2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting . 6-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Head Restraints . 3-2 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Front Seats . 3-3 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Rear Seats . 3-8 Lighting Features . 6-6 eAssist Features . 1-20 Safety Belts . 3-10 Performance and Airbag System . 3-22 Infotainment System . 7-1 Maintenance . 1-23 Child Restraints . 3-34 Introduction . 7-1 Radio . 7-15 Keys, Doors, and Storage . 4-1 Audio Players . 7-26 Windows . 2-1 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Phone . 7-38 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Additional Storage Features . 4-3 Trademarks and License Doors . 2-12 Agreements . 7-50 Vehicle Security. 2-14 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Exterior Mirrors . 2-16 Controls . 5-2 Climate Controls . 8-1 Interior Mirrors . 2-17 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Windows . 2-18 Indicators . 5-8 Air Vents . 8-8 Roof . 2-21 Information Displays . 5-25 Maintenance . 8-8 Vehicle Messages . 5-29 Vehicle Personalization . 5-36 Universal Remote System . 5-40 Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M Driving and Operating . 9-1 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Technical Data . 12-1 Driving Information . 9-2 General Information . 10-2 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Starting and Operating . 9-17 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Engine Exhaust . 9-30 Headlamp Aiming . 10-34 Automatic Transmission . 9-32 Bulb Replacement . 10-34 Customer Information . 13-1 Manual Transmission . 9-35 Electrical System . 10-38 Customer Information . 13-1 Brakes . 9-37 Wheels and Tires . 10-45 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-13 Ride Control Systems . 9-40 Jump Starting . 10-94 Vehicle Data Recording and Cruise Control . 9-45 Towing. 10-99 Privacy. 13-14 Object Detection Systems . 9-48 Appearance Care . 10-102 OnStar . 14-1 Fuel . 9-50 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 OnStar Overview. 14-1 Towing. 9-56 OnStar Services . 14-2 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-57 General Information . 11-1 Maintenance Schedule . 11-3 OnStar Additional Special Application Information . 14-5 Services . 11-8 Index . i-1 Additional Maintenance and Care . 11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 Maintenance Records . 11-15 Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your printing of this owner manual. dealer or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the substitute the name “General BUICK Emblem, and REGAL Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick are trademarks and/or service P.O. Box 07130 Motor Division wherever it appears Detroit, MI 48207 marks of General Motors LLC, its in this manual. subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. 1-800-551-4123 Keep this manual in the vehicle for Numéro de poste 6438 de langue quick reference. française www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20873686 A First Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. M : This symbol is shown when Cautions This would not be covered by you need to see your owner manual the vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it hazard that could result in injury is a safety symbol which means or death. “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart B : Engine Coolant Temperature } : Power Here are some additional symbols O : Exterior Lamps / : Remote Vehicle Start that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more # : Fog Lamps > : Safety Belt Reminders information on the symbol, refer to . : Fuel Gauge 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor the Index. + : Fuses d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® : Airbag Readiness Light 9 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam M : Windshield Washer Fluid # : Air Conditioning Changer ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) ( : Heated Steering Wheel % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls j : LATCH System Child or OnStar® Restraints $ : Brake System Warning Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp " : Charging System : : Oil Pressure I : Cruise Control Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance In Brief Radio(s) . 1-15 Traction Control Satellite Radio . 1-16 System (TCS) . 1-23 ® Instrument Panel Portable Audio Devices . 1-17 StabiliTrak System . 1-23 Bluetooth® Instrument Panel . 1-2 . 1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-24 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-17 Tire Sealant and Initial Drive Information Cruise Control . 1-18 Compressor Kit . 1-24 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Navigation System . 1-18 Engine Oil Life System . 1-25 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Driver Information Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-25 System . 1-4 Center (DIC) . 1-18 Driving for Better Fuel Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Vehicle Personalization . 1-19 Economy . 1-25 Door Locks . 1-5 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-19 Roadside Assistance Trunk Release . 1-5 Power Outlets . 1-19 Program . 1-26 ® Windows . 1-6 Sunroof . 1-20 OnStar . 1-26 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 eAssist Features Heated Seats . 1-7 ® Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-8 eAssist Overview . 1-20 High Voltage Safety Safety Belts . 1-8 Information . 1-21 Passenger Sensing System . 1-8 Driver Efficiency Gauge . 1-22 Mirror Adjustment . 1-9 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-9 Feature . 1-22 Interior Lighting . 1-10 Regenerative Braking . 1-22 Exterior Lighting . 1-10 Battery . 1-23 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-11 Service . 1-23 Climate Controls . 1-12 Transmission . 1-14 Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Exterior Lamp Controls on J. Keyless Ignition Button R. Data Link Connector (Out of page 6‑1. (If Equipped). See Ignition View). See Malfunction Indicator Positions (Key Access) on Lamp on page 5 16. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. ‑ page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions S. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on Instrument Panel Illumination (Keyless Access) on page 9‑19. Control on page 6‑5. page 10‑43. K. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Instrument Panel Storage on B. Air Vents on page 8‑8. L. Traction Control System (TCS) page 4‑1. C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. on page 9‑40 (If Equipped). See Turn and Lane-Change T. Steering Wheel Adjustment on StabiliTrak® System on page 5 2. Signals on page 6‑4. ‑ page 9‑42 (If Equipped). Driver Information Center U. Ignition Positions (Key Access) Buttons. See Driver Information M. Infotainment Display. on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. N. Power Door Locks on page 2‑11. page 9‑19. D. Cruise Control on page 9‑45. Hazard Warning Flashers on V. Heated Front Seats on E. Instrument Cluster on page 5 9. ‑ page 6‑3. page 3‑7. F. Horn on page 5‑3. Passenger Sensing System on W. Storage Compartment. Driver Airbag. See Where Are page 3‑28. X. Shift Lever. See Automatic the Airbags? on page 3‑24. O. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Transmission on page 9‑32 G. Driver Information Center page 9‑48. or Manual Transmission on page 9‑35. Display. See Driver Information P. Front Passenger Airbag. See Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. Where Are the Airbags? on Y. Climate Control Systems on H. Steering Wheel Controls on page 3‑24. page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or page 5‑2. Dual Automatic Climate Q. Hood Release. See Hood on Control System on page 8‑3 I. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 10‑5. (If Equipped). page 5‑3. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive 7 : Press and release one time to locate the vehicle.