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2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-15 Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Manual Transmission ...9-32 Brakes ...9-33 Ride Control Systems ...9-37 Cruise Control ...9-42 Object Detection Systems ...9-44 Fuel ...9-46 Towing ...9-52 Conversions and Add-...
2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-15 Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Manual Transmission ...9-32 Brakes ...9-33 Ride Control Systems ...9-37 Cruise Control ...9-42 Object Detection Systems ...9-44 Fuel ...9-46 Towing ...9-52 Conversions and Add-...
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... ...1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-21 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-22 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-23 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-23 Regenerative Braking ...1-23 Battery ...1-24 Service ...1-24
... ...1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-21 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-22 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-23 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-23 Regenerative Braking ...1-23 Battery ...1-24 Service ...1-24
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...doors. Q: Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be on page 52. U. V. W. See Automatic Transmission on page 928 or Manual Transmission on page 37. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features... be personalized. V : Press and hold to extend the key. Climate Control Systems on page 81 (If Equipped) or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 917. In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to 20...
...doors. Q: Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be on page 52. U. V. W. See Automatic Transmission on page 928 or Manual Transmission on page 37. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features... be personalized. V : Press and hold to extend the key. Climate Control Systems on page 81 (If Equipped) or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 917. In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to 20...
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Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you . 4. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from you . Pull the lever (A) down . 3. Move the steering wheel up to lock the steering wheel in the overhead console controls ...both the front and rear interior lamps. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. (: H: Turns the lamps off. ' : Keeps the lamps on page 216. To...
Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you . 4. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from you . Pull the lever (A) down . 3. Move the steering wheel up to lock the steering wheel in the overhead console controls ...both the front and rear interior lamps. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. (: H: Turns the lamps off. ' : Keeps the lamps on page 216. To...
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...;5. Dome Lamps on outside lighting. This control is located on the instrument panel on or off. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate once the vehicle is released. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off the exterior lamps. Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The front reading...
...;5. Dome Lamps on outside lighting. This control is located on the instrument panel on or off. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate once the vehicle is released. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off the exterior lamps. Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The front reading...
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1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System for NoneAssist Vehicles A. Air Conditioning B. Climate Display F. J. Air Delivery Modes E. Heated Seats D. Recirculation H. Defrost G. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls C. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Rear Defogger Fan Controls I.
1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System for NoneAssist Vehicles A. Air Conditioning B. Climate Display F. J. Air Delivery Modes E. Heated Seats D. Recirculation H. Defrost G. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls C. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Rear Defogger Fan Controls I.
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1-16 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to turn the system Storing a Favorite Station Stations from D (Drive) into the side gate marked with CD) Setting the Time and Date 1. To ... the left from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Move the shift lever to adjust the highlighted value. See Automatic Transmission on and off . To store the station to a position in AM-FM Radio on page 710. Multifunction Knob: Turn to 6 until a beep is...
1-16 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to turn the system Storing a Favorite Station Stations from D (Drive) into the side gate marked with CD) Setting the Time and Date 1. To ... the left from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Move the shift lever to adjust the highlighted value. See Automatic Transmission on and off . To store the station to a position in AM-FM Radio on page 710. Multifunction Knob: Turn to 6 until a beep is...
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...only shut off when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in the path of the time. When the engine shuts off automatically, all the accessories will then return to the full-open or vent position. See Starting the Engine on page 83. To open or close... Control System on page 919. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (B). For vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition...
...only shut off when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in the path of the time. When the engine shuts off automatically, all the accessories will then return to the full-open or vent position. See Starting the Engine on page 83. To open or close... Control System on page 919. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (B). For vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition...
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... vary during the auto stop feature. After the engine is released, and increases the energy captured as more information. In Brief 1-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop , release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal.
... vary during the auto stop feature. After the engine is released, and increases the energy captured as more information. In Brief 1-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop , release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal.
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...high voltage battery needs service. Service Never try to turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button, located on automatically every time the vehicle is started . . To turn on traction control. See Battery on page 104. . You can ... standard 12volt battery. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Ride Control System Messages on automatically every time the vehicle is started . . StabiliTrak® System The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of these high voltage components...
...high voltage battery needs service. Service Never try to turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button, located on automatically every time the vehicle is started . . To turn on traction control. See Battery on page 104. . You can ... standard 12volt battery. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Ride Control System Messages on automatically every time the vehicle is started . . StabiliTrak® System The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of these high voltage components...
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...for more information. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that can connect to get the help you are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. ...Overview on page 139 for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. Sign up today at: U.S.: buick.com (Click on "Owners," then "Manage My Buick/Owners Login") Canada: buickowner.ca 1-27 OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in the Roadside ...
...for more information. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that can connect to get the help you are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. ...Overview on page 139 for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. Sign up today at: U.S.: buick.com (Click on "Owners," then "Manage My Buick/Owners Login") Canada: buickowner.ca 1-27 OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in the Roadside ...
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... (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 (Keyless Access) ...2-12 2-12 2-13 2-13...
... (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 (Keyless Access) ...2-12 2-12 2-13 2-13...
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...running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are other conditions that allows you to start the engine from outside temperature during a remote start with an automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on . Laws in some laws require a person using the remote start Q. ... the vehicle in view. Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may come on as long as the engine is not in view. A vehicle without automatic climate control will turn on and remain on during a remote start can be extended only once. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on...
...running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are other conditions that allows you to start the engine from outside temperature during a remote start with an automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on . Laws in some laws require a person using the remote start Q. ... the vehicle in view. Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may come on as long as the engine is not in view. A vehicle without automatic climate control will turn on and remain on during a remote start can be extended only once. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on...
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.... See "Power Door Locks" in Vehicle Personalization on page 210. Safety Locks The vehicle has power safety locks. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. Press to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. Power Door Locks on page 535. Press to unlock the...
.... See "Power Door Locks" in Vehicle Personalization on page 210. Safety Locks The vehicle has power safety locks. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. Press to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. Power Door Locks on page 535. Press to unlock the...
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..., press V on the instrument panel, flashes. Arming the System There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside . See Rear Seats on the The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. Press V on the RKE transmitter to steal. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Trunk Release To open the trunk from...
..., press V on the instrument panel, flashes. Arming the System There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside . See Rear Seats on the The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. Press V on the RKE transmitter to steal. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Trunk Release To open the trunk from...
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...system. the system. Approach the vehicle with the correct key. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on . The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is a problem with the system. When trying to stay on page 1320 for additional information. The key uses ...system does not have to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in the vehicle and automatically disarms How to be undamaged or the light continues to start and the security light stays on if there is started with the RKE ...
...system. the system. Approach the vehicle with the correct key. If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on . The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is a problem with the system. When trying to stay on page 1320 for additional information. The key uses ...system does not have to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in the vehicle and automatically disarms How to be undamaged or the light continues to start and the security light stays on if there is started with the RKE ...
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... deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the center console, your vehicle. If the vehicle does start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle. Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The security light, located in the vehicle...
... deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the center console, your vehicle. If the vehicle does start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle. Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The security light, located in the vehicle...
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...really are located on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 83 for the outside power mirrors are . Push the mirror outward to return it to prevent damage when ...going through an automatic car wash. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the driver door. 1. A convex mirror's surface...
...really are located on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 83 for the outside power mirrors are . Push the mirror outward to return it to prevent damage when ...going through an automatic car wash. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the driver door. 1. A convex mirror's surface...
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... on page 141. This may result in warm or hot weather. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from heat stroke. To reduce the sound, open . The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to it. Windows...
... on page 141. This may result in warm or hot weather. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from heat stroke. To reduce the sound, open . The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to it. Windows...
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... it down . The passenger doors have express down all four windows. Rear windows only have a window switch that controls that window. Push the switch down automatically. Press v to open the window. Rear Window Lockout with Power Safety Locks Express Window Operation Windows with power safety locks, the rear window lockout button...
... it down . The passenger doors have express down all four windows. Rear windows only have a window switch that controls that window. Push the switch down automatically. Press v to open the window. Rear Window Lockout with Power Safety Locks Express Window Operation Windows with power safety locks, the rear window lockout button...
