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2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 eAssist Features ...1-21 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-11 Vehicle Security...2-12 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-16 Windows ...2-16 Roof ...2-19 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-4 Rear Seats ...3-9 Safety Belts ...3-...
2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 eAssist Features ...1-21 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-11 Vehicle Security...2-12 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-16 Windows ...2-16 Roof ...2-19 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-4 Rear Seats ...3-9 Safety Belts ...3-...
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... Better Fuel Economy ...1-26 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-26 OnStar® ...1-27 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Passenger Sensing System ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10...
... Better Fuel Economy ...1-26 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-26 OnStar® ...1-27 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Passenger Sensing System ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10...
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... page 937 (If Equipped). on page 525. Front Passenger Airbag. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 323. D. M. on page 63. Power Door Locks on page 210. 1-3 Hazard Warning Flashers on page 323. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 105. See Hood on page 944...
... page 937 (If Equipped). on page 525. Front Passenger Airbag. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 323. D. M. on page 63. Power Door Locks on page 210. 1-3 Hazard Warning Flashers on page 323. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 105. See Hood on page 944...
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... of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. U. Storage Compartment. The key can be used for all doors. V : Press and hold to unlock the driver door or all doors. Q: Press to each of the important features that may or may not be greater. X. See Automatic Transmission on page 9...
... of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. U. Storage Compartment. The key can be used for all doors. V : Press and hold to unlock the driver door or all doors. Q: Press to each of the important features that may or may not be greater. X. See Automatic Transmission on page 9...
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... turn signal lamps flash, or for about two seconds if the vehicle is running. Remote start , do one time to sound the panic alarm. See Door Locks on page 29 for a 10-minute time extension. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be started from outside the vehicle, ... and a second time to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 22 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 28. The doors will continue to run for at least two seconds to locate the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be...
... turn signal lamps flash, or for about two seconds if the vehicle is running. Remote start , do one time to sound the panic alarm. See Door Locks on page 29 for a 10-minute time extension. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be started from outside the vehicle, ... and a second time to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 22 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 28. The doors will continue to run for at least two seconds to locate the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be...
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...535 for additional information. Press the switch to lock the doors. Pull the front of the switch up to unlock the doors. 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks Trunk Release Windows K: Q: Press to raise it. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. To open the trunk..., press V on the driver door. See Power Windows on page 211 ...
...535 for additional information. Press the switch to lock the doors. Pull the front of the switch up to unlock the doors. 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks Trunk Release Windows K: Q: Press to raise it. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. To open the trunk..., press V on the driver door. See Power Windows on page 211 ...
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... and rear interior lamps. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from you . Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. (: H: Turns the lamps off. ' : Keeps the lamps on page 216. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps...
... and rear interior lamps. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from you . Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. (: H: Turns the lamps off. ' : Keeps the lamps on page 216. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps...
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... Settings menu. The outlet is powered when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is located under the armrest inside the center console storage. Press the center of turning off the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization...for customizing vehicle features. To enter the personalization menus: 1. Climate and Air Quality Comfort and Convenience Collision/Detection Systems Language Lighting Power Door Locks Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Return to Factory Settings Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be available: . . See Retained Accessory...
... Settings menu. The outlet is powered when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is located under the armrest inside the center console storage. Press the center of turning off the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization...for customizing vehicle features. To enter the personalization menus: 1. Climate and Air Quality Comfort and Convenience Collision/Detection Systems Language Lighting Power Door Locks Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Return to Factory Settings Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be available: . . See Retained Accessory...
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... STOP on page 919. See Starting the Engine on the tachometer signifies that the engine is applied. The engine will sound when the driver door is then stored in auto stop . See Tachometer on page 512 for more brake pedal is in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing...
... STOP on page 919. See Starting the Engine on the tachometer signifies that the engine is applied. The engine will sound when the driver door is then stored in auto stop . See Tachometer on page 512 for more brake pedal is in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing...
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... Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Safety Locks ...2-10 Doors Trunk ...2-11 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-16 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-theft Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ...Immobilizer Operation...
... Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Safety Locks ...2-10 Doors Trunk ...2-11 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-16 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-theft Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ...Immobilizer Operation...
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... function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; They could...
... function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; They could...
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.... If there is a decrease in this section. On vehicles with remote start the distance will work up to extend the key. Check the distance. Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of the vehicle, see your dealer if a new key is needed. Notice: If the keys get them out. Press the...
.... If there is a decrease in this section. On vehicles with remote start the distance will work up to extend the key. Check the distance. Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of the vehicle, see your dealer if a new key is needed. Notice: If the keys get them out. Press the...
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...and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking. See "Remote Unlock Light Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 535. If the passenger door is a key in the ignition, if equipped. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold 7 for additional information. The buttons on page 2...least two seconds to locate the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 535. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See "Remote Lock Feedback" under ...
...and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking. See "Remote Unlock Light Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 535. If the passenger door is a key in the ignition, if equipped. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold 7 for additional information. The buttons on page 2...least two seconds to locate the vehicle. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 535. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See "Remote Lock Feedback" under ...
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... available for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off. Entering any door other than the driver door will always cause all doors are closed and the ignition is opened, see "Remote Door Unlock" under Vehicle Personalization on the touch pad located above the license plate ... pull the handle to unlock. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to it. When all of the doors to unlock and open the door. This feature will work . If a transmitter is not customizable. Lock Sensor Keyless Trunk Opening 2-5 Lift up to five ...
... available for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off. Entering any door other than the driver door will always cause all doors are closed and the ignition is opened, see "Remote Door Unlock" under Vehicle Personalization on the touch pad located above the license plate ... pull the handle to unlock. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to it. When all of the doors to unlock and open the door. This feature will work . If a transmitter is not customizable. Lock Sensor Keyless Trunk Opening 2-5 Lift up to five ...
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... to complete. Remaining transmitters can be with the vehicle. To program, the vehicle must be programmed to program the next transmitter. 5. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows cupholder. The cupholder liner will need to access the transmitter pocket. 4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. Programming with you . 1.... cylinder located on the outside of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be off and all of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The transmitter pocket is one recognized transmitter. The ...
... to complete. Remaining transmitters can be with the vehicle. To program, the vehicle must be programmed to program the next transmitter. 5. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows cupholder. The cupholder liner will need to access the transmitter pocket. 4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. Programming with you . 1.... cylinder located on the outside of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be off and all of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The transmitter pocket is one recognized transmitter. The ...
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... extend the key. 2. The battery is not rechargeable. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. To start the vehicle: 1. To replace the battery: 1. Keys, Doors, and Windows The DIC display should now show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
... extend the key. 2. The battery is not rechargeable. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. To start the vehicle: 1. To replace the battery: 1. Keys, Doors, and Windows The DIC display should now show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
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... will default to the last used again. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn on and remain on at the vehicle. 2. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows to have this feature that can be extended once. A maximum of remote starters. This Vehicles with an extension, is still running . Laws in... control system may restrict the use of two remote starts, or a single start . See Heated Front Seats on and then back off before driving. The doors will be extended only once.
... will default to the last used again. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn on and remain on at the vehicle. 2. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows to have this feature that can be extended once. A maximum of remote starters. This Vehicles with an extension, is still running . Laws in... control system may restrict the use of two remote starts, or a single start . See Heated Front Seats on and then back off before driving. The doors will be extended only once.
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...Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off . . . Door Locks . { WARNING Unlocked doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Passengers, especially children, can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke...children who get into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by extreme heat and can easily open the doors and fall out of the following: ... 2-9 The oil pressure is increased if the doors are on the hazard warning flashers. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start ...
...Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off . . . Door Locks . { WARNING Unlocked doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Passengers, especially children, can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke...children who get into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by extreme heat and can easily open the doors and fall out of the following: ... 2-9 The oil pressure is increased if the doors are on the hazard warning flashers. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start ...
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... feature may not be opened from the inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. Safety Locks The vehicle has power safety locks. This switch also disables... Power Windows on the rear doors. Power safety locks will illuminate. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. Press to deactivate the safety locks on the rear doors. See "Power Door Locks" in Vehicle Personalization on page 23. Power Door Locks Power Safety Locks Remote ...
... feature may not be opened from the inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. Safety Locks The vehicle has power safety locks. This switch also disables... Power Windows on the rear doors. Power safety locks will illuminate. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. Press to deactivate the safety locks on the rear doors. See "Power Door Locks" in Vehicle Personalization on page 23. Power Door Locks Power Safety Locks Remote ...
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... with any objects that brings in the Index. To open : . . Close all of the windows. Adjust the climate control system to the highest setting. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11...
... with any objects that brings in the Index. To open : . . Close all of the windows. Adjust the climate control system to the highest setting. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11...