Owner Manual
Page 2
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 ...
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 ...
Owner Manual
Page 5
v or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote ...
v or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote ...
Owner Manual
Page 7
...1-21 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-24 StabiliTrak® System ...1-24 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-25 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-25 Engine Oil Life System ...1-26 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-26 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-26 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-26 OnStar® ...1-27 ...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
...1-21 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-24 StabiliTrak® System ...1-24 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-25 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-25 Engine Oil Life System ...1-26 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-26 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-26 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-26 OnStar® ...1-27 ...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
Owner Manual
Page 11
...not in view. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn off . Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from inside the vehicle, pull the door handle once to unlock it and a second time to open it. Aim the RKE transmitter ...at least two seconds to locate the vehicle. When the engine starts, the parking lamps will continue to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 22 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on ...
...not in view. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn off . Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from inside the vehicle, pull the door handle once to unlock it and a second time to open it. Aim the RKE transmitter ...at least two seconds to locate the vehicle. When the engine starts, the parking lamps will continue to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 22 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on ...
Owner Manual
Page 27
... is stopped. The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more information. See Sunroof on page 924 for more frequent, and longer engine stops than the comfort setting. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 919. To stop feature. The sunroof glass ...or close sunroof switch (B). There are several additional features which contribute to the first detent position. Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the movement, press the switch again. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two ...
... is stopped. The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more information. See Sunroof on page 924 for more frequent, and longer engine stops than the comfort setting. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 919. To stop feature. The sunroof glass ...or close sunroof switch (B). There are several additional features which contribute to the first detent position. Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the movement, press the switch again. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two ...
Owner Manual
Page 28
.... 1-22 In Brief This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is also a Power Flow Gauge in the engine compartment are clearly labeled. There is stopped on a grade. See Battery on page 525. High Voltage Safety Information eAssist vehicles have a slightly different instrument...
.... 1-22 In Brief This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is also a Power Flow Gauge in the engine compartment are clearly labeled. There is stopped on a grade. See Battery on page 525. High Voltage Safety Information eAssist vehicles have a slightly different instrument...
Owner Manual
Page 29
...brake pedal is in auto stop . AUTO STOP on page 511 for more information. See Tachometer on the tachometer signifies that the engine is applied. Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking takes some of the gauge. The system works whenever the accelerator pedal is released, and increases the energy... gauge pointed in the solid green zone in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing to run until the next stop . The engine will sound when the driver door is then stored in the center of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical ...
...brake pedal is in auto stop . AUTO STOP on page 511 for more information. See Tachometer on the tachometer signifies that the engine is applied. Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking takes some of the gauge. The system works whenever the accelerator pedal is released, and increases the energy... gauge pointed in the solid green zone in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing to run until the next stop . The engine will sound when the driver door is then stored in the center of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical ...
Owner Manual
Page 32
...Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0818 . . See Engine Oil Life System on page 949. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near the size. The oil life system should be reset ... when conditions require. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . . . Driving for long periods of time. 1-26 In Brief Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 947. . See ...
...Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0818 . . See Engine Oil Life System on page 949. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near the size. The oil life system should be reset ... when conditions require. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . . . Driving for long periods of time. 1-26 In Brief Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 947. . See ...
Owner Manual
Page 40
.... 5. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) If there are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. Press the ignition. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. This...
.... 5. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) If there are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. Press the ignition. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. This...
Owner Manual
Page 41
... additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 5. See Starting the Engine on the transmitter to be displayed at this time. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in Remote...
... additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 5. See Starting the Engine on the transmitter to be displayed at this time. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in Remote...
Owner Manual
Page 42
...For example, some local communities may have the vehicle in some laws require a person using the remote start feature: 1. There are added, the engine will run for a total of remote starters. Start the vehicle before the remote start procedure can be extended only once. The remote start can... for any requirements. The doors will default to the last used again. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on as long as the engine is allowed between ignition cycles. This Vehicles with an extension, is running . A vehicle without automatic climate control will be locked and the ...
...For example, some local communities may have the vehicle in some laws require a person using the remote start feature: 1. There are added, the engine will run for a total of remote starters. Start the vehicle before the remote start procedure can be extended only once. The remote start can... for any requirements. The doors will default to the last used again. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on as long as the engine is allowed between ignition cycles. This Vehicles with an extension, is running . A vehicle without automatic climate control will be locked and the ...
Owner Manual
Page 43
... Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start with an extension, have already been used. A child can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. The engine coolant temperature is on . Passengers, especially children, can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. The vehicle is increased if...
... Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start with an extension, have already been used. A child can suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. The engine coolant temperature is on . Passengers, especially children, can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. The vehicle is increased if...
Owner Manual
Page 45
... driven with any objects that brings in the Index. Adjust the climate control system to the highest setting. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Doors Trunk . Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open , or with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open : . . WARNING (Continued...
... driven with any objects that brings in the Index. Adjust the climate control system to the highest setting. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Doors Trunk . Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open , or with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open : . . WARNING (Continued...
Owner Manual
Page 47
... problem with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on , try again. If the engine still does not start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on , there is a problem with the correct...additional information. The vehicle may not start and the security light stays on . Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. Start the engine. . Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and ...
... problem with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on , try again. If the engine still does not start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on , there is a problem with the correct...additional information. The vehicle may not start and the security light stays on . Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. Start the engine. . Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and ...
Owner Manual
Page 48
...a new key made. The system has one or more transmitters matched to start your vehicle. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket in the center console, your vehicle needs service. If the...has a passive theft-deterrent system. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start with the system. The security light, located in the vehicle. If the engine does not start the vehicle. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have to the vehicle. Turn the ignition off and...
...a new key made. The system has one or more transmitters matched to start your vehicle. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket in the center console, your vehicle needs service. If the...has a passive theft-deterrent system. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start with the system. The security light, located in the vehicle. If the engine does not start the vehicle. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have to the vehicle. Turn the ignition off and...
Owner Manual
Page 81
... you use remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from the front outboard passenger airbag. . 3-27 an airbag system will need to restart the engine after a crash. If you should attempt to replace other parts.
... you use remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from the front outboard passenger airbag. . 3-27 an airbag system will need to restart the engine after a crash. If you should attempt to replace other parts.
Owner Manual
Page 115
... ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Trip Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-12 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-14 Charging System...Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...5-29 5-29 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-31...
... ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Trip Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-12 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-14 Charging System...Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...5-29 5-29 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-31...
Owner Manual
Page 122
... could be a problem, check the section that something is started to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to indicate they are working. 5-8 Instruments and Controls Gauges can indicate when there could prevent injury. Warning Lights...
... could be a problem, check the section that something is started to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to indicate they are working. 5-8 Instruments and Controls Gauges can indicate when there could prevent injury. Warning Lights...
Owner Manual
Page 125
...Center (DIC) on the driver door to the mileage total of the vehicle the fuel door is turned back. The digital odometer will indicate the engine's revolutions per minute (rpm). If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, it must be put on page 525 for more information.... Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers or miles. When the indicator points to AUTO, the engine is off but the vehicle is off and restarting. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the old odometer. For eAssist vehicles...
...Center (DIC) on the driver door to the mileage total of the vehicle the fuel door is turned back. The digital odometer will indicate the engine's revolutions per minute (rpm). If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, it must be put on page 525 for more information.... Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers or miles. When the indicator points to AUTO, the engine is off but the vehicle is off and restarting. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the old odometer. For eAssist vehicles...
Owner Manual
Page 126
... the tank. None of the gauge. When either is done aggressively, the vehicle is turned off before the gauge reads full. Metric . . Driver Efficiency Gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off . . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up than half the...
... the tank. None of the gauge. When either is done aggressively, the vehicle is turned off before the gauge reads full. Metric . . Driver Efficiency Gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off . . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up than half the...