in the vehicle, and Power Windows ...... 2-20 children or others could be caught Doors Sun Visors ...... 2-22 Trunk ...... 2-13 in the path of a closing window. Roof Do not leave children in a vehicle Vehicle Security Sunroof ...... 2-22 with the ignition key or an RKE Vehicle Security ...... 2-15 transmitter. Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-15 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE . Check the distance. The Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can transmitter to extend the key. Press transmitter may be too far from be used for the ignition and all locks the button and the key blade to the vehicle. if the vehicle is a Key Access retract the key. . Check the location. Other vehicle. If the vehicle has the If the vehicle has an ignition and it keyless ignition, the key can be vehicles or objects may be becomes difficult to turn the key, blocking the signal. used for the locks. inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush . Check the transmitter's battery. or pick. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. See your dealer if a new key is needed. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your If locked out of the vehicle, see dealer or a qualified technician Roadside Assistance Program on for service. page 13-5. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3

Remote Keyless Entry The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the (RKE) System Operation second press to indicate locking. The Keyless Access system allows See “Remote Lock Feedback” under for vehicle entry when the Vehicle Personalization on transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See page 5-47. “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the The transmitter functions may work driver door, if Unlocked Door Anti up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the Lock Out is enabled through vehicle vehicle. personalization. Keep in mind that other conditions, With Remote Start Shown If the passenger door is open when such as those previously stated, can Q is pressed, all doors lock. impact the performance of the K (Unlock): Press to unlock the transmitter. driver door or all doors. See “Auto Pressing Q may also arm the Door Unlock” under Vehicle theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-47. Alarm System on page 2-15. The turn signal indicators may flash Y (Remote Trunk Release): to indicate unlocking. See “Remote Press and hold to release the trunk. Unlock Light Feedback under ” 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Vehicle Personalization on Alarm): Press and release one page 5-47. time to initiate vehicle locator. The Pressing K will disarm the exterior lamps flash and the horn theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle chirps three times. Alarm System on page 2-15. Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Press and hold 7 for at least transmitter from your pocket, purse, three seconds to sound the panic briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter alarm. The horn sounds and the should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the turn signals flash for about door or trunk being opened. If equipped, there will be buttons on 30 seconds until 7 is pressed again the outside front door handles. or the vehicle is started. / The Keyless Access can be (Remote Vehicle Start): programmed to unlock all doors on If equipped, press and release Q the first lock/unlock press from the and then immediately press and driver door. See Vehicle hold / for at least four seconds to Personalization on page 5-47. start the engine from outside the Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Driver Side Shown, Passenger vehicle using the RKE transmitter. the Driver Door See Remote Vehicle Start on Similar When the doors are locked and the page 2-9. Pressing the lock/unlock button will RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) cause all doors to lock if any of the The RKE transmitter buttons will not of the driver door handle, pressing following occur: operate when the key is in the the lock/unlock button on the driver ignition door handle will unlock the driver . It has been more than Keyless Access Operation door. If the lock/unlock button is five seconds since the first lock/ pressed again within five seconds, unlock button press. Some vehicles have a Keyless all passenger doors will unlock. Pull . Two lock/unlock button presses Access system that lets you lock the door handle to unlatch the door. and unlock the doors and access were used to unlock all doors. the trunk without removing the RKE . Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If other electronic devices interfere Keyless Trunk Opening the Passenger Doors with the RKE transmitter signal, the Press the touch pad under the When the doors are locked and the vehicle may not detect the RKE emblem to open the trunk if the RKE RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) transmitter inside the vehicle. transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). of the passenger door handle, If passive locking is enabled, the pressing the lock/unlock button on doors may lock with the RKE Programming Transmitters to the passenger door handle will transmitter inside the vehicle. Do the Vehicle unlock all doors. not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle. Only RKE transmitters programmed Pressing the lock/unlock button will to the vehicle will work. If a cause all doors to lock if any of the Temporary Disable Passive transmitter is lost or stolen, a following occur: Locking Feature replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. . The lock/unlock button was used Temporarily disable the passive K The vehicle can be reprogrammed to unlock all doors. locking by pressing and holding so that lost or stolen transmitters no on the interior door switch with a . Any vehicle door has opened longer work. Any remaining and all doors are now closed. door open for at least four seconds, transmitters will need to be or until three chimes are heard. reprogrammed. Each vehicle can Passive Locking Passive locking will then remain have up to eight transmitters If equipped with Keyless Access, disabled until Q on the interior door matched to it. this feature will lock the vehicle is pressed, or until the vehicle is Programming with a Recognized several seconds after all doors are turned on. Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only) closed, if the vehicle is off and at To customize the doors to least one RKE transmitter has been automatically lock when exiting the To program a new key: removed from the interior or none vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, 1. Insert the original, already remain in the interior. Start” under Vehicle Personalization programmed key in the ignition on page 5-47. and turn to the key to the ON/ RUN position. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and This procedure will take Programming with a Recognized remove the key. approximately 30 minutes to Transmitter (Keyless Access 3. Insert the new key to be complete for the first key. The Vehicles Only) programmed and turn it to the vehicle must be off and all of the A new transmitter can be ON/RUN position within keys you wish to program must be programmed to the vehicle when five seconds. with you. there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off The security light will turn off 1. Insert the new vehicle key into and all of the transmitters, both once the key has been the ignition. currently recognized and new, must programmed. 2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security light will come on. be with you. 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional keys are to be programmed. 3. Wait 10 minutes until the If a key is lost or damaged, see your security light turns off. dealer to have a new key made. 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Programming without a 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more Recognized Transmitter (Key times. After the third time, turn to Vehicles Only) ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no Program a new key to the vehicle longer work with the vehicle. when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations Remaining keys can be learned by require that owners see their dealer. following the procedure in Programming with a Recognized If there are no currently recognized “ Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only). keys available, follow this procedure ” 1. Place the recognized to program the first key. transmitter(s) in the cupholder. The cupholder liner will need to be pulled out to access the transmitter pocket. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7

2. Insert the vehicle key of the new When all additional transmitters The Driver Information Center transmitter into the key lock are programmed, press and hold (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN cylinder located on the outside the ignition for 12 seconds to PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. of the driver door and turn the exit programming mode. 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC key counterclockwise to the Reinstall the rubber cupliner. displays PRESS ENGINE unlock position five times within START BUTTON TO LEARN 10 seconds. Programming without a and then press the ENGINE The Driver Information Center Recognized Transmitter (Keyless START/STOP button. Access Vehicles Only) (DIC) displays READY FOR The DIC display will again show If there are no currently recognized REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. REMOTE LEARN PENDING, transmitters available, follow this 3. Place the new transmitter into PLEASE WAIT. procedure to program up to eight the transmitter pocket with the transmitters. This feature is not 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional buttons facing up. The available in Canada. This procedure times. After the third time all transmitter pocket is located will take approximately 30 minutes previously known transmitters inside the center console to complete. The vehicle must be off will no longer work with the cupholder. and all of the transmitters you wish vehicle. Remaining transmitters 4. Press the ENGINE START/ to program must be with you. can be relearned during the next STOP button. When the steps. 1. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter is learned, the DIC transmitter into the key lock The DIC display should now will show that it is ready to cylinder located on the outside show READY FOR REMOTE program the next transmitter. of the driver door and turn the # 1. 5. Remove the transmitter from the key to the unlock position, transmitter pocket and press K. counterclockwise, five times within 10 seconds. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows

6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery 4. Place the new transmitter into 2. Place the transmitter in the the transmitter pocket with the If the transmitter battery is weak or if transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up. The there is interference with the signal , buttons facing up. transmitter pocket is located the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or inside the center console N (Neutral), press the brake cupholder. The cupholder liner WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN pedal and the ENGINE START/ will need to be pulled out to STOP button. See Starting the access the transmitter pocket. START YOUR VEHICLE when you try to start the vehicle. The Engine on page 9-18 for 5. Press the ENGINE START/ REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE additional information about the STOP button. When the KEY message may also be vehicle's keyless ignition with transmitter is learned, the DIC displayed at this time. pushbutton start. will show that it is ready to To start the vehicle: Replace the transmitter battery program the next transmitter. as soon as possible. 1. Remove the cupholder liner from the center console cupholder. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9

Battery Replacement 4. Insert the new battery, positive Laws in some local communities side facing up. Push the battery may restrict the use of remote Replace the battery if the REPLACE down until it is held in place. starters. For example, some laws BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Replace with a CR2032 or require a person using remote start message displays in the DIC. See equivalent battery. to have the vehicle in view. Check Key and Lock Messages on local regulations for any page 5-42. 5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter. requirements. { Caution Other conditions can affect the Remote Vehicle Start performance of the transmitter. See When replacing the battery, do Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If equipped, this feature that allows System on page 2-2. not touch any of the circuitry on the engine to be started from the transmitter. Static from your outside the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle body could damage the transmitter. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This To start the engine using the remote button will be on the RKE start feature: transmitter if the vehicle has remote The battery is not rechargeable. To start. 1. Press and release Q. replace the battery: The climate control system will use 2. Immediately press and hold / 1. Press the button on the the previous settings during a for at least four seconds or until transmitter to extend the key. remote start. The rear defog may the turn signal lamps flash. The 2. Remove the battery cover by come on during remote start based turn signal lamps flashing prying it with a finger. on cold ambient conditions. The confirms the request to remote rear fog indicator light does not start the vehicle has been 3. Remove the battery by pushing come on during remote start. If the received. on the battery and sliding it vehicle has heated seats, they may toward the key blade. come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-8. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows

When the engine starts, the parking A maximum of two remote starts, . The hazard warning flashers lamps will turn on and remain on as or a remote start with an extension, are on. long as the engine is running. The are allowed between ignition cycles. . The malfunction indicator lamp doors will be locked and the climate The vehicle's ignition must be is on. control system may come on. changed to ON/RUN/START and . The engine coolant temperature The engine will continue to run for then back to OFF before the remote is too high. 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a start procedure can be used again. . 10-minute time extension. Remote The oil pressure is low. Canceling a Remote Start start can be extended only once. . Two remote vehicle starts, or a Start the vehicle before driving. To cancel a remote start, do one of single remote start with an the following: extension, have already Extending Engine Run Time . Aim the RKE transmitter at the been used. The engine run time can also be vehicle and press and hold / . The vehicle is not in P (Park). extended by another 10-minutes, until the parking lamps turn off. if during the first 10 minutes Door Locks Steps 1–3 are repeated while the . Turn on the hazard warning engine is still running. An extension flashers. { Warning can be requested, 30 seconds after . Turn the vehicle on and then off. starting. This provides a total of Unlocked doors can be 20 minutes. Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work dangerous. The remote start can only be . Passengers, especially extended once. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: children, can easily open the When the remote start is extended, doors and fall out of a moving the second 10-minute period is . The key is in the ignition (Key vehicle. The chance of being added on to the first 10 minutes and Access) or if the key is in the thrown out of the vehicle in a vehicle (Keyless Access). the engine will run for a total of (Continued) 20 minutes. . The hood is not closed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11

To lock or unlock the door from Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) outside the vehicle, press Q or K crash is increased if the on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) doors are not locked. So, all transmitter or use the key in the passengers should wear driver door. safety belts properly and the From inside the vehicle with the doors should be locked doors locked, pull once on the door whenever the vehicle is handle to unlock it, and a second driven. time to open it. . Young children who get into Push down on the door lock knob unlocked vehicles may be on the top of the door. unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat Manually locking the driver door and can suffer permanent also automatically locks all other doors. injuries or even death from K heat stroke. Always lock the See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) : Press to unlock the doors. vehicle whenever leaving it. System Operation on page 2-3 and Q : Press to lock the doors. Power Door Locks on page 2-11. . Outsiders can easily enter See Vehicle Personalization on through an unlocked door page 5-47 for more information. when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to Delayed Locking help prevent this from happening. This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows

When Q is pressed on the power Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection with the key in door lock switch while the door is the ignition can be manually open, a chime will sound three Automatic Door Lock overridden with the driver door open times indicating delayed locking is The doors can be programmed to by pressing and holding Q on the active. automatically lock when the shift power door lock switch. The doors will lock automatically lever is moved out of P (Park). See If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is five seconds after all doors are “Power Door Locks” in Vehicle turned on and the vehicle is off, and closed. If a door is reopened before Personalization on page 5-47. locking is requested with the driver that time, the five-second timer will Automatic Door Unlock door open, all doors will lock and reset when all doors are closed only the driver door will unlock. The again. If Automatic Door Locking is turned Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature on, then all doors will automatically can be turned on or off using the Press Q on the door lock switch unlock when the shift lever is moved vehicle personalization menus. See again or press Q on the RKE into P (Park). Vehicle Personalization on transmitter to lock doors page 5-47. immediately. Lockout Protection This feature can also be If equipped with pushbutton start Safety Locks programmed. See Vehicle and the vehicle is in ACC/ The rear door safety locks prevent Personalization on page 5-47. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, passengers from opening the rear and locking is requested with the doors from inside the vehicle. driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If equipped with a keyed ignition, and the key is in the ignition when locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13

Manual Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety Doors lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating the Trunk inside handle, by using the power door lock switch, or by using the Remote Keyless { Warning Entry (RKE) transmitter. Exhaust gases can enter the 2. Open the door from the outside. vehicle if it is driven with the To cancel the safety lock: liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the 1. Unlock the door and open it from seal between the body and the the outside. trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine 2. Insert the key into the safety lock exhaust contains carbon slot and turn it so the slot is in monoxide (CO) which cannot be If equipped, the safety lock is the vertical position. Do the seen or smelled. It can cause located on the inside edge of the same for the other door. rear doors. To use the safety lock: unconsciousness and even death. 1. Insert the key into the safety lock If the vehicle must be driven with slot and turn it so the slot is in the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: the horizontal position. . Close all of the windows. 2. Close the door. . Fully open the air outlets on 3. Do the same for the other or under the instrument rear door. panel. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Trunk Release Warning (Continued)

. Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. Press the touch pad under the . If the vehicle has a power vehicle emblem after unlocking all liftgate, disable the power doors. liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine To open the trunk: Exhaust on page 9-25. Press | on the driver door. Press and hold Y on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

To close the trunk, use the pull cup as an aid. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15

Emergency Trunk Release Vehicle Security Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make { Caution the vehicle impossible to steal. Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or Vehicle Alarm System anchor point when securing items This vehicle has a anti-theft alarm in the trunk as it could damage system. the handle.

There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. After use, return to the stored position.

The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system: Off: Alarm system is disarmed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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On Solid: Vehicle is secured will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm Do one of the following to disarm system. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. the alarm system or turn off the A door, the hood, or the trunk The vehicle alarm system will not alarm if it has been activated: is open. arm if the doors are locked with . Press K on the RKE transmitter. Slow Flash: Alarm system is the key. armed. If the driver door is opened without . Unlock the vehicle using the first unlocking with the RKE Keyless Access system, Arming the Alarm System transmitter, the horn will chirp and if equipped. 1. Close the trunk and the hood. the lights will flash to indicate . Start the vehicle. Turn off the vehicle. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked To avoid setting off the alarm by 2. Lock the vehicle in one of accident: three ways: by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second . Lock the vehicle after all . Use the RKE transmitter. pre-alarm, the alarm will be occupants have left the vehicle . Use the Keyless Access activated. and all doors are closed. system, if equipped. If a door, the hood, or the trunk is . Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter or use the . With a door open, press opened without first disarming the Q Keyless Access system, on the interior of the door. system, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about if equipped. 3. After 30 seconds the alarm 30 seconds. The alarm system will Unlocking the driver door with the system will arm, and the then re-arm to monitor for the next key will not disarm the system or indicator light will begin to slowly unauthorized event. turn off the alarm. flash indicating the alarm system is operating. Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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How to Detect a Tamper The system is automatically If the engine still does not start, and Condition disarmed when the vehicle is the key appears to be undamaged started with the correct key. The key or the light continues to stay on, try If K is pressed on the RKE uses a transponder that matches an another ignition key. transmitter and the horn chirps three immobilizer control unit in the If the engine still does not start with times, an alarm occurred previously vehicle and automatically disarms the other key, the vehicle needs while the alarm system was armed. the system. Only the correct key service. If the vehicle does start, the If the alarm has been activated, a starts the vehicle. The vehicle may first key may be damaged. See your message will appear on the DIC. not start if the key is damaged. dealer who can service the See Security Messages on theft-deterrent system and have a page 5-45. new key made. Do not leave the key or device that Immobilizer disarms or deactivates the See Radio Frequency Statement on theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. page 13-12. The security light in the instrument Immobilizer Operation Immobilizer Operation cluster comes on if there is a (Keyless Access) problem with arming or disarming (Key Access) This vehicle has a passive the theft-deterrent system. This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be security light comes on briefly when manually armed or disarmed. The system does not have to be the ignition is turned on. manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically If the engine does not start and the immobilized when the transmitter The vehicle is automatically security light stays on, there is a leaves the vehicle. immobilized when the key is problem with the system. Turn the removed from the ignition. ignition off and try again. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The immobilization system is If the vehicle does not start and the Exterior Mirrors disarmed when the ignition button is security light stays on, there is a pushed in and a valid transmitter is problem with the system. Turn the found in the vehicle. vehicle off and try again. Convex Mirrors If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter, { Warning or place the transmitter in the A convex mirror can make things, transmitter pocket. See “Starting the like other vehicles, look farther Vehicle with a Low Transmitter away than they really are. If you Battery under Remote Keyless ” cut too sharply into the right lane, Entry (RKE) System Operation on The security light on the instrument page 2-3. you could hit a vehicle on the cluster comes on when there is a right. Check the inside mirror or If the vehicle does not start with the problem with arming or disarming glance over your shoulder before other transmitter or when the the theft-deterrent system. changing lanes. transmitter is in the transmitter The system has one or more pocket, your vehicle needs service. transmitters matched to an See your dealer who can service The passenger side mirror is convex immobilizer control unit in the the theft-deterrent system and have shaped. A convex mirror's surface is vehicle. Only a correctly matched a new transmitter programmed to curved so more can be seen from transmitter will start the vehicle. the vehicle. the driver seat. If the transmitter is ever damaged, Do not leave the transmitter or you may not be able to start your device that disarms or deactivates vehicle. the theft-deterrent system in the When trying to start the vehicle, the vehicle. security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Power Mirrors Memory Mirrors Interior Mirrors If equipped, the vehicle may have memory mirrors. See Memory Seats Interior Rearview Mirrors on page 3-6. Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Folding Mirrors view of the area behind your vehicle. Manual Folding Mirrors If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle The mirrors can be folded inward may have three control buttons at toward the vehicle to prevent the bottom of the mirror. See your damage when going through an dealer for more information about automatic car wash. Push the mirror OnStar and how to subscribe to it. outward to return it to the original See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. position. Do not spray glass cleaner directly Controls for the outside power on the mirror. Use a soft towel mirrors are located on the Heated Mirrors dampened with water. driver door. The vehicle has heated mirrors. Automatic Dimming To adjust a mirror: 1 (Rear Window Defogger): 1. Move the selector switch to L Press to heat the mirrors. Rearview Mirror (Left) or R (Right) to choose See Rear Window Defogger under The rearview mirror automatically driver or passenger mirror. “ ” Dual Automatic Climate Control dims to reduce the glare of the 2. Press the arrows on the control System on page 8-1. headlamps from behind. This pad to move each mirror in the feature comes on when the vehicle desired direction. is started. 3. Return the selector switch to the center position. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a { Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows or the sunroof, if equipped. closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the Power Windows extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. { Warning The power window switches on the Children could be seriously driver door control all four windows. injured or killed if caught in the The passenger doors have a path of a closing window. Never window switch for that window. leave keys in a vehicle with Press the switch down to open the children. When there are children window. Pull the front of the switch in the rear seat, use the window up to close it. lockout button to prevent The switches work when the ignition operation of the windows. See is in ON/RUN or ACC/ Keys on page 2-1. ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-23. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21

Express Window Operation This feature prevents the rear To program each front window: passenger windows from operating, Windows with an express-up or 1. The ignition is in ACC/ except from the driver position. down feature allow the front ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, windows to be lowered or raised Press Z to activate the rear or Retained Accessory without holding the switch. Rear window lockout switch. An indicator Power (RAP). windows only have express down. light comes on when activated. 2. Press and hold the power Pull a window switch up or push it window switch until the window Press again to deactivate the down all the way, release it, and the Z is fully open. window goes up or down lockout switch. automatically. Stop the window by 3. Pull the power window switch up If the indicator light flashes, the until the window is fully closed. pushing or pulling the switch. feature may not be working properly. Rear Window Lockout 4. Continue holding the switch up Programming the Power for approximately two seconds Windows after the window is completely If the battery on the vehicle has closed. been recharged, disconnected, or is The window is now reprogrammed. not working, you will need to Repeat the process for the other reprogram each front power window windows. for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Sun Visors Roof To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close Sunroof sunroof switch (1) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (2). If an object is in the path of the Pull the sun visor down to block sunroof while it is closing, the glare. Detach the sun visor from the anti-pinch feature will detect the center mount to pivot to the side object and stop the sunroof. The window or, if equipped, extend sunroof will then return to the along the rod. full-open or vent position. For vehicles with a sunroof, the The sunroof glass panel cannot be sunroof only operates when the opened or closed if the vehicle has ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ an electrical failure. ACCESSORY or in Retained Initializing Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) After a power failure, the sunroof on page 9-23. operation may be limited. Have the system initialized by a dealer To open or close the sunroof, press technician. the switch (1) to the first detent position. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Safety Function If the sunroof has any resistance during automatic closing, it will immediately stop and reverse. To override the safety function, press and hold the close sunroof switch. The sunroof closes without the safety function. To stop the Dirt and debris may collect on the movement, release the switch. sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. Sunshade The sunshade is manually operated. Close or open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is always open. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Seats and Restraints 3-1

Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ...... 3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-28 Restraints Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-16 Airbag System Check ...... 3-29 Safety System Check ...... 3-16 Replacing Airbag System Safety Belt Care ...... 3-16 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-29 Head Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-16 Child Restraints Older Children ...... 3-30 Front Seats Airbag System Infants and Young Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Airbag System ...... 3-17 Children ...... 3-32 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-19 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-34 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 When Should an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-36 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Inflate? ...... 3-20 Lower Anchors and Tethers Memory Seats ...... 3-6 What Makes an Airbag for Children (LATCH Heated Front Seats ...... 3-8 Inflate? ...... 3-21 System) ...... 3-37 Rear Seats How Does an Airbag Replacing LATCH System Restrain? ...... 3-21 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-45 Rear Seats ...... 3-9 What Will You See after an Securing Child Restraints Safety Belts Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-21 (Rear Seat) ...... 3-45 Safety Belts ...... 3-10 Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts System ...... 3-23 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-47 Properly ...... 3-12 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-13 Vehicle ...... 3-27 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

3-2 Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints Front Seat The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

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With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's To raise or lower the head restraint, adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the press the release button located on chance of a neck injury in a crash. the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front head restraints are not removable. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Rear Seat Push down on the head restraint Front Seats after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Seat Adjustment If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a Seat Position Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the release button, located on the head restraint post on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down. { Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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To adjust the seat position: Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment 1. Pull the handle under the front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Height Adjustment

To adjust a power seat: Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control lumbar support. forward or rearward. Release the control when the desired level of support is reached. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. Press and hold the top or bottom of . Raise or lower the entire seat by the switch to raise or lower the seat. moving the entire control up Release the switch when the or down. desired height is reached. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Reclining Seatbacks

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Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you Do not have a seatback reclined if To recline the seatback: could go into it, receiving neck or the vehicle is moving. other injuries. 1. Lift the lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks The lap belt could go up over 2. Move the seatback to the your abdomen. The belt forces desired position, and then would be there, not at your pelvic { Warning release the lever to lock the seatback in place. bones. This could cause serious If either seatback is not locked, it internal injuries. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to could move forward in a sudden make sure it is locked. For proper protection when the stop or crash. That could cause vehicle is in motion, have the injury to the person sitting there. To return the seatback to the upright seatback upright. Then sit well Always push and pull on the position: back in the seat and wear the seatbacks to be sure they are 1. Lift the lever fully without safety belt properly. locked. applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats turned off. These automatically make sure it is locked. stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Power Reclining Seatbacks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and both outside mirrors to the desired driving positions. 2. Press and hold MEM (Memory) and “1” at the same time until a If equipped, the MEM, “1,” and “2” beep sounds. buttons on the outboard side of the 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a To adjust a power seatback, driver seat are used to manually second driver using “2.” if equipped: save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions. These Recalling Button Memory . Tilt the top of the control manually stored positions are Positions rearward to recline. referred to as Button Memory To recall the manually saved Button . Tilt the top of the control forward positions. Memory positions, press and hold to raise. The vehicle will also automatically “1” or “2.” The driver seat and save driver seat and outside mirror outside mirrors move to the positions to the current driver positions stored to those buttons Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2” the vehicle. These positions are If something has blocked the driver before the stored positions are called RKE Memory positions and seat while recalling a memory reached stops the recall. may be different than the previously position, the recall may stop. If something has blocked the driver mentioned Button Memory positions Remove the obstruction; then press seat while recalling a memory saved to the “1” or “2” buttons. To and hold the appropriate manual position, the recall may stop. automatically recall RKE Memory control for the memory item that is Remove the obstruction; then press positions, unlock the driver door not recalling for two seconds. Try and hold the appropriate manual with the RKE transmitter and open recalling the memory position again control for the memory item that is the door. On vehicles with Keyless by opening the driver door and not recalling for two seconds. Try Access, opening the driver door pressing the RKE transmitter K recalling the memory position again when an RKE transmitter is present button. If the memory position is still by pressing the appropriate memory will activate the RKE Memory recall. not recalling, see your dealer for button. If the memory position is still If the driver door is already open, service. pressing the K button on the RKE not recalling, see your dealer for Easy Exit Driver Seat service. transmitter will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat This feature moves the seat Recalling RKE Memory Positions and outside mirrors will move to the rearward allowing the driver more (Memory Remote Recall) previously saved RKE Memory room to exit the vehicle. The Memory Remote Recall feature positions. To activate, place the ignition in can recall the driver seat and the This feature is turned on or off using OFF and open the driver door. If the outside mirrors to previously stored the vehicle personalization menu. driver door is already open, placing RKE Memory positions when See Vehicle Personalization on the ignition in OFF will activate the entering the vehicle. page 5-47. recall. Every time the ignition is placed in To stop recall movement, press one This feature is turned on or off using OFF, the positions of the driver seat of the memory, power mirror, the vehicle personalization menu. and outside mirrors are or power seat controls. See Vehicle Personalization on automatically stored to the RKE page 5-47. transmitter that was used to start Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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To stop recall movement, press one be on. If the climate control system of the memory or power seat Warning (Continued) is off, press the O button to turn controls. heat, such as a blanket, cushion, it on. If something has blocked the driver cover, or similar item. This may Press M or L to heat the driver or seat while recalling the exit position, cause the seat heater to passenger seat. the recall may stop. Remove the overheat. An overheated seat obstruction; then press and hold the heater may cause a burn or may Press the button once for the power seat control rearward for damage the seat. highest setting. With each press of two seconds. Try recalling the exit the button, the seat will change to position again. If the exit position is the next lower setting, and then to still not recalling, see your dealer for the off setting. The lights near the service. heated seat symbol on the display indicate three for the highest setting Heated Front Seats and one for the lowest. The passenger seat may take { Warning longer to heat up.

If you cannot feel temperature Remote Start Heated Seats change or pain to the skin, the If equipped, when it is cold outside, seat heater may cause burns. To the heated seats can be turned on reduce the risk of burns, people automatically during a remote start. with such a condition should use The heated seats are canceled care when using the seat heater, when the ignition is turned on. Press If equipped, the buttons are part of especially for long periods of the button to use the heated seats the climate control system on the time. Do not place anything on after the vehicle is started. center stack. To operate, the ignition the seat that insulates against and the climate control system must (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The heated seat indicator lights on Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: the button do not turn on during a remote start. Folding the Seatback The heated seat temperature Either side of the seatback can be performance of an unoccupied seat folded down for more cargo space. may be reduced. This is normal. Fold a seatback only when the The heated seats will not turn on vehicle is not moving. during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle { Caution personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and Folding a rear seat with the safety Vehicle Personalization on belts still fastened may cause page 5-47. damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their 1. Pull on the lever on the top of normal stowed position before the seatback to unlock it. folding a rear seat. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 2. Fold the seatback down. Repeat the steps to fold the other seatback, if desired. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Safety Belts 1. Lift the seatback up and push it This section of the manual { Warning rearward to lock it in place. describes how to use safety belts Make sure the safety belt is not properly. It also describes some If either seatback is not locked, it twisted or caught in the things not to do with safety belts. could move forward in a sudden seatback. stop or crash. That could cause A tab near the seatback lever injury to the person sitting there. { Warning retracts when the seatback is Always push and pull on the locked in place. seatbacks to be sure they are Do not let anyone ride where a locked. 2. Push and pull the top of the safety belt cannot be worn seatback to be sure it is locked properly. In a crash, if you or your into position. passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much 3. Repeat the steps to raise the { Warning other seatback, if necessary. worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously A safety belt that is improperly When the seat is not in use, it injured or killed by hitting things routed, not properly attached, should be kept in the upright, locked inside the vehicle harder or by or twisted will not provide the position. being ejected from the vehicle. In protection needed in a crash. The addition, anyone who is not person wearing the belt could be buckled up can strike other seriously injured. After raising the passengers in the vehicle. rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are It is extremely dangerous to ride properly routed and attached, and in a cargo area, inside or outside are not twisted. of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow Questions and Answers About passengers to ride in any area of Safety Belts the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle with seats and safety belts. after a crash if I am wearing a Always wear a safety belt, and safety belt? check that all passenger(s) are A: You could be — whether you are restrained properly too. wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious This vehicle has indicators as a during and after a crash, so you reminder to buckle the safety belts. can unbuckle and get out, is See Safety Belt Reminders on When riding in a vehicle, you travel much greater if you are belted. page 5-18. as fast as the vehicle does. If the Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why vehicle stops suddenly, you keep should I have to wear safety going until something stops you. belts? It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts! A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with When you wear a safety belt, you safety belts — not instead of and the vehicle slow down together. them. Whether or not an airbag There is more time to stop because is provided, all occupants still you stop over a longer distance and, have to buckle up to get the when worn properly, your strongest most protection. bones take the forces from the Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

3-12 Seats and Restraints

Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know would apply force on your all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause requires wearing safety belts. serious or even fatal injuries. . Wear the shoulder belt over the How to Wear Safety Belts shoulder and across the chest. Properly These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining This section is only for people of forces. The shoulder belt locks if adult size. there is a sudden stop or crash. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And { Warning there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be You can be seriously injured, riding in the vehicle, see Older or even killed, by not wearing Children on page 3-30 or Infants your safety belt properly. and Young Children on page 3-32. . Sit up straight and always keep Follow those rules for everyone's your feet on the floor in front . Never allow the lap or protection. of you. shoulder belt to become loose or twisted. It is very important for all occupants . Always use the correct buckle to buckle up. Statistics show that for your seating position. . Never wear the shoulder belt unbelted people are hurt more often under both arms or behind . Wear the lap part of the belt low your back. in crashes than those who are and snug on the hips, just wearing safety belts. touching the thighs. In a crash, . Never route the lap or this applies force to the strong shoulder belt over an pelvic bones and you would be armrest. less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt quickly. If this happens, let the properly. belt go back slightly to unlock it. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is Then pull the belt across you adjustable, so you can sit up more slowly. straight. To see how, see “Seats” If the shoulder portion of a in the Index. passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. 3. Push the latch plate into the If this happens, let the belt go buckle until it clicks. back all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3-16. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” should be close to, but not later in this section for contacting, the neck. Improper instructions on use and shoulder belt height adjustment important safety information. could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-12.

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt Press down on the release button height adjuster for the driver and and move the height adjuster to the front outboard passenger seating desired position. The adjuster can positions. be moved up by pushing the slide/ trim up. After the adjuster is set to Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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the desired position, try to move it Rear Safety Belt Comfort down without pushing the release Guides button to make sure it has locked into position. Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort Safety Belt Pretensioners for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for This vehicle has safety belt some adults. When installed on a pretensioners for front outboard shoulder belt, the comfort guide occupants. Although the safety belt positions the belt away from the pretensioners cannot be seen, they neck and head. are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety Comfort guides are available belts during the early stages of a through your dealer for the rear A pregnant woman should wear a moderate to severe frontal, near outboard seating positions. lap-shoulder belt, and the lap frontal, or rear crash if the threshold Instructions are included with the portion should be worn as low as conditions for pretensioner comfort guide. possible, below the rounding, activation are met. Safety belt throughout the pregnancy. pretensioners can also help tighten Safety Belt Use During the safety belts in a side crash or a Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is rollover event. to protect the mother. When a safety Safety belts work for everyone, belt is worn properly, it is more likely Pretensioners work only once. If the including pregnant women. Like all that the fetus will not be hurt in a pretensioners activate in a crash, occupants, they are more likely to crash. For pregnant women, as for they will need to be replaced. Other be seriously injured if they do not anyone, the key to making safety parts of the vehicle's safety belt wear safety belts. belts effective is wearing them system may need to be replaced as properly. well. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3-16. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under System Parts after a around you, you should use it. impact forces. If a belt is torn or Crash But if a safety belt is not long frayed, get a new one right away. enough, your dealer will order you Make sure the safety belt reminder { Warning an extender. When you go in to light is working. See Safety Belt order it, take the heaviest coat you Reminders on page 5-18. A crash can damage the safety will wear, so the extender will be belt system in the vehicle. long enough for you. To help avoid Keep safety belts clean and dry. A damaged safety belt system personal injury, do not let someone See Safety Belt Care on page 3-16. may not properly protect the else use it, and use it only for the person using it, resulting in seat it is made to fit. The extender Safety Belt Care serious injury or even death in a has been designed for adults. Never Keep belts clean and dry. crash. To help make sure the use it for securing child seats. To safety belt systems are working wear it, attach it to the regular safety { Warning properly after a crash, have them belt. See the instruction sheet that inspected and any necessary comes with the extender. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. replacements made as soon as It may severely weaken them. In possible. Safety System Check a crash, they might not be able to Now and then, check that the safety provide adequate protection. After a minor crash, replacement of belt reminder light, safety belts, Clean safety belts only with mild safety belts may not be necessary. buckles, latch plates, retractors, and soap and lukewarm water. But the safety belt assemblies that anchorages are all working properly. were used during any crash may Look for any other loose or have been stressed or damaged. damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System All of the airbags have the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG embossed on the trim or replaced. The vehicle has the following on a label near the deployment airbags: New parts and repairs may be opening. necessary even if the safety belt . A frontal airbag for the driver. For frontal airbags, the word system was not being used at the . A frontal airbag for the front AIRBAG is on the center of the time of the crash. outboard passenger. steering wheel for the driver and on Have the safety belt pretensioners the instrument panel for the front . A seat-mounted side impact outboard passenger. checked if the vehicle has been in a airbag for the driver. crash, or if the airbag readiness light For seat-mounted side impact stays on after you start the vehicle . A seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the or while you are driving. See Airbag airbag for the front outboard side of the seatback closest to Readiness Light on page 5-18. passenger. the door. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver For roof-rail airbags, the word and the passenger seated AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. directly behind the driver. Airbags are designed to supplement . A roof-rail airbag for the front the protection provided by safety outboard passenger and the belts. Even though today's airbags passenger seated directly are also designed to help reduce behind the front outboard the risk of injury from the force of an passenger. inflating bag, all airbags must inflate The vehicle may have the following very quickly to do their job. airbags: . Seat-mounted side impact airbags for the second row outboard passengers. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { Warning { Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, { Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when You can be severely injured or an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured killed in a crash if you are not against, or very close to any or killed. Always secure children wearing your safety belt, even airbag when it inflates can be properly in the vehicle. To read with airbags. Airbags are seriously injured or killed. Do not how, see Older Children on designed to work with safety sit unnecessarily close to any page 3-30 or Infants and Young belts, not replace them. Also, airbag, as you would be if sitting Children on page 3-32. airbags are not designed to inflate on the edge of the seat or leaning in every crash. In some crashes forward. Safety belts help keep safety belts are the only restraint. you in position before and during See When Should an Airbag a crash. Always wear a safety Inflate? on page 3-20. belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible Wearing your safety belt during a while still maintaining control of crash helps reduce the chance of the vehicle. hitting things inside the vehicle or Occupants should not lean on or There is an airbag readiness light being ejected from it. Airbags are on the instrument cluster, which sleep against the door or side “supplemental restraints” to the shows the airbag symbol. The windows in seating positions with safety belts. Everyone in the system checks the airbag electrical vehicle should wear a safety belt seat-mounted side impact airbags system for malfunctions. The light properly, whether or not there is and/or roof-rail airbags. tells you if there is an electrical an airbag for that person. problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-18 for more information. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Where Are the Airbags?

Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Side Similar Passenger Side Similar The driver frontal airbag is in the The driver and front outboard On vehicles with second row center of the steering wheel. passenger seat-mounted side seat-mounted side impact airbags, impact airbags are in the side of the they are in the sides of the rear The front outboard passenger seatbacks closest to the door. seatback closest to the door. frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front outboard passenger, and { Warning second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side If something is between an windows. occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with inflating airbag must be kept Frontal airbags may inflate at airbags. See Airbag System on different crash speeds depending on clear. Do not put anything page 3-17. Airbags are designed to between an occupant and an whether the vehicle hits an object inflate if the impact exceeds the straight on or at an angle, and airbag, and do not attach or put specific airbag system's deployment anything on the steering wheel whether the object is fixed or threshold. Deployment thresholds moving, rigid or deformable, narrow hub or on or near any other are used to predict how severe a or wide. airbag covering. crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain Frontal airbags are not intended to Do not use seat accessories that inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear block the inflation path of a the occupants. The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the impacts, or in many side impacts. seat-mounted side impact airbag. airbag system determine the In addition, the vehicle has Never secure anything to the roof severity of the impact. Deployment advanced technology frontal of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags thresholds can vary with specific airbags. Advanced technology by routing a rope or tie‐down vehicle design. frontal airbags adjust the restraint through any door or window Frontal airbags are designed to according to crash severity. opening. If you do, the path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal Seat-mounted side impact airbags inflating roof-rail airbag will be or near frontal crashes to help are designed to inflate in moderate blocked. reduce the potential for severe to severe side crashes depending injuries, mainly to the driver's or on the location of the impact. front outboard passenger's head Seat-mounted side impact airbags and chest. are not designed to inflate in frontal Whether the frontal airbags will or impacts, near frontal impacts, should inflate is not based primarily rollovers, or rear impacts. on how fast the vehicle is traveling. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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A seat-mounted side impact airbag inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the first and second rows. The rollover is designed to inflate on the side of airbag causing the bag to break out capable roof-rail airbags are the vehicle that is struck. of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, designed to help reduce the risk of Roof-rail airbags are designed to and related hardware are all part of full or partial ejection in rollover inflate in moderate to severe side the airbag module. events, although no system can crashes depending on the location For airbag locations, see Where Are prevent all such ejections. of the impact. In addition, these the Airbags? on page 3-19. But airbags would not help in many roof-rail airbags are designed to types of collisions, primarily inflate during a rollover or in a How Does an Airbag because the occupant's motion is severe frontal impact. Roof-rail Restrain? not toward those airbags. See When airbags are not designed to inflate in Should an Airbag Inflate? on rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags In moderate to severe frontal or page 3-20. near frontal collisions, even belted will inflate when either side of the Airbags should never be regarded occupants can contact the steering vehicle is struck, if the sensing as anything more than a supplement wheel or the instrument panel. In system predicts that the vehicle is to safety belts. about to roll over on its side, or in a moderate to severe side collisions, severe frontal impact. even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. What Will You See after In any particular crash, no one can an Airbag Inflates? say whether an airbag should have Airbags supplement the protection inflated simply because of the provided by safety belts by After the frontal airbags and vehicle damage or repair costs. distributing the force of the impact seat-mounted side impact airbags more evenly over the inflate, they quickly deflate, so What Makes an Airbag occupant's body. quickly that some people may not Inflate? Rollover capable roof-rail airbags even realize an airbag inflated. are designed to help contain the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least In a deployment event, the sensing head and chest of occupants in the partially inflated for some time after system sends an electrical signal outboard seating positions in the they inflate. Some components of triggering a release of gas from the the airbag module may be hot for Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Warning (Continued) { Warning Airbags? on page 3-19. airbag inflates, then get fresh air A crash severe enough to inflate The parts of the airbag that come by opening a window or a door. the airbags may have also into contact with you may be warm, If you experience breathing damaged important functions in but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag the vehicle, such as the fuel be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek system, brake and steering from the vents in the deflated medical attention. systems, etc. Even if the vehicle airbags. Airbag inflation does not appears to be drivable after a prevent the driver from seeing out of moderate crash, there may be the windshield or being able to steer The vehicle has a feature that may the vehicle, nor does it prevent automatically unlock the doors, turn concealed damage that could people from leaving the vehicle. on the interior lamps and hazard make it difficult to safely operate warning flashers, and shut off the the vehicle. { Warning fuel system after the airbags inflate. Use caution if you should attempt The feature may also activate, to restart the engine after a crash When an airbag inflates, there without airbag inflation, after an has occurred. may be dust in the air. This dust event that exceeds a predetermined could cause breathing problems threshold. You can lock the doors, Vehicles with eAssist have a high for people with a history of and turn off the interior lamps and voltage battery and a standard asthma or other breathing trouble. hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. 12-volt battery. If an airbag inflates To avoid this, everyone in the or the vehicle has been in a crash, vehicle should get out as soon as the vehicle's sensing system may it is safe to do so. If you have shut down the high voltage system. breathing problems but cannot When this occurs, the high voltage get out of the vehicle after an battery is disconnected and the (Continued) vehicle is not charging the 12-volt Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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battery or the electrical system. The other parts. The service manual vehicle may start but it shuts down for the vehicle covers the need once the 12-volt battery is depleted. to replace other parts. When the 12-volt battery is . The vehicle has a crash sensing depleted, the vehicle will not start and diagnostic module which and the on-board jump start feature records information after a is disabled. The airbag readiness crash. See Vehicle Data The words ON and OFF will be light and/or the 12-volt battery Recording and Privacy on warning light are displayed. Before visible during the system check. page 13-14 and Event Data When the system check is the vehicle can be operated again, it Recorders on page 13-14. must be serviced at your dealer. complete, either the word ON or the . Let only qualified technicians word OFF will be visible. See In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that on page 5-19. broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may The passenger sensing system properly. See your dealer for turns off the front outboard also occur from the front outboard service. passenger airbag. passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag . Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing is affected by the passenger only once. After an airbag System sensing system. inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. The vehicle has a passenger The passenger sensing system If you do not get them, the sensing system for the front works with sensors that are part of airbag system will not be there outboard passenger position. The the front outboard passenger seat. to help protect you in another passenger airbag status indicator The sensors are designed to detect crash. A new system will include will light on the instrument panel the presence of a properly-seated airbag modules and possibly when the vehicle is started. occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag should be allowed to inflate or not. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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According to accident statistics, The passenger sensing system is children are safer when properly Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front secured in a rear seat in the correct outboard passenger frontal airbag if: child restraint for their weight passenger frontal airbag inflates . The front outboard passenger and size. and the passenger seat is in a forward position. seat is unoccupied. Whenever possible, children aged Even if the passenger sensing . The system determines that an 12 and under should be secured in infant is present in a child a rear seating position. system has turned off the passenger frontal airbag, no restraint. Never put a rear-facing child seat in system is fail-safe. No one can . A front outboard passenger the front. This is because the risk to guarantee that an airbag will not takes his/her weight off of the the rear-facing child is so great, seat for a period of time. if the airbag inflates. inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the . There is a critical problem with airbag is off. { Warning the airbag system or the Secure rear-facing child restraints passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child in a rear seat, even if the airbag When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured is off. If you secure a system has turned off the front or killed if the passenger frontal forward-facing child restraint in outboard passenger frontal airbag, airbag inflates. This is because the front outboard passenger the off indicator will light and stay lit the back of the rear-facing child seat, always move the seat as far as a reminder that the airbag is off. restraint would be very close to back as it will go. It is better to See Passenger Airbag Status the inflating airbag. A child in a secure the child restraint in a Indicator on page 5-19. forward-facing child restraint can rear seat. The passenger sensing system is be seriously injured or killed if the designed to turn on the front (Continued) outboard passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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properly in the front outboard 4. Reinstall the child restraint passenger seat. When the Warning (Continued) following the directions provided passenger sensing system has by the child restraint allowed the airbag to be enabled, avoid injury to yourself or others, manufacturer and refer to the on indicator will light and stay lit have the vehicle serviced right Securing Child Restraints (Rear as a reminder that the airbag is away. See Airbag Readiness Seat) on page 3-45 or Securing active. Light on page 5-18 for more Child Restraints (Front information, including important Passenger Seat) on page 3-47. For some children, including safety information. children in child restraints and for 5. If, after reinstalling the child very small adults, the passenger restraint and restarting the sensing system may or may not turn If the On Indicator Is Lit for a vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, off the front outboard passenger Child Restraint turn the vehicle off. Then slightly frontal airbag, depending upon the recline the vehicle seatback and person's seating posture and body The passenger sensing system is adjust the seat cushion, build. Everyone in the vehicle who designed to turn off the front if adjustable, to make sure that has outgrown child restraints should outboard passenger frontal airbag if the vehicle seatback is not the system determines that an infant wear a safety belt properly — pushing the child restraint into whether or not there is an airbag for is present in a child restraint. If a the seat cushion. that person. child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the { Warning 1. Turn the vehicle off. vehicle head restraint. If this 2. Remove the child restraint from happens, adjust the head If the airbag readiness light ever the vehicle. restraint. See Head Restraints comes on and stays on, it means on page 3-2. that something may be wrong 3. Remove any additional items with the airbag system. To help from the seat such as blankets, 6. Restart the vehicle. cushions, seat covers, seat (Continued) heaters, or seat massagers. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The passenger sensing system may to detect that person and enable the or may not turn off the airbag for a front outboard passenger frontal { Warning child in a child restraint depending airbag: If the front outboard passenger upon the child's size. It is better to 1. Turn the vehicle off. secure the child restraint in a airbag is turned off for an rear seat. 2. Remove any additional material adult-sized occupant, the airbag from the seat, such as blankets, will not be able to inflate and help If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an cushions, seat covers, seat protect that person in a crash, Adult-Sized Occupant heaters, seat massagers, a resulting in an increased risk of laptop, or other electronic serious injury or even death. An devices. adult-sized occupant should not 3. Place the seatback in the fully ride in the front outboard upright position. passenger seat, if the passenger airbag off indicator is lit. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably Additional Factors Affecting extended. System Operation 5. Restart the vehicle and have the Safety belts help keep the person remain in this position for passenger in position on the seat two to three minutes after the on during vehicle maneuvers and indicator is lit. braking, which helps the passenger If a person of adult-size is sitting in sensing system maintain the the front outboard passenger seat, passenger airbag status. See but the off indicator is lit, it could be “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” because that person is not sitting in the Index for additional properly in the seat. Use the information about the importance of following steps to allow the system proper restraint use. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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A thick layer of additional material, . Liquid pooled on the seat that such as a blanket or cushion, has not soaked in may make it { Warning or aftermarket equipment such as more likely that the passenger seat covers, seat heaters, and seat sensing system will turn on the Stowing of articles under the massagers can affect how well the passenger frontal airbag while a passenger seat or between the passenger sensing system child restraint or child occupant passenger seat cushion and operates. We recommend that you is on the seat. If the passenger seatback may interfere with the not use seat covers or other frontal airbag is turned on, the proper operation of the passenger aftermarket equipment except when on indicator will be lit. sensing system. approved by GM for your specific If the passenger seat gets wet, dry vehicle. See Adding Equipment to the seat immediately. If the airbag Servicing the the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on readiness light is lit, do not install a page 3-28 for more information child restraint or allow anyone to Airbag-Equipped Vehicle about modifications that can affect occupy the seat. See Airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle how the system operates. Readiness Light on page 5-18 for should be serviced. There are parts A wet seat can affect the important safety information. of the airbag system in several performance of the passenger The on indicator may be lit if an places around the vehicle. Your sensing system. Here is how: object, such as a briefcase, dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the . The passenger sensing system handbag, grocery bag, laptop or may turn off the passenger other electronic device, is put on an vehicle and the airbag system. To frontal airbag when liquid is unoccupied seat. If this is not purchase a service manual, see soaked into the seat. If this desired remove the object from Service Publications Ordering happens, the off indicator will be the seat. Information on page 13-11. lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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module, steering wheel, instrument deployment of the passenger { Warning panel, any of the airbag modules, airbag(s) or prevent the passenger ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front sensing system from properly For up to 10 seconds after the sensors, side impact sensors, turning off the passenger airbag(s). vehicle is turned off and the or airbag wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on battery is disconnected, an airbag page 3-23. can still inflate during improper Your dealer and the service manual service. You can be injured if you have information about the location If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail are close to an airbag when it of the airbag sensors, sensing and airbags, see Different Size Tires diagnostic module, and airbag and Wheels on page 10-58 for inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. wiring. additional important information. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow In addition, the vehicle has a If you have to modify your vehicle proper service procedures, and passenger sensing system for the because you have a disability and make sure the person performing front outboard passenger position, you have questions about whether work for you is qualified to do so. which includes sensors that are part the modifications will affect the of the passenger seat. The vehicle's airbag system, or if you passenger sensing system may not have questions about whether the Adding Equipment to the operate properly if the original seat airbag system will be affected if the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle trim is replaced with non-GM vehicle is modified for any other covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. Adding accessories that change the GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices vehicle's frame, bumper system, designed for a different vehicle. Any on page 13-3. height, front end, or side sheet object, such as an aftermarket seat metal, may keep the airbag system heater or a comfort-enhancing pad from working properly. The or device, installed under or on top operation of the airbag system can of the seat fabric, could also also be affected by changing any interfere with the operation of the parts of the front seats, safety belts, passenger sensing system. This the airbag sensing and diagnostic could either prevent proper Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag { Warning If the airbag readiness light stays on readiness light is working. See after the vehicle is started or comes Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag page 5-18. systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have A damaged airbag system may the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on not work properly and may not { Caution page 5-18. protect you and your If an airbag covering is damaged, passenger(s) in a crash, resulting opened, or broken, the airbag in serious injury or even death. To may not work properly. Do not help make sure the airbag open or break the airbag systems are working properly coverings. If there are any after a crash, have them opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary coverings, have the airbag replacements made as soon as covering and/or airbag module possible. replaced. For the location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3-19. See your dealer for service. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? . Sit all the way back on the seat. A: An older child should wear a Do the knees bend at the seat lap-shoulder belt and get the edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder return to the booster seat. belt can provide. The shoulder . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or Does the shoulder belt rest on neck. The lap belt should fit the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs. belt comfort guide, if available. This applies belt force to the See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort child's pelvic bones in a crash. Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt It should never be worn over the Older children who have outgrown ” on page 3-13. If a comfort guide abdomen, which could cause booster seats should wear the is not available, or if the severe or even fatal internal vehicle safety belts. shoulder belt still does not rest injuries in a crash. on the shoulder, then return to Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort the booster seat. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on . Does the lap belt fit low and page 3-13. snug on the hips, touching the According to accident statistics, thighs? If yes, continue. If no, children are safer when properly return to the booster seat. restrained in a rear seating position. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people Warning (Continued) who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older belt. The belt force would then be children need to use safety belts applied right on the abdomen. properly. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should { Warning go over the shoulder and across the chest. Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, they can be crushed together and { Warning seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person Never allow a child to wear the at a time. safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Infants and Young Warning (Continued) { Warning Children Everyone in a vehicle needs the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child protection! This includes infants and but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to all other children. Neither the wrapped around a child’s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child distance traveled nor the age and If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not size of the traveler changes the tightened around a child’s neck, possible to hold it during a crash. need, for everyone, to use safety the only way to loosen the belt is For example, in a crash at only restraints. In fact, the law in every to cut it. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) state in the United States and in Never leave children unattended infant will suddenly become a every Canadian province says in a vehicle and never allow 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's children up to some age must be children to play with the safety arms. An infant should be restrained while in a vehicle. belts. secured in an appropriate restraint. { Warning Every time infants and young Children can be seriously injured children ride in vehicles, they should or strangled if a shoulder belt is have the protection provided by wrapped around their neck. The appropriate child restraints. Neither shoulder belt can tighten but the vehicle's safety belt system nor cannot be loosened if it is locked. its airbag system is designed The shoulder belt locks when it is for them. pulled all the way out of the Children who are not restrained retractor. It unlocks when the properly can strike other people, shoulder belt is allowed to go all or can be thrown out of the vehicle. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. { Warning The restraint manufacturer Children who are up against, instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and or very close to, any airbag when height limitations for a particular it inflates can be seriously injured child restraint. In addition, there or killed. Never put a rear-facing are many kinds of restraints child restraint in the front available for children with Q: What are the different types of outboard seat. Secure a special needs. rear-facing child restraint in a rear add-on child restraints? seat. It is also better to secure a A: Add-on child restraints, which forward-facing child restraint in a are purchased by the vehicle rear seat. If you must secure a owner, are available in four basic forward-facing child restraint in types. Selection of a particular (Continued) restraint should take into consideration not only the child's Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Child Restraint Systems { Warning { Warning

To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should. rear-facing child restraint, the Instead, it may settle up around crash forces can be distributed the child's abdomen. In a crash, across the strongest part of an the belt would apply force on a infant's body, the back and body area that is unprotected by shoulders. Infants should always any bony structure. This alone be secured in rear-facing child could cause serious or fatal restraints. injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a Rear-Facing Infant Seat crash, young children should A rear-facing infant seat provides always be secured in appropriate restraint with the seating surface child restraints. against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

{ Warning

A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats instructions that came with that A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. harness. vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of injury, to see out the window. the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. When securing an add-on child availability in Canada, check with Never put a rear-facing child seat in restraint, refer to the instructions Transport Canada or the Provincial the front. This is because the risk to that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office. the rear-facing child is so great if the may be on the restraint itself or in a Securing the Child Within the airbag deploys. booklet, or both, and to this manual. Child Restraint The child restraint instructions are { Warning important, so if they are not { Warning available, obtain a replacement A child in a rear-facing child copy from the manufacturer. A child can be seriously injured or restraint can be seriously injured Keep in mind that an unsecured killed in a crash if the child is not or killed if the front passenger child restraint can move around in a properly secured in the child airbag inflates. This is because collision or sudden stop and injure restraint. Secure the child the back of the rear-facing child people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly following the instructions restraint would be very close to properly secure any child restraint in that came with that child restraint. the inflating airbag. A child in a the vehicle — even when no child is forward-facing child restraint can in it. be seriously injured or killed if the In some areas of the United States Where to Put the front passenger airbag inflates and Canada, Certified Child Restraint and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Passenger Safety Technicians According to accident statistics, (CPSTs) are available to inspect children and infants are safer when Even if the passenger sensing and demonstrate how to correctly properly restrained in a child system has turned off the front use and install child restraints. In restraint system or infant restraint passenger frontal airbag, no the U.S., refer to the National system secured in a rear seating (Continued) Highway Traffic Safety position. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and Warning (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions Tethers for Children system is fail-safe. No one can better than others. (LATCH System) guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual Depending on where you place the The LATCH system secures a child circumstance, even though it is child restraint and the size of the restraint during driving or in a crash. turned off. child restraint, you may not be able LATCH attachments on the child to access adjacent safety belt restraint are used to attach the child Secure rear-facing child restraints assemblies or LATCH anchors for restraint to the anchors in the in a rear seat, even if the airbag additional passengers or child vehicle. The LATCH system is is off. If you secure a restraints. Adjacent seating designed to make installation of a forward-facing child restraint in positions should not be used if the child restraint easier. the front seat, always move the child restraint prevents access to or In order to use the LATCH system in front passenger seat as far back interferes with the routing of the your vehicle, you need a child as it will go. It is better to secure safety belt. restraint that has LATCH the child restraint in a rear seat. Wherever a child restraint is attachments. LATCH-compatible See Passenger Sensing System installed, be sure to secure the child rear-facing and forward-facing child on page 3-23 for additional restraint properly. seats can be properly installed using either the LATCH anchors or information. Keep in mind that an unsecured the vehicle s safety belts. Do not child restraint can move around in a ’ use both the safety belts and the collision or sudden stop and injure When securing a child restraint in a LATCH anchorage system to secure people in the vehicle. Be sure to rear seating position, study the a rear-facing or forward-facing properly secure any child restraint in instructions that came with the child child seat. restraint to make sure it is the vehicle — even when no child is Booster seats use the vehicle s compatible with this vehicle. in it. ’ safety belts to secure the child in the booster seat. If the manufacturer Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle. booster seat can be positioned Not all vehicle seating positions or properly and there is no interference child restraints have lower anchors with the proper positioning of the and attachments or top tether lap-shoulder belt on the child. anchors and attachments. Make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint, Lower Anchors and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of child restraint. A child restraint must the child restraint to the vehicle. never be installed using only the top A top tether anchor is built into the tether and anchor. vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint The LATCH anchorage system can connects to the top tether anchor in be used until the combined weight the vehicle in order to reduce the of the child plus the child restraint is forward movement and rotation of 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt Lower anchors (1) are metal bars the child restraint during driving or in alone instead of the LATCH built into the vehicle. There are two a crash. anchorage system once the lower anchors for each LATCH combined weight is more than seating position that will 29.5 kg (65 lbs). accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2). Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations anchors, each rear anchor position Either will have a single has a label, near the crease attachment (2) to secure the top between the seatback and the seat tether to the anchor. cushion. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be To assist in locating the top tether attached. Be sure to read and follow anchors, the top tether anchor the instructions for the child symbol is on the cover. Rear Seat restraint. I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. H (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The top tether anchors are under Securing a Child Restraint the covers, behind the rear seat, on Designed for the LATCH { Warning the filler panel. Be sure to use an System anchor on the same side of the To reduce the risk of serious or vehicle as the seating position fatal injuries during a crash, do where the child restraint will be { Warning not attach more than one child placed. restraint to a single anchor. If a LATCH-type child restraint is Attaching more than one child Do not secure a child restraint in a not attached to anchors or with restraint to a single anchor could position without a top tether anchor the safety belt, the child restraint cause the anchor or attachment if a national or local law requires will not be able to protect the child to come loose or even break that the top tether be attached, or if correctly. In a crash, the child the instructions that come with the during a crash. A child or others could be seriously injured or could be injured. child restraint say that the top tether killed. Install a LATCH-type child must be attached. restraint properly using the According to accident statistics, anchors, or use the vehicle safety children and infants are safer when belts to secure the restraint, { Warning properly restrained in a child following the instructions that restraint system or infant restraint came with the child restraint and Children can be seriously injured system secured in a rear seating the instructions in this manual. or strangled if a shoulder belt is position. See Where to Put the wrapped around their neck. The Restraint on page 3-36 for shoulder belt can tighten but additional information. cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If you want to do this, install one Warning (Continued) { Caution LATCH child restraint in the right rear seating position, and install the the way back into the retractor, Do not let the LATCH other one either in the left rear but it cannot do this if it is attachments rub against the seating position or in the center wrapped around a child’s neck. vehicle’s safety belts. This may seating position. If you need to If the shoulder belt is locked and damage these parts. If necessary, install child restraints in both the tightened around a child’s neck, move buckled safety belts to center and left rear seating the only way to loosen the belt is avoid rubbing the LATCH positions, the one in the center to cut it. attachments. seating position will need to be Buckle any unused safety belts Do not fold the empty rear seat secured using the vehicle safety behind the child restraint so with a safety belt buckled. This belts instead of the LATCH anchors. children cannot reach them. Pull could damage the safety belt or Refer to the following illustration to the shoulder belt all the way out the seat. Unbuckle and return the learn which anchors to use. of the retractor to set the lock, safety belt to its stowed position, and tighten the belt behind the before folding the seat. child restraint after the child restraint has been installed. If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-36. You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat at the same time, but you can install two of them. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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There are five lower LATCH anchors This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on in the rear seat. installation of child restraints easier. the seat. When using lower anchors, do not . Use anchors 1 and 2 when If the head restraint installing a child restraint using use the vehicle's safety belts. interferes with the proper LATCH in the right rear seating Instead use the vehicle's anchors installation of the child position. and child restraint attachments to restraint, the head restraint secure the restraints. Some may be removed. See . Use anchors 3 and 4 when restraints also use another vehicle “Head Restraint Removal installing a child restraint using anchor to secure a top tether. LATCH in the center rear seating and Reinstallation” at the position. 1. Attach and tighten the lower end of this section. attachments to the lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower . Use anchors 4 and 5 when anchors. If the child restraint attachments on the child installing a child restraint using does not have lower LATCH in the left rear seating restraint to the lower attachments or the desired anchors. position. seating position does not have Installing child restraints using lower anchors, secure the child 2. If the child restraint manufacturer LATCH in the center and left rear restraint with the top tether and recommends that the top tether seating positions at the same time is the safety belts. Refer to the be attached, attach and tighten prohibited. child restraint manufacturer the top tether to the top tether instructions and the instructions anchor, if equipped. Refer to the Make sure to attach the child in this manual. child restraint instructions and restraint at the proper anchor the following steps: location. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. position. Open the cover to expose the anchor. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are using the top tether according to has an adjustable headrest the child restraint or head restraint and you instructions and the are using a single tether, following instructions: route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint, or the headrest or head restraint has been removed, and you are using a dual tether, If the position you are using route the tether over the does not have a headrest seatback. or head restraint, or the headrest or head restraint has been removed, and you If the position you are using are using a single tether, has an adjustable headrest route the tether over the or head restraint and you seatback. are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and { Warning attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. There With head restraints that are not should be no more than installed and adjusted properly, 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement, for there is a greater chance that proper installation. occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Head Restraint Removal and drive until the head restraints for Reinstallation all occupants are installed and The rear outboard head restraints adjusted properly. can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child 2. Press both buttons on the head To reinstall the head restraint: restraint. restraint posts at the same time, To remove the head restraint: and pull up on the head restraint. 1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats on 3. Store the head restraint in the page 3-9 for additional trunk of the vehicle. information. 4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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1. Insert the head restraint posts If the child restraint has the LATCH into the holes in the top of the Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and seatback. The notches on the Tethers for Children (LATCH posts must face the driver side death in a crash. To help make System) on page 3-37 for how and of the vehicle. sure the LATCH system is where to install the child restraint working properly after a crash, 2. Push the head restraint down. using LATCH. If a child restraint is see your dealer to have the secured in the vehicle using a If necessary, press the height system inspected and any safety belt and it uses a top tether, adjustment release button to necessary replacements made as see Lower Anchors and Tethers for further lower the head restraint. soon as possible. Children (LATCH System) on See Head Restraints on page 3-37 for top tether anchor page 3-2. If the vehicle has the LATCH system locations. 3. Try to move the head restraint to and it was being used during a Do not secure a child seat in a make sure that it is locked in crash, new LATCH system parts position without a top tether anchor place. may be needed. if a national or local law requires New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if Replacing LATCH System necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the Parts After a Crash system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap time of the crash. must be anchored. { Warning If the child restraint or vehicle seat Securing Child Restraints position does not have the LATCH A crash can damage the LATCH (Rear Seat) system, you will be using the safety system in the vehicle. A damaged belt to secure the child restraint in LATCH system may not properly When securing a child restraint in a this position. Be sure to follow the secure the child restraint, rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child resulting in serious injury or even instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the restraint to make sure it is child restraint when and as the (Continued) compatible with this vehicle. instructions say. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-36. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. If the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed. See “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way Children (LATCH System) on buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the page 3-37. Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is the buckle so that the safety belt set, the belt can be tightened but 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run not pulled out of the retractor. the lap and shoulder portions of could be quickly unbuckled if the vehicle's safety belt through necessary. or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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6. If the child restraint has a top and Tethers for Children (LATCH tether, follow the child restraint System) on page 3-37 for additional manufacturer's instructions information on installing the head regarding the use of the top restraint properly. tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH Securing Child Restraints System) on page 3-37 for more (Front Passenger Seat) information. This vehicle has airbags. A rear 7. Before placing a child in the seat is a safer place to secure a child restraint, make sure it is forward-facing child restraint. See securely held in place. To check, Where to Put the Restraint on grasp the child restraint at the page 3-36. 5. To tighten the belt, push down safety belt path and attempt to on the child restraint, pull the move it side to side and back In addition, the vehicle has a shoulder portion of the belt to and forth. When the child passenger sensing system which is tighten the lap portion of the belt, restraint is properly installed, designed to turn off the front and feed the shoulder belt back there should be no more than outboard passenger frontal airbag into the retractor. When installing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on a forward-facing child restraint, it To remove the child restraint, page 3-23 and Passenger Airbag may be helpful to use your knee unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and Status Indicator on page 5-19 for to push down on the child let it return to the stowed position. more information, including restraint as you tighten the belt. If the top tether is attached to a top important safety information. Try to pull the belt out of the tether anchor, disconnect it. If the retractor to make sure the head restraint was removed, Never put a rear-facing child seat in retractor is locked. If the reinstall it before the seating the front. This is because the risk to retractor is not locked, repeat position is used. See “Head the rear-facing child is so great if the Steps 4 and 5. Restraint Removal and airbag deploys. Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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In Canada, the law requires that { Warning Warning (Continued) forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints attached. restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag or killed if the front outboard is off. If you secure a When using the lap-shoulder belt to passenger frontal airbag inflates. forward-facing child restraint in secure the child restraint in this This is because the back of the the front seat, always move the position, follow the instructions that rear-facing child restraint would front passenger seat as far back came with the child restraint and the following instructions: be very close to the inflating as it will go. It is better to secure airbag. A child in a forward-facing the child restraint in a rear seat. 1. Move the seat as far back as it child restraint can be seriously will go before securing the See Passenger Sensing System forward-facing child restraint. injured or killed if the front on page 3-23 for additional outboard passenger frontal airbag information. When the passenger sensing inflates and the passenger seat is system has turned off the front in a forward position. outboard passenger frontal If the child restraint uses a top airbag, the off indicator on the Even if the passenger sensing tether, see Lower Anchors and system has turned off the front passenger airbag status Tethers for Children (LATCH indicator should light and stay lit outboard passenger frontal System) on page 3-37 for top tether when the vehicle is started. See airbag, no system is fail-safe. No anchor locations. Passenger Airbag Status one can guarantee that an airbag Do not secure a child seat in a Indicator on page 5-19. will not deploy under some position without a top tether anchor unusual circumstance, even 2. Put the child restraint on if a national or local law requires the seat. though it is turned off. that the top tether be anchored, or if (Continued) the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of must be anchored. the vehicle's safety belt through Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, 4. Push the latch plate into the not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back buckle until it clicks. into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it Position the release button on may be helpful to use your knee the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. necessary. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint ” under Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Storage 4-1

Storage There is a storage compartment on Storage the driver side of the instrument Compartments panel. Lift the latch to open. Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 { Warning Glove Box Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Lift up the handle to open the Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ...... 4-1 glove box. Cupholders ...... 4-1 objects in storage compartments. Rear Storage ...... 4-2 In a crash, these objects may Cupholders Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 cause the cover to open and could result in injury. Additional Storage Features Convenience Net ...... 4-3 Instrument Panel Storage

Two cupholders are in the center console. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

4-2 Storage

If equipped, pull the second row Center Console Storage seat armrest down to access cupholders. Rear Storage

Slide the door to access them.

Press the button to access the storage under the armrest. There are two USB ports, an SD card reader, and a power outlet inside. Pull down the armrest. Press the If equipped, there is an auxiliary button to lift the cover. Close the input jack. See the infotainment cover before folding the armrest up. manual. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Additional Storage Features Convenience Net

If equipped, the convenience net is in the trunk and can be used to store small loads. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Attach the loops on each side of the net to the hooks located on the sides of the trunk. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Instruments and Controls 5-1

Fuel Gauge ...... 5-16 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-28 Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-29 Controls Gauge ...... 5-17 Security Light ...... 5-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-18 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-29 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-18 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 5-29 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-30 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Indicator ...... 5-19 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-30 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Charging System Light ...... 5-20 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-30 Malfunction Heated Steering Wheel ...... 5-2 Information Displays Horn ...... 5-3 Indicator Lamp ...... 5-20 Brake System Warning Power Flows Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 (eAssist Only) ...... 5-31 Compass ...... 5-4 Light ...... 5-23 Electric Parking Brake Energy Information Clock ...... 5-4 (eAssist Only) ...... 5-32 Power Outlets ...... 5-5 Light ...... 5-24 Service Electric Parking Brake Driver Information Center Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-6 (DIC) (Base Level Ashtrays ...... 5-6 Light ...... 5-24 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Cluster) ...... 5-32 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Light ...... 5-24 Driver Information Center Indicators Up-Shift Light ...... 5-25 (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . 5-35 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Messages Indicators ...... 5-7 (LDW) Light ...... 5-25 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-38 Instrument Cluster (Base Level Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-26 Battery Voltage and Charging Cluster) ...... 5-8 Traction Off Light ...... 5-26 ® Messages ...... 5-38 Instrument Cluster (Uplevel StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 5-26 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-39 Cluster) ...... 5-12 Traction Control System ® Compass Messages ...... 5-39 Speedometer ...... 5-15 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-27 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-39 Odometer ...... 5-15 Engine Coolant Temperature Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-40 Trip Odometer ...... 5-15 Warning Light ...... 5-27 Tachometer ...... 5-15 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-28 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Engine Cooling System Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages ...... 5-41 while driving. Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-41 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-42 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Fuel System Messages ...... 5-42 Adjustment Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-42 The infotainment system can be Object Detection System operated by using the steering Messages ...... 5-43 wheel controls. See "Steering Ride Control System Wheel Controls" in the infotainment Messages ...... 5-45 manual. Security Messages ...... 5-45 Starting the Vehicle Heated Steering Wheel Messages ...... 5-46 Tire Messages ...... 5-46 Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-46 Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-47 Window Messages ...... 5-47 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-47 To adjust the steering wheel: Universal Remote System 1. Pull the lever down. Universal Remote System . . . 5-53 2. Move the steering wheel up Universal Remote System or down. Programming ...... 5-53 Universal Remote System 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Operation ...... 5-56 closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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( (Heated Steering Wheel): With the ignition in ACC/ Clear snow and ice from the wiper If equipped, the button is on the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, blades and windshield before using steering wheel. Press to turn on or move the windshield wiper lever to them. If frozen to the windshield, off. A light on the button displays select the wiper speed. carefully loosen or thaw them. when the feature is turned on. HI: Use for fast wipes. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade The steering wheel takes about LO: Use for slow wipes. Replacement on page 10-29. three minutes to start heating. Heavy snow or ice can overload the Horn wiper motor. Wiper Parking Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they Windshield Wiper/Washer will immediately stop. INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move If the windshield wiper lever is then the lever up to INT for intermittent moved to OFF before the driver x door is opened or within 10 minutes, wipes, then turn the INT band the wipers will restart and move to up for more frequent wipes or down the base of the windshield. for less frequent wipes. If the ignition is put in OFF while the OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. wipers are performing wipes due to The windshield wiper/washer lever 1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly windshield washing, the wipers is on the right side of the steering move the wiper lever down. For continue to run until they reach the column. several wipes, hold the wiper base of the windshield. lever down. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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n L (Windshield Washer): Pull Compass Clock the windshield wiper lever toward The vehicle may have a compass you to spray washer fluid and Setting the Time and Date display on the Driver Information activate the wipers. The wipers will Center (DIC). The compass receives To set the time or date: continue until the lever is released its heading and other information or the maximum wash time is 1. Select Settings from the Home from the Global Positioning reached. When the lever is Page, then select Time and Date System (GPS) antenna, released, additional wipes may Settings. StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed occur depending on how long the 2. Select the desired function. information. windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid on The compass system is designed to To set the time or date, press « or page 10-23 for information on filling operate for a certain number of ª to change the hour, minutes, the windshield washer fluid miles or degrees of turn before AM, PM, day, month, or year. reservoir. needing a signal from the GPS To change the 12-24 Hr setting, satellites. When the compass press the 12-24 Hr button. { Warning display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an To turn Auto Set on and off, press the Auto Set button. In freezing weather, do not use open area where it can receive a the washer until the windshield is GPS signal. The compass system If auto timing is set, the time warmed. Otherwise the washer will automatically determine when a displayed on the clock may not fluid can form ice on the GPS signal is restored and provide update immediately when driving windshield, blocking your vision. a heading again. See Compass into a new time zone. Messages on page 5-39 for the messages that may be displayed for Press q BACK to go to the last the compass. menu and save the changes or { to return to the Home Page. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Power Outlets When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation The accessory power outlet can be instructions included with the used to plug in electrical equipment, equipment. See Add-On Electrical such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Equipment on page 9-65. There are two 12-volt accessory power outlets: { Caution . On the center stack next to the Hanging heavy equipment from ashtray. the power outlet can cause . Inside the center console. damage not covered by the The outlet is powered when the vehicle warranty. The power ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ outlets are designed for An indicator light on the outlet ACCESSORY, or until the driver accessory power plugs only, such comes on when in use. The light door is opened within 10 minutes of as cell phone charge cords. comes on when the ignition is in turning off the vehicle. See Retained ON/RUN, equipment requiring less Accessory Power (RAP) on than 150 watts is plugged into the Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating page 9-23. outlet, and no system fault is Current detected. Open the protective cover to use the If equipped, this power outlet is on accessory power outlet. The indicator light does not come on the rear of the center console. It can when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or Certain electrical accessories may be used to plug in electrical if the equipment is not fully seated not be compatible with the equipment with a maximum limit of into the outlet. accessory power outlet and could 150 watts. overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If you try to connect equipment If there is a problem, see your using more than 150 watts or a dealer. system fault is detected, the equipment may operate for a short Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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period and turn itself off. microcomputer-controlled It is not recommended to use the A protection circuit shuts off the electric blankets, touch sensor cigarette lighter to plug in auxiliary power supply and the indicator light lamps, etc. electrical equipment. turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug . Medical equipment. the item and plug it back in or turn Ashtrays the Remote Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained Cigarette Lighter Accessory Power (RAP) on If equipped, push the lighter down page 9-23. Prolonged usage of the and it will pop up when it is ready to power outlet at the maximum load of be used. The ignition switch must 150 watts may cause the outlet to be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ overheat and automatically shut RUN position to use the lighter. down. The power restarts when equipment that operates within the { Caution limit is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected. Holding a cigarette lighter in while The power outlet is not designed for it is heating does not let the the following equipment, and may lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot. not work properly if any of the If equipped with an ashtray, it is Damage from overheating can following is plugged in: under the climate control system. occur to the lighter or heating . Equipment with high initial peak Press the ashtray cover to open. To wattage such as: element, or a fuse could be empty, grasp both sides of the compressor-driven refrigerators blown. Do not hold a cigarette ashtray and remove. and electric power tools. lighter in while it is heating. . Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as: Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there { Caution could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning If papers, pins, or other lights work together to indicate a flammable items are put in the Indicators problem with the vehicle. ashtray, hot cigarettes or other Warning lights and gauges can smoking materials could ignite When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while them and possibly damage the before it becomes serious enough vehicle. Never put flammable driving, or when one of the gauges to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem, items in the ashtray. replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what warning lights and gauges could to do. Waiting to do repairs can be prevent injury. costly and even dangerous. Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Instrument Cluster (Base Level Cluster)

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Cluster Menu . Info App. This is where you can or select from the favorites. If there view the selected Driver is an active call, mute or unmute the There is an interactive display area Information Center (DIC) phone or switch to handset or in the center of the instrument displays. See Driver Information handsfree operation. cluster. Center (DIC) (Base Level Cluster) on page 5-32 or Driver Navigation Information Center (DIC) Press V to select the Navigation (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. app, then press T to enter the . Audio Navigation menu. If there is no . Phone active route, you can resume the last route; select from recent . Navigation destinations, navigation favorites, . Settings or location details; and turn the Audio voice prompts on/off. If there is an active route, press V to cancel Press V to select the Audio app, route guidance or turn the voice then press T to enter the Audio prompts on/off. Use the right steering wheel control menu. In the Audio menu browse for Settings to open and scroll through the music, select from the favorites, different items and displays. or change the audio source. Press V to select the Settings app, T Press S to access the cluster Phone then press to enter the Settings menu. Use or to scroll applications. Use y or z to scroll Press V to select the Phone app, y z through items in the Settings menu. through the list of available then press T to enter the Phone applications. Not all applications will menu. In the Phone menu, if there is be available on all vehicles. no active phone call, view recent calls, scroll through contacts, Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Units: Press T while Units is Speed Warning: The Speed Compass: In certain vehicles the displayed to enter the Units menu. Warning display allows the driver to compass setting will allow for Choose English or metric units by set a speed that they do not want to manually setting the compass. The exceed. To set the Speed Warning, user can set the zone and calibrate pressing V while the desired item is press T when Speed Warning is the compass. This setting page is highlighted. only available on vehicles that are displayed. Press y or z to adjust Info Pages: Press T while Info equipped with Remote Compass the value. Press V to set the speed. Pages is displayed to enter the Info Module. Once the speed is set, this feature Pages menu and select the items to V Jump Start: The Jump Start be displayed in the Info App. See can be turned off by pressing display is used to perform an Driver Information Center (DIC) while viewing this page. If the on-board jump start for eAssist (Base Level Cluster) on page 5-32 selected speed limit is exceeded, a vehicles. See “Jump Starting or Driver Information Center (DIC) pop-up warning is displayed with a (On-board with eAssist Only)” in the (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. chime. Index. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)

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Cluster Menu Press S to access the cluster Performance applications. Use y or z to scroll Press V to select the Performance through the list of available app. Use y or z to scroll through applications. Not all applications will items in the Performance menu. be available on all vehicles. Friction Bubble: Displays four . Info App. This is where you can quadrants that represent the four view the selected Driver corners of the car. A “bubble” shows Information Center (DIC) where the most inertia is being displays. See Driver Information exerted on the vehicle. Center (DIC) (Base Level Cluster) on page 5-32 or Driver Accel and Brake: Displays Information Center (DIC) the percentage amount of brake or (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. accelerator pressure applied by the driver as a bar graph around the . Use the right steering wheel control Performance outer perimeter of the DIC area. The to open and scroll through the . Audio left side is for acceleration and the different items and displays. right side is for braking. . Phone Oil Temperature: Displays the oil . Navigation temperature in degrees Celsius or . Settings degrees Fahrenheit. Oil Pressure: Displays the oil pressure in kPa or psi. Battery Voltage: Displays the battery voltage. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Transmission Fluid Navigation Display Themes: Press T while Temperature: Displays the Press V to select the Navigation Display Themes is displayed to transmission fluid temperature in enter the menu. Choose Sport or degrees Celsius or degrees app, then press T to enter the Touring by pressing V while the Fahrenheit. Navigation menu. If there is no active route, you can resume the desired item is highlighted. Audio last route and turn the voice Info Pages: Press T while Info Press V to select the Audio app, prompts on/off. If there is an active Pages is displayed to enter the Info then press T to enter the Audio route, press V to cancel route Pages menu and select the items to menu. In the Audio menu browse for guidance or turn the voice prompts be displayed in the Info App. See music, select from the favorites, on/off. Driver Information Center (DIC) or change the audio source. (Base Level Cluster) on page 5-32 Settings or Driver Information Center (DIC) Phone Press V to select the Settings app, (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. Press V to select the Phone app, then press T to enter the Settings Speed Warning: The Speed then press T to enter the Phone menu. Use y or z to scroll Warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to menu. In the Phone menu, if there is through items in the Settings menu. no active phone call, view recent exceed. To set the Speed Warning, calls, scroll through contacts, Units: Press T while Units is press T when Speed Warning is or select from the favorites. If there displayed to enter the Units menu. displayed. Press y or z to adjust Choose English or metric units by is an active call, mute or unmute the the value. Press V to set the speed. phone or switch to handset or pressing V while the desired item is Once the speed is set, this feature handsfree operation. highlighted. can be turned off by pressing V while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Software Information: Displays Trip Odometer When the engine is on, the the open source software tachometer will indicate the engine’s information. The trip odometer shows how far revolutions per minute (rpm). The the vehicle has been driven since tachometer may vary by several Compass: In certain vehicles the the trip odometer was last reset. compass setting will allow for hundred rpm’s, during auto stop manually setting the compass. The The trip odometer is accessed and mode, when the engine is shutting user can set the zone and calibrate reset through the Driver Information off and restarting. the compass. This setting page is Center (DIC). See Driver A slight bump may be felt when the only available on vehicles that are Information Center (DIC) (Base transmission is determining the equipped with Remote Compass Level Cluster) on page 5-32 or most fuel efficient operating range. Module. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. { Caution Speedometer Tachometer If the engine is operated with the The speedometer shows the rpm s in the warning area at the vehicle's speed in either kilometers The tachometer displays the engine ’ high end of the tachometer, the per hour (km/h) or miles per speed in revolutions per hour (mph). minute (rpm). vehicle could be damaged, and the damage would not be covered For eAssist vehicles, when the by the vehicle warranty. Do not Odometer ignition is in ON/RUN, the tachometer indicates the vehicle operate the engine with the rpm’s The odometer shows how far the status. When pointing to AUTO in the warning area. vehicle has been driven, in either STOP, the engine is off but the kilometers or miles. vehicle is on and can move. The engine could auto start at any time. When the indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel is left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. When the vehicle's fuel level becomes low, a message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on page 5-42 for more information. Base Level English Here are four things that some Base Level Metric owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than Uplevel English half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. Uplevel Metric Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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. The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. . The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and will go back to empty when the ignition is turned off. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Uplevel Metric Uplevel English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the indicator needle moves to the hot side of the gauge toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot. In eAssist vehicles, the engine coolant warning light will come on when the engine is too hot. See Engine Coolant Temperature Base Level Metric Warning Light on page 5-27 for more information. Base Level English Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If the vehicle has been operated times if the driver remains or the passenger remains or becomes under normal driving conditions, pull becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is off the road, stop the vehicle, and vehicle is moving. moving. turn off the engine as soon as If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is possible. neither the light nor the chime buckled, neither the chime nor the comes on. light comes on. Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt Driver Safety Belt Reminder Reminder Light reminder light and chime may turn Light on if an object is put on the seat There is a passenger safety belt such as a briefcase, handbag, There is a driver safety belt reminder light near the passenger grocery bag, laptop, or other reminder light on the instrument airbag status indicator. See electronic device. To turn off the cluster. Passenger Sensing System on reminder light and/or chime, remove page 3-23. the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag When the vehicle is started, this system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger light flashes and a chime may come When the vehicle is started, this sensing system, the pretensioners, on to remind the driver to fasten light flashes and a chime may come the airbag modules, the wiring, and their safety belt. Then the light stays on to remind passengers to fasten the crash sensing and diagnostic on solid until the belt is buckled. their safety belt. Then the light stays module. For more information on the This cycle may continue several on solid until the belt is buckled. airbag system, see Airbag System This cycle continues several times if on page 3-17. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Passenger Airbag Status If the word ON is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it Indicator means that the front outboard The vehicle has a passenger passenger frontal airbag is allowed sensing system. See Passenger to inflate. Sensing System on page 3-23 for If the word OFF is lit on the airbag The airbag readiness light comes on important safety information. The status indicator, it means that the for several seconds when the instrument panel has a passenger passenger sensing system has vehicle is started. If the light does airbag status indicator. turned off the front outboard not come on then, have it fixed passenger frontal airbag. immediately. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there { Warning are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the If the airbag readiness light stays passenger sensing system. See on after the vehicle is started or your dealer for service. comes on while driving, it means When the vehicle is started, the the airbag system might not be passenger airbag status indicator working properly. The airbags in will light ON and OFF for several the vehicle might not inflate in a seconds as a system check. Then, crash, or they could even inflate after several more seconds, the without a crash. To help avoid status indicator will light either ON injury, have the vehicle serviced or OFF to let you know the status of right away. the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Charging System Light Malfunction { Warning Indicator Lamp If the airbag readiness light ever A computer system called OBD II comes on and stays on, it means (On-Board Diagnostics-Second that something may be wrong Generation) monitors the operation with the airbag system. To help of the vehicle to ensure emissions avoid injury to yourself or others, are at acceptable levels, helping to have the vehicle serviced right maintain a clean environment. The away. See Airbag Readiness The charging system light comes on malfunction indicator lamp comes Light on page 5-18 for more briefly when the ignition is turned on when the vehicle is placed in information, including important on, but the engine is not running, as ON/RUN for Key Access or Service safety information. a check to show the light is working. Only Mode for Keyless Access, as a The light turns off when the engine check to show it is working. If it is started. If it does not, have the does not, have the vehicle serviced vehicle serviced by your dealer. by your dealer. See Ignition If the light stays on, or comes on Positions (Key Access) on while driving, there could be a page 9-15 or Ignition Positions problem with the electrical charging (Keyless Access) on page 9-16 for system. Have it checked by your more information. dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If the malfunction indicator lamp This light comes on during a comes on while the engine is { Caution malfunction in one of two ways: running, this indicates that the Light Flashing: A misfire condition OBD II system has detected a Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, has been detected. A misfire problem and diagnosis and service increases vehicle emissions and might be required. or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original could damage the emission control Malfunctions often are indicated by tires with other than those of the system on the vehicle. Diagnosis the system before any problem is same Tire Performance Criteria and service might be required. apparent. Being aware of the light (TPC) can affect the vehicle's To prevent more serious damage to can prevent more serious damage emission controls and can cause the vehicle: to the vehicle. This system also assists the dealer technician in this light to come on. . Reduce vehicle speed. Modifications to these systems correctly diagnosing any . Avoid hard accelerations. malfunction. could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. . Avoid steep uphill grades. { Caution This could also result in a failure If the light continues to flash, find a to pass a required Emission safe place to stop and park the If the vehicle is continually driven Inspection/Maintenance test. See vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at with this light on, the emission Accessories and Modifications on least 10 seconds, and restart the controls might not work as well, page 10-3. engine. If the light is still flashing, the vehicle fuel economy might follow the previous steps and see not be as good, and the engine your dealer for service as soon as might not run as smoothly. This possible. could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Light On Steady: An emission or stumbling on acceleration. control system malfunction has These conditions might go away been detected on the vehicle. once the engine is warmed up. Diagnosis and service might be If one or more of these conditions required. occurs, change the fuel brand used. The following may correct an It may require at least one full tank emission control system of the proper fuel to turn the light off. The DLC is under the instrument malfunction: See Fuel on page 9-59. panel next to the steering wheel. . Check that the fuel cap is fully See your dealer if assistance is If none of the above have made the needed. installed. See Filling the Tank on light turn off, your dealer can check page 9-62. The diagnostic the vehicle. The dealer has the The vehicle may not pass system can determine if the fuel proper test equipment and inspection if: cap has been left off or diagnostic tools to fix any . improperly installed. A loose or The malfunction indicator lamp is mechanical or electrical problems on while the engine is running, missing fuel cap allows fuel to that might have developed. evaporate into the atmosphere. or the malfunction indicator lamp A few driving trips with the cap Emissions Inspection and is not on while the vehicle is in ON/RUN or Service Only Mode. properly installed should turn the Maintenance Programs light off. See your dealer for assistance in Depending on where you live, your verifying proper operation of the . Check that good quality fuel is vehicle may be required to malfunction indicator lamp. used. Poor fuel quality causes participate in an emission control the engine not to run as system inspection and maintenance efficiently as designed and may program. For the inspection, the cause stalling after start-up, emission system test equipment will stalling when the vehicle is likely connect to the vehicle's Data changed into gear, misfiring, Link Connector (DLC). hesitation on acceleration, Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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. The OBD II (On-Board Brake System Warning If the light comes on and stays on, Diagnostics) system determines there is a base brake problem. that critical emission control Light systems have not been The vehicle brake system consists { Warning completely diagnosed by the of two hydraulic circuits. If one system. If this were to occur, the circuit is not working, the remaining The brake system might not be vehicle would be considered not circuit can still work to stop the working properly if the brake ready for inspection. This can vehicle. For normal braking system warning light is on. happen if the 12-volt battery has performance, both circuits need to Driving with the brake system recently been replaced or be working. warning light on can lead to a run down. If the warning light comes on, there crash. If the light is still on after The diagnostic system is is a brake problem. Have the brake the vehicle has been pulled off designed to evaluate critical system inspected right away. the road and carefully stopped, emission control systems during have the vehicle towed for normal driving. This can take service. several days of driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer can Metric English prepare the vehicle for inspection. This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Electric Parking Brake problem with the electric parking If this light stays on, there is a brake system. A message may also problem with the Electric Parking Light display on the Driver Information Brake system or another system on Center (DIC). See Brake System the vehicle that is causing the Messages on page 5-39 for more parking brake system to work at a information. reduced level. The vehicle can still If the light does not come on, be driven, but should be taken to a or remains flashing, see your dealer. dealer as soon as possible. See the information for the Electric Parking Metric English Base Brake under Parking Brake on Level Service Electric Parking page 9-32. If a message displays in Brake Light the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on page 5-39. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light English Uplevel The parking brake status light This light should come on briefly comes on when the brake is when starting the vehicle. If it does applied. If the light continues not come on, have it fixed so it will flashing after the parking brake is be ready to warn if there is a released, or while driving, there is a problem. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If the light does not come on, have it See Brake System Messages on Lane Departure Warning fixed so it will be ready to warn if page 5-39 for all brake related DIC there is a problem. messages. (LDW) Light If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on Up-Shift Light while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, For some vehicles with the Lane or comes on again while driving, the Departure Warning (LDW) system, this light comes on briefly while vehicle needs service. If the regular For manual transmission vehicles, brake system warning light is not starting the vehicle. If it does not there is an up-shift light that comes come on, have the vehicle serviced. on, the vehicle still has brakes, but on in the lower DIC area. It shows not antilock brakes. If the regular when to shift to the next higher gear For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, brake system warning light is also for best fuel economy. this light may not come on when on, the vehicle does not have starting the vehicle. antilock brakes and there is a See Manual Transmission on page 9-29. This light is green if LDW is on and problem with the regular brakes. ready to operate. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-23. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-58. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Vehicle Ahead Indicator dealer. If the system is working StabiliTrak® OFF Light normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. If equipped, this indicator will This light and the StabiliTrak OFF This light comes on briefly while display green when a vehicle is light come on when StabiliTrak is starting the engine. If it does not, detected ahead and amber when turned off. have the vehicle serviced by your you are following a vehicle ahead dealer. much too closely. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. This light comes on when the See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) StabiliTrak system is turned off. System on page 9-52. See Traction Control/Electronic If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Stability Control on page 9-35. Control System (TCS) is also off. Traction Off Light If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-35. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on ® and flashing, the TCS and/or the { Caution (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively working. The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the See Traction Control/Electronic vehicle has overheated. Driving Stability Control on page 9-35. with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered Engine Coolant by the vehicle warranty. See Temperature Warning Engine Overheating on This light comes on briefly when the Light page 10-22. engine is started. If the light does not come on, have The engine coolant temperature the vehicle serviced by your dealer. warning light comes on when the If the system is working normally, engine has overheated. the indicator light turns off. If this happens, pull over and turn If the light is on and not flashing, the off the engine as soon as possible. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak See Engine Overheating on system have been disabled. A DIC This light comes on briefly while page 10-22. message may display. Check the starting the vehicle. DIC messages to determine which If it does not, have the vehicle feature(s) is no longer functioning serviced by your dealer. If the and whether the vehicle requires system is working normally the service. indicator light goes off. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. This light should come on briefly as See Tire Pressure Monitor the engine is started. If it does not For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Operation on page 10-51. come on, have the vehicle serviced Monitor System (TPMS), this light by your dealer. comes on briefly when the engine is Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it started. It provides information means that oil is not flowing through about tire pressures and the TPMS. { Caution the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have When the Light Is On Steady Lack of proper engine oil some other system problem. See This indicates that one or more of maintenance can damage the your dealer. the tires are significantly engine. Driving with the engine underinflated. oil low can also damage the A Driver Information Center (DIC) engine. The repairs would not be tire pressure message may also covered by the vehicle warranty. display. See Tire Messages on Check the oil level as soon as page 5-46. Stop as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if possible, and inflate the tires to the the oil level is within the operating pressure value shown on the Tire range and the oil pressure is still and Loading Information label. See low, have the vehicle serviced. Tire Pressure on page 10-48. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light High-Beam On Light

This light is near the fuel gauge and The security light should come on This light comes on when the comes on briefly when the ignition is briefly as the engine is started. If it high-beam headlamps are in use. turned on as a check to show it is does not come on, have the vehicle See Headlamp High/Low-Beam working. serviced by your dealer. If the Changer on page 6-2. It also comes on when the fuel tank system is working normally, the is low on fuel. The light turns off indicator light turns off. Front Fog Lamp Light when fuel is added. If it does not, If the light stays on and the engine have the vehicle serviced. does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) on page 2-17 or Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2-17. For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes on when the fog lamps are on. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light the ACC is set and active. See lamps are turned off. See Fog Adaptive Cruise Control on Lamps on page 6-4 for more page 9-40. information. Door Ajar Light Lamps On Reminder

The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. When the ignition is on, this light See Cruise Control on page 9-38. For vehicles with the lamps on stays on until all doors are closed reminder light, it comes on when the Adaptive Cruise Control Light and completely latched. lights are in use. If a door is not closed properly, a chime sounds after the engine is started and the vehicle is not in P (Park).

This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is on and ready, and turns green when Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Information Displays Auto Stop – Vehicle is stationary with battery active and no power is Power Flows flowing to the wheels. (eAssist Only) To view the Power Flow screens in the center stack display, press the [ button on the Home screen or on the Application Tray on the top of the infotainment system touch Regen Recovery – Power from the screen. Then press the Flow button wheels returns to the battery during at the bottom of the touch screen. regenerative braking or coasting. These screens indicate the current operating condition and the energy Engine Power – Engine is active flow between the engine, generator, with energy flowing to the wheels. and high voltage battery.

Hybrid Power – Both the engine and battery are active with energy flowing to the wheels. Engine Idle – Vehicle is stationary with engine active and no power is flowing to the wheels. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Driver Information Center y or z : Press to move up or (DIC) (Base Level Cluster) down in a list. S T S The DIC displays are shown in the or : Press to open center of the instrument cluster in application menus on the left. the Info App. See Instrument Cluster Press T to open interaction menus (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-12 or on the right. Instrument Cluster (Base Level V (Set/Reset): Press to open a Cluster) on page 5-8. The Info App menu or select a menu item. Press Power Off – No power is flowing to is only available when the vehicle is and hold to reset values on certain the wheels. in ON/RUN. The displays show the screens. status of many vehicle systems. The Energy Information controls for the DIC are on the right DIC Info Page Options (eAssist Only) steering wheel control. The info pages on the DIC can be turned on or off through the To view the Efficiency Tips screen Settings app. on the center stack display, press the [ button on the Home screen 1. Press S to access the cluster or on the Application Tray on the top applications. of the infotainment system touch 2. Press y or z to scroll to the screen. Then press the Tips button Settings application. at the bottom of the touch screen. V Efficiency Tips 3. Press to select the Settings app, then press T to enter the The Efficiency Tips screen provides Settings menu. a guide on how to improve energy usage to increase fuel economy. 4. Press y or z to scroll to Info Pages and press T. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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5. Select Edit List or press T. Trip A and Average Fuel Economy LOW will be displayed when the or Trip B and Average Fuel vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel 6. Press y or z to move through Economy: The Trip display shows range estimate is based on an the list of possible information the current distance traveled, in average of the vehicle's fuel displays. either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), economy over recent driving history V since the trip odometer was last and the amount of fuel remaining in 7. Press while an item is reset. The trip odometer can be the fuel tank. highlighted to select or deselect reset by pressing and holding V that item. When an item is Instantaneous Fuel Economy: while this display is active. selected, a checkmark will Displays the current fuel economy in appear next to it. The Average Fuel Economy display either liters per 100 kilometers (L/ shows the approximate average 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). DIC Info Pages liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) This number reflects only the The following is the list of all or miles per gallon (mpg). This approximate fuel economy that the possible DIC info page displays. number is calculated based on the vehicle has right now and changes Some may not be available for your number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded frequently as driving conditions particular vehicle. Some items may since the last time this menu item change. not be turned on by default but can was reset. This number reflects only Average Speed: Displays the be turned on through the Settings the approximate average fuel average speed of the vehicle in app. See “DIC Info Page Options” economy that the vehicle has right kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles earlier in this section. now, and will change as driving per hour (mph). This average is conditions change. The Average Current Speed: Displays the calculated based on the various Fuel Economy can be reset by vehicle speeds recorded since the vehicle speed in either kilometers V per hour (km/h) or miles per pressing and holding while this last reset of this value. The average display is active. speed can be reset by pressing and hour (mph). V Fuel Range: Displays the holding while this display is approximate distance the vehicle active. can be driven without refueling. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Timer: To start the timer, press V The Oil Life display must be reset Battery Voltage: Displays the while this display is active. The after each oil change. It will not current battery voltage. The battery display will show the amount of time reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life voltage can fluctuate while viewing that has passed since the timer was display accidentally at any time this information on the DIC. This is other than when the oil has just normal. last reset. To stop the timer, press V been changed. It cannot be reset briefly while this display is active Speed Signs: Displays sign accurately until the next oil change. information, which comes from a and the timer is running. To reset To reset the engine oil life system, the timer to zero, press and hold V roadway database in the onboard press and hold V for several navigation. while this display is active. seconds while the Oil Life display is Following Distance/Gap Setting: Oil Life: Displays an estimate of active. See Engine Oil Life System When Adaptive Cruise Control the oil's remaining useful life. on page 10-13. (ACC) is not engaged, the current If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is Coolant Temperature: Displays follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed, that means 99% of the the coolant temperature in either displayed as a time value on this current oil life remains. degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees page. When ACC has been When the remaining oil life is low, Fahrenheit (°F). engaged, the display switches to the the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Tire Pressure: Displays the gap setting page. This page shows message will appear on the display. approximate pressures of all four the current gap setting. See See Engine Oil Messages on tires. Tire pressure is displayed in Forward Collision Alert (FCA) page 5-41. The oil should be either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds System on page 9-52 and Adaptive changed as soon as possible. See per square inch (psi). If the pressure Cruise Control on page 9-40. Engine Oil on page 10-11. In is low, the value for that tire is Drive Cycle Info (eAssist Only): addition to the engine oil life system shown in amber. See Tire Pressure Shows the distance and fuel monitoring the oil life, additional Monitor System on page 10-50 and economy for the current drive cycle. maintenance is recommended in the Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on Maintenance Schedule. See page 10-51. Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Driver Information Center y or z : Press to move up or 5. Select Edit List or press T. (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster) down in a list. S T S 6. Press y or z to move through The DIC displays are shown in the or : Press to open the list of possible information application menus on the left. center of the instrument cluster in T displays. the Info App. See Instrument Cluster Press to open interaction menus V (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-12 or on the right. 7. Press while an item is Instrument Cluster (Base Level V highlighted to select or deselect (Set/Reset): Press to open a that item. When an item is Cluster) on page 5-8. The Info App menu or select a menu item. Press is only available when the vehicle is selected, a checkmark will and hold to reset values on certain appear next to it. in ON/RUN. The displays show the screens. status of many vehicle systems. The DIC Info Pages controls for the DIC are on the right DIC Info Page Options steering wheel control. The following is the list of all The info pages on the DIC can be possible DIC info page displays. turned on or off through the Some may not be available for your Settings app. particular vehicle. Some items may 1. Press S to access the cluster not be turned on by default but can applications. be turned on through the Settings app. See “DIC Info Page Options” 2. Press y or z to scroll to the earlier in this section. Settings application. Speed (Sport Theme Only): 3. Press V to select the Displays the vehicle speed in either Settings app. kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). 4. Press y or z to scroll to Info Pages and press T. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Trip A or Trip B with Average Fuel display is active, or by pressing T Displays the current fuel economy in Economy and Average Speed: and resetting through the either liters per 100 kilometers The Trip display shows the current right menu. (L/100 km) or miles per distance traveled, in either gallon (mpg). This number reflects kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since The Average Speed display shows only the approximate fuel economy the trip odometer was last reset. the average speed of the vehicle in that the vehicle has right now and The trip odometer can be reset by kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles changes frequently as driving per hour (mph). This average is pressing and holding V while this conditions change. calculated based on the various display is active, or by pressing T vehicle speeds recorded since the Oil Life: Displays an estimate of and resetting through the last reset of this value. The average the oil's remaining useful life. right menu. speed can be reset by pressing and If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the holding V while this display is The Average Fuel Economy display current oil life remains. shows the approximate average active, or by pressing T and When the remaining oil life is low, liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) resetting through the right menu. or miles per gallon (mpg). This the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON number is calculated based on the Fuel Range and Instantaneous message will appear on the display. number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded Fuel Economy: Displays the See Engine Oil Messages on since the last time this menu item approximate distance the vehicle page 5-41. The oil should be was reset. This number reflects only can be driven without refueling. changed as soon as possible. See the approximate average fuel LOW will be displayed when the Engine Oil on page 10-11. In economy that the vehicle has right vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel addition to the engine oil life system now, and will change as driving range estimate is based on an monitoring the oil life, additional conditions change. The Average average of the vehicle's fuel maintenance is recommended in the Fuel Economy can be reset by economy over recent driving history Maintenance Schedule. See and the amount of fuel remaining in pressing and holding V while this Maintenance Schedule on the fuel tank. page 11-3. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The Oil Life display must be reset fuel economy for the most recently To start the timer, press V while this after each oil change. It will not traveled selected distance. The display is active. The display will reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life center bar graph displays the show the amount of time that has display accidentally at any time instantaneous fuel economy. Press passed since the timer was last other than when the oil has just the T button to display a page for reset. To stop the timer, press V been changed. It cannot be reset selecting one of the distance briefly while this display is active accurately until the next oil change. options. Move the up/down arrow to To reset the engine oil life system, and the timer is running. To reset choose the selection, and V to T press and hold V for several the timer to zero, press while this change the setting. When viewing display is active. seconds while the Oil Life display is best AFE, a several second press active. See Engine Oil Life System Speed Limit: Displays sign and hold of V will reset the best on page 10-13. information, which comes from a value. The best value will show Tire Pressure: Displays the roadway database in the onboard “---“ until the selected distance has navigation. approximate pressures of all four been traveled. The display provides tires. Tire pressure is displayed in feedback on how current driving Following Distance/Gap Setting: either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds behavior in the bar graph affects the When Adaptive Cruise Control per square inch (psi). If the pressure running average in the left display (ACC) is not engaged, the current is low, the value for that tire is and how well recent driving follow time to the vehicle ahead is shown in amber. See Tire Pressure compares to the best that has been displayed as a time value on this Monitor System on page 10-50 and achieved. page. When ACC has been Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on engaged, the display switches to the page 10-51. Fuel Used and Timer: Displays gap setting page. This page shows the approximate liters (L) or the current gap setting. See Fuel Economy: The right hand gallons (gal) of fuel that have been side displays the best average fuel Forward Collision Alert (FCA) used since last reset. The fuel used System on page 9-52 and Adaptive economy (AFE) that is achieved for can be reset by pressing the T a selected distance. The left hand Cruise Control on page 9-40. button while the Fuel Used display side displays a running average of is showing. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Economy Trend: Displays history Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and of the Average Fuel Economy from the last 50 km (30 miles). Each bar Messages displayed on the DIC Charging Messages represents about 5 km (3 miles) of indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE driving. The fuel economy will range some action that may be needed to from 0 – 15 L/100 km (0 – 50 mpg). correct a condition. Multiple This message displays when the During driving the bars will shift to messages may appear one after vehicle has detected that the battery always reflect the most recent another. voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver distance on the right side. This The messages that do not require display cannot be reset. system starts reducing features of immediate action can be the vehicle that may be noticed. At Eco Index: The bar graph on the acknowledged and cleared by the point that features are disabled, left hand side provides feedback on pressing V (Set/Reset). this message displays. Turn off the efficiency of current driving The messages that require unnecessary accessories to allow behavior. The graph shows the battery to recharge. a percentage value that is based on immediate action cannot be cleared current fuel consumption compared until that action is performed. LOW BATTERY to what is expected from the vehicle All messages should be taken This message is displayed when the with good and bad driving habits. seriously; clearing the message battery voltage is low. See Battery Each box represents 10%, with all does not correct the problem. on page 10-26. boxes filled being 100%. More The following are the possible economical driving will result in SERVICE BATTERY messages and some information being in the ECO box. about them. CHARGING SYSTEM Instantaneous Fuel Economy is also shown on right hand side. This This message is displayed when display cannot be reset. there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to Blank Page: Shows no your dealer for service. information. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Brake System Messages this message is displayed, the brake Cruise Control Messages boost assist motor might be heard BRAKE FLUID LOW operating and you might notice ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET This message is displayed when the pulsation in the brake pedal. This is TO XXX normal under these conditions. Take brake fluid level is low. See Brake This message displays when the the vehicle to your dealer for Fluid on page 10-25. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) service. speed is set. See Adaptive Cruise STEP ON BRAKE TO SERVICE PARKING BRAKE Control on page 9-40. RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed when This message is displayed if you ADAPTIVE CRUISE there is a problem with the electric attempt to release the electric TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE parking brake. See Parking Brake parking brake without the brake on page 9-32 for more information. This message displays when pedal applied. See Parking Brake Take the vehicle to your dealer. attempting to activate Adaptive on page 9-32 for more information. Cruise Control (ACC) when it is temporarily unavailable. The ACC RELEASE PARK BRAKE Compass Messages system does not need service. SWITCH CAL This can occur under the following This message is displayed if the conditions: electric parking brake is on while the This message is displayed when the vehicle is in motion. Release it compass needs to be calibrated. . Cruise is turned on when the before you attempt to drive. See See Compass on page 5-4. vehicle is stopped. Parking Brake on page 9-32 for –– . The radar can't see objects well. more information. See next message. Dashes will be displayed if the SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST compass needs service. See your This message may be displayed dealer for service. when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. When Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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FRONT RADAR BLOCKED — gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC HOOD OPEN will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise SEE OWNER MANUAL This message will display when the Control on page 9-40. This message can occur under the hood is open. Close the hood following conditions: SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE completely. . The radar is not clean. Keep the CONTROL LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN radar sensors free of mud, dirt, This message displays when the This message will display when the snow, ice, and slush. Clean the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) entire front and/or rear of the driver side rear door is open. Close needs service. Take the vehicle to the door completely. vehicle. For cleaning your dealer. instructions, see Exterior Care PASSENGER DOOR OPEN on page 10-85. SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING This message will display when the . Heavy rain or snow is interfering front passenger door is open. Close with the radar object detection or This message may display if the door completely. camera performance. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged holding the vehicle at a RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN CRUISE SET TO XXX stop, and the driver attempts to exit This message will display when the This message displays when the the vehicle. Put the vehicle in passenger side rear door is open. cruise control speed is set. See P (Park) before exiting. Close the door completely. Cruise Control on page 9-38. Door Ajar Messages TRUNK OPEN NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk This message displays when This message will display when the completely. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is driver door is open. Close the door active and the driver is pressing the completely. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED — Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH engine coolant temperature is too This message displays when the ENGINE TEMP hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to engine oil needs to be changed. This message displays when the idle until it cools down. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. engine coolant becomes hotter than ENGINE OVERHEATED the normal operating temperature. — See Engine Oil Life System on To avoid added strain on a hot STOP ENGINE page 10-13, Driver Information engine, the air conditioning This message displays and a Center (DIC) (Base Level Cluster) compressor automatically turns off. continuous chime sounds if the on page 5-32 or Driver Information When the coolant temperature engine cooling system reaches Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster) on returns to normal, the air unsafe temperatures for operation. page 5-35, Engine Oil on conditioning compressor turns back Stop and turn off the vehicle as page 10-11, and Maintenance on. The vehicle can continue to be soon as it is safe to do so to avoid Schedule on page 11-3. driven. severe damage. This message ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE If this message continues to appear, clears when the engine has cooled ENGINE to a safe operating temperature. have the system repaired by your This message displays when the dealer as soon as possible to avoid HIGH COOLANT engine oil temperature is too hot. damage to the engine. TEMPERATURE Stop and allow the vehicle to idle COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD This message displays if the coolant until it cools down. COOLANT temperature is hot. See Engine ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL Overheating on page 10-22. This message will display if the On some vehicles, this message coolant is low. See Engine Coolant may display when the engine oil on page 10-19. level is too low. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10-11. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP message stays on, the vehicle NO REMOTE KEY WAS ENGINE should be taken to your dealer for DETECTED PLACE KEY IN service as soon as possible. This message displays if low oil TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE pressure levels occur. Stop the Fuel System Messages vehicle as soon as safely possible This message displays when trying and do not operate it until the cause FUEL LEVEL LOW to start the vehicle if an RKE of the low oil pressure has been transmitter is not detected. The This message displays when the corrected. Check the oil as soon as transmitter battery may be weak. vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as possible and have the vehicle See Starting the Vehicle with a Low soon as possible. “ serviced by your dealer. Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Engine Power Messages Key and Lock Messages Operation on page 2-3. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED NO REMOTE DETECTED REPLACE BATTERY IN This message displays when the This message displays when the REMOTE KEY vehicle's engine power is reduced. transmitter battery is weak on This message displays when the Reduced engine power can affect vehicles with Keyless Access. See battery in the Remote Keyless Entry the vehicle's ability to accelerate. “Starting the Vehicle with a Low (RKE) transmitter needs to be Transmitter Battery under Remote If this message is on, but there is no ” replaced. See “Battery Keyless Entry (RKE) System reduction in performance, proceed Replacement” under Remote to your destination. The Operation on page 2-3. Keyless Entry (RKE) System performance may be reduced the Operation on page 2-3. next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Object Detection System AUTOMATIC COLLISION FORWARD COLLISION Messages PREPARATION UNAVAILABLE ALERT OFF This message displays when the This message displays when the AUTOMATIC COLLISION Active Emergency Braking System Forward Collision Alert has been PREP OFF has been unavailable for some time. turned off. The Active Emergency Braking This message displays when the FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED Active Emergency Braking System System does not need service. CLEAN WINDSHIELD has been turned off. See Active This can occur under the following Emergency Braking System on conditions: This message displays when the page 9-54. camera is blocked. Cleaning the . The radar is not clean. Keep the outside of the windshield behind the AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP radar sensors free of mud, dirt, rearview mirror may correct the REDUCED snow, ice, and slush. Clean the issue. The Lane Departure Warning entire front and/or rear of the This message displays when the system will not operate. Forward vehicle. For cleaning Active Emergency Braking System Collision Alert (FCA) may not work instructions, see Exterior Care has been set to the Alert setting. or may not work as well. on page 10-85. This setting disables most automatic LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF braking functions of the Auto . Heavy rain or snow is interfering Collision Preparation feature. Some with the radar object detection or This message indicates that the last-second automatic braking camera performance. driver has turned the Side Blind capability is still provided with the This message may also be Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane Alert setting, but braking is less displayed if there is a problem with Change Alert (LCA) systems off. likely to occur. See Active the StabiliTrak system. Emergency Braking System on page 9-54. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SERVICE AUTOMATIC SERVICE SIDE DETECTION UNAVAILABLE COLLISION PREP SYSTEM This message displays when If this message displays, take the If this message remains on after attempting to activate the Lane vehicle to your dealer to repair the continued driving, the vehicle needs Departure Warning (LDW) system system. Adaptive Cruise Control service. Side Blind Zone Alert when it is temporarily unavailable. (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), The LDW system does not need (FCA), and/or the Active Emergency and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) service. Braking System may not work. Do features will not work. Take the This message could be due to the not use these systems until the vehicle to your dealer. vehicle has been repaired. camera being blocked. Cleaning the SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM outside of the windshield behind the SERVICE FRONT CAMERA UNAVAILABLE rearview mirror may correct the issue. If this message remains on after This message indicates that Side continued driving, the vehicle needs Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane PARK ASSIST OFF service. Do not use the Lane Change Alert (LCA), and Rear This message displays when the Departure Warning (LDW) and Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are Parking Assist system has been Forward Collision Alert (FCA) disabled either because the sensor turned off or when there is a features. Take the vehicle to your is blocked and cannot detect temporary condition causing the dealer. vehicles in the blind zone, or the system to be disabled. vehicle is passing through an open SERVICE PARKING ASSIST area, such as the desert, where REAR CROSS TRAFFIC This message displays if there is a there is insufficient data for ALERT OFF problem with the Parking Assist operation. This message may also system. Do not use this system to activate during heavy rain or due to This message displays when the help you park. See your dealer for road spray. The vehicle does not Rear Cross Traffic Alert has been service. need service. For cleaning, see turned off. "Washing the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on page 10-85. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Ride Control System does not appear it is not necessary however, you do not have the to take your vehicle to the dealer. benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce Messages If the message still displays or your speed and drive accordingly. appears again when you begin SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SPORT MODE ON SYSTEM driving, the system needs service. See your dealer. This message displays when using This message displays when there the interactive drive control. See is a problem with the AWD system. SERVICE TRACTION Selective Ride Control on This message could be set by a CONTROL page 9-37. number of issues. Some may This message displays when there require service of the All Wheel is a problem with the Traction TRACTION CONTROL OFF Drive system; some will not. The Control System (TCS). When this This message displays when the vehicle will run in normal message is displayed, the system Traction Control System (TCS) is two-wheel-drive mode when this will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your turned off. Adjust your driving message has been set. This could driving accordingly. See your dealer accordingly. be caused by: for service. . A vehicle or an AWD system TRACTION CONTROL ON electronics problem. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays when the . Various vehicle electrical issues. This message displays if there is a Traction Control System (TCS) is problem with the StabiliTrak system. turned on. . Worn out or overheated clutch If this message appears, try to reset plates. the system. Stop; turn off the engine Security Messages . Loss of fluids. for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message THEFT ATTEMPTED If this message appears, stop when still comes on, it means there is a it is safe to do so and turn off the This message displays if the vehicle problem. See your dealer for detects a tamper condition. ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the service. The vehicle is safe to drive; vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Starting the Vehicle eAssist Only).” Take the vehicle to The low tire pressure warning light your dealer for service if this will also come on. See Tire Messages message continues to be displayed. Pressure Light on page 5-28. JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO If a tire pressure message displays, START Tire Messages inflate the tires until the tire pressure This message displays while SERVICE TIRE MONITOR is equal to the values shown on the performing an on-board jump start Tire and Loading Information label. SYSTEM See Tires on page 10-40, Vehicle of the vehicle. See “Jump Starting This message displays if there is a Load Limits on page 9-10, and Tire (On-board with eAssist Only).” problem with the Tire Pressure Pressure on page 10-48. JUMP START COMPLETE Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire More than one tire pressure ATTEMPT START Pressure Monitor Operation on message can be received at a time. page 10-51. This message displays while The DIC also shows the tire performing an on-board jump start TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE pressure values. See Driver of the vehicle. See Jump Starting Information Center (DIC) (Base “ This message displays when the (On-board with eAssist Only).” Level Cluster) on page 5-32 or system is learning new tires. See Driver Information Center (DIC) JUMP START DISABLED SEE Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. OWNERS MANUAL page 10-51. This message displays if there is a TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD Transmission Messages problem with the on-board jump AIR TO TIRE SERVICE TRANSMISSION start system, or the 12 volt battery is On vehicles with the Tire Pressure too low to perform an on-board jump This message displays if there is a Monitor System (TPMS), this start. Try using jumper cables and problem with the transmission. See message displays when the performing a normal jump start. See your dealer. pressure in one or more of the Jump Starting (On-board with “ vehicle's tires is low. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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SHIFT TO PARK Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle This message displays when the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Personalization transmission needs to be shifted to FLUID P (Park). This may appear when Use the audio system controls to attempting to remove the key from This message displays when the access the personalization menus the ignition or from the vehicle if the windshield washer fluid is low. Fill for customizing vehicle features. vehicle is not in P (Park). the windshield washer reservoir as The following are all possible soon as possible. See Engine personalization features. Depending TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE Compartment Overview on ENGINE on the vehicle, some may not be page 10-6 for the location of the available. This message displays and a chime windshield washer reservoir. Also, sounds if the transmission fluid in see Washer Fluid on page 10-23 for To access the personalization the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the more information. menus: transmission fluid temperature high 1. Press SETTINGS on the Home can cause damage to the vehicle. Window Messages page on the infotainment system Stop the vehicle and let it idle to display. allow the transmission to cool. This OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ 2. Press the desired feature to message clears when the fluid PASSENGER WINDOW display a list of available temperature reaches a safe level. This message is displayed when the options. window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been 3. Press the desired option. recharged or disconnected, you will 4. Press to select the desired need to program each front window option setting. for the express-up feature to work. See Power Windows on page 2-20. 5. Press q BACK to return to the previous menu. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Personalization Menus Language (Language) Climate and Air Quality The following list of features may be Select Language, then select from Select and the following may available: the available language(s). display: . Time and Date Valet Mode . Auto Fan Max Speed . Language (Language) To turn Valet Mode on and off, see . Auto Defog . Valet Mode “Valet Mode” under “Settings” in the . Auto Rear Defog infotainment manual. . Radio Auto Fan Max Speed . Vehicle Radio This feature will set the maximum . Bluetooth To manage the radio features, see auto fan speed. “Radio” under “Settings” in the Select Low, Medium, or High. . Voice infotainment manual. Auto Defog . Display Vehicle . Rear Camera When set to On, the front defog will Select and the following may automatically react to temperature . Return to Factory Settings display: and humidity conditions that may . Software Information . Climate and Air Quality cause fogging. Each menu is detailed in the . Collision/Detection Systems Select Off or On. following information. . Comfort and Convenience Auto Rear Defog Time and Date . Lighting If equipped, this allows the Auto Rear Defog to be turned on or off. Manually set the time and date. See . Power Door Locks Clock on page 5-4. This feature will automatically turn . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside. Select Off or On. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Collision/Detection Systems conditions. Off disables all Forward Lane Change Alert Select and the following may Collision Alert and Automatic This allows the feature to be turned display: Braking capabilities of the Auto on or off. Collision Preparation feature. . Auto Collision Preparation Select Off or On. See Lane Change Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert. Alert on page 9-56. . Go Notifier See Driver Assistance Systems on . Rear Cross Traffic Alert page 9-48. Comfort and Convenience . Lane Change Alert Go Notifier Select and the following may display: Auto Collision Preparation This feature will give a reminder that Adaptive Cruise Control provides . Auto Memory Recall This feature will turn on or off the when it has brought the vehicle to a . Easy Exit Driver Seat Forward Collision Alert feature as complete stop behind another well as the Automatic Braking stopping vehicle, and then that . Chime Volume capability of the Auto Collision vehicle drives on. . Reverse Tilt Mirror Preparation feature. With the Alert and Brake setting, both Forward Select Off or On. See Adaptive Auto Memory Recall Cruise Control on page 9-40. Collision Alert as well as the This feature automatically recalls Automatic Braking capability of the Rear Cross Traffic Alert the current driver’s previously stored Auto Collision Preparation feature 1 or 2 button positions when are available. The Alert setting This allows the feature to be turned on or off. entering the vehicle. See Memory disables most automatic braking Seats on page 3-6. functions of the Auto Collision Select Off or On. See Assistance Preparation feature. Some Systems for Parking or Backing on Select Off or On. last-second automatic braking page 9-49. capability is still provided with the Alert setting, but it is much less likely to be triggered by most driving Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Easy Exit Driver Seat Vehicle Locator Lights Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout This feature automatically moves This feature will flash the exterior When on, this feature will keep the the driver seat rearward when lamps when K on the Remote driver door from locking when the exiting the vehicle. See Memory Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is door is open. If Off is selected, the Seats on page 3-6. pressed to locate the vehicle. Delayed Door Lock menu will be available. Select Off or On. Select Off or On. Select Off or On. Chime Volume Exit Lighting Auto Door Unlock This allows the selection of the This allows the selection of how chime volume level. long the exterior lamps stay on This allows selection of which of the Press + or − to adjust the volume. when leaving the vehicle when it is doors will automatically unlock when dark outside. the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) Reverse Tilt Mirror with an automatic transmission or Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 when the vehicle is turned off with a This allows the feature to be turned Seconds, or 120 Seconds. on or off. manual transmission. Power Door Locks Select Off or On. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Select and the following may Delayed Door Lock Lighting display: When on, this feature will delay the Select and the following may . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout display: locking of the doors. To override the . Auto Door Unlock delay, press the power door lock . Vehicle Locator Lights switch on the door. . Delayed Door Lock . Exit Lighting Select Off or On. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (51,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock door to lock the vehicle. See Select and the following may This allows selection of which doors Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. display: will unlock when pressing K on the Select Off, On with Horn . Remote Unlock Light Feedback RKE transmitter. Chirp, or On. . Remote Lock Feedback Select All Doors or Driver Door. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert . Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Heat Seats This feature sounds an alert when . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this the RKE transmitter is left in the feature will turn the heated seats on . Passive Door Unlock vehicle. when using remote start on . Passive Door Lock cold days. Select Off or On. . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Select Off, On - Driver and Bluetooth Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passenger, or On - Driver. Select and the following may be display: When on, the exterior lamps will Passive Door Unlock flash when unlocking the vehicle This allows the selection of what . Pair New Device with the RKE transmitter. doors will unlock when using the . Device Management Select Off or Flash Lights. button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. . Ringtones Remote Lock Feedback Select All Doors or Driver Door. . Voice Mail Numbers This allows selection of what type of Pair New Device feedback is given when locking the Passive Door Lock vehicle with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or off, Select to pair a new device. See “Pairing” under “Bluetooth Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights or can be used to select feedback when using the button on the driver (Infotainment Controls)” in the Only, or Horn Only. infotainment manual. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (52,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Device Management Confidence Threshold Mode Select to connect to a different This feature adjusts the sensitivity of Select to change the display screen phone source, disconnect a phone, the speech recognition system. for day or night driving. or delete a phone. Select Confirm More or Select Auto, Day, or Night. Confirm Less. Ringtones Calibrate Touchscreen Press to change the ring tone for Prompt Length Select to calibrate the touchscreen, the specific phone. The phone does This feature adjusts the voice then follow the prompts. not need to be connected to change prompt length. the ring. Turn Display Off Select Short or Long. Voice Mail Numbers Select to turn the display off. Press Audio Feedback Speed anywhere on the display area or any This feature displays the voice mail This feature adjusts the audio faceplate button to turn the number for all connected phones. display on. To change the voice mail number, feedback speed. select EDIT or press the EDIT Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. Rear Camera button. Type a new number, then Select and the following may select SAVE or press the SAVE Display display: button. Select and the following may . Guidance Lines Voice display: . Rear Cross Traffic Alert Select and the following may . Mode . Rear Park Assist Symbols display: . Calibrate Touchscreen . Confidence Threshold . Turn Display Off Guidance Lines . Prompt Length Select to turn Off or On. See Assistance Systems for Parking or . Audio Feedback Speed Backing on page 9-49. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (53,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert Restore Vehicle Settings Universal Remote Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection of restoring Assistance Systems for Parking or vehicle settings. System Backing on page 9-49. Select Restore or Cancel. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. Rear Park Assist Symbols Clear All Private Data Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection to clear all Universal Remote System Assistance Systems for Parking or private information from the vehicle. Backing on page 9-49. Programming Select Delete or Cancel. Return to Factory Settings Restore Radio Settings Select and the following may display: This allows selection to restore radio settings. . Restore Vehicle Settings Select Restore or Cancel. . Clear All Private Data Software Information . Restore Radio Settings If equipped, these buttons are in the Select to view the infotainment overhead console. system current software information. This system can replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. These instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other devices. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (54,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the reverse feature. This includes any radio-frequency signal. three Universal Remote system garage door opener model buttons to be used to operate manufactured before April 1, 1982. Programming the Universal the garage door. Do not release Remote System Read these instructions completely either button until the indicator before programming the Universal For questions or help programming light changes from a slow to a Remote system. It may help to have the Universal Remote system, call rapid flash. Then release both another person assist with the 1-800-355-3515 or see buttons. programming process. www.homelink.com. Some garage door openers may Keep the original hand-held Programming involves require substitution of Step 2 transmitter for use in other vehicles time-sensitive actions, and may time with the procedure under “Radio as well as for future programming. out causing the procedure to be Signals for Canada and Some Erase the programming when repeated. Gate Operators” later in this section. vehicle ownership is terminated. To program up to three devices: See “Erasing Universal Remote 3. Press and hold the newly 1. Hold the end of the hand-held System Buttons” later in this programmed Universal Remote section. transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to system button for five seconds 3 in) away from the Universal To program a garage door opener, while watching the indicator light Remote system buttons with the and garage door activation. park outside directly in line with and indicator light in view. The facing the garage door opener hand-held transmitter was . If the indicator light stays on receiver. Clear all people and supplied by the manufacturer of continuously or the garage objects near the garage door. the garage door opener receiver. door moves when the button is pressed, then Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (55,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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programming is complete. 6. Inside the vehicle, press and There is no need to hold the newly programmed complete Steps 4–6. Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then . If the indicator light does not come on or the garage release it. If the garage door door does not move, a does not move or the lamp on second button press may the garage door opener receiver be required. For a second does not flash, press and hold time, press and hold the the same button a second time Learn or Smart Button newly programmed button for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move for five seconds. If the light 4. After completing Steps 1–3, stays on or the garage door locate the Learn or Smart button or the garage door lamp does moves, programming is inside garage on the garage not flash, press and hold the complete. door opener receiver. The name same button a third time for and color of the button may vary two seconds, then release it. . If the indicator light blinks by manufacturer. rapidly for two seconds, The Universal Remote system then changes to a solid light 5. Press and release the Learn or should now activate the and the garage door does Smart button. Step 6 must be garage door. not move, continue with completed within 30 seconds of Repeat the process for programming Steps 4–6. pressing this button. programming the two remaining buttons. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (56,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Radio Signals for Canada and rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under Reprogramming a Single Some Gate Operators “Programming the Universal Remote Universal Remote System System” to complete. For questions or programming help Button call 1-800-355-3515 or see Universal Remote System To reprogram any of the system www.homelink.com. buttons: Operation Canadian radio-frequency laws and 1. Press and hold any one of the some U.S. gate operators require Using the Universal Remote buttons. Do not release the transmitter signals to time out or quit System button. after several seconds of 2. The indicator light will begin to transmission. This may not be long Press and hold the appropriate flash after 20 seconds. Without enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote system button for releasing the button, proceed system to pick up the signal during at least one-half second. The with Step 1 under Programming programming. indicator light will come on while the “ signal is being transmitted. the Universal Remote System.” If the programming did not work, replace Step 2 under “Programming Erasing Universal Remote the Universal Remote System” with System Buttons the following: Erase all programmed buttons when Press and hold the Universal vehicle ownership is terminated. Remote system button while To erase: pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter button every 1. Press and hold the two outside two seconds until the signal has buttons until the indicator light been successfully accepted by the begins to flash. This should take Universal Remote system. The about 10 seconds. Universal Remote system indicator 2. Release both buttons. light will flash slowly at first and then Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Exterior Lighting In Canada, the headlamps will Lighting automatically reactivate when the Exterior Lamp Controls vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) on Exterior Lighting automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 released on manual transmission Exterior Lamps Off vehicles. Reminder ...... 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Changer ...... 6-2 turns the exterior lamps on and off, Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 depending on outside lighting. Daytime Running ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 parking lamps including all lamps, Automatic Headlamp except the headlamps. System ...... 6-2 The exterior lamp control is on the Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the instrument panel on the outboard Turn and Lane-Change headlamps together with the parking side of the steering wheel. Signals ...... 6-4 lamps and instrument panel lights. Fog Lamps ...... 6-4 Turn the control to the following positions: Exterior Lamps Off Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination O (Off): Turns off the exterior Reminder lamps. The knob returns to the Control ...... 6-5 A warning chime sounds if the driver AUTO position after it is released. Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 door is opened while the ignition is Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 Turn to O again to reactivate the off and the exterior lamps are on. AUTO mode. Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 Battery Power Protection ...... 6-7 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Headlamp High/ Daytime Running When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on. Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam DRL can make it easier for others to instrument panel lights, and other Changer): Push the turn signal see the front of your vehicle during lamps will not be on. lever away from you and release, to the day. Fully functional DRL are The DRL turn off when the turn the high beams on. To return to required on all vehicles first sold in O low beams, push the lever again or Canada. headlamps are turned to or the ignition is off. pull it toward you and release. The DRL system turns on the low-beam headlamps at a reduced This vehicle may have a DRL brightness. If equipped with High disabling function. When the DRL Intensity Discharge (HID) are on and a turn signal is activated, headlamps, the dedicated DRL will the DRL on that side will be off until come on when all of the following the turn signal goes off. conditions are met: Automatic Headlamp . The ignition is on. This indicator light turns on in the System instrument cluster when the . The exterior lamps control is high-beam headlamps are on. in AUTO. When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough . The light sensor determines it is Flash-to-Pass outside, the headlamps come on daytime. automatically. To flash the high beams, pull the . The parking brake is released or turn signal lever toward you, and the vehicle is not in P (Park). release. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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is in the full bright position. See Hazard Warning Flashers Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-5. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system There is a light sensor on top of the turns off when the exterior lamp instrument panel. Do not cover the control is turned to O or the ignition sensor; otherwise the headlamps is off. will come on when they are not needed. Lights On with Wipers The system may also turn on the If the windshield wipers are headlamps when driving through a activated in daylight with the engine | (Hazard Warning Flashers): parking garage or tunnel. on, and the exterior lamp control is Press this button on the center in AUTO, the headlamps, parking If the vehicle is started in a dark stack above the audio system, to lamps, and other exterior lamps make the front and rear turn signal garage, the automatic headlamp come on. The transition time for the system comes on immediately. If it lamps flash on and off. Press again lamps coming on varies based on to turn the flashers off. is light outside when the vehicle wiper speed. When the wipers are leaves the garage, there is a slight not operating, these lamps turn off. The hazard warning flashers turn on delay before the automatic Move the exterior lamp control to P automatically if the airbags deploy. headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the or ; to disable this feature. instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

6-4 Lighting

Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the Fog Lamps arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. The turn and lane-change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or To turn on the fog lamps, Move the lever all the way up or does not come on, a signal bulb if equipped, the ignition and the down to signal a turn. might be burned out. headlamps or parking lamps must be on. An arrow on the instrument cluster Have any burned out bulbs flashes in the direction of the turn or replaced. If the bulb is not burned # (Fog Lamps, If Equipped): lane change. out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Press to turn on or off. An indicator Circuit Breakers on page 10-35. light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Lighting 6-5

Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading Instrument Panel lamps. Illumination Control

The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. The front reading lamps are in the The brightness of the instrument To operate: overhead console. panel lighting and steering wheel ( (Off): Turns the lamps off. controls can be adjusted. H (Door): Turns the lamps on D (Instrument Panel when any door is opened. Illumination): Move and hold the ' (On): Keeps the lamps on all thumbwheel up or down to brighten the time. or dim the lights. The interior lamps turn on automatically if the airbags are deployed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

6-6 Lighting

Lighting Features Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, back-up Entry Lighting lamps, parking lamps, and license The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps come on at night, or in plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome areas with limited lighting, when the lamp, and most of the interior lights key is removed from the ignition. K The dome lamps also come on turn on briefly when is pressed when the key is removed from the on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition. The exterior lamps and The rear reading lamps are in the transmitter. See Remote Keyless headliner. dome lamps remain on after the Entry (RKE) System Operation on door is closed for a set amount of # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press page 2-3. When the driver door is time, then automatically turn off. to turn each lamp on or off. opened, all control lights, Driver Information Center (DIC) lights, and If equipped with Keyless Access, door pocket lights turn on. After the exterior lamps and dome lamps about 30 seconds the exterior lamps automatically turn on when the turn off, then the dome lamp and driver door is opened after the remaining interior lights dim to off. ignition is turned off. See Ignition Entry lighting can be disabled Positions (Key Access) on manually by changing the ignition page 9-15 or Ignition Positions out of the OFF position, or by (Keyless Access) on page 9-16. pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior This feature can be changed. See lamp control off. “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization on This feature can be changed. See page 5-47. Vehicle Personalization on page 5-47. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Lighting 6-7

Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. To prevent battery discharge while driving, the following systems are reduced automatically in two stages and then turned off: . Heated rear window and mirrors . Heated seats . Fan In the second stage, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message is displayed confirming the activation of the battery discharge protection. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-38. If the exterior lamps or any interior lights are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery power protection system automatically turns the lamp off after about 10 minutes. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

6-8 Lighting

2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Infotainment System 7-1

Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio Infotainment ...... 7-1 players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

7-2 Infotainment System

2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems

Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Dual Automatic Climate Control The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with System ...... 8-1 this system. Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-6 Maintenance Air Intake ...... 8-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-6 Service ...... 8-6 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

8-2 Climate Controls

1. Driver and Passenger The following climate control Automatic Operation Temperature Controls settings use more fuel: The system automatically controls 2. Heated Front Seats (If . Comfort air conditioning mode. the fan speed, air delivery, air Equipped) conditioning, and recirculation in . The defrost mode. 3. Defrost order to heat or cool the vehicle to . Extreme temperature settings, the desired temperature. 4. Air Delivery Mode Controls such as 15°C (60°F) or 32°C (90°F). When the AUTO indicator light is 5. Fan Control on, the system is in full automatic . 6. Power High fan speed settings. operation. If the air delivery mode, To help reduce fuel usage: fan speed, recirculation, or air 7. Rear Window Defogger conditioning setting is adjusted, the . 8. A/C (Air Conditioning) Use the full automatic control as AUTO indicator turns off and the described under “Automatic selected settings will appear on the 9. Recirculation Operation.” display. 10. AUTO (Automatic Operation) . Use eco air conditioning, instead To place the system in 11. SYNC (Synchronized of the comfort air conditioning. automatic mode: Temperature) . Select a temperature setting that 1. Press AUTO. Climate Control Influence on is higher in hot weather and lower in cold weather. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the eAssist Operation and Fuel system time to stabilize. Adjust Economy (If Equipped) . Turn off the air conditioning the temperature as needed for The climate control system depends when it is not needed. best comfort. on other vehicle systems for heat . Only use defrost to clear the To improve fuel efficiency and to and power input. Certain climate windows. cool the vehicle faster, recirculation control settings can lead to higher may be automatically selected in fuel usage and/or fewer auto stops. warm weather. The recirculation Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Climate Controls 8-3

light will not come on. Press @ to and the fan is controlled manually. 0 MAX (Defrost): Clears the select recirculation; press it again to Press AUTO to return to automatic windshield of fog or frost more select outside air. operation. quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. Q / R (Driver and Passenger Air Delivery Mode Controls: Temperature Controls): The Press -, Y, or [ to change the For best results, clear all snow and temperature can be adjusted direction of the airflow. The current ice from the windshield before separately for the driver and the mode appears in the display screen. defrosting. passenger. Press to increase or Pressing either button cancels For eAssist vehicles that have the decrease the temperature. automatic air delivery control and auto defog feature, auto stops can SYNC (Synchronized the direction of the airflow is occur in defrost mode. In this mode, Temperature): Press to link all controlled manually. Press AUTO to the auto stops are shorter and less climate zone settings to the driver return to automatic operation. frequent than other air delivery settings. The SYNC indicator light To change the current mode, select modes to prevent instant fogging. will turn on. When the passenger one of the following: A/C (Comfort Air Conditioning): settings are adjusted, the SYNC - (Defog): Clears the windows of Press to turn the air conditioning indicator light is off. fog or moisture. Air is directed to the system on or off. If the climate Manual Operation windshield and floor outlets. control system is turned off or the outside temperature falls below Y (Vent): Air is directed to the O (Power): Press to turn the fan off freezing, the air conditioner will instrument panel outlets. or on. not run. Q R [ (Floor): Air is directed to the 9 (Fan Control): Press to Pressing this button cancels floor outlets. increase or decrease the fan speed. automatic air conditioning and The fan speed setting appears on \ (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the turns off the air conditioner. Press the main display. Pressing either instrument panel outlets and the AUTO to return to automatic button cancels automatic fan control floor outlets. operation and the air conditioner runs automatically as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

8-4 Climate Controls

conditioner runs automatically to higher humidity inside the vehicle humidity is detected, the climate cool the air inside the vehicle or to and window fogging before the control system may adjust to dry the air needed to defog the engine restarts. outside air supply and turn on the windshield faster. air conditioner. The fan speed may Pressing the 0 button during an slightly increase to help prevent For eAssist vehicles, an auto stop auto stop may restart the engine to may occur if the climate control fogging. If the climate control prevent window fogging. To reach system does not detect possible system determines the a/c comfort levels quickly during an compressor can be shut off and still window fogging, it returns to normal auto stop, the engine will restart if operation. maintain comfort levels with minimal the air conditioner is off and AUTO windshield fogging. or A/C is selected. To turn Auto Defog off or on, see “Climate and Air Quality” under ECO A/C (For eAssist Vehicles): If temperature controls are adjusted Press to cycle between the off, eco, Vehicle Personalization on cooler by more than 1°C (1°F) page 5-47. and comfort air conditioning modes. during an auto stop, the engine will The indicator will be lit green in eco, restart to ensure that comfort is Rear Window Defogger amber in comfort, and turns off reached. when there is no A/C function. If the = (Rear Window Defogger): fan is turned off the A/C will not run. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn Press to turn the rear window on recirculation. An indicator light defogger on or off. An indicator light The eco A/C setting balances fuel comes on. Air is recirculated to on the button comes on to show that economy and air conditioning quickly cool the inside of the vehicle the rear window defogger is on. comfort. In warm weather or prevent outside air and odors The defogger only works when the conditions, auto stops may occur from entering. more frequently and the vehicle ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger interior may be warmer as Auto Defog: The climate control turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ compared to the comfort air system may have a sensor to ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF conditioning. This setting allows automatically detect high humidity position. inside the vehicle. When high Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Climate Controls 8-5

The rear window defogger can be rear defog may come on during set to automatic operation. See { Caution remote start based on cold ambient “Climate and Air Quality” under conditions. If the vehicle has heated Vehicle Personalization on Do not try to clear frost or other or ventilated seats, they may come page 5-47. When Auto Rear Defog material from the inside of the on during a remote start. See is selected, the rear window front windshield and rear window Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 defogger turns on automatically with a razor blade or anything and Heated Front Seats on when the interior temperature is cold else that is sharp. This may page 3-8. and the outside temperature is damage the rear window about 4°C (40°F) and below. The defogger grid and affect the Sensor auto rear defogger turns off radio's ability to pick up stations The solar sensor, on top of the automatically after about clearly. The repairs would not be instrument panel near the 10 minutes, or after five minutes if covered by the vehicle warranty. windshield, monitors the solar heat. the outside temperature is not The climate control system uses the as cold. M or L (Heated Front Seats, If sensor information to adjust the For eAssist vehicles, auto rear Equipped): Press M or L to heat temperature, fan speed, defog will only run during a remote the driver or passenger seat recirculation, and air delivery mode start and the feature is not available cushion and seatback. See Heated for best comfort. in the Vehicle Personalization menu. Front Seats on page 3-8. Do not cover the sensor; otherwise If the vehicle is equipped with Remote Start Climate Control the automatic climate control system heated outside rearview mirrors, Operation (If Equipped): If the may not work properly. they turn on when the rear window vehicle is equipped with the remote defogger button is on and help to start feature, the climate control clear fog or frost from the surface of system may run when the vehicle is the mirror. See Heated Mirrors on started remotely. The system uses page 2-19. the driver’s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. The Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

8-6 Climate Controls

Air Vents Maintenance Service Use the louvers located on the air All vehicles have a label underhood vents to change the direction of the Air Intake that identifies the refrigerant used in airflow. Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves the vehicle. The refrigerant system from the air intake at the base of the should only be serviced by trained To open a vent, move the and certified technicians. The air thumbwheel to | . To close the vent, windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. conditioning evaporator should move the thumbwheel to 9. never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. Operation Tips Passenger Compartment It should only be replaced by a new . Keep all outlets open whenever Air Filter evaporator to ensure proper and possible for best system The filter removes dust, pollen, and safe operation. performance. other airborne irritants from outside During service, all refrigerants . Keep the paths under all seats air that is pulled into the vehicle. should be reclaimed with proper clear of objects to help circulate The filter should be replaced as part equipment. Venting refrigerants the air inside the vehicle more of routine scheduled maintenance. directly to the atmosphere is harmful effectively. See Maintenance Schedule on to the environment and may also . Use of non-GM approved hood page 11-3 for replacement intervals. create unsafe conditions based on deflectors can adversely affect For more information, see your inhalation, combustion, frostbite, the performance of the system. dealer. or other health-based concerns. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Driving and Operating 9-1

Engine Heater ...... 9-21 Brakes Driving and Retained Accessory Antilock Brake Operating Power (RAP) ...... 9-23 System (ABS) ...... 9-31 Shifting Into Park ...... 9-23 Parking Brake ...... 9-32 Shifting out of Park (Automatic Brake Assist ...... 9-34 Driving Information Transmission) ...... 9-24 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-34 Parking ...... 9-24 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Ride Control Systems Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Parking over Things That Burn ...... 9-25 Traction Control/Electronic Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Stability Control ...... 9-35 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust Selective Ride Control ...... 9-37 Braking ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-25 Steering ...... 9-4 Running the Vehicle While Cruise Control Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Parked ...... 9-26 Cruise Control ...... 9-38 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . 9-40 Track Events and Competitive Automatic Transmission Driving ...... 9-6 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-26 Driver Assistance Systems Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Manual Mode ...... 9-28 Driver Assistance Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Systems ...... 9-48 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Manual Transmission Assistance Systems for If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-9 Manual Transmission ...... 9-29 Parking or Backing ...... 9-49 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Assistance Systems for Drive Systems Driving ...... 9-51 Starting and Operating All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-31 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 System ...... 9-52 Ignition Positions (Key Active Emergency Braking Access) ...... 9-15 System ...... 9-54 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) ...... 9-16 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

9-2 Driving and Operating

Side Blind Zone Driving Information . Designate a front seat Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-55 passenger to handle potential distractions. Lane Change Alert ...... 9-56 Distracted Driving Lane Departure . Become familiar with vehicle Warning (LDW) ...... 9-58 Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as Fuel and can take your focus from the programming favorite radio task of driving. Exercise good Fuel ...... 9-59 stations and adjusting climate judgment and do not let other California Fuel control and seat settings. Requirements ...... 9-61 activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-61 from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to Fuel Additives ...... 9-61 governments have enacted laws driving. regarding driver distraction. Become E85 or FlexFuel ...... 9-61 . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in Filling the Tank ...... 9-62 to retrieve items that have fallen your area. Filling a Portable Fuel to the floor. Container ...... 9-64 To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. Towing on the wheel, and mind on the drive. General Towing . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in Information ...... 9-64 carrier or restraint. demanding driving situations. Conversions and Add-Ons Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations Add-On Electrical place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a Equipment ...... 9-65 phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Driving and Operating 9-3

. Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle { Warning between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to . Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving. crash resulting in injury or death. Drunk Driving Focus your attention on driving. Braking Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception drinking and driving is a global Refer to the infotainment section for time and reaction time. Deciding to tragedy. more information on using that push the brake pedal is perception system and the navigation system, time. Actually doing it is if equipped, including pairing and { Warning reaction time. using a cell phone. Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is Defensive Driving dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In perceptions, attentiveness, and that time, a vehicle moving at Defensive driving means “always judgment can be affected by even 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m expect the unexpected.” The first a small amount of alcohol. You (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. step in driving defensively is to wear can have a serious — or even the safety belt. See Safety Belts on fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind page 3-10. drinking. include: . Assume that other road users Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between (pedestrians, bicyclists, and a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front other drivers) are going to be Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. who will not drink. and be ready. . Keep pace with traffic. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

9-4 Driving and Operating

If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer If steering assist is used for an vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving extended period of time, power normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with assist may be reduced. brakes. Doing so could make the the system. You will still have power Normal use of the power steering pedal harder to push down. If the steering, but steering will be stiffer assist should return when the engine stops, there will be some than normal at slow speeds. See system cools down. power brake assist but it will be your dealer for service. used when the brake is applied. See specific vehicle steering Once the power assist is used up, it Electric Power Steering messages under Vehicle Messages can take longer to stop and the The vehicle has electric power on page 5-38. brake pedal will be harder to push. steering. It does not have power See your dealer if there is a steering fluid. Regular maintenance problem. Steering is not required. Curve Tips Variable Effort Steering If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle . Take curves at a reasonable Some vehicles have a steering can be steered, but may require speed. system that varies the amount of increased effort. See your dealer if . Reduce speed before entering a effort required to steer the vehicle in there is a problem. curve. relation to the speed of the vehicle. If the steering wheel is turned until it . Maintain a reasonable steady The amount of steering effort reaches the end of its travel and is speed through the curve. required is less at slower speeds to held against that position for an make the vehicle more extended period of time, power . Wait until the vehicle is out of maneuverable and easier to park. At steering assist may be reduced. the curve before accelerating faster speeds, the steering effort gently into the straightaway. increases to provide a sport-like feel to the steering. This provides maximum control and stability. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Driving and Operating 9-5

Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop . Steering or Cornering Skid — off the edge of a road onto the too much speed or steering in a . There are some situations when shoulder while driving. Follow curve causes tires to slip and steering around a problem may these tips: lose cornering force. be more effective than braking. 1. Ease off the accelerator and . Acceleration Skid — too much . Holding both sides of the then, if there is nothing in the throttle causes the driving steering wheel allows you to turn way, steer the vehicle so that it wheels to spin. 180 degrees without removing straddles the edge of the a hand. Defensive drivers avoid most skids pavement. by taking reasonable care suited to . Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about existing conditions, and by not allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. Off-Road Recovery right front tire contacts the pavement edge. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow 3. Turn the steering wheel to go these suggestions: straight down the roadway. . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the Loss of Control way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Skidding Be ready for a second skid if it There are three types of skids that occurs. correspond to the vehicle's three . Slow down and adjust your control systems: driving according to weather . Braking Skid — wheels are not conditions. Stopping distance rolling. can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

9-6 Driving and Operating

material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such { Caution Caution (Continued) as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a If the vehicle is used for track vehicle warranty. Do not drive as mirrored surface — and slow events and competitive driving, long or as fast the first time the down when you have any doubt. the engine may use more oil than vehicle is driven on the track or it would with normal use. Low oil raced. . Try to avoid sudden steering, levels can damage the engine. acceleration, or braking, Check the oil level often and including reducing vehicle speed maintain the proper level. See Driving on Wet Roads by shifting to a lower gear. Any Engine Oil on page 10-11. sudden changes could cause Rain and wet roads can reduce the tires to slide. vehicle traction and affect your For the 2.0L engine: Add and keep ability to stop and accelerate. Remember: Antilock brakes help Always drive slower in these types the oil level at 1 L (1 qt) above the avoid only the braking skid. of driving conditions and avoid high mark when driving under these conditions. For information on how driving through large puddles and Track Events and to check and add oil, see Engine Oil deep‐standing or flowing water. Competitive Driving on page 10-11. { Warning Racing, track testing, or competitive driving may affect the vehicle { Caution Wet brakes can cause crashes. warranty. See the warranty manual During a first time track or racing They might not work as well in a before using the vehicle for racing quick stop and could cause or other competitive driving. event, high rear axle temperatures can occur. Damage pulling to one side. You could could be caused to the rear axle lose control of the vehicle. and would not be covered by the (Continued) (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Driving and Operating 9-7

There is no hard and fast rule about . Check all fluid levels and brakes, Warning (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to tires, cooling system, and slow down when the road is wet. transmission. After driving through a large . Shift to a lower gear when going puddle of water or a car/vehicle Other Rainy Weather Tips down steep or long hills. wash, lightly apply the brake Besides slowing down, other wet pedal until the brakes work weather driving tips include: normally. { Warning . Allow extra following distance. Flowing or rushing water creates Using the brakes to slow the . strong forces. Driving through Pass with caution. vehicle on a long downhill slope flowing water could cause the . Keep windshield wiping can cause brake overheating, can vehicle to be carried away. If this equipment in good shape. reduce brake performance, and happens, you and other vehicle . Keep the windshield washer fluid could result in a loss of braking. occupants could drown. Do not reservoir filled. Shift the transmission to a lower ignore police warnings and be gear to let the engine assist the . very cautious about trying to drive Have good tires with proper brakes on a steep downhill slope. through flowing water. tread depth. See Tires on page 10-40. . Turn off cruise control. Hydroplaning { Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the Driving on steep hills or through or with the ignition off is water. This can happen if the road is mountains is different than driving dangerous. This can cause wet enough and you are going fast on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for overheating of the brakes and enough. When the vehicle is driving in these conditions include: (Continued) hydroplaning, it has little or no . Keep the vehicle serviced and in contact with the road. good shape. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

9-8 Driving and Operating

Wet ice can occur at about 0°C curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning (Continued) (32°F) when freezing rain begins to when the surrounding roads are fall, resulting in even less traction. clear. Avoid sudden steering loss of steering. Always have the Avoid driving on wet ice or in maneuvers and braking while engine running and the vehicle freezing rain until roads can be on ice. in gear. treated with salt or sand. Turn off cruise control on slippery Drive with caution, whatever the surfaces. . Stay in your own lane. Do not condition. Accelerate gently so swing wide or cut across the traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions center of the road. Drive at quickly causes the wheels to spin Being stuck in snow can be a speeds that let you stay in your and makes the surface under the serious situation. Stay with the own lane. tires slick, so there is even less vehicle unless there is help nearby. . Be alert on top of hills; traction. If possible, use Roadside something could be in your lane Traction Control should be turned Assistance. See Roadside (stalled car, accident). on. See Traction Control/Electronic Assistance Program on page 13-5. To get help and keep everyone in . Pay attention to special road Stability Control on page 9-35. the vehicle safe: signs (falling rocks area, winding The Antilock Brake System (ABS) roads, long grades, passing or improves vehicle stability during . Turn on the hazard warning no-passing zones) and take hard stops on slippery roads, but flashers. appropriate action. apply the brakes sooner than when . Tie a red cloth to an outside on dry pavement. See Antilock mirror. Winter Driving Brake System (ABS) on page 9-31. Driving on Snow or Ice Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for Drive carefully when there is snow slippery spots. Icy patches can or ice between the tires and the occur on otherwise clear roads in road, creating less traction or grip. shaded areas. The surface of a Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If it takes some time for help to { Warning Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator . Snow can trap engine exhaust Fully open the air outlets on pedal slightly so the engine runs under the vehicle. This may or under the instrument faster than the idle speed. This cause exhaust gases to get panel. keeps the battery charged to restart inside. Engine exhaust contains . Adjust the climate control the vehicle and to signal for help carbon monoxide (CO) which system to a setting that with the headlamps. Do this as little cannot be seen or smelled. It can circulates the air inside the as possible to save fuel. cause unconsciousness and even vehicle and set the fan speed death. to the highest setting. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck “Climate Control Systems.” If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Slowly and cautiously spin the For more information about . Clear away snow from around wheels to free the vehicle when the base of your vehicle, carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Exhaust on page 9-25. especially any that is blocking If stuck too severely for the traction the exhaust pipe. system to free the vehicle, turn the . Check again from time to To save fuel, run the engine for only traction system off and use the time to be sure snow does short periods as needed to warm rocking method. See Traction not collect there. the vehicle and then shut the engine Control/Electronic Stability Control off and close the window most of on page 9-35. . Open a window about 5 cm the way to save heat. Repeat this (2 in) on the side of the until help arrives but only when you vehicle that is away from the feel really uncomfortable from the wind to bring in fresh air. cold. Moving about to keep warm (Continued) also helps. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Slowly spinning the wheels in the { Warning forward and reverse directions { Warning causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get Do not load the vehicle any speed, they can explode, and you the vehicle out after a few tries, it heavier than the Gross or others could be injured. The might need to be towed out. If the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle can overheat, causing an vehicle does need to be towed out, (GVWR), or either the engine compartment fire or other see Towing the Vehicle on maximum front or rear Gross damage. Spin the wheels as little page 10-81. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). as possible and avoid going This can cause systems to above 56 km/h (35 mph). Vehicle Load Limits break and change the way the It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could Rocking the Vehicle to Get much weight the vehicle can cause loss of control and a it Out carry. This weight is called the crash. Overloading can also Turn the steering wheel left and vehicle capacity weight and shorten the life of the vehicle. right to clear the area around the includes the weight of all front wheels. Turn off any traction occupants, cargo and all system. Shift back and forth nonfactory-installed options. between R (Reverse) and a low Two labels on the vehicle show forward gear, spinning the wheels how much weight it may as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the properly carry, the Tire and wheels stop spinning before shifting Loading Information label and gears. Release the accelerator the Certification label. pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Tire and Loading Information positions (1), and the maximum “Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (2) in Load Limit– kilograms and pounds. 1. Locate the statement "The The Tire and Loading combined weight of Information label also shows the occupants and cargo should tire size of the original never exceed XXX kg or equipment tires (3) and the XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s recommended cold tire inflation placard. pressures (4). For more 2. Determine the combined information on tires and inflation weight of the driver and see Tires on page 10-40 and passengers that will be riding Tire Pressure on page 10-48. in your vehicle. There is also important loading 3. Subtract the combined Label Example information on the Certification weight of the driver and label. It tells you the Gross A vehicle-specific Tire and passengers from XXX kg or Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Loading Information label is XXX lbs. attached to the vehicle's center and the Gross Axle Weight pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and 4. The resulting figure equals door open, you will find the label rear axle. See “Certification the available amount of cargo attached below the door lock Label” later in this section. and luggage load capacity. post. The Tire and Loading For example, if the "XXX" Information label shows the amount equals 1400 lbs. and number of occupant seating there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 Example 2 a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight vehicle. Consult this manual for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg to determine how this (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). reduces the available cargo 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight and luggage load capacity of @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = your vehicle.” 136 kg (300 lbs). 340 kg (750 lbs). This vehicle is neither designed 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = nor intended to tow a trailer. Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs). (700 lbs). Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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seating positions. The combined occupants, fuel, and cargo. weight of the driver, passengers, Never exceed the GVWR for the and cargo should never exceed vehicle, or the Gross Axle the vehicle's capacity weight. Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. Certification Label And, if there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section.

Example 3 { Warning 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight Do not load the vehicle any for Example 3 = 453 kg heavier than the Gross (1,000 lbs). Vehicle Weight Rating 2. Subtract Occupant Weight (GVWR), or either the @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = Label Example maximum front or rear Gross 453 kg (1,000 lbs). A vehicle-specific Certification Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). 3. Available Cargo Weight = label is attached to the driver This can cause systems to 0 kg (0 lbs). side center pillar (B-pillar). The break and change the way the Refer to the vehicle's Tire and label tells the gross weight vehicle handles. This could Loading Information label for capacity of the vehicle, called cause loss of control and a specific information about the the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating crash. Overloading can also vehicle's capacity weight and (GVWR). The GVWR includes shorten the life of the vehicle. the weight of the vehicle, all Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If you put things inside the Warning (Continued) Starting and vehicle — like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything . Never stack heavier else — they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In vehicle goes. If you have to stop inside the vehicle so that or turn quickly, or if there is a some of them are above { Caution crash, they will keep going. the tops of the seats.

. The vehicle does not need an { Warning Do not leave an unsecured child restraint elaborate break-in. But it will Things inside the vehicle can in the vehicle. perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: strike and injure people in a . Secure loose items in the . sudden stop or turn, or in a vehicle. Do not drive at any one crash. constant speed, fast or slow, . Do not leave a seat folded for the first 805 km (500 mi). . Put things in the cargo down unless needed. Do not make full-throttle area of the vehicle. In the starts. Avoid downshifting to cargo area, put them as brake or slow the vehicle. far forward as possible. . Avoid making hard stops for Try to spread the weight the first 322 km (200 mi) or evenly. so. During this time the new (Continued) brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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This is the only position from which Caution (Continued) { Caution the key can be removed. This locks the steering wheel, ignition, and breaking-in guideline every Using a tool to force the key to automatic transmission. time you get new brake turn in the ignition could cause linings. damage to the switch or break the Do not turn the engine off when the key. Use the correct key, make vehicle is moving. This will cause a Following break-in, engine speed loss of power assist in the brake and load can be gradually sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key and steering systems and disable increased. the airbags. cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer. If the vehicle must be shut off in an Ignition Positions (Key emergency: Access) The key must be fully extended to 1. Brake using a firm and steady start the vehicle. pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may To shift out of P (Park), turn the deplete power assist, requiring ignition to ON/RUN and apply the increased brake pedal force. brake pedal. 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ can be done while the vehicle is OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, moving. After shifting to neutral, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ firmly apply the brakes and steer OFF to turn the engine off. Retained the vehicle to a safe location. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift Power (RAP) on page 9-23 for more to P (Park) with an automatic information. transmission, or Neutral with a manual transmission. Turn the The ignition switch has four different ignition to LOCK/OFF. positions. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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4. Set the parking brake. See 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch Ignition Positions Parking Brake on page 9-32. stays in this position when the engine is running. This position can (Keyless Access) { Warning be used to operate the electrical accessories, as well as to display Turning off the vehicle while some warning and indicator lights. moving may cause loss of power This position can also be used for assist in the brake and steering service and diagnostics, and to systems and disable the airbags. verify the proper operation of the While driving, only shut the malfunction indicator lamp as may vehicle off in an emergency. be required for emission inspection purposes.

If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, The battery could be drained if the and must be shut off while driving, key is left in the ON/RUN position turn the ignition to ACC/ with the engine off. The vehicle ACCESSORY. might not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended The vehicle may have an electronic The ignition switch can bind in the period of time. keyless ignition with pushbutton LOCK/OFF position with the wheels start. turned off center. If this happens, 4 (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, Pressing the button cycles it through move the steering wheel from right three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, to left while turning the key to ACC/ release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON/RUN for normal ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the ACCESSORY. If this does not work, Engine/OFF. then the vehicle needs service. driving. The transmitter must be in the 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This If the ignition becomes difficult to turn, see Keys on page 2-1. vehicle for the system to operate. position unlocks the steering wheel. If the pushbutton start is not Some accessories can be used in working, the vehicle may be near a this position. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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strong radio antenna signal causing information. When the vehicle is 4. Set the parking brake. See interference to the keyless access shifted into P (Park), the ignition Parking Brake on page 9-32. system. See Remote Keyless Entry system will switch to OFF. (RKE) System Operation on Do not turn the engine off when the { Warning page 2-3 for more information. vehicle is moving. This will cause a To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle loss of power assist in the brake Turning off the vehicle while must be in ON/RUN and the brake and steering systems and disable moving may cause loss of power pedal must be applied. the airbags. assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. Stopping the Engine/OFF (No If the vehicle must be shut off in an While driving, only shut the Indicator Lights): When the emergency: vehicle off in an emergency. vehicle is stopped, press the 1. Brake using a firm and steady ENGINE START/STOP button once pressure. Do not pump the to turn the engine off. brakes repeatedly. This may If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, If the vehicle is in P (Park), the deplete power assist, requiring and must be shut off while driving, ignition will turn off, and Retained increased brake pedal force. press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for longer than Accessory Power (RAP) will remain 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). active. See Retained Accessory two seconds, or press twice in This can be done while the five seconds. Power (RAP) on page 9-23 for more vehicle is moving. After shifting information. to N (Neutral), firmly apply the ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the brakes and steer the vehicle to a Indicator Light): This mode allows ignition will return to ACC/ safe location. you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off. ACCESSORY and display a 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift message in the Driver Information to P (Park) with an automatic With the ignition off, pressing the Center (DIC). See Transmission transmission, or Neutral with a button one time without the brake Messages on page 5-46 for more manual transmission. Turn the pedal applied will place the ignition ignition to LOCK/OFF. system in ACC/ACCESSORY. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, { Caution five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be run down. driven. The engine will not start in Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Service Only Mode. Push the button again to turn the vehicle off. could damage the transmission. Light): This mode is for driving and Shift to P (Park) only when the starting. With the ignition off, and vehicle is stopped. the brake pedal applied, pressing Starting the Engine the button once will place the Place the transmission in the ignition system in ON/RUN/START. proper gear. Manual Transmission Once engine cranking begins, The shift lever should be in Neutral release the button. Engine cranking { Caution and the parking brake engaged. will continue until the engine starts. Hold the clutch pedal down to the See Starting the Engine on If you add electrical parts or floor and start the engine. page 9-18 for more information. The accessories, you could change ignition will then remain in ON/RUN. the way the engine operates. Any Starting Procedure (Key Access) Service Only Mode resulting damage would not be 1. With your foot off the accelerator covered by the vehicle warranty. pedal, turn the ignition key to This power mode is available for See Add-On Electrical Equipment START. When the engine starts, service and diagnostics, and to let go of the ignition. verify the proper operation of the on page 9-65. malfunction indicator lamp as may The idle speed will go down as be required for emission inspection Automatic Transmission your engine gets warm. Do not purposes. With the vehicle off, and race the engine immediately the brake pedal not applied, Move the shift lever to P (Park) or after starting it. pressing and holding the button for N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle more than five seconds will place when it is already moving, use the vehicle in Service Only Mode. N (Neutral) only. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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When the engine starts, let go of If the RKE transmitter is { Caution the key or button, and the not in the vehicle, if there is accelerator. If the vehicle starts interference, or the RKE battery Cranking the engine for long briefly but then stops again, do is low, the Driver Information periods of time, by returning the the same thing. This clears the Center (DIC) will display a ignition to the START position extra gasoline from the engine. message. See Remote Keyless immediately after cranking has Do not race the engine Entry (RKE) System Operation ended, can overheat and damage immediately after starting it. on page 2-3 and Key and Lock the cranking motor, and drain the Operate the engine and Messages on page 5-42. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds transmission gently until the oil between each try, to let the warms up and lubricates all { Caution cranking motor cool down. moving parts. Cranking the engine for long Starting Procedure (Keyless 2. If the engine does not start after Access) periods of time, by pressing the five to 10 seconds, especially in ENGINE START/STOP button 1. With the Keyless Access very cold weather (below −18°C immediately after cranking has system, the RKE transmitter or 0°F), it could be flooded with ended, can overheat and damage must be in the vehicle. Press the too much gasoline. Try pushing the cranking motor, and drain the ENGINE START/STOP button the accelerator pedal all the way battery. Wait at least 15 seconds with the brake pedal applied. to the floor and holding it there between each try, to let the When the engine begins as you hold the key in START, cranking motor cool down. cranking, let go of the button. or press the START button, for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. The idle speed will go down as 2. If the engine does not start after Wait at least 15 seconds your engine gets warm. Do not five to 10 seconds, especially in between each try, to allow the race the engine immediately very cold weather (below −18°C cranking motor to cool down. after starting it. or 0°F), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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to the floor and holding it there AUTO STOP on the tachometer as you press the ENGINE Warning (Continued) signifies that the engine is in auto START/STOP button, for up to a stop mode. See Tachometer on maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at may be injured. Because the page 5-15. When the vehicle is least 15 seconds between each vehicle has the automatic engine turned off, the tachometer will move try, to allow the cranking motor start/stop feature, the vehicle's to OFF. If the driver door is opened to cool down. When the engine engine might seem to be shut off; while in auto stop mode, a chime starts, let go of the button and however, once the brake pedal is will sound. released, the engine will start up the accelerator. If the vehicle To restart the engine during auto again. starts briefly but then stops stop, release the brake pedal or again, do the same thing. This Shift to P (Park) and turn the press the accelerator pedal. The clears the extra gasoline from ignition to LOCK/OFF, before engine starts immediately. The the engine. Do not race the exiting the vehicle. vehicle continues to run until the engine immediately after starting next stop. it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil Vehicles with eAssist have an Several conditions may prevent an warms up and lubricates all automatic engine start/stop feature. auto stop or cause an auto start. moving parts. After the engine is started and has The Engine Will Remain reached operating temperature, the Running When: eAssist Automatic Engine auto stop feature may cause the Start/Stop engine to turn off when the brakes . The engine, transmission, are applied and the vehicle comes or high voltage battery is not { Warning to a complete stop. The vehicle may warmed up yet. remain in auto stop for up to . The outside temperature is less Exiting the vehicle without first two minutes. When the brake is than −20°C (−4°F). shifting into P (Park) may cause released or the accelerator pedal is the vehicle to move. You or others applied, the engine will start. The . The air conditioning or defrost system need the compressor (Continued) engine will continue to run until the next auto stop. to maintain vehicle comfort. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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See Dual Automatic Climate . The air conditioning or defrost Engine Heater Control System on page 8-1. system need the compressor to The warmer it is outside, the maintain vehicle comfort. See The engine coolant heater, shorter the time before the Dual Automatic Climate Control if available, can help in cold weather engine is restarted to provide System on page 8-1. The conditions at or below −18°C (0°F) cabin cooling. To maximize fuel warmer it is outside, the shorter for easier starting and better fuel economy, use the eco air the time before the engine is economy during engine warm-up. conditioning mode. restarted to provide cabin Plug in the coolant heater at least cooling. To maximize fuel four hours before starting the . The shift lever is in P (Park), economy, use the eco air vehicle. An internal thermostat in N (Neutral), R (Reverse), conditioning mode. the plug-end of the cord will prevent or M (Manual Mode). engine coolant heater operation at . The climate control system is . temperatures above −18°C (0°F). The high voltage battery pack turned from off to normal air charge is low. conditioning or defrost. See Dual To Use the Engine Coolant . The hood is not fully closed. Automatic Climate Control Heater System on page 8-1. . Brake pedal pressure is low. 1. Turn off the engine. . The engine is required to run for . The malfunction indicator lamp either heater or climate control 2. Open the hood and unwrap the (MIL) is on; this may prevent an performance. See Dual electrical cord. auto stop. Automatic Climate Control . High humidity is detected. System on page 8-1. The Engine Will Restart When: . The high voltage battery pack charge is low and requires . The brake pedal is released. recharging. . The accelerator pedal is applied. . Auto stop time is greater than . Shifting out of D (Drive) to any two minutes. other gear. . The hood is opened. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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{ Warning Warning (Continued)

Improper use of the heater cord overheat and cause a fire, or an extension cord can damage property damage, electric the cord and may result in shock, and injury. overheating and fire. . Do not operate the vehicle . Plug the cord into a with the heater cord three-prong electrical utility permanently attached to the receptacle that is protected vehicle. Possible heater cord by a ground fault detection and thermostat damage could function. An ungrounded occur. The electrical cord is located on outlet could cause an electric . While in use, do not let the the passenger side of the engine shock. heater cord touch vehicle compartment, between the . Use a weatherproof, parts or sharp edges. Never fender and the air cleaner. heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated close the hood on the Check the heater cord for extension cord if needed. heater cord. damage. If it is damaged, do not Failure to use the . Before starting the vehicle, use it. See your dealer for a recommended extension cord unplug the cord, reattach the replacement. Inspect the cord for in good operating condition, cover to the plug, and damage yearly. or using a damaged heater or securely fasten the cord. extension cord, could make it 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded Keep the cord away from any 110-volt AC outlet. (Continued) moving parts. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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4. Before starting the engine, be Power to the power windows and Leaving the Vehicle with the sure to unplug and store the sunroof will continue to operate for Engine Running cord as it was before to keep it up to 10 minutes or until any door is away from moving engine parts. opened. { Warning The length of time the heater should All of these features will work when remain plugged in depends on the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ It can be dangerous to leave the several factors. Ask a dealer in the ACCESSORY. vehicle with the engine running. area where you will be parking the It could overheat and catch fire. vehicle for the best advice on this. Shifting Into Park It is dangerous to get out of the Use this procedure to shift into vehicle if the shift lever is not fully Retained Accessory P (Park): in P (Park) with the parking brake Power (RAP) firmly set. The vehicle can roll. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and These vehicle accessories can be set the parking brake. Do not leave the vehicle when the used for up to 10 minutes after the See Parking Brake on engine is running. If you have left engine is turned off: page 9-32. the engine running, the vehicle . Audio System can move suddenly. You or others 2. Hold the button on the shift lever could be injured. To be sure the . Power Windows and push the lever toward the vehicle will not move, even when front of the vehicle into P (Park). . Sunroof (If Equipped) you are on fairly level ground, . Auxiliary Power Outlet 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. always set the parking brake and 4. Remove the key. move the shift lever to P (Park). Power to the audio system will See Shifting Into Park on continue to operate for up to page 9-23. 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): the engine running, the vehicle must 1. Apply the brake pedal. be in P (Park) and the parking (Automatic Transmission) brake set. This vehicle is equipped with an 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. Release the button and check that electronic shift lock release system. 3. Press the shift lever button. the shift lever cannot be moved out The shift lock release is designed to: 4. Move the shift lever to the of P (Park). desired position. . Prevent ignition key removal Torque Lock unless the shift lever is in If still unable to shift out of P (Park): Torque lock is when the weight of P (Park) with the shift lever 1. Fully release the shift lever the vehicle puts too much force on button fully released. button. the parking pawl in the . Prevent movement of the shift 2. Hold the brake pedal down and transmission. This happens when lever out of P (Park) unless the press the shift lever button parking on a hill and shifting the ignition is in ON/RUN and the again. transmission into P (Park) is not brake pedal is applied. done properly; then it is difficult to 3. Move the shift lever to the shift out of P (Park). To prevent The shift lock release is always desired position. functional except in the case of an torque lock, set the parking brake If you still cannot move the shift uncharged or low voltage (less than and then shift into P (Park). To find lever from P (Park), consult your 9 volt) battery. out how, see “Shifting Into Park” ‐ dealer or a professional towing listed previously. If the vehicle has an uncharged service. If torque lock does occur, the battery or a battery with low voltage, vehicle may need to be pushed try charging or jump starting the Parking uphill by another vehicle to relieve battery. See Jump Starting If the vehicle has a manual the parking pawl pressure, so you (On-board with eAssist Only) on transmission, before getting out of can shift out of P (Park). page 10-77 or Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10-78. the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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slope. On a level surface or an Engine Exhaust uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Warning (Continued) Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn . the wheels toward the curb for a { Warning There are holes or openings downhill slope, or away from the in the vehicle body from curb for an uphill slope. Once the Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket shift lever has been placed into gear monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not with the clutch pedal pressed in, seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or remove the key, and release the even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is clutch. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: Parking over Things . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows with poor ventilation (parking completely down. That Burn garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. { Warning airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the . The exhaust smells or Things that can burn could touch engine running in an enclosed sounds strange or different. hot exhaust parts under the area such as a garage or a vehicle and ignite. Do not park . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air over papers, leaves, dry grass, due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. or other things that can burn. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Running the Vehicle Automatic { Warning While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the It is dangerous to get out of the engine running. vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine firmly set. The vehicle can roll. running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. Do not leave the vehicle when the See Shifting Into Park on page 9-23 engine is running. If you have left and Engine Exhaust on page 9-25. the engine running, the vehicle If the vehicle has a manual can move suddenly. You or others transmission, see Parking on could be injured. To be sure the page 9-24. vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). The mode or selected gear is shown See Shifting Into Park on in the instrument cluster. page 9-23. P (Park): This position locks the drive wheels. It is the best position Make sure the shift lever is fully in to use when starting the engine P (Park) before starting the engine. because the vehicle cannot move The vehicle has an automatic easily. transmission shift lock control system. The regular brake must be fully applied first and then the shift lever button pressed before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition key Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out R (Reverse): Use this gear to of P (Park), ease pressure on the back up. { Warning shift lever, then push the shift lever Shifting into a drive gear while the all the way into P (Park) as you { Caution maintain brake application. Then engine is running at high speed is press the shift lever button and Shifting to R (Reverse) while the dangerous. Unless your foot is move the shift lever into another vehicle is moving forward could firmly on the brake pedal, the gear. See Shifting out of Park damage the transmission. The vehicle could move very rapidly. (Automatic Transmission) on repairs would not be covered by You could lose control and hit page 9-24. the vehicle warranty. Shift to people or objects. Do not shift R (Reverse) only after the vehicle into a drive gear while the engine is stopped. is running at high speed.

To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without { Caution damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine N (Neutral): In this position, the running at high speed may engine does not connect with the damage the transmission. The wheels. To restart the engine when repairs would not be covered by the vehicle is already moving, use the vehicle warranty. Be sure the N (Neutral) only with the brake pedal applied. engine is not running at high Without the brake pedal applied, the speed when shifting the vehicle. control indicator will be on. If the shift lever is not in P (Park) when the ignition is turned to OFF, the control indicator and P will flash. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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D (Drive): This position is for Manual Mode DSC allows you to shift an normal driving. It provides the best automatic transmission similar to a fuel economy. If more power is Driver Shift Control (DSC) manual transmission. To use the needed for passing, and the DSC feature: vehicle is: { Caution 1. Move the shift lever to the left . Going less than 56 km/h from D (Drive) into the side gate (35 mph), push the accelerator Driving with the engine at a high marked with (+) and (−). pedal about halfway down. rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), could 2. Press the shift lever forward to . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or damage the vehicle. Always upshift or rearward to downshift. more, push the accelerator all upshift when necessary while While using the DSC feature, the the way down. using DSC. vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. You can use this for sport { Caution driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear If the vehicle accelerates slowly, longer, or to downshift for more or does not shift gears, the power or engine braking. transmission could be damaged. Have the vehicle serviced The transmission will only allow you right away. to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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While in the DSC mode, the Manual Transmission transmission will automatically { Caution downshift when the vehicle comes to a stop. This will allow for more Do not rest your foot on the clutch power during take-off. pedal while driving or while stopped. The pressure can cause When accelerating the vehicle from premature wear in the clutch. The a stop in snowy and icy conditions, repairs would not be covered by you may want to shift into second the vehicle warranty. gear. A higher gear allows the vehicle to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. Vehicles with a 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal turbocharged engine may also start fully to the pedal stop and shift into in third gear. 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. This is the shift pattern for the 6-speed manual transmission. If you come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put To operate the transmission: the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal { Caution back down. Then shift into 1 (First).

Do not rest your hand on the shift 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator lever while driving. The pressure pedal and shift into 2 (Second). could cause premature wear in Then, slowly let up on the clutch the transmission. The repairs pedal as you press the accelerator would not be covered by the pedal. vehicle warranty. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and gear does not engage, shift the 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), { Caution transmission to Neutral, release the 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the clutch pedal, and press it back same way you do for 2 (Second). Do not rest your foot on the clutch down. Repeat the gear selection. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as pedal while driving or while stopped. The pressure can cause you press the accelerator pedal. For { Caution the best fuel economy, use 6 (Sixth) premature wear in the clutch. The gear whenever vehicle speed and repairs would not be covered by Shifting to R (Reverse) while the driving conditions allow. the vehicle warranty. vehicle is moving forward could The vehicle may have an up-shift damage the transmission. The light in the instrument cluster. See To stop, let up on the accelerator repairs would not be covered by Up-Shift Light on page 5-25. pedal and press the brake pedal. the vehicle warranty. Shift to Just before the vehicle stops, press R (Reverse) only after the vehicle { Warning the clutch pedal and the brake is stopped. pedal, and shift to Neutral. If you skip a gear when Neutral: Use this position when Use R (Reverse) along with the downshifting, you could lose you start or idle the engine. The parking brake to park the vehicle. control of the vehicle. You could shift lever is in Neutral when it is When operating, press the clutch injure yourself or others. Do not centered in the shift pattern, not in pedal down completely. Do not use shift down more than one gear at any gear. the pedal as a foot rest. a time when downshifting. R (Reverse): To back up, with the vehicle at a complete stop, press down the clutch pedal. Then pull up on the button on the shift lever, and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. If R (Reverse) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a If equipped, this feature transfers System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels torque to the rear wheels as This vehicle has ABS, an advanced is about to stop rolling, the computer required. It is fully automatic, and electronic braking system that helps will separately work the brakes at adjusts itself as needed for road prevent a braking skid. conditions. each wheel. When the vehicle begins to drive ABS can change the brake pressure All-Wheel Drive (AWD) performance away, ABS checks itself. to each wheel, as required, faster is automatically reduced when you A momentary motor or clicking noise than any driver could. This can help use the compact spare. To restore might be heard while this test is you steer around the obstacle while full AWD performance, and prevent going on, and it might even be braking hard. excessive wear to the clutch in the noticed that the brake pedal moves AWD system, replace the compact a little. This is normal. As the brakes are applied, the spare tire with a full-size tire as computer keeps receiving updates soon as possible. See Compact on wheel speed and controls Spare Tire on page 10-76. braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too If there is a problem with ABS, this close to the vehicle in front of you, warning light stays on. See Antilock there will not be enough time to Brake System (ABS) Warning Light apply the brakes if that vehicle on page 5-24. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake The system has a red parking brake leave enough room up ahead to status light and an amber parking stop, even with ABS. brake warning light. See Electric Parking Brake Light on page 5-24 Using ABS and Service Electric Parking Brake Do not pump the brakes. Just hold Light on page 5-24. There are also the brake pedal down firmly and let parking brake-related Driver ABS work. You may hear the ABS Information Center (DIC) messages. pump or motor operating and feel See Brake System Messages on the brake pedal pulsate. This is page 5-39. In case of insufficient normal. electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released. Braking in Emergencies Before leaving the vehicle, check ABS allows you to steer and brake the red parking brake status light to at the same time. In many ensure that the parking brake is The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) emergencies, steering can help applied. more than even the very best switch is on the center console. The braking. EPB can always be activated, even EPB Apply if the ignition is off. To prevent draining the battery, avoid repeated To apply the EPB: cycles of the EPB when the engine 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a is not running. complete stop. 2. Lift up the EPB switch momentarily. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The red parking brake status light If the EPB is applied while the The EPB is released when the red will flash and then stay on once the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will parking brake status light is off. EPB is fully applied. If the red decelerate as long as the switch is If the amber parking brake warning parking brake status light flashes held up. If the switch is held up until light is on, release the EPB by continuously, then the EPB is only the vehicle comes to a stop, the pushing down on the EPB switch partially applied or there is a EPB will remain applied. and holding it down. Continue to problem with the EPB. A DIC The vehicle may automatically apply hold the switch until the red parking message will display. Release the the EPB in some situations when brake status light is off. If either light EPB and try to apply it again. If the the vehicle is not moving. This is stays on after release is attempted, light does not come on, or keeps normal, and is done to periodically see your dealer. flashing, have the vehicle serviced. check the correct operation of the Do not drive the vehicle if the red EPB system. parking brake status light is flashing. { Caution See your dealer. See Electric If the EPB fails to apply, the rear Driving with the parking brake on Parking Brake Light on page 5-24. wheels should be blocked to prevent vehicle movement. can overheat the brake system If the amber parking brake warning and cause premature wear or light is on, lift up on the EPB switch EPB Release damage to brake system parts. and hold it up. Continue to hold the To release the EPB: Make sure that the parking brake switch until the red parking brake is fully released and the brake status light remains on. If the amber 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ warning light is off before driving. parking brake warning light remains ACCESSORY or ON/RUN on, see your dealer. position. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 3. Push down momentarily on the EPB switch. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Automatic EPB Release Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) The EPB will automatically release if The Brake Assist feature is If equipped, Hill Start Assist (HSA) the vehicle is running, placed into designed to assist the driver in may be useful when the vehicle is gear, and an attempt is made to stopping or decreasing vehicle stopped on a grade. This feature is drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration speed in emergency driving designed to prevent the vehicle from when the EPB is applied, to conditions. This feature uses the rolling, either forward or rearward, preserve parking brake lining life. stability system hydraulic brake during vehicle drive off. After the The EPB can also be used to control module to supplement the driver completely stops and holds prevent roll back for vehicles with a power brake system under the vehicle in a complete standstill manual transmission taking off on a conditions where the driver has on a grade, HSA will be hill. When no roll back is desired, an quickly and forcefully applied the automatically activated. During the applied EPB will allow both feet to brake pedal in an attempt to quickly transition period between when the be used for the clutch and stop or slow down the vehicle. The driver releases the brake pedal and accelerator pedals in preparation for stability system hydraulic brake starts to accelerate to drive off on a starting the vehicle moving in the control module increases brake grade, HSA holds the braking intended direction. In this case, pressure at each corner of the pressure to ensure that there is no there is no need to push the switch vehicle until the ABS activates. rolling. The brakes will automatically to release the EPB. Minor brake pedal pulsation or release when the accelerator pedal pedal movement during this time is is applied within the two-second normal and the driver should window. It will not activate if the continue to apply the brake pedal as vehicle is in a drive gear and facing the driving situation dictates. The downhill or if the vehicle is facing Brake Assist feature will uphill and in R (Reverse). automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the Traction Control/ intended path. If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will disengage. Cruise control may be The indicator light for both systems System Operation turned back on when road is in the instrument cluster. This The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions allow. light will: ® System (TCS) and StabiliTrak , an Both systems come on . Flash when TCS is limiting electronic stability control system. automatically when the vehicle is wheel spin. These systems help limit wheel slip started and begins to move. The and assist the driver in maintaining . Flash when StabiliTrak is systems may be heard or felt while activated. control, especially on slippery road they are operating or while conditions. performing diagnostic checks. This . Turn on and stay on when either TCS activates if it senses that any is normal and does not mean there system is not working. of the drive wheels are spinning or is a problem with the vehicle. If either system fails to turn on or to beginning to lose traction. When this It is recommended to leave both activate, a message displays in the happens, TCS applies the brakes to systems on for normal driving Driver Information Center (DIC), and the spinning wheels and reduces conditions, but it may be necessary d comes on and stays on to engine power to limit wheel spin. to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets indicate that the system is inactive StabiliTrak activates when the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and is not assisting the driver in vehicle senses a difference between See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on maintaining control. The vehicle is the intended path and the direction page 9-9 and “Turning the Systems safe to drive, but driving should be the vehicle is actually traveling. Off and On” later in this section. adjusted accordingly. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If d comes on and stays on: To turn off both TCS and { Caution StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/ 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or StabiliTrak g button until the 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is traction off light i and StabiliTrak 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be OFF Light g come on and stay on 3. Start the engine. damaged. in the instrument cluster. The Drive the vehicle. If d comes on appropriate message displays in the and stays on, the vehicle may need To turn off only TCS, press and DIC. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-45. more time to diagnose the problem. release the TCS/StabiliTrak g If the condition persists, see your To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on button. The traction off light i dealer. again, press and release the TCS/ displays in the instrument cluster. StabiliTrak button. The traction off Turning the Systems Off The appropriate message displays i and On in the DIC. See Ride Control light and StabiliTrak OFF Light g System Messages on page 5-45. in the instrument cluster turn off. To turn TCS on again, press and Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance. See release the TCS/StabiliTrak g Accessories and Modifications on button. The traction off light i page 10-3. displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off. To turn the system off, press the If TCS is limiting wheel spin when TCS/StabiliTrak button on the center the TCS/StabiliTrak button is stack. pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Selective Ride Control GS: Use where personal Sport Mode preference or road conditions . The shock absorbers stiffen to The vehicle may have Selective demand more control. This setting provide better contact with the Ride Control. The SPORT and GS provides responsive, controlled road surface. buttons are on top of the center steering and handling and also stack. Selective Ride Control adapts modifies the All-Wheel Drive (AWD). . The powertrain reacts normally to the preference of the driver within Press and release the GS button on to the accelerator pedal. one of three driving modes: top of the center stack. The light on . Power steering assistance is Standard: Default mode used for the button comes on, and the normal. normal and long-distance highway appropriate message displays on driving. This setting provides a the DIC. Press the button again. GS Mode The system returns to the Standard smooth soft ride. . Additional stiffness in the shock mode and the appropriate message absorbers for increased body Sport: Use for normal city and displays on the DIC. long-distance highway driving. This control. Selective Ride Control automatically setting provides precise, . The powertrain reacts more comes on in the Standard mode comfortable handling. Press and quickly to the accelerator pedal. release the SPORT button on top of when the vehicle is started. When the center stack and the light on the the Sport and GS modes are turned . Power steering assistance is button comes on. Press the button off, the system returns to the reduced. again and the system returns to the Standard mode. Standard mode. Standard Mode . The powertrain reacts normally to the accelerator pedal. . Power steering assistance is normal. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Cruise Control If equipped with the Traction Control System (TCS), the system may With cruise control the vehicle can begin to limit wheel spin while you maintain a speed of about 40 km/h are using cruise control. If this (25 mph) or more without keeping happens, the cruise control will your foot on the accelerator. Cruise automatically disengage. See control does not work at speeds Traction Control/Electronic Stability below 40 km/h (25 mph). Control on page 9-35. If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is { Warning activated, cruise control is disengaged. See Forward Collision Cruise control can be dangerous Alert (FCA) System on page 9-52. where you cannot drive safely at When road conditions allow you to a steady speed. Do not use safely use it again, the cruise 5 (On/Off): Press to turn cruise cruise control on winding roads or control can be turned back on. control on or off. A white indicator in heavy traffic. If the brakes are applied, the cruise comes on in the instrument cluster Cruise control can be dangerous control disengages. when cruise is turned on. on slippery roads. On such roads, RES+ (Resume/Accelerate): If fast changes in tire traction can there is a set speed in memory, cause excessive wheel slip, and press the control up briefly to you could lose control. Do not use resume to that speed or hold cruise control on slippery roads. upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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SET− (Set/Coast): Press the The cruise control indicator on the . To increase vehicle speed in control down briefly to set the speed instrument cluster turns green after small increments, press RES+ and activate cruise control. If cruise cruise control has been set to the up briefly. For each press, the control is already active, use to desired speed. See Instrument vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h decrease vehicle speed. Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) on (1 mph) faster. * (Cancel): Press to disengage page 5-12 or Instrument Cluster The speedometer reading can be cruise control without erasing the (Base Level Cluster) on page 5-8. displayed in either English or metric selected set speed. Resuming a Set Speed units. See Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-12 or Setting Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a Instrument Cluster (Base Level desired speed and then the brakes Cluster) on page 5-8. The increment If 5 is on when not in use, SET− or are applied or the * is pressed, the value used depends on the units RES+ could get bumped and go into cruise control is disengaged without displayed. cruise when not desired. Keep 5 erasing the set speed from memory. off when cruise is not being used. Reducing Speed While Using Once the vehicle reaches about Cruise Control 1. Press the 5 button to turn the 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press If the cruise control system is cruise system on. RES+ up briefly. The vehicle returns already activated: to the previous set speed. 2. Get up to the speed desired. . Press and hold SET− down until 3. Press and release the SET− Increasing Speed While Using the desired lower speed is control on the steering wheel. Cruise Control reached, then release it. The desired set speed briefly If the cruise control system is . To slow down in small appears in the instrument panel already activated: increments, press SET− down cluster. . Press and hold RES+ up until briefly. For each press, the 4. Remove foot from the the desired speed is reached, vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h accelerator. then release it. (1 mph) slower. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The speedometer reading can be speed. When going downhill, you Adaptive Cruise Control displayed in either English or metric might have to brake or shift to a units. See Instrument Cluster lower gear to keep your speed If equipped with Adaptive Cruise (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-12 or down. If the brake pedal is applied, Control (ACC), it allows the driver to Instrument Cluster (Base Level the cruise control will disengage. select the cruise control set speed Cluster) on page 5-8. The increment and following gap. Read this entire value used depends on the units Ending Cruise Control section before using this system. displayed. There are four ways to end cruise The following gap is the following control: time between your vehicle and a Passing Another Vehicle While vehicle detected directly ahead in Using Cruise Control . To disengage cruise control, your path, moving in the same step lightly on the brake pedal or direction. If no vehicle is detected in Use the accelerator pedal to clutch. increase vehicle speed. When you your path, ACC works like regular take your foot off the pedal, the . Press * on the steering wheel. cruise control. ACC uses a radar vehicle will slow down to the sensor. See Radio Frequency . previous set cruise speed. While Shift the transmission to Statement on page 13-12. N (Neutral). pressing the accelerator pedal or If a vehicle is detected in your path, shortly following the release to . To turn off the cruise control, ACC can apply acceleration or override cruise control, briefly press 5 on the steering wheel. limited, moderate braking to pressing SET− will result in cruise maintain the selected following gap. set to the current vehicle speed. Erasing Speed Memory To disengage ACC, apply the brake. Using Cruise Control on Hills The cruise control set speed is If ACC is controlling your vehicle erased from memory if 5 is pressed speed when the traction control How well the cruise control works or the ignition is turned off. system (TCS) or electronic stability on hills depends on the vehicle control system activates, the ACC speed, the load, and the steepness may automatically disengage. See of the hills. When going up steep Traction Control/Electronic Stability hills, you might have to step on the Control on page 9-35. When road accelerator pedal to maintain your Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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conditions allow ACC to be safely used, the ACC can be turned { Warning back on. Adaptive Cruise Control will not ACC will not engage if the TCS or detect or brake for children, electronic stability control system is pedestrians, animals, or other disabled. objects. { Warning Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when: ACC has limited braking ability . On winding and hilly roads or and may not have time to slow when the sensors are the vehicle down enough to avoid blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. a collision with another vehicle The system may not detect a ] you are following. This can occur vehicle ahead. Keep the (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator turns when vehicles suddenly slow or entire front of the vehicle white on the instrument cluster stop ahead, or enter your lane. clean. when ACC is turned on. Also see “Alerting the Driver” in . Visibility is low, such as in this section. Complete attention is fog, rain, or snow conditions. RES+ (Resume/Accelerate): always required while driving and Adaptive Cruise Control Press the control up briefly to make you should be ready to take performance is limited under the vehicle resume to a previously action and apply the brakes. See these conditions. set speed, or hold upwards to Defensive Driving on page 9-3. accelerate. If cruise control is . On slippery roads where fast already active, use to increase changes in tire traction can vehicle speed. cause excessive wheel slip. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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SET– (Set/Coast): Press the To set ACC: Resuming a Set Speed control down briefly to set the speed 1. Press ]. If the ACC is set at a desired speed and activate ACC. If cruise control is and then the brakes are applied, already active, use to decrease 2. Get up to the desired speed. ACC is disengaged without erasing vehicle speed. the set speed from memory. * 3. Press and release the SET– (Cancel): Press to disengage control on the steering wheel. To begin using ACC again, press ACC without erasing the selected RES+ up briefly on the steering set speed. 4. Remove foot from the accelerator. wheel. The vehicle returns to the 3 (Follow Distance Gap): Press previous set speed. to select a following gap time (or After ACC is set, it may immediately distance) setting for ACC of Far, apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead Increasing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed Medium, or Near. is detected closer than the selected following gap. If ACC is already activated, do one Setting Adaptive Cruise Control of the following: If the cruise button is on when not in . Use the accelerator to get to the use, it could get pressed and go into higher speed. Press SET– down. cruise when not desired. Keep the Release the control and the cruise control button off when cruise accelerator pedal. The vehicle is not being used. will now cruise at the higher Select the set speed desired for speed. The ACC indicator displays on the cruise. This is the vehicle speed instrument cluster. When ACC is When the accelerator pedal is when no vehicle is detected in active, the indicator turns green. pressed, ACC will not brake its path. because it is overridden. Be mindful of speed limits, ACC will not set at a speed less A warning message will appear surrounding traffic speeds, and than 25 km/h (16 mph), although it on the Driver Information Center weather conditions when selecting can be resumed when driving at (DIC). See Cruise Control the set speed. lower speeds. Messages on page 5-39. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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. Press and hold RES+ up until Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be the desired set speed appears Set Speed displayed in either English or metric on the display, then release it. If ACC is already activated, do one units. See Instrument Cluster . To increase vehicle speed in of the following: (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-12 or small increments, briefly press Instrument Cluster (Base Level RES+. For each press, the . Use the brake to get to the Cluster) on page 5-8. The increment vehicle goes to the next 5 km/h desired lower speed. Press value used depends on the units (1 mph) faster mark on the SET– down and release the displayed. speedometer. accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the lower Selecting the Follow Distance Gap When it is determined that there is speed. When a slower moving vehicle is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle . Press and hold SET– down until detected ahead within the selected ahead is beyond the selected following gap, ACC will adjust the following gap, then the vehicle the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. vehicle's speed and attempt to speed will increase to the set speed. maintain the follow distance gap The speedometer reading can be . To decrease the vehicle speed in selected. small increments, briefly press displayed in either English or metric 3 units. See Instrument Cluster SET−. For each press, the Press on the steering wheel to (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-12 or vehicle goes to the next 5 km/h adjust the following gap. When Instrument Cluster (Base Level (1 mph) slower mark on the pressed, the current gap setting Cluster) on page 5-8. The increment speedometer. displays briefly on the instrument value used depends on the units cluster. Subsequent presses cycle displayed. the gap button through three settings: Far, Medium, or Near. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Since each gap setting corresponds Alerting the Driver Approaching and Following a to a following time (Far, Medium, Vehicle or Near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the further back your vehicle will follow a vehicle detected ahead. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the following gap. The range of selectable gaps may not be If ACC is engaged, driver action may be required when ACC cannot The vehicle ahead symbol is in the appropriate for all drivers and instrument cluster. driving conditions. apply sufficient braking because of approaching a vehicle too rapidly. The vehicle ahead symbol only Changing the gap setting displays when a vehicle is detected automatically changes the alert When this condition occurs, the collision alert will display on the in your vehicle’s path moving in the timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, same direction. or Near) for the Forward Collision instrument cluster and eight beeps Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward will sound from the front. If this symbol is not displaying, ACC Collision Alert (FCA) System on See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. will not respond to or brake to page 9-52. vehicles ahead. ACC automatically slows the vehicle down and adjusts vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow gap. The vehicle speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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When braking is active, the brake ACC Automatically Disengages If the stopped vehicle ahead has lights will come on. The automatic ACC may automatically disengage driven away and ACC has not braking may feel or sound different and the driver will need to manually resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol than if the brakes were applied apply the brakes to slow the will flash as a reminder to check manually. This is normal. vehicle when: traffic ahead before proceeding. In addition, three beeps will sound. Stationary or Very Slow-Moving . The sensors are blocked. See Go Notifier in Collision/ Objects “ ” “ . The traction control system Detection Systems” under Vehicle (TCS) or electronic stability Personalization on page 5-47. { Warning control system has activated or When the vehicle ahead drives Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) been disabled. away, press RES+ or the may not detect and react to . No traffic or other objects are accelerator pedal to resume cruise stopped or slow-moving vehicles being detected. control. If stopped for more than two minutes or if the driver door is ahead of you. For example, the . There is a fault in the system. system may not brake for a opened and the driver safety belt is unbuckled, the ACC automatically vehicle it has never detected A message indicating that cruise is applies the electric parking brake to moving. This can occur in disengaging will appear on the DIC hold the vehicle. The electric stop-and-go traffic or when a and the ACC active symbol will not be displayed when ACC is no longer parking brake status light will turn vehicle suddenly appears due to active. on. See Parking Brake on a vehicle ahead changing lanes. page 9-32. To resume ACC and Your vehicle may not stop and Notification to Resume ACC release the electric parking brake, could cause a crash. Use caution ACC will maintain a follow gap press the accelerator pedal. when using ACC. Your complete behind a detected vehicle and slow attention is always required while A DIC warning message may your vehicle to a stop behind that display indicating to shift to P (Park) driving and you should be ready vehicle. before exiting the vehicle. See to take action and apply the Vehicle Messages on page 5-38. brakes. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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ACC Override { Warning Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while If ACC has stopped the vehicle, ACC is active, a warning message accelerates up to the set speed, and if ACC is disengaged, turned on the DIC will indicate that especially when following a off, or canceled, the vehicle will automatic braking will not occur. vehicle exiting or entering exit no longer be held at a stop. The See Vehicle Messages on ramps. You could lose control of vehicle can move. When ACC is page 5-38. ACC will resume the vehicle or crash. Do not use holding the vehicle at a stop, operation when the accelerator ACC while driving on an entrance pedal is not being pressed. always be prepared to manually or exit ramp. Always be ready to apply the brakes. use the brakes if necessary. { Warning

The ACC will not automatically { Warning apply the brakes if your foot is { Warning resting on the accelerator pedal. Leaving the vehicle without You could crash into a vehicle On curves, ACC may respond to placing it in P (Park) can be ahead of you. a vehicle in another lane, or may dangerous. Do not leave the not have time to react to a vehicle vehicle while it is being held at a in your lane. You could crash into Curves in the Road stop by ACC. Always place the a vehicle ahead of you, or lose vehicle in P (Park) and turn off control of your vehicle. Give extra the ignition before leaving the { Warning attention in curves and be ready vehicle. On curves, ACC may not detect a to use the brakes if necessary. vehicle ahead in your lane. You Select an appropriate speed while could be startled if the vehicle driving in curves. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp.

ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead ACC may occasionally provide an until it is completely in the lane. The alert and/or braking that is brakes may need to be manually When following a vehicle and considered unnecessary. It could applied. entering a curve, ACC may not respond to vehicles in different detect the vehicle ahead and lanes, signs, guardrails, and other accelerate to the set speed. When stationary objects when entering or this happens, the vehicle ahead exiting a curve. This is normal symbol will not appear. operation. The vehicle does not need service. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Disengaging ACC Driver Assistance When Towing a Trailer There are three ways to disengage ACC: Systems . Step lightly on the brake pedal. This vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes . Press *. or reduce crash damage while driving, backing, and parking. Read . Press ]. this entire section before using Erasing Speed Memory these systems. The cruise control set speed is { Warning erased from memory if ] is Do not use ACC when driving on pressed or if the ignition is Do not rely on the Driver steep hills or when towing a trailer. turned off. Assistance Systems. These ACC will not detect a vehicle in the systems do not replace the need lane while driving on steep hills. The Cleaning the Sensing System for paying attention and driving driver will often need to take over The radar sensor on the front of the safely. You may not hear or see acceleration and braking on steep vehicle can become blocked by hills, especially when towing a alerts or warnings provided by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. This area these systems. Failure to use trailer. If the brakes are applied, the needs to be cleaned for ACC to ACC disengages. proper care when driving may operate properly. result in injury, death, or vehicle For cleaning instructions, see damage. See Defensive Driving “Washing the Vehicle” under on page 9-3. Exterior Care on page 10-85. (Continued) System operation may also be limited under snow, heavy rain, or road spray conditions. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Audible Alert Warning (Continued) { Warning Some driver assistance features Under many conditions, these alert the driver of obstacles by The RVC system does not display systems will not: beeping. To change the volume of children, pedestrians, bicyclists, the warning chime, see “Comfort . crossing traffic, animals, or any Detect children, pedestrians, and Convenience” under Vehicle bicyclists, or animals. other object located outside the Personalization on page 5-47. camera's field of view, below the . Detect vehicles or objects bumper, or under the vehicle. outside the area monitored by Assistance Systems for Perceived distances may be the system. Parking or Backing different from actual distances. . Work at all driving speeds. When the vehicle is in R (Reverse), Do not back the vehicle using . Warn you or provide you with the Rear Vision Camera (RVC), only the RVC screen. Failure to enough time to avoid a crash. Rear Parking Assist (RPA), and use proper care before backing Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), may result in injury, death, . Work under poor visibility or or vehicle damage. Always check bad weather conditions. if equipped, may help the driver to avoid a crash or to reduce crash behind and around the vehicle . Work if the detection sensor damage. Some models may also before backing. is not cleaned or is covered have Front Parking Assist (FPA). by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. When the vehicle is shifted into Complete attention is always R (Reverse), the RVC displays an required while driving, and you image of the area behind the vehicle should be ready to take action in the center stack display. and apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Displayed images may be farther or With RPA, as the vehicle backs up closer than they appear. The area at speeds of less than 8 km/h displayed is limited and objects that (5 mph), the sensors on the rear are close to either corner of the bumper detect objects up to 2.5 m bumper or under the bumper do not (8 ft) behind the vehicle that are display. within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off A warning triangle may display on the ground and below bumper level. the RVC screen to show where the If the vehicle has the Front Parking Rear Parking Assist (RPA) has Assist (FPA), it also detects objects detected an object. This triangle 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle. changes from amber to red and These detection distances may be increases in size the closer the shorter during warmer or humid 1. View Displayed by the Camera object. weather. Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can also cause On vehicles with the Rear Cross false detections. Keep the sensors Traffic Alert (RCTA), a red warning clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and triangle with an arrow may also slush; and clean sensors after a car display on the RVC screen to warn wash in freezing temperatures. of traffic coming from either direction. This system detects { Warning objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side of The parking assist system does the vehicle. When an object is not detect children, pedestrians, 1. View Displayed by the Camera detected, three beeps sound from bicyclists, animals, or objects the left or right side, depending on 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper located below the bumper or that the direction of the detected vehicle. are too close or too far from the vehicle. It is not available at (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (51,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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As the object gets closer, more bars The RVC, the RCTA system, Warning (Continued) light up, and the bars change color parking assist symbols, and from yellow to amber to red. guidance lines can be turned on or speeds greater than 8 km/h off through the infotainment system: (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, When an object is first detected in or vehicle damage, even with the rear, one beep will be heard 1. On the infotainment system, parking assist, always check the from the rear. When an object is press the Settings screen area around the vehicle and very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the button, or turn the MENU knob check all mirrors before moving vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the to highlight Settings and vehicle front), five beeps will sound press MENU. forward or backing. from the rear or front depending on 2. Select Rear Camera. object location. Beeps for FPA are higher pitched than for RPA. 3. Press Rear Camera Display (if equipped), Rear Cross Traffic Turning the Features On or Off Alert, Park Assist Symbols, or Guidance Lines and then select OFF or ON. Assistance Systems for Driving If equipped, when driving the The instrument cluster may have a The X button on the center stack vehicle forward, Forward Collision parking assist display with bars that Alert (FCA), Lane Departure is used to turn on or off Parking show “distance to object” and object Warning (LDW), Side Blind Zone Assist. The indicator light next to the location information for RPA, and on Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert button comes on when the features some vehicles, for the FPA system. (LCA), and/or the Active Emergency are on and turns off when the Braking System can help to avoid a features have been disabled. crash or reduce crash damage. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (52,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Forward Collision Alert Detecting the Vehicle Ahead { Warning (FCA) System If equipped, the FCA system may FCA is a warning system and help to avoid or reduce the harm does not apply the brakes. When caused by front-end crashes. When approaching a slower-moving or approaching a vehicle ahead too stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, quickly, FCA provides a red alert or when following a vehicle too and rapidly beeps. FCA also lights closely, FCA may not provide a warning with enough time to help FCA warnings will not occur unless an amber visual alert if following the FCA system detects a vehicle avoid a crash. FCA does not warn another vehicle much too closely. ahead. When a vehicle is detected, of pedestrians, animals, signs, FCA detects vehicles within a the vehicle ahead indicator will distance of approximately 60 m guardrails, bridges, construction display green. Vehicles may not be (197 ft) and operates at speeds barrels, or other objects. Be ready detected on curves, highway exit above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the to take action and apply the ramps, or hills; or due to poor vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control brakes. For more information, see visibility. FCA will not detect another (ACC), it can detect vehicles to Defensive Driving on page 9-3. vehicle ahead until it is completely distances of approximately 110 m in the driving lane. (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. FCA can be disabled with the FCA See Adaptive Cruise Control on steering wheel control, or if your { Warning page 9-40. vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), through FCA does not provide a warning vehicle personalization. See the to help avoid a crash, unless it “Auto Collision Preparation” portion detects a vehicle. FCA may not of “Collision/Detection Systems” detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA under Vehicle Personalization on sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, page 5-47. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (53,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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system may prepare for driver chosen setting will remain until it is Warning (Continued) braking to occur more rapidly which changed and will affect the timing of can cause a brief, mild deceleration. both the Collision Alert and the or ice, or if the windshield is Continue to apply the brake pedal Tailgating Alert features. The timing damaged. It may also not detect a as needed. Cruise control may be of both alerts will vary based on vehicle on winding or hilly roads, disengaged when the Collision Alert vehicle speed. The faster the or in conditions that can limit occurs. vehicle speed, the farther away the visibility such as fog, rain, alert will occur. Consider traffic and or snow, or if the headlamps or Tailgating Alert weather conditions when selecting windshield are not cleaned or in the alert timing. The range of proper condition. Keep the selectable alert timings may not be windshield, headlamps, and FCA appropriate for all drivers and sensors clean and in good repair. driving conditions. If your vehicle is equipped with Collision Alert Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), The vehicle ahead indicator will changing the FCA timing setting display amber when you are automatically changes the following following a detected vehicle ahead gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). much too closely. Unnecessary Alerts Selecting the Alert Timing FCA may provide unnecessary The Collision Alert control is on the alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in When your vehicle approaches steering wheel. Press 3 /[ FCA other lanes, objects that are not vehicles, or shadows. These alerts another detected vehicle too rapidly, timing to Far, Medium, or Near, are normal operation and the the red FCA display will come on. or on some vehicles, Off. The first vehicle does not need service. Also, eight rapid high-pitched beeps button press shows the current will sound from the front. When this setting on the DIC. Additional button Collision Alert occurs, the brake presses will change this setting. The Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (54,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Cleaning the System Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) Automatic Collision If the FCA system does not seem to IBA may activate when the brake Preparation (ACP) System operate properly, cleaning the pedal is applied quickly by providing When driving in a forward gear outside of the windshield in front of a boost to braking based on the above 4 km/h (2 mph), ACP may the camera sensor behind the speed of approach and distance to help reduce crash damage by rearview mirror, and cleaning the a vehicle ahead. applying the brakes. It has a front of the vehicle where radar Minor brake pedal pulsations or detection range of approximately sensors are located, may correct pedal movement during this time is 60 m (197 ft). This front automatic the issue. normal and the brake pedal should braking can only occur if a vehicle is continue to be applied as needed. detected. This is shown by the FCA Active Emergency IBA will automatically disengage vehicle ahead indicator being lit. Braking System only when the brake pedal is See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) released. System on page 9-52. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the Active { Warning Emergency Braking System, which { Warning includes Intelligent Brake ACP is an emergency crash Assist (IBA) and the Automatic IBA may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be preparation feature and is not Collision Preparation (ACP) System. designed to avoid crashes. Do These systems can provide a boost necessary. You could block the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take not rely on ACP to brake the to braking or automatically brake the vehicle. vehicle to help avoid or lessen the your foot off the brake pedal and severity of crashes when driving in a then apply the brakes as needed. ACP may not: forward gear. . Respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians, or animals. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (55,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Automatic Braking Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) If ACP detects it is about to crash . Detect a vehicle ahead on with the vehicle you are following It could respond to a turning winding or hilly roads. that is moving or has come to a vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, stop, and the brakes have not been . Detect a stopped or and other non-moving objects. To applied, it may automatically brake override Automatic Braking, firmly slow-moving vehicle or other hard. This can help to reduce crash object ahead. press the accelerator pedal, if it is damage and it may even help to safe to do so. . Detect a vehicle when avoid some very low speed crashes. weather limits visibility, such Automatic Braking may slow the Automatic Braking can be disabled as in fog, rain, or snow. In vehicle to a complete stop to try to or reduced through vehicle these situations, ACP sensor avoid a potential crash. If this personalization. See the Auto performance is limited. happens, Automatic Braking may “ Collision Preparation portion of Complete attention is always engage the Electric Parking Brake ” Collision/Detection Systems under (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. “ ” required while driving, and you Vehicle Personalization on To release the EPB, press the EPB should be ready to take action page 5-47. and apply the brakes and/or steer button. A firm press of the the vehicle to avoid crashes. accelerator pedal will also release Automatic Braking and the EPB. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Brake Preparation { Warning If equipped, the SBZA system is a When quickly approaching a vehicle lane-changing aid that assists ahead, Brake Preparation reduces Automatic Braking may drivers with avoiding crashes that brake response time by having the automatically brake the vehicle occur with vehicles in the side blind brake system prepared for driver suddenly in situations where it is zone (or spot) areas. When the braking to occur more rapidly. unexpected and undesired. vehicle is moving forward, the left or (Continued) right side mirror display will light up Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (56,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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if a vehicle is detected in that blind zone. If the turn signal is activated { Warning and a vehicle is also detected on the same side, the display will flash LCA does not alert the driver to as an extra warning not to change vehicles outside of the system lanes. Since this system is part of detection zones, pedestrians, the Lane Change Alert system, read bicyclists, or animals. It may not the entire Lane Change Alert provide alerts when changing section before using this feature. lanes under all driving conditions. Failure to use proper care when 1. SBZA Detection Zone changing lanes may result in Lane Change Alert 2. LCA Detection Zone injury, death, or vehicle damage. If equipped, the Lane Change Alert Before making a lane change, LCA Detection Zones (LCA) system is a lane-changing aid always check mirrors, glance over that assists drivers with avoiding The LCA sensor covers a zone of your shoulder, and use the turn lane change crashes that occur with approximately one lane over from vehicles in the side blind zone (or signals. both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly (11 ft). The height of the zone is approaching these areas from approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) behind. The LCA warning display and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The will light up in the corresponding Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) outside side mirror and will flash if warning area starts at approximately the turn signal is on. the middle of the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also warned of vehicles rapidly approaching from up to 70 m (230 ft) behind the vehicle. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (57,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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How the System Works next lane over in that blind zone or extending out to either side of the rapidly approaching that zone. If the vehicle. Attached objects may also The LCA symbol lights up in the turn signal is activated in the same interfere with the detection of side mirrors when the system direction as a detected vehicle, this vehicles. This is normal system detects a vehicle in the next lane display will flash as an extra operation; the vehicle does not need over that is in the side blind zone or warning not to change lanes. service. rapidly approaching from behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it may be LCA can be disabled through LCA may not always alert the driver unsafe to change lanes. Before vehicle personalization. See to vehicles in the next lane over, making a lane change, check the “Collision/Detection Systems” under especially in wet conditions or when LCA display, check mirrors, glance Vehicle Personalization on driving on sharp curves. The system over your shoulder, and use the turn page 5-47. If LCA is disabled by the does not need to be serviced. The signals. driver, the LCA mirror displays will system may light up due to not light up. guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other non-moving objects. This is When the System Does Not normal system operation; the Seem to Work Properly vehicle does not need service. The LCA system requires some LCA may not operate when the LCA driving for the system to calibrate to sensors in the left or right corners of Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror maximum performance. This the rear bumper are covered with Display Display calibration may occur more quickly if mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in the vehicle is driving on a straight heavy rainstorms. For cleaning When the vehicle is started, both highway road with traffic and instructions, see "Washing the outside mirror LCA displays will roadside objects (e.g., guardrails, Vehicle" under Exterior Care on briefly come on to indicate the barriers). page 10-85. If the DIC still displays system is operating. When the the system unavailable message vehicle is moving forward, the left- LCA displays may not come on when passing a vehicle quickly. LCA after cleaning both sides of the or right-side mirror display will light vehicle toward the rear corners of up if a vehicle is detected in the may alert to objects attached to the vehicle, such as a bicycle, or object the vehicle, see your dealer. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (58,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If the LCA displays do not light up when vehicles are in the side blind { Warning Warning (Continued) zone or rapidly approaching this zone and the system is clean, the The LDW system does not steer marking. Always keep your system may need service. Take the the vehicle. The LDW system attention on the road and vehicle to your dealer. may not: maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle When LCA is disabled for any . Provide enough time to avoid a crash. damage, injury, or death could reason other than the driver turning occur. Always keep the it off, the Lane Change Alert On . Detect lane markings under windshield, headlamps, and option will not be available on the poor weather or visibility camera sensors clean and in personalization menu. conditions. This can occur if good repair. Do not use LDW in the windshield or headlamps Radio Frequency Information bad weather conditions. are blocked by dirt, snow, See Radio Frequency Statement on or ice; if they are not in page 13-12. proper condition; or if the sun How the System Works shines directly into the The LDW camera sensor is on the camera. Lane Departure windshield ahead of the rearview Warning (LDW) . Detect road edges. mirror. If equipped, LDW may help avoid . Detect lanes on winding or To turn LDW on and off, press @ on crashes due to unintentional lane hilly roads. the center stack. The control departures. It may provide an alert if If LDW only detects lane indicator will light when LDW is on. the vehicle is crossing a lane markings on one side of the road, without using a turn signal in that it will only warn you when direction. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings departing the lane on the side at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or where it has detected a lane greater. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (59,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper well when there are: maintenance of this vehicle. When . Close vehicles ahead. driving in the U.S. and Canada, to help keep the engine clean and @ . Sudden lighting changes, such When LDW is on, is green if maintain optimum vehicle as when driving through tunnels. LDW is available to warn of a lane performance, we recommend using departure. If the vehicle crosses a . Banked roads. TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. detected lane marking without using If the LDW system is not functioning See www.toptiergas.com for a list of the turn signal in that direction, @ properly when lane markings are TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. changes to amber and flashes. clearly visible, cleaning the Additionally, there will be three windshield may help. beeps on the right or left, depending on the lane departure direction. LDW alerts may occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, temporary or construction lane markings, or other road imperfections. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. Turn LDW off if these conditions continue. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (60,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, knocking is heard when using E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the gasoline with a 91 octane rating or { Caution vehicle. See E85 or FlexFuel on higher, the engine needs service. page 9-61. Do not use fuel containing Use of Seasonal Fuels methanol. It can corrode metal If the vehicle has a 2.4L L4 engine, Use summer and winter fuels in the parts in the fuel system and also use regular unleaded gasoline damage plastic and rubber parts. meeting ASTM specification D4814 appropriate season. The fuels industry automatically modifies the That damage would not be with a posted octane rating of 87 or covered under the vehicle higher. Do not use gasoline with an fuel for the appropriate season. warranty. octane rating below 87, as it may If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for cause engine damage and will lower long periods of time, driving or fuel economy. starting could be affected. Drive the Some gasolines, mainly high octane vehicle until the fuel is at one-half If the vehicle has the 2.0L L4 turbo racing gasolines, can contain an tank or less, then refuel with the octane-enhancing additive called engine, use premium unleaded current seasonal fuel. methylcyclopentadienyl manganese gasoline meeting ASTM tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use specification D4814 with a posted Prohibited Fuels gasolines and/or fuel additives with octane rating of 91 or higher. Gasolines containing oxygenates MMT as they can reduce spark plug Regular unleaded gasoline rated at such as ethers and ethanol, as well life and affect emission control 87 octane or higher can be used, as reformulated gasolines, are but acceleration and fuel economy system performance. The available in some cities. If these malfunction indicator lamp may turn will be reduced, and an audible gasolines comply with the on. If this occurs, see your dealer knocking noise may be heard. If this previously described specification, for service. occurs, use a gasoline rated at then they are acceptable to use. 91 octane or higher as soon as However, E85 (85% ethanol) and possible. Otherwise, the engine other fuels containing more than could be damaged. If heavy 15% ethanol must be used only in FlexFuel vehicles. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (61,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by Requirements Countries General Motors. It is available at If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries your dealer. California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S. or Canada, the Do not use additives with E85 or designed to operate on fuels that proper fuel might be hard to find. FlexFuel. meet California specifications. See Check regional auto club or fuel the underhood emission control retail brand websites for availability label. If this fuel is not available in in the country where driving. Never E85 or FlexFuel states adopting California Emissions use leaded gasoline, fuel containing Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can Standards, the vehicle will operate methanol, manganese, or any other use either unleaded gasoline or fuel satisfactorily on fuels meeting fuel not recommended. Costly containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). federal specifications, but emission repairs caused by use of improper All other vehicles should use only control system performance might fuel would not be covered by the the unleaded gasoline as described be affected. The malfunction vehicle warranty. in Fuel on page 9-59. indicator lamp could turn on and the The use of E85 or FlexFuel is vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives encouraged when the vehicle is test. See Malfunction Indicator To keep fuel systems clean, TOP designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel Lamp on page 5-20. If this occurs, is made from renewable sources. return to your authorized dealer for TIER Detergent Gasoline is diagnosis. If it is determined that the recommended. See Fuel on To help locate fuel stations that condition is caused by the type of page 9-59. carry E85 or FlexFuel, the U.S. fuel used, repairs may not be If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is Department of Energy has an covered by the vehicle warranty. not available, one bottle of Fuel alternative fuel website. See System Treatment PLUS added to www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/ the fuel tank at every engine oil stations. change can help. Fuel System Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (62,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

9-62 Driving and Operating

E85 or FlexFuel should meet Filling the Tank ASTM Specification D 5798 or { Caution CAN/CGSB–3.512 in Canada. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol Some additives are not { Warning compatible with E85 or FlexFuel content is greater than 85%. Fuel Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn mixtures that do not meet ASTM or and can harm the vehicle's fuel violently and can cause injury or CGSB specifications can affect system. Do not add anything to death. driveability and could cause the E85 or FlexFuel. Damage caused malfunction indicator lamp to by additives would not be covered . To help avoid injuries to you come on. by the vehicle warranty. and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel The starting characteristics of E85 pump island. or FlexFuel make it unsuitable for use when temperatures fall below { Caution . Turn off the engine when −18°C (0°F). Use gasoline or add refueling. gasoline to the E85 or FlexFuel. Do not use fuel containing . Keep sparks, flames, and Because E85 or FlexFuel has less methanol. It can corrode metal smoking materials away energy per liter (gallon) than parts in the fuel system and also from fuel. damage plastic and rubber parts. gasoline, the vehicle will need to be . Do not leave the fuel pump That damage would not be refilled more often. See Filling the unattended. Tank on page 9-62. covered under the vehicle warranty. . Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (63,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel Warning (Continued) door on the passenger side of the { Caution vehicle. To open the fuel door, push . Fuel can spray out if the fuel and release the rearward center If a new fuel cap is needed, be cap is opened too quickly. edge of the door. sure to get the right type of cap This spray can happen if the from your dealer. The wrong type tank is nearly full, and is Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise of fuel cap may not fit properly, more likely in hot weather. to remove. Reinstall the cap by may cause the malfunction Open the fuel cap slowly and turning it clockwise until it clicks indicator lamp to light, and could after fueling. wait for any hiss noise to stop damage the fuel tank and then unscrew the cap all Do not top off or overfill the tank. emissions system. See the way. Wait a few seconds before removing Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted page 5-20. surfaces as soon as possible. See Exterior Care on page 10-85.

{ Warning

If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (64,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

9-64 Driving and Operating

Filling a Portable Fuel Warning (Continued) Towing Container keep it in contact with the fill General Towing { Warning opening until filling is Information complete. The vehicle is neither designed nor Filling a portable fuel container . Fill the container no more intended to tow a trailer. while it is in the vehicle can cause than 95% full to allow for fuel vapors that can ignite either expansion. by static electricity or other . Do not smoke, light matches, means. You or others could be or use lighters while badly burned and the vehicle pumping fuel. could be damaged. Always: . Avoid using cell phones or . Use approved fuel other electronic devices. containers. . Remove the container from the vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling. . Place the container on the ground. . Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (65,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Driving and Operating 9-65

Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment

{ Caution

Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-27 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-28. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (66,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

9-66 Driving and Operating

2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-1

Washer Fluid ...... 10-23 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Vehicle Care Brakes ...... 10-24 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brake Fluid ...... 10-25 Lamps ...... 10-32 Battery ...... 10-26 License Plate Lamp ...... 10-32 General Information All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-27 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-33 General Information ...... 10-2 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-28 California Proposition Automatic Transmission Shift Electrical System 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Lock Control Function High Voltage Devices and California Perchlorate Check ...... 10-28 Wiring ...... 10-34 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Ignition Transmission Lock Electrical System Accessories and Check ...... 10-29 Overload ...... 10-34 Modifications ...... 10-3 Park Brake and P (Park) Fuses and Circuit Mechanism Check ...... 10-29 Breakers ...... 10-35 Vehicle Checks Engine Compartment Fuse Doing Your Own Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 10-29 Block ...... 10-35 Service Work ...... 10-3 Instrument Panel Fuse Hood ...... 10-5 Headlamp Aiming Block ...... 10-39 Engine Compartment Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-30 Overview ...... 10-6 Wheels and Tires Engine Oil ...... 10-11 Bulb Replacement Tires ...... 10-40 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-13 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 All-Season Tires ...... 10-41 Automatic Transmission Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-31 Winter Tires ...... 10-42 Fluid ...... 10-15 High Intensity Discharge Summer Tires ...... 10-42 Manual Transmission (HID) Lighting ...... 10-31 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-42 Fluid ...... 10-15 Headlamps, Front Turn Tire Designations ...... 10-45 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-15 Signal and Parking Tire Terminology and Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-16 Lamps ...... 10-31 Definitions ...... 10-45 Cooling System ...... 10-18 Fog Lamps ...... 10-32 Tire Pressure ...... 10-48 Engine Coolant ...... 10-19 Engine Overheating ...... 10-22 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-2 Vehicle Care

Tire Pressure for High-Speed Jump Starting General Information Operation ...... 10-50 Jump Starting (On-board Tire Pressure Monitor with eAssist Only) ...... 10-77 For service and parts needs, visit System ...... 10-50 Jump Starting (with or your dealer. You will receive Tire Pressure Monitor without eAssist) ...... 10-78 genuine GM parts and GM-trained Operation ...... 10-51 and supported service people. Tire Inspection ...... 10-54 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-81 Genuine GM parts have one of Tire Rotation ...... 10-55 these marks: When It Is Time for New Recreational Vehicle Tires ...... 10-56 Towing ...... 10-82 Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Appearance Care Different Size Tires and Exterior Care ...... 10-85 Wheels ...... 10-58 Interior Care ...... 10-89 Uniform Tire Quality Floor Mats ...... 10-93 Grading ...... 10-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-60 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-61 Tire Chains ...... 10-61 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-62 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 10-64 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 10-71 California Proposition Tire Changing ...... 10-71 65 Warning Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-76 Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-3

cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or Service Work emit these chemicals. modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered eAssist Vehicles Only California Perchlorate by the vehicle warranty. { Warning Materials Requirements Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the Certain types of automotive Never try to do your own service installation or use of non GM applications, such as airbag ‐ on eAssist components. You can certified parts, including control initiators, safety belt pretensioners, be injured and the vehicle can be module or software modifications, is and lithium batteries contained in damaged if you try to do your own not covered under the terms of the Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, service work. Service and repair vehicle warranty and may affect may contain perchlorate materials. of these eAssist components remaining warranty coverage for Special handling may be necessary. affected parts. should only be performed by a For additional information, see trained service technician with the www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ GM Accessories are designed to proper knowledge and tools. perchlorate. complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. See your Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories Modifications installed by a dealer technician. Adding non‐dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the making modifications to the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on can affect vehicle performance and page 3-28. safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-4 Vehicle Care

All Vehicles If doing some of your own service Keep a record with all parts receipts work, use the proper service and list the mileage and the date of { Warning manual. It tells you much more any service work performed. See about how to service the vehicle Maintenance Records on It can be dangerous to work on than this manual can. To order the page 11-14. your vehicle if you do not have proper service manual, see Service the proper knowledge, service Publications Ordering Information { Caution manual, tools, or parts. Always on page 13-11. follow owner manual procedures This vehicle has an airbag system. Even small amounts of and consult the service manual Before attempting to do your own contamination can cause damage for your vehicle before doing any service work, see Airbag System to vehicle systems. Do not allow service work. Check on page 3-29. contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-5

Hood To close the hood: To open the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary. 1. Pull up on the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is inside the vehicle on the 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to lower side of the instrument find the secondary hood release panel. handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-6 Vehicle Care

Engine Compartment Overview

2.0L L4 Turbo Engine Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-7

1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See 8. Engine Compartment Fuse page 10-16. Brakes on page 10-24. Block on page 10-35. 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine 6. Coolant Surge Tank and 9. Windshield Washer Fluid Oil on page 10-11. Pressure Cap. See Engine Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Coolant on page 10-19. page 10-23. Oil on page 10-11. 7. Battery (Under Cover). See 4. Transmission Fluid Cap. See Battery on page 10-26. Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10-15. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-8 Vehicle Care

2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-9

1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 5. Transmission Fluid Cap and 8. Battery Cover. See Battery on page 10-16. Dipstick. See Automatic page 10-26. 2. Engine Cover. Transmission Fluid on 9. Engine Compartment Fuse page 10-15. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Block on page 10-35. Oil on page 10-11. 6. Brake Master Cylinder 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine page 10-24. Oil on page 10-11. on page 10-23. 7. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-19. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-10 Vehicle Care

2.4L L4 Engine with eAssist Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-11

1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 11. Engine Compartment Fuse . Always dispose of engine oil page 10-16. Block on page 10-35. properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section. 2. Engine Cover. 12. Windshield Washer Fluid 3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Checking Engine Oil View). See Cooling System on on page 10-23. It is a good idea to check the engine page 10-18. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Engine Oil 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine get an accurate reading, the oil Oil on page 10-11. To ensure proper engine must be warm and the vehicle must performance and long life, careful be on level ground. The engine oil 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of attention must be paid to engine oil. dipstick handle is a loop. See View). See Engine Oil on Following these simple, but Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-11. important steps will help protect page 10-6 for the location of the 6. High Voltage Cable (Orange your investment: engine oil dipstick. Color). . Always use engine oil approved Obtaining an accurate oil level 7. Transmission Fluid Cap. See to the proper specification and of reading is essential: Automatic Transmission Fluid on the proper viscosity grade. See 1. If the engine has been running page 10-15. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” recently, turn off the engine and in this section. 8. Brake Master Cylinder allow several minutes for the oil Reservoir. See Brakes on . Check the engine oil level to drain back into the oil pan. page 10-24. regularly and maintain the Checking the oil level too soon proper oil level. See Checking after engine shutoff will not 9. Battery (Under Cover). See “ Engine Oil and When to Add provide an accurate oil level Battery on page 10-26. ” “ Engine Oil” in this section. reading. 10. Coolant Surge Tank and . Change the engine oil at the Pressure Cap. See Engine appropriate time. See Engine Oil Coolant on page 10-19. Life System on page 10-13. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-12 Vehicle Care

what kind of oil to use. For engine Add enough oil to put the level { Warning oil crankcase capacity, see somewhere in the proper operating Capacities and Specifications on range. Push the dipstick all the way The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2. back in when through. may be hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or glove to touch the Selecting the Right Engine Oil { Caution dipstick handle. Selecting the right engine oil Do not add too much oil. Oil depends on both the proper oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it levels above or below the specification and viscosity grade. with a clean paper towel or cloth, acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and then push it back in all the way. shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants on page 11-12. Remove it again, keeping the tip to the engine. If you find that you Specification down, and check the level. have an oil level above the Ask for and use engine oils that When to Add Engine Oil operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level meet the dexos1™ specification. gets above the cross-hatched Engine oils that have been approved by GM as meeting the area that shows the proper dexos1 specification are marked operating range, the engine could with the dexos1 approved logo. See be damaged. You should drain www.gmdexos.com. out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the If the oil is below the cross-hatched excess amount of oil. area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See See Engine Compartment Overview “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in on page 10-6 for the location of the this section for an explanation of engine oil fill cap. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-13

Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never { Caution Oil Flushes dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground, Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The into sewers, or into streams or engine oil can result in engine recommended oils meeting the bodies of water. Recycle it by taking damage not covered by the dexos1 specification are all that is it to a place that collects used oil. vehicle warranty. Check with your needed for good performance and dealer or service provider on engine protection. Engine Oil Life System whether the oil is approved to the Engine oil system flushes are not dexos1 specification. recommended and could cause When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the This vehicle has a computer system Viscosity Grade vehicle warranty. that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade What to Do with Used Oil on a combination of factors which engine oil. Used engine oil contains certain include engine revolutions, engine Cold Temperature Operation: In an elements that can be unhealthy for temperature, and miles driven. area of extreme cold, where the your skin and could even cause Based on driving conditions, the temperature falls below −29 °C cancer. Do not let used oil stay on mileage at which an oil change is (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be your skin for very long. Clean your indicated can vary considerably. For used. An oil of this viscosity grade skin and nails with soap and water, the oil life system to work properly, will provide easier cold starting for or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the system must be reset every time the engine at extremely low properly dispose of clothing or rags the oil is changed. temperatures. When selecting an oil containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated of the appropriate viscosity grade, manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it always select an oil of the correct use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is specification. See Specification “ ” Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE earlier in this section for more environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on. See information. own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Engine Oil Messages on page 5-41. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-14 Vehicle Care

Change the oil as soon as possible How to Reset the Engine Oil 2. Press V on the DIC controls and within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). Life System hold down for a few seconds to It is possible that, if driving under clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL the best conditions, the oil life Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the SOON message and reset the system might indicate that an oil oil life at 100%. change is not necessary for up to a system can calculate the next year. The engine oil and filter must engine oil change. To reset the Be careful not to reset the oil life be changed at least once a year system: display accidentally at any time and at this time the system must be 1. Using the DIC controls on the other than after the oil is reset. Your dealer has trained right side of the steering wheel, changed. It cannot be reset service people who will perform this display REMAINING OIL LIFE accurately until the next oil work and reset the system. It is also on the DIC. See Driver change. important to check the oil regularly Information Center (DIC) (Base The system is reset when the over the course of an oil drain Level Cluster) on page 5-32 or CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON interval and keep it at the proper Driver Information Center (DIC) message is off. level. (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON When remaining oil life is low, If the system is ever reset message comes back on when the the CHANGE ENGINE OIL accidentally, the oil must be vehicle is started, the engine oil life SOON message will appear on changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) system has not been reset. Repeat the display. See Engine Oil since the last oil change. the procedure. Remember to reset the oil life Messages on page 5-41. system whenever the oil is changed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-15

Automatic Transmission Change the fluid at the intervals When to Check and What listed in Maintenance Schedule on to Use Fluid page 11-3, and be sure to use the How to Check Automatic fluid listed in Recommended Fluids Transmission Fluid and Lubricants on page 11-12. It is not necessary to check the Manual Transmission transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only Fluid reason for fluid loss. If a leak It is not necessary to check the occurs, take the vehicle to your manual transmission fluid level. The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid dealer and have it repaired as soon A transmission fluid leak is the only reservoir cap has this symbol on it. as possible. reason for fluid loss. If a leak The common hydraulic clutch and brake master cylinder fluid reservoir There is a special procedure for occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as checking and changing the indicated on the reservoir cap. See transmission fluid. Because this as possible. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 Engine Compartment Overview on procedure is difficult, you should page 10-6 for reservoir location. have this done at your dealer. for the proper fluid to use. Contact your dealer for additional How to Check and Add Fluid Hydraulic Clutch information. The procedure can be Visually check the brake/clutch fluid found in the service manual. To For vehicles with a manual reservoir to make sure the fluid level purchase a service manual, see transmission, it is not necessary to is at the MIN (minimum) line on the Service Publications Ordering regularly check brake/clutch fluid side of the reservoir. The brake/ Information on page 13-11. unless there is a leak suspected. hydraulic clutch fluid system should Adding fluid will not correct a leak. be closed and sealed. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-16 Vehicle Care

Do not remove the cap to check the How to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air fluid level or to top off the fluid level. Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter: Remove the cap only when To inspect the air cleaner/filter, 1. Disconnect the outlet duct by necessary to add the proper fluid loosening the air duct clamp (3). until the level reaches the MIN line. remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release 2. Disconnect the electrical loose dust and dirt. If the filter connector (2). Engine Air Cleaner/Filter remains covered with dirt, a new See Engine Compartment Overview filter is required. 3. Remove the screws (1) on top of on page 10-6 for the location of the the engine air cleaner/filter engine air cleaner/filter. housing. 4. Lift the filter cover housing away When to Inspect the Engine Air from the air cleaner/filter Cleaner/Filter housing. Inspect/replace the air cleaner/filter 5. Pull out the filter. at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Maintenance 6. Inspect or replace the engine air Schedule on page 11-3. If you are cleaner/filter. driving in dusty/dirty conditions, 7. Reverse Steps 2–4 to reinstall inspect the filter at each engine oil the filter cover housing. change. 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine

1. Screws 2. Electrical Connector 3. Air Duct Clamp Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Vehicle Care 10-17

To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: { Warning 1. Open the hood. See Hood on Operating the engine with the air page 10-5. cleaner/filter off can cause you or 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by others to be burned. The air loosening the air duct clamp (2). cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine 3. Disconnect the electrical connector (3). backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not 4. Remove the screws (1) on top of drive with the air cleaner/filter off. the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist 5. Lift the filter cover housing away Shown, 2.4L L4 Engine with { Caution eAssist Similar from the engine air cleaner/filter housing. If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt 1. Screws 6. Pull out the filter. can easily get into the engine, 2. Air Duct Clamp 7. Inspect or replace the engine air which could damage it. Always 3. Electrical Connector cleaner/filter. have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. 8. Reverse Steps 2–4 to reinstall the filter cover housing. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

10-18 Vehicle Care

Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. When it is safe to lift the hood:

2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist 2.4L L4 Engine with eAssist

1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out 1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) of View) 2. Coolant Surge Tank and 2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Pressure Cap 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine { Warning 1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) An electric engine cooling fan 2. Coolant Surge Tank and under the hood can start up even Pressure Cap when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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What to Use { Warning Caution (Continued)

Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use { Warning other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle. other liquid to the cooling system you can be burned. can be dangerous. Plain water Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Coolant and other liquids, can boil before leak. If you run the engine, it the proper coolant mixture will. The cooling system in the vehicle is could lose all coolant. That could The coolant warning system is set filled with DEX-COOL® engine cause an engine fire, and you for the proper coolant mixture. coolant. This coolant is designed to could be burned. Get any leak remain in the vehicle for 5 years or With plain water or the wrong fixed before you drive the vehicle. 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever mixture, the engine could get too occurs first. hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine The following explains the cooling { Caution could catch fire and you or others system and how to check and add could be burned. Use a 50/ coolant when it is low. If there is a 50 mixture of clean, drinkable Using coolant other than problem with engine overheating, ® water and DEX-COOL coolant. DEX-COOL can cause see Engine Overheating on premature engine, heater core, page 10-22. or radiator corrosion. In addition, Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, the engine coolant could require drinkable water and DEX-COOL changing sooner. Any repairs coolant. If using this mixture, would not be covered by the nothing else needs to be added. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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This mixture: If coolant is visible but the coolant Caution (Continued) level is not at or above the mark . Gives freezing protection down pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of to −37°C (−34°F), outside proper mixture of engine coolant temperature. clean drinkable water and for the cooling system. See DEX-COOL coolant. . Gives boiling protection up to Recommended Fluids and 129°C (265°F), engine Lubricants on page 11-12. Be sure the cooling system is cool temperature. before this is done. If no coolant is visible in the coolant . Protects against rust and Never dispose of engine coolant by corrosion. putting it in the trash, pouring it on surge tank, add coolant as follows: the ground, or into sewers, streams, . Will not damage aluminum parts. How to Add Coolant to the or bodies of water. Have the coolant Coolant Surge Tank . Helps keep the proper engine changed by an authorized service temperature. center, familiar with legal requirements regarding used { Caution coolant disposal. This will help { Caution This vehicle has a specific protect the environment and your coolant fill procedure. Failure to If improper coolant mixture, health. follow this procedure could cause inhibitors, or additives are used in the engine to overheat and be the vehicle cooling system, the Checking Coolant severely damaged. engine could overheat and be The vehicle must be on a level damaged. Too much water in the surface when checking the coolant mixture can freeze and crack level. If no problem is found, check to see engine cooling parts. The repairs Check to see if coolant is visible in if coolant is visible in the coolant would not be covered by the the coolant surge tank. If the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but vehicle warranty. Use only the inside the coolant surge tank is the coolant level is not at the indicated level mark, add a (Continued) boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the { Caution cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is In cold weather, water can freeze cool before you do it. and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. Use { Warning the recommended coolant and 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine Shown, 2.4L the proper coolant mixture. L4 Engine with or without eAssist Steam and scalding liquids from a Similar hot cooling system can blow out 1. Remove the coolant surge tank and burn you badly. Never turn { Warning pressure cap when the cooling the cap when the cooling system, system, including the coolant including the surge tank pressure You can be burned if you spill surge tank pressure cap and cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling coolant on hot engine parts. upper radiator hose, is no system and surge tank pressure Coolant contains ethylene glycol longer hot. cap to cool. and it will burn if the engine parts Turn the pressure cap slowly are hot enough. Do not spill counterclockwise about coolant on a hot engine. one-quarter of a turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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the coolant surge tank until the If it is decided not to lift the hood level reaches the indicated when this warning appears, but level mark. instead get service help right away, 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. Check the level in the coolant surge tank when the cooling system has If it is decided to lift the hood, make cooled down. If the coolant is not at sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. the proper level, repeat Steps 1– 3 and reinstall the pressure cap. Then check to see if the engine If the coolant still is not at the proper cooling fans are running. If the level when the system cools down engine is overheating, both fans again, see your dealer. should be running. If they are not, 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with do not continue to run the engine the proper DEX-COOL coolant Engine Overheating and have the vehicle serviced. mixture to the indicated level mark. The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gauge and may also { Caution 4. With the coolant surge tank have an engine coolant temperature pressure cap off, start the Running the engine without warning light on the instrument engine and let it run until you coolant may cause damage or a cluster to warn of engine can feel the upper radiator hose overheating. See Engine Coolant fire. Vehicle damage would not be getting hot. Watch out for the Temperature Gauge on page 5-17 covered by the vehicle warranty. engine cooling fans. and Engine Coolant Temperature By this time, the coolant level Warning Light on page 5-27. inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture to Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from temperature warning light no longer Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly If an engine overheat warning is { Warning for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe displayed but no steam can be seen vehicle distance from the vehicle in or heard, the problem may not be Steam from an overheated engine front. If the warning does not come too serious. Sometimes the engine back on, continue to drive normally can burn you badly, even if you can get a little too hot when the just open the hood. Stay away and have the cooling system vehicle: checked for proper fill and function. from the engine if you see or hear . steam coming from it. Just turn it Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If the warning continues, pull over, off and get everyone away from . Stops after high-speed driving. stop, and park the vehicle right away. the vehicle until it cools down. . Idles for long periods in traffic. Wait until there is no sign of If there is no sign of steam, idle the If the overheat warning is displayed steam or coolant before you open engine for three minutes while with no sign of steam: the hood. parked. If the warning is still 1. Turn the air conditioning off. If you keep driving when the displayed, turn off the engine until it engine is overheated, the liquids 2. Turn the heater on to the highest cools down. in it can catch fire. You or others temperature and to the highest could be badly burned. Stop the fan speed. Open the windows as Washer Fluid engine if it overheats, and get out necessary. What to Use of the vehicle until the engine 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off is cool. the road, shift to P (Park) or When windshield washer fluid is N (Neutral), and let the needed, be sure to read the engine idle. manufacturer's instructions before use. If operating the vehicle in an If the engine coolant temperature area where the temperature may fall gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or the engine coolant Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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below freezing, use a fluid that has heard all the time when the vehicle sufficient protection against Caution (Continued) is moving, except when applying the freezing. brake pedal firmly. . Do not mix water with Adding Washer Fluid ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution { Warning to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to . When using concentrated a crash. When the brake wear washer fluid, follow the warning sound is heard, have the manufacturer instructions for vehicle serviced. Open the cap with the washer adding water. symbol on it. Add washer fluid until . Fill the washer fluid tank only the tank is full. See Engine three-quarters full when it is Compartment Overview on very cold. This allows for fluid { Caution page 10-6 for reservoir location. expansion if freezing occurs, Continuing to drive with worn-out which could damage the tank { Caution if it is completely full. brake pads could result in costly brake repair. . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield Brakes Some driving conditions or climates washer. It can damage the can cause a brake squeal when the windshield washer system Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly and paint. indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied. This does not mean (Continued) are worn and new pads are needed. something is wrong with the brakes. The sound can come and go or be Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Properly torqued wheel nuts are Brake Fluid since a leak means that sooner necessary to help prevent brake or later the brakes will not pulsation. When tires are rotated, work well. inspect brake pads for wear and Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Adding fluid does not correct a leak. proper sequence to torque If fluid is added when the linings are specifications. See Capacities and worn, there will be too much fluid Specifications on page 12-2. when new brake linings are Brake pads should be replaced as The brake/clutch master cylinder installed. Add or remove fluid, as complete sets. reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake necessary, only when work is done on the brake/clutch hydraulic Brake Pedal Travel fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment system. See your dealer if the brake pedal Overview on page 10-6 for the does not return to normal height, location of the reservoir. { Warning or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign There are only two reasons why the If too much brake fluid is added, it brake fluid level in the reservoir that brake service may be required. can spill on the engine and burn, might go down: if the engine is hot enough. You Replacing Brake System Parts . The brake fluid level goes down or others could be burned, and Always replace brake system parts because of normal brake lining the vehicle could be damaged. with new, approved replacement wear. When new linings are Add brake fluid only when work is parts. If this is not done, the brakes installed, the fluid level goes done on the brake/clutch may not work properly. The braking back up. hydraulic system. performance expected can change . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch in many other ways if the wrong hydraulic system can also cause replacement brake parts are a low fluid level. Have the brake/ installed or parts are improperly clutch hydraulic system fixed, installed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around Caution (Continued) The brake/clutch fluid can be the cap before removing it. This checked without taking off the cap helps keep dirt from entering the be replaced. Do not let by looking at the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. someone put in the wrong reservoir. kind of fluid. The fluid level should be above { Warning . If brake fluid is spilled on the MIN. If it is not, have the brake/ vehicle's painted surfaces, clutch hydraulic system checked to With the wrong kind of fluid in the the paint finish can be see if there is a leak. brake/clutch hydraulic system, the damaged. Be careful not to After work is done on the brake/ brakes might not work well. This spill brake fluid on the clutch hydraulic system, make sure could cause a crash. Always use vehicle. If you do, wash it off the level is above MIN but not over the proper brake/clutch fluid. immediately. the MAX mark. When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a Battery low level, the brake warning light { Caution The original equipment battery is comes on. See Brake System maintenance free. Do not remove Warning Light on page 5-23. . Using the wrong fluid can the cap and do not add fluid. badly damage brake/clutch What to Add hydraulic system parts. For This vehicle has a standard 12-volt Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid example, just a few drops of battery. Refer to the replacement from a sealed container. See mineral-based oil, such as number on the original battery label Recommended Fluids and engine oil, in the brake when a new standard 12-volt battery Lubricants on page 11-12. hydraulic system can damage is needed. brake hydraulic system parts eAssist vehicles also have a high so badly that they will have to voltage battery. Only a trained (Continued) service technician with the proper Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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knowledge and tools should inspect, Infrequent Usage: Remove the test, or replace the high voltage { Warning 12-volt battery black, negative (−) battery. See your dealer if the high cable from the battery to keep the voltage battery needs service. The Battery posts, terminals, and battery from running down. related accessories contain lead dealer has information on how to Extended Storage: Remove the recycle the high voltage battery. and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to 12-volt battery black, negative (−) There is also information available cable from the battery or use a at http://www.recyclemybattery.com. cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. battery trickle charger. Remember to reconnect the battery when ready to drive the vehicle. Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive { Warning Transfer Case Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Under normal driving conditions, transfer case fluid does not require You can be badly hurt if you are changing or checking unless there not careful. See Jump Starting is a fluid leak or unusual noise. (On-board with eAssist Only) on If required, have the transfer case page 10-77 or Jump Starting (with serviced by your dealer. or without eAssist) on page 10-78 The eAssist system high voltage for tips on working around a battery is cooled with air drawn from battery without getting hurt. the vehicle interior. The cold air intake for the battery is behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Do not cover the intake. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission Automatic Transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should Shift Lock Control { Warning start only in P (Park) or Function Check When you are doing this N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact inspection, the vehicle could { Warning your dealer for service. move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this moves, you or others could be For manual transmission inspection, the vehicle could injured. vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal move suddenly. If the vehicle down halfway, and try to start moves, you or others could be 1. Before starting this check, be the engine. The vehicle should injured. sure there is enough room start only when the clutch pedal around the vehicle. is pushed down all the way to 1. Before starting this check, be 2. Apply both the parking brake the floor. If the vehicle starts sure there is enough room and the regular brake. when the clutch pedal is not around the vehicle. It should be pushed all the way down, Do not use the accelerator parked on a level surface. contact your dealer for service. pedal, and be ready to turn off 2. Apply the parking brake. Be the engine immediately if it ready to apply the regular brake starts. immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) . To check the P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact mechanism's holding ability: your dealer for service. Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the Ignition Transmission { Warning parking brake followed by the regular brake. Lock Check When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is If equipped with a key type ignition, the vehicle could begin to move. required. while parked and with the parking You or others could be injured brake set, try to turn the ignition to and property could be damaged. Wiper Blade Replacement LOCK/OFF in each shift lever Make sure there is room in front position. of the vehicle in case it begins to Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. . The ignition should turn to roll. Be ready to apply the regular LOCK/OFF only when the shift brake at once should the vehicle It is a good idea to clean the wiper lever is in P (Park). begin to move. blade assembly on a regular basis. When worn, or when cleaning is . The ignition key should come ineffective, replace the wiper blade. out only in LOCK/OFF. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping For proper windshield wiper blade Contact your dealer if service is your foot on the regular brake, set length and type, see Maintenance required. the parking brake. Replacement Parts on page 11-13.

. To check the parking brake's { Caution holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in Allowing the wiper arm to touch N (Neutral), slowly remove foot the windshield when no wiper pressure from the regular brake blade is installed could damage pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2. Lift up on the latch in the middle Headlamp Aiming Caution (Continued) of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches. Headlamp aim has been preset and the windshield. Any damage that should need no further adjustment. occurs would not be covered by 3. With the latch open, pull the the vehicle warranty. Do not allow wiper blade down toward the If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the wiper arm to touch the windshield far enough to release the headlamp aim may be affected. windshield. it from the J-hooked end of the If adjustment to the headlamps is wiper arm. necessary, see your dealer. 4. Remove the wiper blade. To replace the wiper blade: 1. Pull the wiper assembly away 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper from the windshield. blade replacement. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Front Turn For the proper type of replacement (HID) Lighting Signal and Parking bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Lamps page 10-33. { Warning Low Beam Headlamp/Daytime For any bulb‐changing procedure The high intensity discharge Running Lamp (Base) not listed in this section, contact lighting system operates at a very your dealer. 1. For the driver side bulb, remove high voltage. If you try to service the windshield washer bottle Halogen Bulbs any of the system components, filler neck by firmly pulling it you could be seriously injured. straight up and out of the bottle. Have your dealer or a qualified 2. Remove the cap from the back { Warning technician service them. of the headlamp assembly. Halogen bulbs have pressurized 3. Disconnect the electrical After an HID headlamp bulb has gas inside and can burst if you connector. drop or scratch the bulb. You or been replaced, the beam might be a others could be injured. Be sure slightly different shade than it was 4. Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly. to read and follow the instructions originally. This is normal. on the bulb package. 5. Reverse steps 1–4 to install. High/Low-Beam Headlamps (Uplevel) The high/low-beam headlamps on the uplevel headlamp system are High Intensity Discharge (HID) and should be replaced at the dealer. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Front Turn Signal and 5. Reconnect the electrical 9. Turn the bulb socket clockwise Sidemarker Lamps (Base and connector to the bulb assembly. to install it. Uplevel) 10. Reverse Steps 2 4 to reinstall Taillamps, Turn Signal, – 1. Remove the outside cap from the taillamp assembly. the uplevel headlamp assembly. Stoplamps, and Back-Up License Plate Lamp 2. Remove the bulb socket from Lamps the headlamp assembly. To replace any one of these bulbs: 3. Remove the bulb from the 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk socket. Release on page 1-6. 4. Reverse steps 1–3 to install. 2. Remove the trunk trim panel push pin. Fog Lamps 3. Pull the trunk trim panel back to To replace the fog lamp bulb: gain access to the taillamp assembly. 1. Locate the bulb assembly under the front fascia. 4. Remove the three nuts that secure the taillamp assembly. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb 5. Remove the taillamp assembly Lamp Assembly assembly. and disconnect the wiring harness connector. 3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it 6. Turn the bulb socket straight out of the assembly. counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Install the new bulb by turning it 7. Pull the bulb from the socket. clockwise into the assembly. 8. Install a new bulb. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Bulb Exterior Lamp the bulb socket (1). Number 5. Push the replacement bulb License Plate Lamp 194 straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to Daytime Running W21/ install it into the lamp assembly. Lamp (DRL) (Base) 5W ULL 6. Push the lamp assembly back Turn Signal Lamp W21W into position until the release tab or 7440 locks into place. Sidemarker Lamp 194

Replacement Bulbs For replacement bulbs not listed Bulb Assembly Bulb here, contact your dealer. Exterior Lamp 1. Bulb Socket Number 2. Bulb Back-up Lamp W16W or 921 3. Lamp Assembly Fog Lamp H10 To replace one of these bulbs: Front Turn Signal WY21W 1. Push the release tab toward the Lamp (Base) lamp assembly. Front Turn Signal PSY24W 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to Lamp (Uplevel) remove. Low-Beam HIR2 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) Headlamp (Base) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (3). High-Beam HIR2 Headlamp (Base) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Electrical System Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Overload An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in High Voltage Devices and The vehicle has fuses and circuit some cases to remain off. Have the Wiring breakers to protect against an headlamp wiring checked right away electrical system overload. if the lamps go on and off or { Warning When the current electrical load is remain off. too heavy, the circuit breaker opens Exposure to high voltage can and closes, protecting the circuit Windshield Wipers cause shock, burns, and even until the current load returns to If the wiper motor overheats due to death. The high voltage normal or the problem is fixed. This heavy snow or ice, the windshield components in the vehicle can greatly reduces the chance of circuit wipers will stop until the motor cools only be serviced by technicians overload and fire caused by and will then restart. with special training. electrical problems. Although the circuit is protected High voltage components are Fuses and circuit breakers protect from electrical overload, overload identified by labels. Do not power devices in the vehicle. due to heavy snow or ice may remove, open, take apart, Replace a bad fuse with a new one cause wiper linkage damage. or modify these components. of the identical size and rating. Always clear ice and heavy snow High voltage cable or wiring has from the windshield before using the orange covering. Do not probe, If there is a problem on the road and windshield wipers. tamper with, cut, or modify high a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be If the overload is caused by an voltage cable or wiring. borrowed. Choose some feature of electrical problem and not snow or the vehicle that is not needed to use ice, be sure to get it fixed. and replace it as soon as possible. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment { Caution Breakers Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Spilling liquid on any electrical protected from short circuits by a component on the vehicle may combination of fuses and circuit damage it. Always keep the breakers. This greatly reduces the covers on any electrical chance of damage caused by component. electrical problems. To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Fuses of the same amperage can To remove the fuse block cover, be temporarily borrowed from press the three retaining clips on the another fuse location, if a fuse goes cover and lift it straight up. out. Replace the fuse as soon as possible. To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-35 and Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10-39. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Fuse Usage Number 4 Not Used 5 Ignition, Transmission Control Module, Engine Control Module 6 Windshield Wiper 7 BPIM (eAssist Only) 8 Not Used 9 Fuel Injection, Ignition System 10 Engine Control Engine Compartment Fuse Block Module 11 Oxygen Sensor The vehicle may not be equipped Fuse Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Number 12 Starter features shown. 1 Transmission 13 Fuel System Control Control Module Module 2 Engine Control 14 Trunk Release Module 15 MGU Coolant Pump 3 Not Used (eAssist Only) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Number Number Number 16 Heated Steering 29 Left-Hand Seat 42 Radiator Fan Wheel Lumbar 43 Passive Entry/ 17 Not Used 30 Right-Hand Seat Passive Start Lumbar 18 BPIM (eAssist Only) 44 Transmission 31 A/C Clutch Auxiliary Pump 19 Not Used (eAssist Only) 32 Body Control 20 Not Used Module 6 45 Radiator Fan 21 Rear Power 33 Heated Front Seats 46 Terminal 87, Main Windows Relay 34 Sunroof 22 Antilock Brake 47 Oxygen Sensor System Valve 35 Infotainment System 48 Fog Lamps 23 Obstacle Detection 36 Adaptive Cruise 49 Right-Hand Low 24 Front Power 37 Right-Hand Beam, High Intensity Windows High-Beam Discharge Headlamp 25 Power Outlets Headlamp 38 Left-Hand 26 Antilock Brake 50 Left-Hand Low High-Beam System Pump Beam, High Intensity Headlamp 27 Electric Parking Discharge 39 All-Wheel Drive Headlamp Brake 40 Not Used 51 Horn 28 Rear Window Defogger 41 Vacuum Pump Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Relay Usage Number Number Number 52 Motor 64 Heater, Ventilation, 4 Front Wiper (Step 2) Indicator Lamp and Air Conditioning 5 Front Wiper (Step 1, Pump (eAssist Only) 53 Inside Rearview Interval) Mirror 65 Not Used 6 Right Low Beam 54 Rear Camera 66 SAI Check Valve Headlamp/DRL (eAssist Only) 55 Power Windows/ 7 Main Relay Mirrors 67 Fuel System Control 8 Auxiliary Heater Module 56 Windshield Washer Pump (eAssist Only) 68 Not Used 57 Not Used 9 Cooling Fan 69 Battery Sensor 58 Not Used 10 Cooling Fan 70 Right Low Beam 59 Secondary Air 11 Transmission Headlamp/DRL Induction Auxiliary Pump (eAssist Only) 71 Not Used (eAssist Only) 60 Heated Mirrors 12 Not Used Relay Usage 61 Not Used Number 13 Cooling Fan 62 Canister Vent 1 Air Conditioning 14 High Intensity Solenoid Control Discharge Headlamp/Left Low 63 Not Used 2 Starter Beam 3 Not Used Headlamp/DRL Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Relay Usage The instrument panel fuse block is Number Usage Number located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. 1 Suspension Control 15 Ignition Module/Universal To access the fuses, open the Garage Door 16 Secondary AIR storage compartment. Press in on Opener/ESC Pump (eAssist Only) the sides of the compartment to 2 Body Control 17 Window/Mirror release it from the instrument panel. Module 1 Defog Pull the door toward you to release it from the hinge. 3 Body Control Instrument Panel Fuse Module 5 Block 4 Radio 5 Radio Displays, Park Assist, Infotainment, Module Tunnel Control 6 Instrument Panel Power Outlet 7 Console Power Instrument Panel Fuse Block Outlet 8 Body Control Module 3 9 Body Control Module 4 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Number Usage Number Usage Wheels and Tires 10 Body Control 18 Service Fuse, Module 8 Logistic Relay Tires 11 Front Heater 19 Memory Seats Every new GM vehicle has Ventilation Air high-quality tires made by a 20 Automatic Occupant Conditioning/Blower Sensing leading tire manufacturer. See 12 Right-Hand Power the warranty manual for 21 Instrument Cluster Front Seat information regarding the tire 22 Discrete Logic warranty and where to get 13 Left-Hand Power Ignition service. For additional Front Seat Switch/PEPS information refer to the tire 14 Diagnostic Link 23 Body Control manufacturer. Connector Module 6 15 Airbag 24 Body Control { Warning 16 Steering Wheel Module 2 . Poorly maintained and Controls 25 OnStar improperly used tires are 17 Heating Ventilation 26 Spare dangerous. Air Conditioning Controller . Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. There could be a blowout (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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See Tire Pressure for Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) High-Speed Operation on and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can page 10-50 for inflation pressure Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread adjustment for high-speed page 9-10. is badly worn, driving. replace them. . Underinflated tires pose All-Season Tires the same danger as . Replace any tires that overloaded tires. The have been damaged by This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are resulting crash could impacts with potholes, designed to provide good overall cause serious injury. curbs, etc. performance on most road surfaces Check all tires frequently . Improperly repaired tires and weather conditions. Original to maintain the can cause a crash. Only equipment tires designed to GM's recommended pressure. the dealer or an specific tire performance criteria Tire pressure should be authorized tire service have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. Original checked when the tires center should repair, are cold. equipment all-season tires can be replace, dismount, and identified by the last two characters . Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. of this TPC code, which will likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in be “MS.” or broken by a sudden excess of 56 km/h Consider installing winter tires on impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery the vehicle if frequent driving on hitting a pothole. Keep surfaces such as snow, snow or ice-covered roads is tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive expected. All-season tires provide pressure. spinning may cause the adequate performance for most (Continued) winter driving conditions, but they tires to explode. may not offer the same level of Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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traction or performance as winter . Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling tires on snow or ice-covered roads. same size, load range, and See Winter Tires on page 10-42. speed rating as the original Useful information about a tire is equipment tires. molded into its sidewall. The Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a This vehicle was not originally rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, equipped with winter tires. Winter compact spare tire sidewall. and ZR speed rated tires. If winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are roads. Consider installing winter chosen, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice or snow covered roads is expected. See your dealer Summer Tires for details regarding winter tire This vehicle may come with high availability and proper tire selection. performance summer tires. These Also, see Buying New Tires on tires have a special tread and page 10-57. compound that are optimized for With winter tires, there may be maximum dry and wet road decreased dry road traction, performance. This special tread and increased road noise, and shorter compound will have decreased Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example tread life. After changing to winter performance in cold climates, and on ice and snow. We recommend (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a tires, be alert for changes in vehicle combination of letters and handling and braking. installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures numbers used to define a If using winter tires: below approximately 5°C (40°F) or particular tire's width, height, . Use tires of the same brand and on ice or snow covered roads is aspect ratio, construction type, tread type on all four wheel expected. See Winter Tires on positions. page 10-42. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material: The type “Tire Size” illustration later in this Manufacture: The last four of cord and number of plies in section. digits of the TIN indicate the the sidewall and under the tread. (2) TPC Spec (Tire tire manufactured date. The first (6) Uniform Tire Quality Performance Criteria two digits represent the week Grading (UTQG): Tire Specification): Original (01–52) and the last two digits, manufacturers are required to equipment tires designed to the year. For example, the third grade tires based on three GM's specific tire performance week of the year 2010 would performance factors: treadwear, criteria have a TPC specification have a four-digit DOT date traction, and temperature code molded onto the sidewall. of 0310. resistance. For more information GM's TPC specifications meet or (4) Tire Identification Number see Uniform Tire Quality exceed all federal safety (TIN): The letters and numbers Grading on page 10-59. guidelines. following the DOT (Department (7) Maximum Cold Inflation (3) DOT (Department of of Transportation) code are the Load Limit: Maximum load that Transportation): The Tire Identification Number (TIN). can be carried and the Department of Transportation The TIN shows the maximum pressure needed to (DOT) code indicates that the manufacturer and plant code, support that load. tire is in compliance with the tire size, and date the tire was U.S. Department of manufactured. The TIN is Transportation Motor Vehicle molded onto both sides of the Safety Standards. tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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(2) Temporary Use Only: The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit: Maximum load that use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to The compact spare tire is for support that load. emergency use when a regular (5) Tire Inflation: The road tire has lost air and gone temporary use tire or compact flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire should be inflated to spare tire, see Compact Spare 420 kPa (60 psi). For more Tire on page 10-76 and If a Tire information on tire pressure and Goes Flat on page 10-62. inflation see Tire Pressure on Compact Spare Tire Example (3) Tire Identification Number page 10-48. (1) Tire Ply Material: The (TIN): The letters and numbers (6) Tire Size: A combination of type of cord and number of plies following the DOT (Department letters and numbers define a in the sidewall and under the of Transportation) code are the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, tread. Tire Identification Number (TIN). construction type, and service The TIN shows the description. The letter T as the manufacturer and plant code, first character in the tire size tire size, and date the tire was means the tire is for temporary manufactured. The TIN is use only. molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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(7) TPC Spec (Tire (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: diagonal or bias ply Performance Criteria The United States version of a construction; and the letter B Specification): Original metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply equipment tires designed to letter P as the first character in construction. GM's specific tire performance the tire size means a passenger (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to the wheel in inches. code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These characters represent the load exceed all federal safety (2) Tire Width: The three-digit guidelines. index and speed rating of the number indicates the tire section tire. The load index represents Tire Designations width in millimeters from the load carrying capacity a tire sidewall to sidewall. is certified to carry. The speed Tire Size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit rating is the maximum speed a The following is an example of a number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. typical passenger vehicle height-to-width measurements. tire size. For example, if the tire size Tire Terminology and aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Definitions item 3 of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is Air Pressure: The amount of 60 percent as high as it is wide. air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of (4) Construction Code: A letter the tire. Air pressure is code is used to indicate the type expressed in kPa (kilopascal) of ply construction in the tire. or psi (pounds per square inch). The letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Accessory Weight: The Cold Tire Pressure: The identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure on page 9-10. conditioning. on page 10-48. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a Rating for the front axle. See of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and Vehicle Load Limits on Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the page 9-10. maximum capacity of fuel, oil, cords between the plies and the GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Rating for the rear axle. See steel or other reinforcing Vehicle Load Limits on materials. DOT Markings: A code molded page 9-10. into the sidewall of a tire Bead: The tire bead contains Intended Outboard Sidewall: steel wires wrapped by steel signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. The side of an asymmetrical tire cords that hold the tire onto that must always face outward the rim. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety when mounted on a vehicle. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code Kilopascal (kPa): The metric in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification unit for air pressure. alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A the tread. tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Load Index: An assigned Occupant Distribution: Recommended Inflation number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. Pressure: Vehicle that corresponds to the load Outward Facing Sidewall: The manufacturer's recommended carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that tire inflation pressure as shown Maximum Inflation Pressure: has a particular side that faces on the tire placard. See Tire The maximum air pressure to outward when mounted on a Pressure on page 10-48 and which a cold tire can be inflated. vehicle. The side of the tire that Vehicle Load Limits on The maximum air pressure is contains a whitewall, bears page 9-10. molded onto the sidewall. white lettering, or bears Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic Maximum Load Rating: The manufacturer, brand, and/or tire in which the ply cords that load rating for a tire at the model name molding that is extend to the beads are laid at maximum permissible inflation higher or deeper than the same 90 degrees to the centerline of pressure for that tire. moldings on the other sidewall the tread. of the tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Rim: A metal support for a tire Weight: The sum of curb Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A and upon which the tire beads weight, accessory weight, tire used on passenger cars and are seated. vehicle capacity weight, and some light duty trucks and Sidewall: The portion of a tire production options weight. multipurpose vehicles. between the tread and the bead. Normal Occupant Weight: The Speed Rating: An number of occupants a vehicle alphanumeric code assigned to is designed to seat multiplied by a tire indicating the maximum 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load speed at which a tire can Limits on page 9-10. operate. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Traction: The friction between sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Pressure the tire and the road surface. Tire Quality Grading on The amount of grip provided. page 10-59. Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate Tread: The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight: The effectively. comes into contact with number of designated seating the road. positions multiplied by { Caution Treadwear Indicators: Narrow 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load Neither tire underinflation nor bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-10. overinflation is good. of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ Vehicle Maximum Load on the Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, 16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory can result in: on page 10-56. weight, occupant weight, and . Tire overloading and UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. overheating which could Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label lead to a blowout. information system that provides permanently attached to a . Premature or consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle irregular wear. tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original . Poor handling. treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and determined by tire recommended inflation pressure. . Reduced fuel economy. manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading (Continued) government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-10. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire Overinflated tires, or tires that comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to have too much air, can with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement. result in: designed to carry. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended When to Check . Unusual wear. pressure on the Tire and . Poor handling. Check the tires once a month or Loading Information label, no more. Do not forget the compact further adjustment is necessary. . Rough ride. spare, if the vehicle has one. If the inflation pressure is low, . Needless damage from The cold compact spare tire add air until the recommended road hazards. pressure should be at 420 kPa pressure is reached. If the (60 psi). See Compact Spare inflation pressure is high, press The Tire and Loading Tire on page 10-76. on the metal stem in the center Information label on the vehicle How to Check of the tire valve to release air. indicates the original equipment Use a good quality pocket-type Recheck the tire pressure with tires and the correct cold tire gauge to check tire pressure. the tire gauge. inflation pressures. The Proper tire inflation cannot be Return the valve caps on the recommended pressure is the determined by looking at the tire. valve stems to prevent leaks minimum air pressure needed to Check the tire inflation pressure and keep out dirt and moisture. support the vehicle's maximum when the tires are cold, meaning load carrying capacity. See the vehicle has not been driven Vehicle Load Limits on for at least three hours or no page 9-10. more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P235/50R18 size tires the air pressure in your tires and require inflation pressure adjustment transmit tire pressure readings to a High-Speed Operation when driving the vehicle at speeds receiver located in the vehicle. of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. { Warning Each tire, including the spare (if Set the cold inflation pressure to provided), should be checked 248 kPa (36 psi). Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h monthly when cold and inflated to (100 mph) or higher, puts an Vehicles with P245/40R19 size tires the inflation pressure recommended additional strain on tires. require inflation pressure adjustment by the vehicle manufacturer on the when driving the vehicle at speeds vehicle placard or tire inflation Sustained high-speed driving of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. pressure label. (If your vehicle has causes excessive heat buildup Set the cold inflation pressure to tires of a different size than the size and can cause sudden tire failure. 283 kPa (41 psi). indicated on the vehicle placard or You could have a crash and you tire inflation pressure label, you or others could be killed. Some Return the tires to the recommended cold tire inflation should determine the proper tire high-speed rated tires require inflation pressure for those tires.) inflation pressure adjustment for pressure when high-speed driving high-speed operation. When has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits As an added safety feature, your speed limits and road conditions on page 9-10 and Tire Pressure on vehicle has been equipped with a page 10-48. tire pressure monitoring system are such that a vehicle can be (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire driven at high speeds, make sure pressure telltale when one or more the tires are rated for high-speed Tire Pressure Monitor System of your tires is significantly operation, in excellent condition, under-inflated. and set to the correct cold tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire inflation pressure for the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you vehicle load. technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as levels. The TPMS sensors monitor soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (51,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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significantly under-inflated tire When the malfunction indicator is condition exists. TPMS sensors are causes the tire to overheat and can illuminated, the system may not be mounted onto each tire and wheel lead to tire failure. Under-inflation able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire also reduces fuel efficiency and tire pressure as intended. TPMS and wheel assembly. The TPMS tread life, and may affect the malfunctions may occur for a variety sensors monitor the air pressure in vehicle's handling and stopping of reasons, including the installation the tires and transmits the tire ability. of replacement or alternate tires or pressure readings to a receiver Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent located in the vehicle. substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction responsibility to maintain correct tire telltale after replacing one or more pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle to not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the pressure telltale. TPMS to continue to function properly. When a low tire pressure condition Your vehicle has also been is detected, the TPMS illuminates equipped with a TPMS malfunction See Tire Pressure Monitor the low tire pressure warning light indicator to indicate when the Operation on page 10-51. located on the instrument cluster. system is not operating properly. See Radio Frequency Statement on If the warning light comes on, stop The TPMS malfunction indicator is page 13-12. as soon as possible and inflate the combined with the low tire pressure tires to the recommended pressure telltale. When the system detects a Tire Pressure Monitor shown on the Tire and Loading malfunction, the telltale will flash for Operation Information label. See Vehicle Load approximately one minute and then Limits on page 9-10. remain continuously illuminated. This vehicle may have a Tire This sequence will continue upon Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). subsequent vehicle start-ups as The TPMS is designed to warn the long as the malfunction exists. driver when a low tire pressure Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (52,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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A message to check the pressure in A Tire and Loading Information a specific tire displays in the Driver label, attached to your vehicle, Caution (Continued) Information Center (DIC). The low shows the size of the original tire pressure warning light and the equipment tires and the correct vehicle warranty. Always use only DIC warning message come on at inflation pressure for the tires when the GM approved tire sealant each ignition cycle until the tires are they are cold. See Vehicle Load available through your dealer or inflated to the correct inflation Limits on page 9-10, for an example included in the vehicle. pressure. Using the DIC, tire of the Tire and Loading Information pressure levels can be viewed. For label and its location. Also see Tire TPMS Malfunction Light and additional information and details Pressure on page 10-48. Message about the DIC operation and The TPMS can warn about a low The TPMS will not function properly displays see Driver Information tire pressure condition but it does if one or more of the TPMS sensors Center (DIC) (Base Level Cluster) not replace normal tire are missing or inoperable. When the on page 5-32 or Driver Information maintenance. See Tire Inspection system detects a malfunction, the Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster) on on page 10-54, Tire Rotation on page 5-35. low tire warning light flashes for page 10-55 and Tires on about one minute and then stays on The low tire pressure warning light page 10-40. for the remainder of the ignition may come on in cool weather when cycle. A DIC warning message also the vehicle is first started, and then { Caution displays. The malfunction light and turn off as the vehicle is driven. This DIC warning message come on at could be an early indicator that the Tire sealant materials are not all each ignition cycle until the problem air pressure is getting low and the same. A non-approved tire is corrected. Some of the conditions needs to be inflated to the proper sealant could damage the TPMS that can cause these to come pressure. sensors. TPMS sensor damage on are: caused by using an incorrect tire . One of the road tires has been sealant is not covered by the replaced with the spare tire. The (Continued) spare tire does not have a Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (53,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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TPMS sensor. The malfunction . Replacement tires or wheels do should also be performed after light and DIC message should not match the original equipment replacing a spare tire with a road go off after the road tire is tires or wheels. Tires and wheels tire containing the TPMS sensor. replaced and the sensor other than those recommended The malfunction light and the DIC matching process is performed could prevent the TPMS from message should go off at the next successfully. See “TPMS Sensor functioning properly. See Buying ignition cycle. The sensors are Matching Process” later in this New Tires on page 10-57. matched to the tire/wheel positions, section. . Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, . The TPMS sensor matching being near facilities using radio process was not done or not wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger completed successfully after TPMS could cause the TPMS side rear tire, and driver side rear. rotating the tires. The sensors to malfunction. See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS malfunction light and the DIC If the TPMS is not functioning message should go off after relearn tool can also be purchased. properly it cannot detect or signal a See Tire Pressure Monitor successfully completing the low tire condition. See your dealer sensor matching process. See Sensor Activation Tool at for service if the TPMS malfunction www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or "TPMS Sensor Matching light and DIC message comes on Process" later in this section. call 1-800-GM TOOLS and stays on. (1-800-468-6657). . One or more TPMS sensors are TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match the missing or damaged. The Process malfunction light and the DIC first tire/wheel position, and message should go off when the Each TPMS sensor has a unique five minutes overall to match all four TPMS sensors are installed and identification code. The identification tire/wheel positions. If it takes the sensor matching process is code needs to be matched to a new longer, the matching process stops performed successfully. See tire/wheel position after rotating the and must be restarted. your dealer for service. vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor matching process Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (54,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The TPMS sensor matching 5. Press and hold the V (Set/ 10. Proceed to the driver side rear process is: Reset) button located in the tire, and repeat the procedure 1. Set the parking brake. center of the DIC controls. in Step 7. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with The horn sounds twice to signal identification code has been the engine off or place the the receiver is in relearn mode matched to the driver side rear vehicle power mode in ON/RUN/ and the TIRE LEARNING tire, and the TPMS sensor START. See Ignition Positions ACTIVE message displays on matching process is no longer (Key Access) on page 9-15 or the DIC screen. active. The TIRE LEARNING Ignition Positions (Keyless 6. Start with the driver side ACTIVE message on the DIC Access) on page 9-16. front tire. display screen goes off. 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info 7. Place the relearn tool against 11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF page option is turned on. The the tire sidewall, near the valve or press STOP to turn the info pages on the DIC can be stem. Then press the button to ignition off. turned on and off through the activate the TPMS sensor. Settings menu. See Driver 12. Set all four tires to the A horn chirp confirms that the recommended air pressure Information Center (DIC) (Base sensor identification code has Level Cluster) on page 5-32 or level as indicated on the Tire been matched to this tire and and Loading Information label. Driver Information Center (DIC) wheel position. (Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35. 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection 4. Use the DIC controls on the right front tire, and repeat the side of the steering wheel to procedure in Step 7. We recommend that the tires, scroll to the Tire Pressure including the spare tire, if the screen under the DIC info page. 9. Proceed to the passenger side vehicle has one, be inspected rear tire, and repeat the for signs of wear or damage at procedure in Step 7. least once a month. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (55,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation . The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See can be seen. Maintenance Schedule on . There is cord or fabric page 11-3. showing through the tire's Tires are rotated to achieve a rubber. uniform wear for all tires. The . The tread or sidewall is first rotation is the most cracked, cut, or snagged important. deep enough to show cord or Anytime unusual wear is fabric. noticed, rotate the tires as soon Use this rotation pattern when . The tire has a bump, bulge, as possible, check for proper tire rotating the tires. inflation pressure, and check for or split. Do not include the compact damaged tires or wheels. If the . spare tire in the tire rotation. The tire has a puncture, cut, unusual wear continues after the or other damage that cannot rotation, check the wheel Adjust the front and rear tires to be repaired well because of alignment. See When It Is Time the recommended inflation the size or location of the for New Tires on page 10-56 pressure on the Tire and damage. and Wheel Replacement on Loading Information label after page 10-61. the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure on page 10-48 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (56,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10-51. tire rotation to prevent corrosion Check that all wheel nuts are or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel properly tightened. See “Wheel mounting surface or on the Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on wheel nuts or bolts. page 12-2. When It Is Time for New { Warning Tires Factors such as maintenance, Treadwear indicators are one way to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the temperatures, driving speeds, tell when it is time for new tires. parts to which it is fastened, can vehicle loading, and road conditions Treadwear indicators appear when make wheel nuts become loose affect the wear rate of the tires. the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) after time. The wheel could come or less of tread remaining. See Tire off and cause an accident. When Inspection on page 10-54 and Tire changing a wheel, remove any Rotation on page 10-55. rust or dirt from places where the The rubber in tires ages over time. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In This also applies to the spare tire, an emergency, a cloth or a paper if the vehicle has one, even if it is towel can be used; however, use never used. Multiple factors a scraper or wire brush later to including temperatures, loading remove all rust or dirt. conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (57,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the tire manufacture date is the last four weight from the tires. tires have an all-season tread digits of the DOT Tire Identification design, the TPC Spec number Number (TIN) which is molded into Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud one side of the tire sidewall. The first two digits represent the week GM has developed and matched and snow. See Tire Sidewall (01–52) and the last two digits, the specific tires for the vehicle. The Labeling on page 10-42. year. For example, the third week of original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn the year 2010 would have a were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four. four-digit DOT date of 0310. Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires Vehicle Storage Specification (TPC Spec) will help to maintain the system rating. When performance of the vehicle. Tires age when stored normally replacement tires are needed, mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Braking and handling GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely a vehicle that will be stored for at buying tires with the same TPC least a month in a cool, dry, clean affected if all the tires are not area away from direct sunlight to Spec rating. replaced at the same time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at rubber. the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire Parking for an extended period can vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-55. cause flat spots on the tires that performance, ride and handling, However, if it is necessary to may result in vibrations while traction control, and tire replace only one axle set of driving. When storing a vehicle for pressure monitoring worn tires, place the new tires performance. GM's TPC Spec on the rear axle. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (58,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size, rating as the original equipment { Warning load range, speed rating, and tires may not be available for H, Mixing tires of different sizes, construction (radial) as the V, W, Y and ZR speed rated brands, or types may cause original tires. tires. Never exceed the winter loss of control of the vehicle, Vehicles that have a tire tires’ maximum speed capability resulting in a crash or other pressure monitoring system when using winter tires with a vehicle damage. Use the could give an inaccurate lower speed rating. correct size, brand, and type low-pressure warning if non-TPC of tires on all wheels. Spec rated tires are installed. { Warning See Tire Pressure Monitor Tires could explode during System on page 10-50. improper service. Attempting { Warning The Tire and Loading to mount or dismount a tire Information label indicates the could cause injury or death. Using bias-ply tires on the original equipment tires on the Only your dealer or authorized vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits tire service center should rim flanges to develop cracks on page 9-10. mount or dismount the tires. after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail Different Size Tires and suddenly and cause a crash. Wheels Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle If the vehicle tires must be performance, including its braking, replaced with a tire that does not ride and handling characteristics, have a TPC Spec number, make stability, and resistance to rollover Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (59,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality must also conform to federal electronic systems such as antilock Grading safety requirements and brakes, rollover airbags, traction additional General Motors Tire control, electronic stability control, The following information relates Performance Criteria (TPC) or All-Wheel Drive, the performance to the system developed by the standards. of these systems can also be United States National Highway affected. Traffic Safety Administration Quality grades can be found (NHTSA), which grades tires by where applicable on the tire { Warning treadwear, traction, and sidewall between tread shoulder temperature performance. This and maximum section width. For If different sized wheels are used, example: there may not be an acceptable applies only to vehicles sold in level of performance and safety if the United States. The grades Treadwear 200 Traction AA tires not recommended for those are molded on the sidewalls of Temperature A wheels are selected. This most passenger car tires. The All Passenger Car Tires Must increases the chance of a crash Uniform Tire Quality Grading Conform to Federal Safety and serious injury. Only use GM (UTQG) system does not apply Requirements In Addition To specific wheel and tire systems to deep tread, winter tires, These Grades. developed for the vehicle, and compact spare tires, tires with have them properly installed by a nominal rim diameters of Treadwear GM certified technician. 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), The treadwear grade is a or to some limited-production comparative rating based on the See Buying New Tires on tires. wear rate of the tire when tested page 10-57 and Accessories and While the tires available on under controlled conditions on a Modifications on page 10-3. General Motors passenger cars specified government test and light trucks may vary with course. For example, a tire respect to these grades, they graded 150 would wear one and Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (60,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is performance of tires depends characteristics. established for a tire that is upon the actual conditions of properly inflated and not Temperature their use, however, and may overloaded. Excessive speed, depart significantly from the The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive norm due to variations in driving (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in habits, service practices and representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat differences in road to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. characteristics and climate. ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire Traction conditions on a specified indoor Balance The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned and C. Those grades represent material of the tire to degenerate and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to pavement as measured under excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The grade are not necessary on a regular specified government test C corresponds to a level of basis. Consider an alignment check surfaces of asphalt and performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety side or the other. Some slight pull to Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and the left or right, depending on the assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of crown of the road and/or other road straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (61,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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vibrating when driving on a smooth Used Replacement Wheels road, the tires and wheels may need { Warning to be rebalanced. See your dealer { Warning for proper diagnosis. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could Wheel Replacement one is dangerous. How it has affect the braking and handling of been used or how far it has been Replace any wheel that is bent, the vehicle. Tires can lose air, driven may be unknown. It could cracked, or badly rusted or and cause loss of control, causing fail suddenly and cause a crash. corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming a crash. Always use the correct When replacing wheels, use a loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel new GM original equipment wheel nuts should be replaced. nuts for replacement. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. wheel. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. { Caution Tire Chains Your dealer will know the kind of The wrong wheel can also cause wheel that is needed. { Warning problems with bearing life, brake Each new wheel should have the cooling, speedometer or Do not use tire chains. There is same load-carrying capacity, odometer calibration, headlamp not enough clearance. Tire chains diameter, width, offset, and be aim, bumper height, vehicle used on a vehicle without the mounted the same way as the one it ground clearance, and tire or tire proper amount of clearance can replaces. chain clearance to the body and cause damage to the brakes, Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel chassis. suspension, or other vehicle nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor (Continued) System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (62,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) { Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out parts. The area damaged by the while driving, especially if the tires Driving on a flat tire will cause tire chains could cause loss of are maintained properly. See Tires permanent damage to the tire. control and a crash. on page 10-40. If air goes out of a Re-inflating a tire after it has been Use another type of traction tire, it is much more likely to leak driven on while severely out slowly. But if there is ever a device only if its manufacturer underinflated or flat may cause a blowout, here are a few tips about blowout and a serious crash. recommends it for the vehicle's what to expect and what to do: tire size combination and road Never attempt to re-inflate a tire conditions. Follow that If a front tire fails, the flat tire that has been driven on while manufacturer's instructions. To creates a drag that pulls the vehicle severely underinflated or flat. avoid vehicle damage, drive slow toward that side. Take your foot off Have your dealer or an authorized and readjust or remove the the accelerator pedal and grip the tire service center repair or traction device if it contacts the steering wheel firmly. Steer to replace the flat tire as soon as maintain lane position, and then vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. possible. gently brake to a stop, well off the If traction devices are used, install road, if possible. them on the front tires. A rear blowout, particularly on a { Warning curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is accelerator pedal and steer to dangerous without the straighten the vehicle. It may be appropriate safety equipment and very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake training. If a jack is provided with to a stop, well off the road, the vehicle, it is designed only for if possible. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (63,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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This vehicle may come with a jack Warning (Continued) { Warning and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be equipment to change a spare tire anything else, you or others could dangerous. The vehicle can slip safely, follow the instructions below. be badly injured or killed if the off the jack and roll over or fall Then see Tire Changing on vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack causing injury or death. Find a page 10-71. To use the tire sealant is provided with the vehicle, only level place to change the tire. To and compressor kit, see Tire use it for changing a flat tire. help prevent the vehicle from Sealant and Compressor Kit on moving: page 10-64. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 1. Set the parking brake firmly. When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), and wheel damage by driving slowly 2. Put an automatic use the following example as a to a level place, well off the road, transmission in P (Park) or a guide to assist you in the placement if possible. Turn on the hazard manual transmission in of wheel blocks (1), if equipped. warning flashers. See Hazard 1 (First) or R (Reverse). Warning Flashers on page 6-3. 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. 5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) changed. 2. Flat Tire Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (64,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The following information explains If this vehicle has a tire sealant and how to repair or change a tire. { Warning compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire and tire changing Tire Sealant and Overinflating a tire could cause equipment, and on some vehicles the tire to rupture and you or Compressor Kit there may not be a place to store others could be injured. Be sure a tire. to read and follow the tire sealant { Warning and compressor kit instructions The tire sealant and compressor and inflate the tire to its can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in Idling a vehicle in an enclosed recommended pressure. Do not the tread area of the tire. It can also area with poor ventilation is exceed the recommended be used to inflate an dangerous. Engine exhaust may pressure. enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust underinflated tire. contains carbon monoxide (CO) If the tire has been separated from which cannot be seen or smelled. the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, It can cause unconsciousness { Warning or has a large puncture, the tire is and even death. Never run the too severely damaged for the tire engine in an enclosed area that Storing the tire sealant and sealant and compressor kit to be has no fresh air ventilation. For compressor kit or other effective. See Roadside Assistance more information, see Engine equipment in the passenger Program on page 13-5. compartment of the vehicle could Exhaust on page 9-25. Read and follow all of the tire cause injury. In a sudden stop or sealant and compressor kit collision, loose equipment could instructions. strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (65,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air Check the tire sealant expiration or Air Only) date on the sealant canister. The 2. On/Off Button sealant canister should be replaced 3. Pressure Gauge before its expiration date. 4. Pressure Deflation Button Replacement sealant canisters are (If equipped) available at your local dealer. See 5. Tire Sealant Canister “Removal and Installation of the 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Sealant Canister” following. 7. Air Only Hose (Black) There is only enough sealant to seal 8. Power Plug one tire. After usage, the sealant 9. Canister Release Button canister and sealant/air hose (Under Sealant/Air Hose) assembly must be replaced. See “Removal and Installation of the Tire Sealant Sealant Canister” following. Read and follow the safe handling Using the Tire Sealant and instructions on the label adhered to Compressor Kit to Temporarily the sealant canister. Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (66,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it faster. counterclockwise. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem. Turn it to a level place. Turn on the hazard clockwise until it is tight. warning flashers. See Hazard 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the Warning Flashers on page 6-3. accessory power outlet in the See If a Tire Goes Flat on vehicle. Unplug all items from page 10-62 for other important other accessory power outlets. safety warnings. See Power Outlets on page 5-5. Do not remove any objects that If the vehicle has an accessory have penetrated the tire. power outlet, do not use the 1. Remove the tire sealant and cigarette lighter. compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle only has a cigarette location. See Storing the Tire lighter, use the cigarette lighter. Sealant and Compressor Kit on Do not pinch the power plug page 10-71. cord in the door or window. 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle and the power plug (8). must be running while using the 3. Place the kit on the ground. air compressor. Make sure the tire valve stem is 8. Press and turn the selector When using the tire sealant and positioned close to the ground switch (1) counterclockwise to compressor kit during cold so the hose will reach it. the Sealant + Air position. temperatures, warm the kit in a Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (67,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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9. Press the on/off button (2) to reading. The compressor may The tire is not sealed and will turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the continue to leak air until the compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached. vehicle is driven and the The compressor will inject sealant is distributed in the tire; sealant and air into the tire. { Caution therefore, Steps 12–18 must be done immediately after The pressure gauge (3) will If the recommended pressure Step 11. initially show a high pressure cannot be reached after Be careful while handling the while the compressor pushes the approximately 25 minutes, the sealant into the tire. Once the tire sealant and compressor kit vehicle should not be driven as it could be warm after sealant is completely dispersed farther. The tire is too severely into the tire, the pressure will usage. damaged and the tire sealant and quickly drop and start to rise 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from compressor kit cannot inflate the again as the tire inflates with the accessory power outlet in air only. tire. Remove the power plug from the vehicle. the accessory power outlet and 10. Inflate the tire to the unscrew the inflating hose from 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6) recommended inflation the tire valve. See Roadside counterclockwise to remove it pressure using the pressure Assistance Program on from the tire valve stem. gauge (3). The recommended page 13-5. 14. Replace the tire valve inflation pressure can be found stem cap. on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire 11. Press the on/off button (2) to 15. Replace the sealant/air hose Pressure on page 10-48. turn the tire sealant and (6), and the power plug (8) compressor kit off. back in their original location. The pressure gauge (3) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (68,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used tire check the tire pressure. Refer sealant canister (5) and to Steps 1–11 under “Using the sealant/air hose (6) assembly Tire Sealant and Compressor at a local dealer or in Kit without Sealant to Inflate a accordance with local state Tire (Not Punctured).” codes and practices. 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate If the tire pressure has fallen 22. Replace it with a new canister to the recommended inflation more than 68 kPa (10 psi) available from your dealer. pressure, remove the below the recommended 23. After temporarily sealing a tire maximum speed label from the inflation pressure, stop driving using the tire sealant and tire sealant canister (5) and the vehicle. The tire is too compressor kit, take the place it in a highly visible severely damaged and the tire vehicle to an authorized dealer location. Do not exceed the sealant cannot seal the tire. within a 161 km (100 mi) of speed on this label until the See Roadside Assistance driving to have the tire repaired damaged tire is repaired or Program on page 13-5. or replaced. replaced. If the tire pressure has not 17. Return the equipment to its dropped more than 68 kPa Using the Tire Sealant and original storage location in the (10 psi) from the recommended Compressor Kit without vehicle. inflation pressure, inflate the Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not 18. Immediately drive the vehicle tire to the recommended Punctured) 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the inflation pressure. To use the air compressor to inflate sealant in the tire. 20. Wipe off any sealant from the a tire with air only and not sealant: wheel, tire, and vehicle. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (69,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from warning flashers. See Hazard other accessory power outlets. Warning Flashers on page 6-3. See Power Outlets on page 5-5. See If a Tire Goes Flat on If the vehicle has an accessory page 10-62 for other important power outlet, do not use the safety warnings. cigarette lighter. 1. Remove the tire sealant and If the vehicle only has a cigarette compressor kit from its storage lighter, use the cigarette lighter. location. See Storing the Tire Do not pinch the power plug Sealant and Compressor Kit on cord in the door or window. page 10-71. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle 2. Unwrap the air only hose (7) and must be running while using the the power plug (8). air compressor. 3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Press and turn the selector Make sure the tire valve stem is switch (1) clockwise to the Air positioned close to the ground Only position. so the hose will reach it. 9. Press the on/off button (2) to 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap turn the compressor on. from the flat tire by turning it The compressor will inflate the counterclockwise. tire with air only. 5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (70,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (2) to recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and pressure using the pressure compressor kit off. gauge (3). The recommended Be careful while handling the inflation pressure can be found tire sealant and compressor kit on the Tire and Loading as it could be warm after Information label. See Tire usage. Pressure on page 10-48. 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from The pressure gauge (3) may the accessory power outlet in read higher than the actual tire the vehicle. pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off 13. Disconnect the air only hose to get an accurate reading. The (7) from the tire valve stem by The tire sealant and compressor kit compressor may be turned on/ turning it counterclockwise, and has an accessory adapter in a off until the correct pressure is replace the tire valve stem cap. compartment on the bottom of its reached. 14. Replace the air only hose (7) housing that may be used to inflate If you inflate the tire higher and the power plug (8) and air mattresses, balls, etc. than the recommended cord back in their original locations. Removal and Installation of the pressure you can adjust the Sealant Canister excess pressure by pressing 15. Place the equipment in the the pressure deflation original storage location in the To remove the sealant canister: button (4), if equipped, until the vehicle. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. proper pressure reading is reached. This option is only 2. Press the canister release functional when using the air button (9). only hose (7). 3. Pull up and remove the canister. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (71,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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4. Replace with a new canister 3. Turn the wing nut 4. Wrench (In Bag) which is available from your counterclockwise to remove it. 5. Trim Removal (If Equipped) dealer. 4. Remove the tire sealant and 6. Fastener (If Equipped) 5. Push the new canister into compressor kit. To access the spare tire and tools: place. To store the tire sealant and 1. Open the trunk. compressor kit, reverse the steps. Storing the Tire Sealant 2. Remove the spare tire cover. and Compressor Kit Tire Changing To access the tire sealant and Removing the Spare Tire and compressor kit: Tools 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-13. 2. Lift the cover.

3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. 1. Screwdriver (If Equipped) 2. Tow Hook (If Equipped) 3. Jack Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (72,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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4. The jack and tools are stored 2. Turn the wheel wrench 5. Place the jack near the flat tire. below the spare tire. Remove counterclockwise to loosen and 6. Put the compact spare tire them from their container and remove the wheel nut caps. near you. place them near the tire being Do not try to remove plastic caps changed. from the cover or center cap. { Warning Removing the Flat Tire and 3. Pull the cover or center cap Installing the Spare Tire away from the wheel. Store the Getting under a vehicle when it is wheel cover in the cargo area lifted on a jack is dangerous. until you have the flat tire If the vehicle slips off the jack, repaired or replaced. you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.

{ Warning

Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even Take off the wheel cover or center make the vehicle fall. To help cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach avoid personal injury and vehicle the wheel bolts. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift 1. Do a safety check before 4. Turn the wheel wrench head into the proper location proceeding. See If a Tire Goes counterclockwise to loosen all before raising the vehicle. Flat on page 10-62. the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (73,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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the lower molding. The jack { Warning { Caution must not be used in any other position. Lifting a vehicle and getting under Make sure that the jack lift head it to do maintenance or repairs is is in the correct position or you dangerous without the may damage your vehicle. The appropriate safety equipment and repairs would not be covered by training. If a jack is provided with your warranty. the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.

7. Attach the jack lift assist tool to 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the the jack by fitting both ends of jack handle clockwise. Raise the jack and tool over one the vehicle far enough off the another. ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear 8. Place the jack under the vehicle. the ground. 9. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. The location is indicated by a mark near the bottom edge of Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (74,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Warning (Continued) { Warning

an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might a scraper or wire brush later to come loose. The vehicle's wheel remove all rust or dirt. could fall off, causing a crash.

15. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 16. Lower the vehicle by turning 12. Remove the flat tire. the jack handle counterclockwise. { Warning { Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can Wheel nuts that are improperly or make wheel nuts become loose incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or after time. The wheel could come 13. Remove any rust or dirt from come off. The wheel nuts should off and cause an accident. When the wheel bolts, mounting be tightened with a torque wrench changing a wheel, remove any surfaces, and spare wheel. rust or dirt from places where the to the proper torque specification 14. Place the compact spare tire wheel attaches to the vehicle. In after replacing. Follow the torque on the wheel-mounting surface. specification supplied by the (Continued) (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (75,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Warning (Continued) { Caution

aftermarket manufacturer when Wheel covers will not fit on the using accessory locking wheel vehicle's compact spare. If you try nuts. See Capacities and to put a wheel cover on the Specifications on page 12-2 for compact spare, the cover or the original equipment wheel nut spare could be damaged. torque specifications. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { Caution 17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in { Warning Improperly tightened wheel nuts a crisscross sequence, as can lead to brake pulsation and shown. Storing a jack, a tire, or other rotor damage. To avoid expensive 18. Lower the jack all the way and equipment in the passenger brake repairs, evenly tighten the remove the jack from under the compartment of the vehicle could wheel nuts in the proper vehicle. cause injury. In a sudden stop or sequence and to the proper collision, loose equipment could torque specification. See 19. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly strike someone. Store all these in with the wheel wrench. Capacities and Specifications on the proper place. page 12-2 for the wheel nut When reinstalling the wheel cover or torque specification. center cap on the full-size tire, tighten all five plastic caps hand snug, then tighten them with the wheel wrench an additional one-quarter turn. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (76,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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To store the compact spare tire, use Stop as soon as possible and check the shorter mounting bolt. that the spare tire is correctly The compact spare is for temporary inflated after being installed on the use only. Replace the compact vehicle. The compact spare tire is spare tire with a full-size tire as designed for temporary use only. soon as you can. The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle Compact Spare Tire speed be limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of { Warning the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Driving with more than one 1. Turn the wrench convenient and return the spare tire compact spare tire at a time could counterclockwise to remove the to the storage area. result in loss of braking and fastener. When using a compact spare tire, handling. This could lead to a the ABS and Traction Control 2. Replace the fastener with the crash and you or others could be one provided in the foam. systems may engage until the spare injured. Use only one compact tire is recognized by the vehicle, 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to spare tire at a time. especially on slippery roads. Adjust tighten the fastener. driving to reduce possible 4. Replace the foam, jack and If this vehicle has a compact spare wheel slip. tools, and the tire. tire, it was fully inflated when new; however, it can lose air over time. 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise Check the inflation pressure to secure the tire. regularly. It should be 420 kPa 6. Place the floor cover on the (60 psi). wheel. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (77,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Jump Starting The vehicle may be equipped with { Caution an ignition key or an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton When the compact spare is Jump Starting (On-board start. installed, do not take the vehicle with eAssist Only) through an automatic car wash Key Access If the vehicle fails to crank, it may with guide rails. The compact Place the ignition key in the ON/ be jump started by using the eAssist spare can get caught on the rails RUN position and proceed as battery to charge the 12-volt battery. which can damage the tire, wheel, follows: and other parts of the vehicle. Use the following procedure to activate the on-board jump start 1. Press S then scroll y or z using the DIC controls. until the Settings menu displays. Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles. 2. Press V to enter the Do not mix the compact spare tire or Settings menu. wheel with other wheels or tires. 3. Press T then scroll y or z They will not fit. Keep the spare tire until Jump Start displays. and its wheel together. 4. Press V to activate the jump { Caution start. 5. The system will then ask for Tire chains will not fit the compact confirmation. If Yes is selected, spare. Using them can damage the jump start will begin and the the vehicle and the chains. Do not display will show WAIT TO use tire chains on the compact DIC Buttons START. spare. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (78,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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6. When the jump start is complete, 6. When the jump start is complete, Jump Starting (with or the display will show ATTEMPT the display will show ATTEMPT START or JUMP START START or JUMP START without eAssist) DISABLED. DISABLED. For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on Keyless Access If the vehicle is started, the on-board jump start function will be page 10-26. With the brake pedal not applied, automatically disabled. If the vehicle If the battery has run down, try to press and hold the ENGINE START/ cranks but does not start, the use another vehicle and some STOP button for more than procedure may be repeated again. jumper cables to start the vehicle. five seconds. This will place the If the vehicle start is still Be sure to use the following steps to vehicle in the Service Only Mode. unsuccessful, the jump start can be do it safely. Proceed as follows: attempted using the following jump 1. Press S then scroll y or z starting procedure under “Jump { Warning until the Settings menu displays. Starting (with or without eAssist).” On-board jump starting may be Batteries can hurt you. They can 2. Press V to enter the unavailable due to the 12-volt be dangerous because: Settings menu. battery charge level, the eAssist battery charge level, power . They contain acid that can 3. Press T then scroll y or z capability, or an issue with the burn you. until Jump Start displays. eAssist system. In these cases, the . They contain gas that can 4. Press V to activate the jump display will not be available because explode or ignite. of the power issue, or the DIC will start. . They contain enough display JUMP START DISABLED electricity to burn you. 5. The system will then ask for SEE OWNERS MANUAL. confirmation. If Yes is selected, If you do not follow these steps the jump start will begin and the exactly, some or all of these display will show WAIT TO things can hurt you. START. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (79,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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1. Clips on the driver side of the engine { Caution 2. Pivot Points compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on To remove the battery cover: Ignoring these steps could result page 10-6. You should always use in costly damage to the vehicle 1. Release the two rear clips (1). this remote positive (+) terminal. that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start 2. Lift the battery cover up towards The jump start negative grounding the vehicle by pushing or pulling it the front of the vehicle to release point for the discharged battery is it from the pivot points (2) and will not work, and it could damage the engine block or an engine remove. mounting bolt. Connect to a spot as the vehicle. far away from the discharged 3. Reverse Steps 1–2 to reinstall the battery cover. battery as possible. The vehicle has a battery cover 1. Check the other vehicle. It must which must be removed to gain have a 12-volt battery with a access to the battery for jump negative ground system. starting. { Caution

If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground for jump starting.

The vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal under a trim cover. It is under the battery cover Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (80,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2. Position the two vehicles so that 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF they are not touching. and switch off all lights and Warning (Continued) accessories in both vehicles, To avoid the possibility of the Be sure the battery has enough vehicles rolling, set the parking except the hazard warning flashers if needed. water. You do not need to add brake firmly on both vehicles water to the battery installed in involved in the jump start { Warning your new vehicle. But if a battery procedure. Put an automatic has filler caps, be sure the right transmission in P (Park) or a amount of fluid is there. If it is low, manual transmission in Neutral An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that before setting the parking brake. when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, first. If you do not, explosive gas 3. Set the parking brake firmly on clothing and tools away from any could be present. both vehicles. Put an automatic underhood electric fan. transmission in P (Park) or a Battery fluid contains acid that manual transmission in Neutral can burn you. Do not get it on before setting the parking brake. you. If you accidentally get it in { Warning your eyes or on your skin, flush { Caution the place with water and get Using a match near a battery can medical help immediately. If any accessories are left on or cause battery gas to explode. plugged in during the jump People have been hurt doing this, starting procedure, they could be and some have been blinded. { Warning damaged. The repairs would not Use a flashlight if you need more be covered by the vehicle light. Fans or other moving engine warranty. Whenever possible, turn (Continued) parts can injure you badly. Keep off or unplug all accessories on your hands away from moving either vehicle when jump starting. parts once the engine is running. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (81,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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6. Connect the red positive (+) Towing cable to the remote positive (+) { Caution terminal of the discharged battery. If the jumper cables are Towing the Vehicle connected or removed in the 7. Connect the other end of the wrong order, electrical shorting { Caution positive (+) cable to the may occur and damage the positive (+) terminal of the good vehicle. The repairs would not be Incorrectly towing a disabled battery. Use a remote covered by the vehicle warranty. vehicle may cause damage. The positive (+) terminal if the Always connect and remove the damage would not be covered by vehicle has one. jumper cables in the correct order, the vehicle warranty. 8. Connect one end of the black making sure that the cables do negative (−) cable to the not touch each other or other Have the vehicle towed on a wheel negative (−) terminal of the good metal. battery. lift tow truck. A flatbed car carrier could damage the vehicle. The 9. Connect the other end of the Jumper Cable Removal wheel lift tow truck must raise the negative (−) to the negative (–) rear of the vehicle and wheel dollies Reverse the sequence exactly when grounding point for the must be used to lift the front wheels discharged battery. removing the jumper cables. off the ground. 10. Start the vehicle with the good Consult your dealer or a battery and run the engine at professional towing service if the idle speed for at least disabled vehicle must be towed. four minutes. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (82,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Recreational Vehicle . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your { Caution Towing dealer or trailering professional Recreational vehicle towing means for additional advice and If the vehicle is towed with all four towing the vehicle behind another equipment recommendations. wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be vehicle, such as behind a motor . Is the vehicle ready to be home. The two most common types towed? Just as preparing the damaged. The repairs would not of recreational vehicle towing are vehicle for a long trip, make sure be covered by the vehicle known as dinghy towing and dolly the vehicle is prepared to be warranty. Do not tow the vehicle towing. Dinghy towing is towing the towed. with all four wheels on the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. ground. Dolly towing is towing the Dinghy Towing (with Automatic Transmission) vehicle with two wheels on the Vehicles with an automatic ground and two wheels up on a transmission should not be towed device known as a dolly. with all four wheels on the ground. Here are some important things to If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly consider before recreational vehicle should be used. See "Dolly Towing" towing: that follows. . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will be traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (83,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Dinghy Towing (with Manual 4. Following the manufacturer's The vehicle was not designed to be Transmission) instructions, attach the vehicle towed from the rear with all four being towed to the tow vehicle. wheels on the ground. 5. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Dolly Towing from the Front 6. Release the parking brake. (Front-Wheel Drive) When towing the vehicle for extended periods of time, start the vehicle as often as possible to prevent battery drain. This should be done when the tow vehicle is parked. Dinghy Towing from the Rear

Use the following procedure to dinghy tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Position the vehicle being towed Vehicles with front-wheel drive can behind the tow vehicle. be dolly towed from the front. 2. Shift the transmission into Use the following procedure to dolly 1 (First) gear and turn the tow the vehicle from the front: engine off. 1. Attach the dolly to the tow 3. Set the parking brake. vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (84,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2. Drive the front wheels onto the Dolly Towing from the Front Dolly Towing from the Rear dolly. (All-Wheel Drive) 3. Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. The vehicle cannot be dolly towed 7. Release the parking brake only Vehicles with all-wheel drive cannot from the rear. after the vehicle being towed is be dolly towed. firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (85,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all If using an automatic car wash, Locks manufacturer directions regarding follow the car wash instructions. The Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary windshield wiper and rear window Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and wiper, if equipped, must be off. absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any Remove any accessories that may be damaged or interfere with the car locks greased after using. See vehicle care product. Recommended Fluids and wash equipment. Lubricants on page 11-12. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all Washing the Vehicle { Caution cleaning agents completely. If they To preserve the vehicle's finish, are allowed to dry on the surface, wash it often and out of direct Avoid using high-pressure they could stain. sunlight. washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use Dry the finish with a soft, clean of power washers exceeding chamois or an all-cotton towel to { Caution 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result avoid surface scratches and water spotting. Do not use petroleum-based, in damage or removal of paint acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals. Finish Care agents as they can damage the Application of aftermarket clearcoat vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic The e symbol is on any sealant/wax materials is not parts. If damage occurs, it would underhood compartment electrical recommended. If painted surfaces not be covered by the vehicle center that should not be power are damaged, see your dealer to warranty. Approved cleaning have the damage assessed and (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (86,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless sap, bird droppings, chemicals from steel. To prevent damage always industrial chimneys, etc., can may damage it. Use only follow these cleaning instructions: damage the vehicle's finish if they non-abrasive waxes and polishes . Be sure the molding is cool to remain on painted surfaces. Wash that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the the touch before applying any the vehicle as soon as possible. cleaning solution. If necessary, use non-abrasive vehicle. cleaners that are marked safe for . Use a cleaning solution approved for aluminum or painted surfaces to remove foreign To keep the paint finish looking new, matter. keep the vehicle garaged or stainless steel. Some cleaners covered whenever possible. are highly acidic or contain Occasional hand waxing or mild alkaline substances and can polishing should be done to remove Protecting Exterior Bright Metal damage the moldings. residue from the paint finish. See Moldings your dealer for approved cleaning . Always dilute a concentrated products. cleaner according to the { Caution manufacturer’s instructions. Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, Failure to clean and protect the . Do not use chrome cleaners. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint bright metal moldings can result . Do not use cleaners that are not as damage can occur. in a hazy white finish or pitting. intended for automotive use. This damage would not be . Use a nonabrasive wax on the { Caution covered by the vehicle warranty. vehicle after washing to protect Machine compounding or and extend the molding finish. aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (87,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ . Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Clean the outside of the windshield Stripes illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. with glass cleaner. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Clean rubber blades using a lint-free soft cloth, and a car washing soap { Caution cloth or paper towel soaked with to clean exterior lamps, lenses, windshield washer fluid or a mild emblems, decals and stripes. Follow Failure to clean lamps properly detergent. Wash the windshield instructions under "Washing the can cause damage to the lamp thoroughly when cleaning the Vehicle" previously in this section. cover that would not be covered blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and Lamp covers are made of plastic, by the vehicle warranty. a buildup of vehicle wash/wax and some have a UV protective treatments may cause wiper coating. Do not clean or wipe them streaking. when dry. { Caution Replace the wiper blades if they are Do not use any of the following on worn or damaged. Damage can be lamp covers: Using wax on low gloss black caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, . Abrasive or caustic agents. finish stripes can increase the gloss level and create a snow, and ice. . Washer fluids and other cleaning non-uniform finish. Clean low Weatherstrips agents in higher concentrations gloss stripes with soap and than suggested by the water only. Apply Dielectric silicone grease on manufacturer. weatherstrips to make them last . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, longer, seal better, and not stick or or other harsh cleaners. Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year. Hot, dry climates . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield may require more frequent when washing the vehicle. application. Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (88,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See Recommended { Caution Caution (Continued) Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Tires vehicle is not washed after driving brushes. Damage could occur Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to on roads that have been sprayed and the repairs would not be clean the tires. with magnesium, calcium, covered by the vehicle warranty. or sodium chloride. These { Caution chlorides are used on roads for Steering, Suspension, and conditions such as ice and dust. Chassis Components Using petroleum-based tire Always wash the chrome with dressing products on the vehicle soap and water after exposure. Visually inspect steering, may damage the paint finish and/ suspension, and chassis or tires. When applying a tire components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear at dressing, always wipe off any { Caution least once a year. overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle. To avoid surface damage, do not Inspect power steering for proper use strong soaps, chemicals, hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Wheels and Trim — Aluminum abrasive polishes, cleaners, or Chrome brushes, or cleaners that contain Visually check constant velocity joint acid on aluminum or boots and axle seals for leaks. Use a soft, clean cloth with mild chrome-plated wheels. Use only Body Component Lubrication soap and water to clean the wheels. approved cleaners. Also, never After rinsing thoroughly with clean drive a vehicle with aluminum or Lubricate all key lock cylinders, water, dry with a soft, clean towel. chrome-plated wheels through an hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel A wax may then be applied. fuel door hinge, unless the (Continued) components are plastic. Applying Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (89,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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silicone grease on weatherstrips Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove with a clean cloth will make them dust from knobs and crevices on the Quickly repair minor chips and last longer, seal better, and not stick instrument cluster. Using a mild scratches with touch-up materials or squeak. soap solution, immediately remove available from your dealer to avoid hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect corrosion. Larger areas of finish Underbody Maintenance repellent from all interior surfaces or damage can be corrected in your permanent damage may result. At least twice a year, spring and fall dealer's body and paint shop. use plain water to flush any Your dealer may have products for corrosive materials from the Chemical Paint Spotting cleaning the interior. Use cleaners underbody. Take care to thoroughly Airborne pollutants can fall upon specifically designed for the clean any areas where mud and and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent other debris can collect. causing blotchy, ring-shaped permanent damage. Apply all Sheet Metal Damage discolorations, and small, irregular cleaners directly to the cleaning dark spots etched into the paint cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly If the vehicle is damaged and surface. See “Finish Care” on any switches or controls. requires sheet metal repair or previously in this section. Cleaners should be removed replacement, make sure the body quickly. Never allow cleaners to repair shop applies anti-corrosion Interior Care remain on the surface being material to parts repaired or cleaned for extended periods replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any soils. Note Cleaners may contain solvents that Original manufacturer replacement can become concentrated in the parts will provide the corrosion that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home interior. Before using cleaners, read protection while maintaining the and adhere to all safety instructions vehicle warranty. furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle's on the label. While cleaning the interior. interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (90,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass Coated Moldings the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets . When lightly soiled, wipe with a . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. sponge or soft lint-free cloth sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be dampened with water. from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning . When heavily soiled, use warm . Never use a brush with stiff the interior glass with plain water. soapy water. bristles. { Caution . Never rub any surface Fabric/Carpet/Suede aggressively or with excessive To prevent scratching, never use Start by vacuuming the surface pressure. abrasive cleaners on automotive using a soft brush attachment. If a . Do not use laundry detergents or glass. Abrasive cleaners or rotating brush attachment is being dishwashing soaps with aggressive cleaning may damage used during vacuuming, only use it degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger. on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, use approximately 20 drops per gently remove as much of the soil 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. as possible using one of the A concentrated soap solution will Cleaning the windshield with water following techniques: during the first three to six months leave a residue that creates . Gently blot liquids with a paper streaks and attracts dirt. Do not of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. towel. Continue blotting until no use solutions that contain strong more soil can be removed. or caustic soap. Speaker Covers . For solid soils, remove as much . Do not heavily saturate the Vacuum around a speaker cover as possible prior to vacuuming. upholstery when cleaning. gently, so that the speaker will not . Do not use solvents or cleaners be damaged. Clean spots with just containing solvents. water and mild soap. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (91,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small { Caution 1. Saturate a clean lint-free hidden area for colorfastness before colorfast cloth with water. using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring Do not attach a device with a Microfiber cloth is recommended suction cup to the display. This to prevent lint transfer to the formation occurs, clean the entire fabric or carpet. may cause damage and would fabric or carpet. not be covered by the vehicle 2. Remove excess moisture by Following the cleaning process, a warranty. gently wringing until water does paper towel can be used to blot not drip from the cleaning cloth. excess moisture. Instrument Panel, Leather, 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Natural Open Pore Wood a clean area frequently to For vehicles with high gloss Surfaces prevent forcing the soil in to the surfaces or vehicle displays, use a Use a soft microfiber cloth fabric. microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. dampened with water to remove 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the dust and loose dirt. For a more soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle thorough cleaning, use a soft longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could microfiber cloth dampened with a the soil to the cleaning cloth. scratch the surface. Then use the mild soap solution. 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to removed, use a mild soap clean. Never use window cleaners solution followed only by plain or solvents. Periodically hand wash water. the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach If the soil is not completely or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use. use a commercial upholstery Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (92,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Do not use cleaners that increase Cargo Cover and { Caution gloss, especially on the instrument Convenience Net panel. Reflected glare can decrease Soaking or saturating leather, visibility through the windshield Wash with warm water and mild especially perforated leather, as under certain conditions. detergent. Do not use chlorine well as other interior surfaces, bleach. Rinse with cold water, and then dry completely. may cause permanent damage. { Caution Wipe excess moisture from these Care of Safety Belts surfaces after cleaning and allow Use of air fresheners may cause them to dry naturally. Never use permanent damage to plastics Keep belts clean and dry. heat, steam, or spot removers. Do and painted surfaces. If an air not use cleaners that contain freshener comes in contact with { Warning silicone or wax-based products. any plastic or painted surface in Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Cleaners containing these the vehicle, blot immediately and It may severely weaken them. In solvents can permanently change clean with a soft cloth dampened a crash, they might not be able to the appearance and feel of with a mild soap solution. provide adequate protection. leather or soft trim, and are not Damage caused by air fresheners Clean safety belts only with mild recommended. would not be covered by the soap and lukewarm water. vehicle warranty. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (93,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Floor Mats . Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver { Warning side floor. If a floor mat is the wrong size or . Use the floor mat with the is not properly installed, it can correct side up. Do not turn interfere with the pedals. it over. Interference with the pedals can . Do not place anything on top of cause unintended acceleration the driver side floor mat. and/or increased stopping . Use only a single floor mat on distance which can cause a crash the driver side. and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the . Do not place one floor mat on Reinstall by lining up the floor mat pedals. top of another. retainer openings over the carpet Removing and Replacing the retainers and snapping into position. Use the following guidelines for Floor Mats Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. proper floor mat usage: Pull up on the rear of the floor mat . The original equipment floor to unlock each retainer and remove. Verify the floor mat does not mats were designed for your interfere with the pedals. vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (94,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Service and Maintenance 11-1

General Information Your dealer recognizes the Service and importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help for routine maintenance such as oil General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair changes and tire rotations and expenses resulting from neglect or additional maintenance items like Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 also help to maintain the value of blades. the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have { Caution Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-8 Your dealer has trained technicians Damage caused by improper Additional Maintenance who can perform required maintenance can lead to costly and Care maintenance using genuine repairs and may not be covered Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have by the vehicle warranty. and Care ...... 11-8 up-to-date tools and equipment for Maintenance intervals, checks, fast and accurate diagnostics. Many inspections, recommended fluids, Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and and lubricants are important to Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy keep the vehicle in good working Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online condition. Lubricants ...... 11-12 scheduling to assist with service Maintenance Replacement needs. Parts ...... 11-13 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records ...... 11-14 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

11-2 Service and Maintenance

The Tire Rotation and Required . Use the recommended fuel. See Services are the responsibility of the Fuel on page 9-59. { Warning vehicle owner. It is recommended to Refer to the information in the Performing maintenance work can have your dealer perform these Maintenance Schedule Additional be dangerous and can cause services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Required Services - Normal chart. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to serious injury. Perform keep the vehicle in good working The Additional Required Services - maintenance work only if the condition, improves fuel economy, Severe are for vehicles that are: required information, proper tools, and reduces vehicle emissions. . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic and equipment are available. If they are not, see your dealer to Because of the way people use in hot weather. have a trained technician do the vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Mainly driven in hilly or work. See Doing Your Own There may need to be more mountainous terrain. frequent checks and services. The Service Work on page 10-3. . Frequently towing a trailer. Additional Required Services - Normal are for vehicles that: . Used for high speed or competitive driving. . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on . Used for taxi, police, or delivery the Tire and Loading Information service. label. See Vehicle Load Limits Refer to the information in the on page 9-10. Maintenance Schedule Additional . Are driven on reasonable road Required Services - Severe chart. surfaces within legal driving limits. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Services Every 12 000 km/ SOON message displays, have the 7,500 mi Owner Checks and Services engine oil and filter changed within Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven the vehicle, and perform the At Each Fuel Stop under the best conditions, the following services. See Tire . Check the engine oil level. See engine oil life system may not Rotation on page 10-55. Engine Oil on page 10-11. indicate the need for vehicle service for up to a year. The engine oil and . Check engine oil level and oil Once a Month filter must be changed at least once life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and . Check the tire inflation a year and the oil life system must reset oil life system. See Engine pressures. See Tire Pressure on be reset. Your trained dealer Oil on page 10-11 and Engine page 10-48. technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset Oil Life System on page 10-13. . Inspect the tires for wear. See accidentally, service the vehicle . Check engine coolant level. See Tire Inspection on page 10-54. within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the Engine Coolant on page 10-19. . Check the windshield washer last service. Reset the oil life . Check windshield washer fluid fluid level. See Washer Fluid on system when the oil is changed. level. See Washer Fluid on page 10-23. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-23. page 10-13. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

11-4 Service and Maintenance

. Visually inspect windshield wiper . Check restraint system . Check parking brake and blades for wear, cracking, components. See Safety System automatic transmission park or contamination. See Exterior Check on page 3-16. mechanism. See Park Brake and Care on page 10-85. Replace P (Park) Mechanism Check on . Visually inspect fuel system for worn or damaged wiper blades. damage or leaks. page 10-29. See Wiper Blade Replacement . Check accelerator pedal for on page 10-29. . Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for damage, high effort, or binding. . Check tire inflation pressures. loose or damaged parts. Replace if needed. See Tire Pressure on . Visually inspect gas strut for page 10-48. . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10-85. signs of wear, cracks, or other . Inspect tire wear. See Tire damage. Check the hold open Inspection on page 10-54. . Check starter switch. See Starter ability of the strut. See your Switch Check on page 10-28. dealer if service is required. . Visually check for fluid leaks. . Check automatic transmission . Check tire sealant expiration . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. shift lock control function. See date, if equipped. See Tire See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Automatic Transmission Shift page 10-16. Sealant and Compressor Kit on Lock Control Function Check on page 10-64. . Inspect brake system. page 10-28. . Inspect sunroof track and seal, . Visually inspect steering, . Check ignition transmission lock. if equipped. See Sunroof on suspension, and chassis See Ignition Transmission Lock page 2-22. components for damaged, loose, Check on page 10-29. or missing parts or signs of wear. See Exterior Care on page 10-85. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Maintenance Schedule

Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi

Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Except 2.0L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ spark plug wires. 2.0L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ @ spark plug wires. Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Except with eAssist: Visually inspect accessory @ drive belts. (5) Vehicles with eAssist: Visually inspect accessory @ drive belts. (5) Replace brake/clutch fluid. (6) @ @ @ Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Footnotes — Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal routing, and condition. excessive cracking, or damage; (1) Or every two years, whichever (3) Or every four years, whichever replace, if needed. comes first. More frequent comes first. (6) Or every three years, whichever replacement may be needed if the (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. vehicle is driven in areas with heavy comes first. See Cooling System on traffic, areas with poor air quality, page 10-18. or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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Maintenance Schedule

Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi

Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @ Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @ Except 2.0L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ spark plug wires. 2.0L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ @ spark plug wires. Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Except with eAssist: Visually inspect accessory @ drive belts. (5) Vehicles with eAssist: Visually inspect accessory @ drive belts. (5) Replace brake/clutch fluid. (6) @ @ @ Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

11-8 Service and Maintenance

Footnotes — Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Services Maintenance and Care (1) Or every two years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. More frequent Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly replacement may be needed if the components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly vehicle is driven in areas with heavy 3,000 mi. repairs. To maintain vehicle traffic, areas with poor air quality, performance, additional . Have underbody flushing service or areas with high dust levels. performed. See "Underbody maintenance services may be Replacement may also be needed if Maintenance" in Exterior Care required. there is a reduction in air flow, on page 10-85. It is recommended that your dealer excessive window fogging, or odors. perform these services — their (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines trained dealer technicians know and hoses for proper hook-up, your vehicle best. Your dealer can routing, and condition. also perform a thorough (3) Or every four years, whichever assessment with a multi-point comes first. inspection to recommend when your vehicle may need attention. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-18. (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (6) Or every three years, whichever comes first. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Service and Maintenance 11-9

The following list is intended to Belts Fluids explain the services and conditions . Belts may need replacing if they Proper fluid levels and approved to look for that may indicate squeak or show signs of fluids protect the vehicle’s systems services are required. cracking or splitting. and components. See Recommended Fluids and Battery . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment Lubricants on page 11-12 for GM The battery supplies power to start approved fluids. the engine and operate any to inspect the belts and additional electrical accessories. recommend adjustment or . Engine oil and windshield replacement when necessary. washer fluid levels should be . To avoid break-down or failure to checked at every fuel fill. start the vehicle, maintain a Brakes battery with full cranking power. . Instrument cluster lights may Brakes stop the vehicle and are come on to indicate that fluids . Trained dealer technicians have crucial to safe driving. may be low and need to be the diagnostic equipment to test . Signs of brake wear may include filled. the battery and ensure that the chirping, grinding, or squealing connections and cables are noises, or difficulty stopping. Hoses corrosion-free. Hoses transport fluids and should . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment be regularly inspected to ensure to inspect the brakes and that there are no cracks or leaks. recommend quality parts With a multi-point inspection, your engineered for the vehicle. dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

11-10 Service and Maintenance

Lamps . As part of the multi-point . Trained dealer technicians can inspection, trained dealer inspect and recommend the right Properly working headlamps, technicians can visually inspect tires. Your dealer can also taillamps, and brake lamps are the shocks and struts for signs provide tire/wheel balancing important to see and be seen on of leaking, blown seals, services to ensure smooth the road. or damage, and can advise vehicle operation at all speeds. . Signs that the headlamps need when service is needed. Your dealer sells and services attention include dimming, failure name brand tires. Tires to light, cracking, or damage. Vehicle Care The brake lamps need to be Tires need to be properly inflated, checked periodically to ensure rotated, and balanced. Maintaining To help keep the vehicle looking like that they light when braking. the tires can save money and fuel, new, vehicle care products are and can reduce the risk of tire available from your dealer. For . With a multi-point inspection, failure. information on how to clean and your dealer can check the lamps protect the vehicle s interior and and note any concerns. . Signs that the tires need to be ’ replaced include three or more exterior, see Interior Care on Shocks and Struts visible treadwear indicators; cord page 10-89 and Exterior Care on page 10-85. Shocks and struts help aid in control or fabric showing through the for a smoother ride. rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or . Signs of wear may include split in the tire. steering wheel vibration, bounce/ sway while braking, longer stopping distance, or uneven tire wear. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Service and Maintenance 11-11

Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. clean and clear. provide a clear view. . Signs that the alignment may . Signs of damage include . Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include scratches, cracks, and chips. skipping across the windshield, pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber. . Trained dealer technicians can handling, or unusual tire wear. inspect the windshield and . Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required recommend proper replacement check the wiper blades and equipment to ensure proper if needed. replace them when needed. wheel alignment. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

11-12 Service and Maintenance

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-11. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10-19. Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Service and Maintenance 11-13

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176 Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41–125 2.4L L4 Engine 12620540 41–108 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60.0 cm (23.62 in) 13227404 — Passenger Side – 45.0 cm (17.7 in) 13227405 — Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

11-14 Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Technical Data 12-1

Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12-2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4 Identification Label This label, in either the glove box or the trunk area, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation. corner of the instrument panel, on . Paint information. the left side of the vehicle. It can be . seen through the windshield from Production options and special outside. The VIN also appears on equipment. the Vehicle Certification and Service Do not remove this label from the Parts labels and certificates of title vehicle. and registration. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

12-2 Technical Data

Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.4 L 7.8 qt 2.4L L4 Engine (LEA) 7.1 L 7.5 qt 2.4L L4 Engine (LUK) 9.6 L 10.1 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L L4 Engine AWD 5.7 L 6.0 qt 2.0L L4 Engine FWD 4.7 L 5.0 qt 2.4L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt Fuel Tank 2.0L L4 Engine 70.4 L 18.6 gal 2.4L L4 Engine (LEA) 70.4 L 18.6 gal Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Technical Data 12-3

Capacities Application Metric English 2.4L L4 Engine (LUK) 62.8 L 16.6 gal Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine X 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in) 2.4L L4 Engine (LEA) K 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in) 2.4L L4 Engine (LUK) R 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in) Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

12-4 Technical Data

Engine Drive Belt Routing

2.4L LUK Engine 2.4L LEA Engine 2.0L Engine Belt removal and installation requires special tools. See your dealer for service. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Customer Information 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ...... 13-13 Customer Assistance the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy ...... 13-14 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 13-5 ® can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance OnStar ...... 13-15 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 13-5 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Appointments ...... 13-7 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-7 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-8 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service, Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 of your dealership or the general Radio Frequency manager. Statement ...... 13-12 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

13-2 Customer Information

STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without why we suggest following Step One other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call first. to you. 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line General Motors of Canada Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Customer Care Centre at dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at 1‐800-263-3777 (English) or sure you are completely satisfied the following address: 1-800-263-7854 (French). with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program We encourage you to call the if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business toll-free number in order to give the after following the procedure Bureaus, Inc. inquiry prompt attention. Have the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard following information available to can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 give the Customer Assistance Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington , VA 22203-1838 representative: to enforce your rights. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 . Vehicle Identification The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto Number (VIN). This is available out-of-court program administered from the vehicle registration or by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all title, or the plate at the top left of Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of the instrument panel and visible disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves . Dealership name and location. be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Vehicle delivery date and dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its present mileage. filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Customer Information 13-3

STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Buick encourages customers to call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care the toll-free number for assistance. and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail Buick, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration program. Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Buick Customer Assistance Center of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 P.O. Box 33136 factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Detroit, MI 48232-5136 claims. The program provides for Oshawa , Ontario L1H 8P7 www.Buick.com the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied 1-800-521-7300 may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification 1-800-832-8425 (For Text before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). Telephone devices (TTYs)) designed so that the entire dispute Roadside Assistance: settlement process, from the time 1-800-252-1112 you file your complaint to the final From U.S. Virgin Islands: decision, should be completed in 1-800-496-9994 approximately 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

13-4 Customer Information

Canada Center. Any TTY user can I (Service History): View communicate with Buick by dialing: General Motors of Canada Limited printable dealer-recorded service 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in Customer Care Centre, records and self-recorded service Canada can dial 1 800 263-3830. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 ‐ ‐ records. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive D Online Owner Center (Preferred Dealer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Information): Select a dealer and www.gm.ca Online Owner Experience view locations, maps, phone 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.buick.com numbers, and hours. 1-800-263-7854 (French) The Buick online owner experience J (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text allows interaction with Buick and Information): Track the vehicle’s Telephone devices (TTYs)) keeps important vehicle-specific warranty information. Roadside Assistance: information in one place. J (Recall Information): View 1-800-268-6800 active recalls or search by Vehicle Membership Benefits All Overseas Locations Identification Number (VIN). See E (Vehicle Information): Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Please contact the local General Download owner manuals and view on page 12-1. Motors Business Unit. vehicle-specific how-to videos. H (Other Account Information): Customer Assistance for G (Maintenance Information): View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite View maintenance schedules, radio, and OnStar account Text Telephone (TTY) required maintenance alerts, and information. Users OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic F (Live Chat Support): Chat with information. Schedule service To assist customers who are deaf, online help representatives. appointments. hard of hearing, or speech-impaired See my.buick.com to register your and who use Text Telephones vehicle. (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Customer Information 13-5

Buick Owner Centre (Canada) GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has buickowner.ca a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Visit the Buick Owner Centre: for details. TTY users call . Chat live with online help 1-800-263-3830. representatives. . Use the Vehicle Tools section. Roadside Assistance . Access third party enthusiast Program sites and social media networks. For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call . Locate owner resources such as This program is available to 1-800-252-1112; (Text Telephone lease-end, financing, and qualified applicants for cost (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). warranty information. reimbursement of eligible For Canadian-purchased vehicles, aftermarket adaptive equipment . Retrieve your favorite articles, call 1-800-268-6800. required for the vehicle, such as quizzes, tips and multimedia Service is available 24 hours a day, hand controls or a wheelchair/ galleries organized into the 365 days a year. scooter lift for the vehicle. Featured Articles and Auto Care Sections. For more information on the limited Calling for Assistance offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or . Download the owner manual for When calling Roadside Assistance, call the GM Mobility Assistance your vehicle, quickly and easily. have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text ready: . Find the Buick-recommended Telephone (TTY) users, call maintenance services for your 1-800-833-9935. . Your name, home address, and vehicle. home telephone number. . Telephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

13-6 Customer Information

. Model, year, color, and license driver if they decide the claims are . Flat Tire Change: Service to plate number of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, . Odometer reading, Vehicle claim is made many times. must be in good condition and Identification Number (VIN), and Services Provided delivery date of the vehicle. properly inflated. It is the owner's . Emergency Fuel Delivery: responsibility for the repair or . Description of the problem. Delivery of enough fuel for the replacement of the tire if it is not Coverage vehicle to get to the nearest covered by the warranty. service station. . Battery Jump Start: Service to Services are provided up to 6 years/ jump start a dead battery. 110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever . Lock-Out Service: Service to comes first. unlock the vehicle if you are Services Not Included in locked out. A remote unlock may Roadside Assistance In the U.S., anyone driving the be available if you have vehicle is covered. In Canada, a OnStar®. For security reasons, . Impound towing caused by person driving the vehicle without the driver must present violation of any laws. permission from the owner is not identification before this service . Legal fines. covered. is given. . Mounting, dismounting, Roadside Assistance is not a part of . Emergency Tow from a Public the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. or changing of snow tires, Road or Highway: Tow to the chains, or other traction devices. General Motors North America and nearest Buick dealer for Buick reserve the right to make any warranty service, or if the vehicle Service is not provided if a vehicle changes or discontinue the was in a crash and cannot be is in an area that is not accessible Roadside Assistance program at driven. Assistance is not given to the service vehicle or is not a any time without notification. when the vehicle is stuck in regularly traveled or maintained General Motors North America and sand, mud, or snow. public road, which includes ice and Buick reserve the right to limit winter roads. Off-road use is not services or payment to an owner or covered. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Customer Information 13-7

Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call Canadian-Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel to Roadside Assistance. delivery may be restricted. the vehicle for service, you are Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work Propane and other fuels are not covered, however any cost for provided through this service. day as possible to allow for parts and labor for repairs not same-day repair. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle covered by the warranty are the registration is required. owner responsibility. Courtesy Transportation . Trip Interruption Benefits and Program Assistance: Must be over Scheduling Service 150 kilometers from where your Appointments To enhance your ownership trip was started to qualify. experience, we and our participating When the vehicle requires warranty General Motors of Canada dealers are proud to offer Courtesy service, contact your dealer and Limited requires Transportation, a customer support request an appointment. By pre-authorization, original program for vehicles with the scheduling a service appointment detailed receipts, and a copy of Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty and advising the service consultant the repair orders. Once Coverage period in Canada), of your transportation needs, your authorization has been received, extended powertrain, and/or dealer can help minimize your the Roadside Assistance advisor warranties specific to e-Assist in inconvenience. will help you make arrangements both the U.S. and Canada. and explain how to receive If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Several Courtesy Transportation payment. into the service department options are available to assist in immediately, keep driving it until it . Alternative Service: If reducing inconvenience when can be scheduled for service, assistance cannot be provided warranty repairs are required. unless, of course, the problem is right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

13-8 Customer Information

Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited entitled “Limited Warranty and reimbursement for reasonable fuel Additional Program Owner Assistance Information” expenses may be available. Claim Information furnished with each new vehicle amounts should reflect actual costs All program options, such as shuttle provides detailed warranty coverage and be supported by original service, may not be available at information. receipts. See your dealer for every dealer. Contact your dealer information. Transportation Options for specific availability. Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to Warranty service can generally be unilaterally modify, change, completed while you wait. However, For an overnight warranty repair, the or discontinue Courtesy if you are unable to do so, your dealer may provide an available Transportation at any time and to dealer may offer the following courtesy rental vehicle or provide for resolve all questions of claim transportation options: reimbursement of a rental vehicle. Reimbursement is limited and must eligibility pursuant to the terms and Shuttle Service be supported by original receipts as conditions described herein at its sole discretion. This includes one-way or round-trip well as a signed and completed shuttle service within reasonable rental agreement and meet state/ time and distance parameters of provincial, local, and rental vehicle Collision Damage Repair your dealer's area. provider requirements. If the vehicle is involved in a Requirements vary and may include collision and it is damaged, have the Public Transportation or Fuel minimum age requirements, Reimbursement damage repaired by a qualified insurance coverage, credit card, etc. technician using the proper If overnight warranty repairs are Additional fees such as fuel usage equipment and quality replacement needed, and public transportation is charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, parts. Poorly performed collision used, the expense must be excessive mileage, or rental usage repairs diminish the vehicle resale supported by original receipts and beyond the completion of the repair within the maximum amount allowed are also your responsibility. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Customer Information 13-9

value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts that warranty. Insuring the Vehicle Genuine GM Collision parts are new Aftermarket collision parts are also Protect your investment in the GM parts made with the same materials available. These are made by vehicle with comprehensive and and construction methods as the companies other than GM and may collision insurance coverage. There parts with which the vehicle was not have been tested for the vehicle. are significant differences in the originally built. Genuine GM As a result, these parts may fit quality of coverage afforded by Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms. ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle damage repairs through the use of New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts. parts are typically removed from When purchasing insurance, we vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts. undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever If such insurance coverage is not A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer available from your current part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center insurance carrier, consider switching maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and to another insurance carrier. designed appearance and safety state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

13-10 Customer Information

If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and Repair Process insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment In the event that the vehicle requires Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number. damage repairs, GM recommends Genuine Manufacturer replacement that you take an active role in its . Owner name, address, and repair. If you have a pre-determined parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number. you may be charged at the end of repair facility of choice, take the the lease for poor quality repairs. . Vehicle license plate number. vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any . Vehicle make, model, and If a Crash Occurs required replacement collision parts model year. be original equipment parts, either If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification new Genuine GM parts or recycled emergency services for help. Do not Number (VIN). original GM parts. Remember, leave the scene of a crash until all recycled parts will not be covered by matters have been taken care of. . Insurance company and policy the GM vehicle warranty. Move the vehicle only if its position number. puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the Insurance pays the bill for the repair, instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. but you must live with the repair. officer. Depending on your policy limits, Choose a reputable repair facility your insurance company may Give only the necessary information that uses quality replacement parts. initially value the repair using to police and other parties involved See “Collision Parts” earlier in this aftermarket parts. Discuss this with in the crash. section. the repair professional, and insist on For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see What Genuine GM parts. Remember, Roadside Assistance Program on Will You See after an Airbag if the vehicle is leased, you may be page 13-5. Inflates? on page 3-21. obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Customer Information 13-11

If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles. insurance company's collision policy Owner Information repair limits, as you have no Owner publications are written ORDER TOLL FREE: contractual limits with that company. specifically for owners and intended 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday In such cases, you can have control to provide basic operational 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time of the repair and parts choices as information about the vehicle. The For Credit Card Orders Only long as the cost stays within Owner Manual includes the (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see reasonable limits. Maintenance Schedule for all Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. models. Or write to: Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Ordering Information Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Manual. Attention: Customer Service Service Manuals 47911 Halyard Drive RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – Plymouth, MI 48170 Service Manuals have the diagnosis $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and and repair information on the shipping fees. Prices are subject to change without engines, transmission, axle, notice and without incurring suspension, brakes, electrical, Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. obligation. Allow ample time for steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: delivery. Service Bulletins $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and All listed prices are quoted in U.S. shipping fees. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. Service Bulletins give additional funds. technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

13-12 Customer Information

Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) Statement Defects RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that Reporting Safety Defects pressure monitoring and ignition complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States system security, as well as in Federal Communications connection with conveniences such Commission (FCC) rules and with Government as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Industry Canada Standards If you believe that your vehicle transmitters for remote door locking/ RSS-GEN/210/220/310, ICES‐001. has a defect which could cause unlocking and starting, and Operation is subject to the following a crash or could cause injury or in-vehicle transmitters for garage two conditions: door openers. RFID technology in death, you should immediately GM vehicles does not use or record 1. The device may not cause inform the National Highway personal information or link with any harmful interference. Traffic Safety Administration other GM system containing 2. The device must accept any (NHTSA) in addition to notifying personal information. interference received, including General Motors. interference that may cause If NHTSA receives similar undesired operation of the complaints, it may open an device. investigation, and if it finds that Changes or modifications to any of a safety defect exists in a group these systems by other than an of vehicles, it may order a recall authorized service facility could void and remedy campaign. authorization to use this equipment. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Customer Information 13-13

However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian to General Motors problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like To contact NHTSA, you may call If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety this, please notify General Motors. the Vehicle Safety Hotline defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 immediately, and notify General Buick Customer Assistance Center (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Motors of Canada Limited. Call P.O. Box 33136 http://www.safercar.gov; or Transport Canada at Detroit , MI 48232-5136 write to: 1-800-333-0510 or write to: In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 Administrator, NHTSA Transport Canada (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Road Safety Branch 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (French), or write: Washington, D.C. 20590 80 rue Noel Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 General Motors of Canada Limited You can also obtain other Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: information about motor CA1-163-005 vehicle safety from 1908 Colonel Sam Drive http://www.safercar.gov. Oshawa , Ontario L1H 8P7 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

13-14 Customer Information

Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, transmission performance, to designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation. record such data as: control the vehicle. These modules To read data recorded by an EDR, may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is Some modules may also store data . Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle about how the vehicle is operated, manufacturer, other parties, such as such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the average speed. These modules may special equipment, can read the . retain personal preferences, such as How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR. temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, . How fast the vehicle was traveling. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

Customer Information 13-15

GM will not access this data or OnStar® Infotainment System share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a consent of the vehicle owner or, ® if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar and has an active navigation system as part of the consent of the lessee; in response subscription, additional data may be infotainment system, use of the to an official request by police or collected through the OnStar system may result in the storage of similar government office; as part of system. This includes information destinations, addresses, telephone GM's defense of litigation through about the vehicle’s operation; numbers, and other trip information. the discovery process; or, as collisions involving the vehicle; the See the infotainment manual for required by law. Data that GM use of the vehicle and its features; information on stored data and for collects or receives may also be and, in certain situations, the deletion instructions. used for GM research needs or may location and approximate GPS be made available to others for speed of the vehicle. Refer to the research purposes, where a need is OnStar Terms and Conditions and shown and the data is not tied to a Privacy Statement on the OnStar specific vehicle or vehicle owner. website. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

OnStar 14-1

OnStar Overview existing public emergency service OnStar providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 ’ and Conditions and Privacy OnStar Services Statement for more details Emergency ...... 14-2 including system limitations at Security ...... 14-3 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Navigation ...... 14-3 = Voice Command Button www.onstar.ca (Canada). Connections ...... 14-4 Q Blue OnStar Button The OnStar system status light is Vehicle Diagnostics ...... 14-6 next to the OnStar buttons. If the > Emergency Button OnStar Additional Information status light is: This vehicle may be equipped with a OnStar Additional . Solid Green: System is on. Information ...... 14-6 comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar . Flashing Green: On a call. Advisor for Emergency, Security, . Red: Indicates a problem. Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar . Off: System is off. Press the blue services may require a paid OnStar button twice to speak subscription. OnStar requires the with an OnStar Advisor. vehicle battery and electrical Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR system, cellular service, and GPS (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an satellite signals to be available and Advisor. operating. OnStar acts as a link to Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

14-2 OnStar

. Receive On-Demand Press = to: Diagnostics for a check of the OnStar Services . Make a call, end a call, vehicle’s key operating systems. or answer an incoming call. Emergency . Receive Roadside Assistance. . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, . Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands. the OnStar system can equipped). automatically connect to an OnStar . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice commands. Press > to get a priority connection Emergency Advisor. The built-in Requires a specific OnStar to an OnStar Emergency Advisor system can automatically connect to subscription plan. available 24/7 to: help in certain crashes. . Obtain the WiFi network name, . Get help for an emergency. Press > to connect to an OnStar or Service Set Identifier or SSID, . Be a Good Samaritan or Emergency Advisor. GPS and passphrase (if equipped). respond to an AMBER Alert. technology is used to identify the vehicle location and can provide Press Q to connect to a live . Get assistance in severe important information to emergency Advisor to: weather or other crisis and personnel. OnStar Emergency evacuation routes. . Verify account information or Advisors are trained to provide update contact information. assistance and link to existing public emergency service providers . Get driving directions. Requires in emergency situations. a specific OnStar subscription plan. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Crisis Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information if a crisis occurs. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

OnStar 14-3

Security 3. Directions are downloaded to the Repeat vehicle. OnStar provides services including 1. Press =. System responds: Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote 4. Follow the voice-guided “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Ignition Block, and Roadside commands. 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can Using Voice Commands with the last direction given, then unlock the vehicle doors remotely, During a Planned Route responds with “OnStar ready,” if equipped with automatic door then a tone. locks, and can help police locate the Cancel Route vehicle if it is stolen. Get My Destination 1. Press =. System responds: = Navigation “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say 1. Press . System responds: “Cancel route.” System “OnStar ready,” then a tone. OnStar navigation requires a responds: “Do you want to 2. Say Get my destination. specific OnStar subscription plan. “ ” cancel directions?” System responds with the Press Q to receive directions or 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: address and the distance to the have them sent to the vehicle “OK, request completed, thank destination, then responds with navigation screen, if equipped. you, goodbye.” “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Destinations can also be forwarded Route Preview Other Navigation Services to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. Available from OnStar 1. Press =. System responds: Turn-by-Turn Navigation “OnStar ready,” then a tone. OnStar eNav: Subscribers can send destinations from 1. Press Q to connect to a live 2. Say “Route preview.” System Advisor. MapQuest.com to the vehicle responds with the next three Turn-by-Turn Navigation or 2. Request directions. maneuvers. screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

14-4 OnStar

Destination Download: Press Q, WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that with the tire pressure monitoring download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless system); or activate remote horn navigation system in the vehicle (if Internet connection to connect and lights. Also remote start the equipped). After the call ends, press multiple mobile devices (data plan vehicle (if factory equipped) or the “Go” button on the navigation required). unlock the doors from anywhere screen to begin driving directions. with a wireless connection (if 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot equipped with automatic locks). If directions are downloaded to the information, press = and select With a required specific OnStar navigation system, the route can or say “WiFi settings.” subscription plan, a destination can only be canceled through the be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar navigation system. 2. The WiFi settings will display the RemoteLink information and WiFi network name/SSID, Destinations can also be compatibility, see www.onstar.com passphrase, and level of (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). downloaded on the go. For encryption. information about eNav or ® 3. To change the SSID or OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Destination Download, see Services www.onstar.com (U.S.) or passphrase, press Q or call www.onstar.ca (Canada). 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect This feature is included for five with an Advisor. years and allows for remote door Connections lock/unlock (if equipped with OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App automatic locks), remote start (if The required specific Onstar (If Equipped) factory equipped), or activation of subscription plan includes the Download the OnStar RemoteLink horn and lights from anywhere with services that follow to help mobile app to select Apple®, a wireless signal. Download the app customers stay connected. Android™, and BlackBerry® or and start using it any time during the For coverage maps, see Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. trial period to get started. www.onstar.com (U.S.) or From the mobile device, check the www.onstar.ca (Canada). vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

OnStar 14-5

OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say “Call.” System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made “ ” “Please say the name tag.” and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System To Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds: responds: “About to store . Does that sound OK?” “OnStar ready.” 2. Say “My number.” System 5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try responds: Your OnStar again. System responds: OK, 2. Say “Call.” System responds: “ “ Hands-Free Calling number is, storing . “Call. Please say the name or ” ” then says the number. number to call.” Place a Call Using a Stored 3. Say the entire number without End a Call Number pausing, including a 1 and the “ ” Press =. System responds: Call = area code. System responds: “ 1. Press . System responds: ended. “OK calling.” ” “OnStar ready.” 2. Say Call . System Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed “ ” Dialing responds: “OK, calling 1. Press =. System responds: .” 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar Ready,” followed by Verify Minutes and Expiration a tone. “OnStar ready.” Press = and say Minutes then 2. Say “Call.” System responds: 2. Say “Store.” System responds: “ ” Please say the number you “Call. Please say the name or “ “Verify” to check how many minutes number to call.” would like to store.” remain and their expiration date. 3. Say “911” without pausing. System responds: “911.” Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

14-6 OnStar

Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Information Automatic Crash Response, perform a vehicle check every Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, month. It will check the engine, Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle transmission, antilock brakes, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, and other major vehicle systems. Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn It also checks the tire pressures, eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling if the vehicle is equipped with the can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not Tire Pressure Monitoring System. account information. all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For If an On-Demand Diagnostics check Selling/Transferring the is needed, press Q, and an Advisor more information, a full description Vehicle of OnStar services, system can run a check. Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately limitations, and OnStar terms and to terminate your OnStar services if conditions: the vehicle is disposed of, sold, . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR transferred, or if the lease ends. (1-888-466-7827). Reactivation for Subsequent . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). Owners . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Press Q and follow the prompts to . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update . Press Q to speak with an vehicle records and explain the Advisor. OnStar service options available. OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

OnStar 14-7

in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of services. Service involving location subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote information about the vehicle cannot and medical conditions. Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be work unless GPS signals are Press Q for help with: available, unobstructed, and changed the first time when compatible with the OnStar . Locating a gas station with an speaking with an Advisor. To hardware. OnStar services may not attendant to pump gas. change the OnStar PIN, contact an Q work if the OnStar equipment is not . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., OnStar Advisor by pressing or properly installed or it has not been that meets accessibility needs. calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, . Providing directions to the Warranty or modified, OnStar services may closest hospital or pharmacy in OnStar equipment may be not work. Other problems beyond urgent situations. warranted as part of the vehicle the control of OnStar may prevent TTY Users warranty. service such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to Languages design and architecture of the communicate to deaf, The vehicle can be programmed to vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired respond in multiple languages. customers while in the vehicle. The crash, or wireless phone network Press Q and ask for an Advisor. congestion or jamming. available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle Advisors are available in English, See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, Spanish, and French. Available page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar languages may vary by country. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

14-8 OnStar

Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment been off continuously for five days. vehicle is driven into an open area. After five days, OnStar can contact The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the Roadside Assistance and a Cellular and GPS Antennas locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Do not add any electrical vehicle. Do not place items over or near the equipment. See Add-On Electrical antenna to prevent blocking cellular Equipment on page 9-65. Added Global Positioning and GPS signal reception. Cellular electrical equipment may interfere System (GPS) reception is required for OnStar to with the operation of the OnStar send remote signals to the vehicle. system and cause it to not operate. . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar Privacy buildings; in parking garages; Message The complete OnStar Privacy around airports; in tunnels, Statement may be found at underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage www.onstar.com (U.S.), very dense trees. If GPS signals or the cellular network has reached or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We are not available, the OnStar maximum capacity, this message recommend that you review it. If you system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the have any questions, call call OnStar. However, OnStar call again or try again after driving a 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. the exact location. or press Q to speak with an Vehicle and Power Issues Advisor. Users of wireless . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle communications are cautioned that can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, the privacy of any information sent location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be via wireless cellular communications responders. available and operating for features cannot be assured. Third parties Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

OnStar 14-9

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INDEX i-1

A Airbag System (cont'd) Antilock Brake Passenger Sensing System (ABS) ...... 9-31 Accessories and System ...... 3-23 Warning Light ...... 5-24 Modifications ...... 10-3 What Makes an Airbag Appearance Care Accessory Power ...... 9-23 Inflate? ...... 3-21 Exterior ...... 10-85 Active Emergency What Will You See after an Interior ...... 10-89 Braking System ...... 1-17, 9-54 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-21 Ashtrays ...... 5-6 Adaptive Cruise Control ...... 9-40 When Should an Airbag Assistance Program, Add-On Electrical Inflate? ...... 3-20 Roadside ...... 13-5 Equipment ...... 9-65 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-19 Assistance Systems for Additional Information Airbags Driving ...... 9-51 OnStar® ...... 14-6 Adding Equipment to the Assistance Systems for Additional Maintenance Vehicle ...... 3-28 Parking and Backing ...... 9-49 and Care ...... 11-8 Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-19 Automatic Adjustments Readiness Light ...... 5-18 Door Locks ...... 2-12 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-4 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Headlamp System ...... 6-2 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-16 Vehicles ...... 3-27 Transmission ...... 9-26 Air Filter, Passenger System Check ...... 3-17 Transmission Fluid ...... 10-15 Compartment ...... 8-6 Alarm Automatic Transmission Air Intake ...... 8-6 Vehicle Security ...... 2-15 Manual Mode ...... 9-28 Air Vents ...... 8-6 Alert Shift Lock Control Airbag System Lane Change ...... 9-56 Function Check ...... 10-28 Check ...... 3-29 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 9-55 How Does an Airbag All-Season Tires ...... 10-41 Restrain? ...... 3-21 All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-31, 10-27 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

i-2 INDEX

B Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Chains, Tire ...... 10-61 High Intensity Discharge Charging System Light ...... 5-20 Battery ...... 10-26 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-31 Check Jump Starting ...... 10-77, 10-78 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-32 Engine Light ...... 5-20 Power Protection ...... 6-7 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Ignition Voltage and Charging Stoplamps, and Transmission Lock ...... 10-29 Messages ...... 5-38 Back-up Lamps ...... 10-32 Child Restraints Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-29 Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Infants and Young Brake Children ...... 3-32 System Warning Light ...... 5-23 Lower Anchors and Brakes ...... 10-24 C Tethers for Children ...... 3-37 Antilock ...... 9-31 Calibration ...... 5-4 Older Children ...... 3-30 Assist ...... 9-34 California Securing ...... 3-45, 3-47 Fluid ...... 10-25 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-61 Systems ...... 3-34 Parking ...... 9-32 Perchlorate Materials Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-6 System Messages ...... 5-39 Requirements ...... 10-3 Circuit Breakers ...... 10-35 Braking ...... 9-3 Warning ...... 10-2 Cleaning Braking System Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Exterior Care ...... 10-85 Active Emergency ...... 1-17 Capacities and Interior Care ...... 10-89 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-14 Specifications ...... 12-2 Climate Control Systems Bulb Replacement ...... 10-33 Carbon Monoxide Dual Automatic ...... 8-1 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-31 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-25 Clock ...... 5-4 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-30 Trunk ...... 2-13 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-8, 5-12 Headlamps ...... 10-31 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Clutch, Hydraulic ...... 10-15 Headlamps, Front Turn Cautions, Danger, and Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-8 Signal, and Parking Warnings ...... iv Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-76 Lamps ...... 10-31 Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

INDEX i-3

Compartments Cruise Control ...... 9-38 Door Storage ...... 4-1 Light ...... 5-30 Ajar Light ...... 5-30 Compass ...... 5-4 Messages ...... 5-39 Ajar Messages ...... 5-40 Messages ...... 5-39 Cruise Control, Active ...... 9-40 Delayed Locking ...... 2-11 Compressor Kit, Tire Cupholders ...... 4-1 Locks ...... 2-10 Sealant ...... 10-64 Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Power Locks ...... 2-11 Connections Offices ...... 13-3 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4 OnStar® ...... 14-4 Text Telephone (TTY) Drive Systems Control Users ...... 13-4 All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-31, 10-27 Traction and Electronic Customer Information Driver Assistance Systems . . . . 9-48 Stability ...... 9-35 Service Publications Driver Information Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Center (DIC) ...... 5-32, 5-35 Convenience Net ...... 4-3 Customer Satisfaction Driving Convex Mirrors ...... 2-18 Procedure ...... 13-1 Assistance Systems ...... 9-51 Coolant Defensive ...... 9-3 Engine ...... 10-19 D Drunk ...... 9-3 Engine Temperature Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-8 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-22 Gauge ...... 5-17 Danger, Warnings, and Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Engine Temperature Cautions ...... iv If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-9 Warning Light ...... 5-27 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Cooling System ...... 10-18 Daytime Running Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Engine Messages ...... 5-41 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Track Events and Courtesy Transportation Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Competitive ...... 9-6 Program ...... 13-7 Delayed Locking ...... 2-11 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 Winter ...... 9-8 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

i-4 INDEX

Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) F Control System ...... 8-1 Coolant Temperature Features Gauge ...... 5-17 Memory ...... 1-8 Coolant Temperature E Filter, Warning Light ...... 5-27 E85 or FlexFuel ...... 9-61 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-16 Cooling System ...... 10-18 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-24 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Cooling System Messages . . .5-41 Electrical Equipment, Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-3 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-4 Add-On ...... 9-65 Flat Tire ...... 10-62 Exhaust ...... 9-25 Electrical System Changing ...... 10-71 Heater ...... 9-21 Engine Compartment FlexFuel Oil Life System ...... 10-13 Fuse Block ...... 10-35 E85 ...... 9-61 Oil Messages ...... 5-41 Fuses and Circuit Floor Mats ...... 10-93 Overheating ...... 10-22 Breakers ...... 10-35 Fluid Power Messages ...... 5-42 Instrument Panel Fuse Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-15 Pressure Light ...... 5-28 Block ...... 10-39 Brakes ...... 10-25 Running While Parked ...... 9-26 Overload ...... 10-34 Washer ...... 10-23 Starting ...... 9-18 Emergency Fog Lamps ...... 6-4 ® Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 OnStar ...... 14-2 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Energy Information ...... 5-32 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-19 Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 Engine Forward Collision Alert Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-16 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-16 (FCA) System ...... 9-52 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Check and Service Engine Frequency Statement Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-1 Soon Light ...... 5-20 Radio ...... 13-12 Compartment Overview ...... 10-6 Front Fog Lamp Coolant ...... 10-19 Light ...... 5-29 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

INDEX i-5

Front Seats G H Adjustment ...... 3-3 Garage Door Opener ...... 5-53 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-31 Heated ...... 3-8 Programming ...... 5-53 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-3 Fuel ...... 9-59 Gauges Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Additives ...... 9-61 Engine Coolant Headlamps Economy Driving ...... 1-22 Temperature ...... 5-17 Aiming ...... 10-30 Filling a Portable Fuel Fuel ...... 5-16 Automatic ...... 6-2 Container ...... 9-64 Odometer ...... 5-15 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Filling the Tank ...... 9-62 Speedometer ...... 5-15 Daytime Running Foreign Countries ...... 9-61 Tachometer ...... 5-15 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Gauge ...... 5-16 Trip Odometer ...... 5-15 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-29 Warning Lights and High Intensity Discharge Requirements, California . . . . .9-61 Indicators ...... 5-7 (HID) Lighting ...... 10-31 System Messages ...... 5-42 General Information High-Beam On Light ...... 5-29 Fuses Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Engine Compartment Towing ...... 9-64 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-30 Fuse Block ...... 10-35 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Heated Fuses and Circuit Glove Box ...... 4-1 Steering Wheel ...... 5-2 Breakers ...... 10-35 GM Mobility Reimbursement Heated Front Seats ...... 3-8 Instrument Panel Fuse Program ...... 13-5 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-19 Block ...... 10-39 Heater Engine ...... 9-21 High Voltage Devices and Wiring ...... 10-34 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-29 High-Speed Operation ...... 10-50 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

i-6 INDEX

Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 J Lamps (cont'd) Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-34 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-20 Jump Starting ...... 10-77, 10-78 Hood ...... 10-5 On Reminder ...... 5-30 Horn ...... 5-3 Reading ...... 6-5 How to Wear Safety Belts K Lane Change Alert ...... 9-56 Properly ...... 3-12 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-42 Lane Departure Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-15 Keyless Entry Warning (LDW) ...... 9-58 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Lane Departure Warning I Keys ...... 2-1 Light ...... 5-25 Ignition Positions ...... 9-15, 9-16 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-13 Ignition Transmission Lock L LATCH System Check ...... 10-29 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-42 Replacing Parts after a Immobilizer ...... 2-17 Lamps Crash ...... 3-45 Indicator Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Vehicle Ahead ...... 5-26 Dome ...... 6-5 Tethers for Children ...... 3-37 Infants and Young Children, Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Lighter, Cigarette ...... 5-6 Restraints ...... 3-32 Exterior Lamps Off Lighting Information Reminder ...... 6-1 Entry ...... 6-6 Energy ...... 5-32 Fog ...... 6-4 Exit ...... 6-6 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Headlamps, Front Turn Illumination Control ...... 6-5 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 Signal, and Parking Lights Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8, 5-12 Lamps ...... 10-31 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-18 Instrument Panel License Plate ...... 10-32 Antilock Brake System Storage Area ...... 4-1 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-24 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-19 Brake System Warning ...... 5-23 Introduction ...... iii Charging System ...... 5-20 Cruise Control ...... 5-30 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

INDEX i-7

Lights (cont'd) Locks (cont'd) Messages Door Ajar ...... 5-30 Lockout Protection ...... 2-12 Battery Voltage and Electric Parking Brake ...... 5-24 Power Door ...... 2-11 Charging ...... 5-38 Engine Coolant Safety ...... 2-12 Brake System ...... 5-39 Temperature Warning ...... 5-27 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Compass ...... 5-39 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-28 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-29 Door Ajar ...... 5-40 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine Cooling System ...... 5-41 Front Fog Lamp ...... 5-29 for Children (LATCH Engine Oil ...... 5-41 High-Beam On ...... 5-29 System) ...... 3-37 Engine Power ...... 5-42 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 Fuel System ...... 5-42 Lane Departure Warning ...... 5-25 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Key and Lock ...... 5-42 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-29 Object Detection System . . . . .5-43 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-18 M Ride Control System ...... 5-45 Security ...... 5-29 Maintenance Security ...... 5-45 Service Electric Parking Records ...... 11-14 Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-46 Brake ...... 5-24 Tire ...... 5-46 ® Maintenance and Care StabiliTrak OFF ...... 5-26 Additional ...... 11-8 Transmission ...... 5-46 Tire Pressure ...... 5-28 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Vehicle ...... 5-38 Traction Control System Washer Fluid ...... 5-47 ® Recommended Fluids (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 5-27 and Lubricants ...... 11-12 Window ...... 5-47 Traction Off ...... 5-26 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-20 Mirrors Up-Shift ...... 5-25 Manual Mode ...... 9-28 Automatic Dimming Locks Manual Transmission ...... 9-29 Rearview ...... 2-19 Automatic Door ...... 2-12 Fluid ...... 10-15 Convex ...... 2-18 Delayed Locking ...... 2-11 Memory Features ...... 1-8 Folding ...... 2-19 Door ...... 2-10 Memory Seats ...... 3-6 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

i-8 INDEX

Mirrors (cont'd) Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-30 Parking ...... 9-24 Heated ...... 2-19 Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Brake ...... 9-32 Power ...... 2-19 OnStar ...... 13-15 Brake and P (Park) Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 2-19 OnStar® Mechanism Check ...... 10-29 Monitor System, Tire System, In Brief ...... 1-23 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-25 Pressure ...... 10-50 OnStar® Additional Parking or Backing Information ...... 14-6 Assistance Systems ...... 9-49 N OnStar® Connections ...... 14-4 Passenger Airbag Status OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 Indicator ...... 5-19 Navigation ® OnStar® ...... 14-3 OnStar Navigation ...... 14-3 Passenger Compartment Air OnStar® Overview ...... 14-1 Filter ...... 8-6 Net, Convenience ...... 4-3 ® New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 OnStar Security ...... 14-3 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-23 OnStar® Vehicle Perchlorate Materials Diagnostics ...... 14-6 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 O Ordering Personalization Object Detection System Service Publications ...... 13-11 Vehicle ...... 5-47 Messages ...... 5-43 Outlets Power Odometer ...... 5-15 Power ...... 5-5 Door Locks ...... 2-11 Trip ...... 5-15 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-22 Flows ...... 5-31 Off-Road Mirrors ...... 2-19 Recovery ...... 9-5 Outlets ...... 5-5 Oil P Park Protection, Battery ...... 6-7 Engine ...... 10-11 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-23 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-13 Shifting Into ...... 9-23 Shifting Out of ...... 9-24 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Messages ...... 5-41 Windows ...... 2-20 Pressure Light ...... 5-28 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

INDEX i-9

Pregnancy, Using Safety Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems Belts ...... 3-15 Towing ...... 10-82 Messages ...... 5-45 Privacy Reimbursement Program, Selective ...... 9-37 Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Roads Program Remote Keyless Entry Driving, Wet ...... 9-6 Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-7 (RKE) System ...... 2-2, 2-3 Roadside Assistance Proposition 65 Warning, Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Program ...... 13-5 California ...... 10-2 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-33 Roof Replacement Parts Sunroof ...... 2-22 R Airbags ...... 3-29 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-55 Radio Frequency Maintenance ...... 11-13 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-29 Running the Vehicle While Radio Frequency Replacing LATCH System Parked ...... 9-26 Statement ...... 13-12 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-45 Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 Replacing Safety Belt S Rear Seats ...... 3-9 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-16 Safety Belts ...... 3-10 Rear Storage ...... 4-2 Reporting Safety Defects Care ...... 3-16 Rearview Mirrors Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Extender ...... 3-16 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-19 General Motors ...... 13-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Properly ...... 3-12 Recommended Fluids and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-13 Lubricants ...... 11-12 Where to Put ...... 3-36 Reminders ...... 5-18 Records Retained Accessory Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-16 Maintenance ...... 11-14 Power (RAP) ...... 9-23 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-15 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

i-10 INDEX

Safety Defects Reporting Service ...... 8-6 Signals, Turn and Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Accessories and Lane-Change ...... 6-4 General Motors ...... 13-13 Modifications ...... 10-3 Spare Tire U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-3 Compact ...... 10-76 Safety Locks ...... 2-12 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-20 Special Application Services . . . 11-8 Safety System Check ...... 3-16 Maintenance Records ...... 11-14 Specifications and Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Maintenance, General Capacities ...... 12-2 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-64 Information ...... 11-1 Speedometer ...... 5-15 Seats Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 StabiliTrak Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Publications Ordering OFF Light ...... 5-26 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Information ...... 13-11 Start Assist, Hills ...... 9-34 Heated Front ...... 3-8 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-9 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4 Service Electric Parking Starter Switch Check ...... 10-28 Memory ...... 3-6 Brake Light ...... 5-24 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-4 Services Starting the Vehicle Rear ...... 3-9 Special Application ...... 11-8 Messages ...... 5-46 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-27 Steering ...... 9-4 Securing Child Shift Lock Control Function Heated Wheel ...... 5-2 Restraints ...... 3-45, 3-47 Check, Automatic Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Security Transmission ...... 10-28 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Light ...... 5-29 Shifting Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Messages ...... 5-45 Into Park ...... 9-23 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 OnStar® ...... 14-3 Out of Park ...... 9-24 Storage Vehicle ...... 2-15 Side Blind Zone Rear ...... 4-2 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-15 Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-55 Selective Ride Control ...... 9-37 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

INDEX i-11

Storage Areas T Tires (cont'd) Center Console ...... 4-2 Rotation ...... 10-55 Tachometer ...... 5-15 Convenience Net ...... 4-3 Sealant and Taillamps Glove Box ...... 4-1 Compressor Kit ...... 10-64 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Sealant and Compressor Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Kit, Storing ...... 10-71 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-17 Storing the Tire Sealant Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-42 Immobilizer ...... 2-17 and Compressor Kit ...... 10-71 Terminology and Time ...... 5-4 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-9 Definitions ...... 10-45 Tires ...... 10-40 Summer Tires ...... 10-42 Uniform Tire Quality All-Season ...... 10-41 Sun Visors ...... 2-22 Grading ...... 10-59 Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Sunroof ...... 2-22 Wheel Alignment and Tire Chains ...... 10-61 Symbols ...... iv Balance ...... 10-60 Changing ...... 10-71 System Wheel Replacement ...... 10-61 Compact Spare ...... 10-76 Active Emergency Braking . . . .9-54 When It Is Time for New Designations ...... 10-45 Forward Collision Tires ...... 10-56 Different Size ...... 10-58 Alert (FCA) ...... 9-52 Winter ...... 10-42 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-62 Infotainment ...... 7-1, 13-15 Towing Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-51 Systems General Information ...... 9-64 Inspection ...... 10-54 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-82 Driver Assistance ...... 9-48 Messages ...... 5-46 Vehicle ...... 10-81 Pressure ...... 10-50 Track Events and Pressure Light ...... 5-28 Competitive Driving ...... 9-6 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-50 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

i-12 INDEX

Traction U Vehicle Care Control System (TCS)/ Storing the Tire Sealant Uniform Tire Quality StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-27 and Compressor Kit ...... 10-71 Grading ...... 10-59 Off Light ...... 5-26 Tire Pressure ...... 10-48 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-53 Selective Ride Control ...... 9-37 Vehicle Data Recording Operation ...... 5-56 Traction Control/Electronic and Privacy ...... 13-14 Programming ...... 5-53 Stability Control ...... 9-35 Vehicle Diagnostics Up-Shift Light ...... 5-25 Transmission OnStar® ...... 14-6 Using This Manual ...... iii Automatic ...... 9-26 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-6 Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-15 Visors ...... 2-22 Fluid, Manual ...... 10-15 V Voltage Devices and Messages ...... 5-46 Vehicle Wiring ...... 10-34 Transportation Program, Alarm System ...... 2-15 Courtesy ...... 13-7 Canadian Owners ...... iii Control ...... 9-3 W Trip Odometer ...... 5-15 Warning Identification Trunk ...... 2-13 Brake System Light ...... 5-23 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Turn and Lane-Change Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 9-58 Load Limits ...... 9-10 Signals ...... 6-4 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Messages ...... 5-38 Turn Signal Indicators ...... 5-7 Personalization ...... 5-47 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 Warnings ...... iv Remote Start ...... 2-9 Cautions and Danger ...... iv Security ...... 2-15 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-3 Towing ...... 10-81 Washer Fluid ...... 10-23 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-26 Messages ...... 5-47 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

INDEX i-13

Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-60 Different Size ...... 10-58 Replacement ...... 10-61 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 10-56 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-36 Windows ...... 2-20 Messages ...... 5-47 Power ...... 2-20 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Winter Tires ...... 10-42 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-29 Wiring, High Voltage Devices ...... 10-34 Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14

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