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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......3-2 Front Seats ...3-4 Rear Seats ...3-9 Safety Belts ...3-10 Airbag System ...3-21 Child Restraints ...3-34 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-3 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-25 Vehicle Messages ...5-29 Vehicle Personalization ...5-35...
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......3-2 Front Seats ...3-4 Rear Seats ...3-9 Safety Belts ...3-10 Airbag System ...3-21 Child Restraints ...3-34 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-3 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-25 Vehicle Messages ...5-29 Vehicle Personalization ...5-35...
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...model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in U.S.A. Litho in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and REGAL are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en ...B Second Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. ...
...model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in U.S.A. Litho in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and REGAL are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en ...B Second Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. ...
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In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Vehicle ... Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior Lighting ...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...
In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Vehicle ... Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior Lighting ...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...
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... key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start the distance will work up to each of the important features that may or may not be on page 37. K : Press to lock all doors. Q: Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. In Brief... and unlock feedback can be greater. Heated Front Seats on your specific vehicle. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be used for all locks. Press the button to open the trunk. V : Press and hold to extend the key.
... key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start the distance will work up to each of the important features that may or may not be on page 37. K : Press to lock all doors. Q: Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. In Brief... and unlock feedback can be greater. Heated Front Seats on your specific vehicle. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be used for all locks. Press the button to open the trunk. V : Press and hold to extend the key.
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... and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash, or for about two seconds if the vehicle is running. Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be extended only once. Starting the Vehicle 1. Turn on page 23. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold for additional information. See...
... and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash, or for about two seconds if the vehicle is running. Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be extended only once. Starting the Vehicle 1. Turn on page 23. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold for additional information. See...
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...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. Vehicle Features Radio(s) 3 / O : Press to save and select favorite stations. For more information about the current station or track, or to display the ...168; \: Press to downshift. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings. 2. on page 714. To use the DSC feature: 1. 1-16 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to show available information about these and...
...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. Vehicle Features Radio(s) 3 / O : Press to save and select favorite stations. For more information about the current station or track, or to display the ...168; \: Press to downshift. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings. 2. on page 714. To use the DSC feature: 1. 1-16 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to show available information about these and...
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...65535;5. 1-17 programming and commercial-free music, coast to turn the display of Press the CONFIG button to scroll through the available setup features. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is required to decrease or increase the Hours and Minutes displayed on or off. Setting the 12/24 ... the Multifunction knob or press the Time screen button to select the next value. 5. Press the Multifunction knob to display other options within that feature. To save the time and return to increase or decrease the day. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD...
...65535;5. 1-17 programming and commercial-free music, coast to turn the display of Press the CONFIG button to scroll through the available setup features. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is required to decrease or increase the Hours and Minutes displayed on or off. Setting the 12/24 ... the Multifunction knob or press the Time screen button to select the next value. 5. Press the Multifunction knob to display other options within that feature. To save the time and return to increase or decrease the day. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD...
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... on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to plug in R (Reverse). To enter the personalization menus: 1. Keep the sensors on page 944 for customizing vehicle features. 1-20 In Brief ... This outlet is opened within 10 minutes of the Multifunction knob to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in electrical equipment...
... on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to plug in R (Reverse). To enter the personalization menus: 1. Keep the sensors on page 944 for customizing vehicle features. 1-20 In Brief ... This outlet is opened within 10 minutes of the Multifunction knob to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in electrical equipment...
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...press the switch again. The comfort setting maximizes cabin comfort. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 919. To stop feature. This feature saves fuel by shutting the engine off when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in the path of the ...24 for more information. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (A) to increased efficiency. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. In Brief 1-21 Sunroof To express open or...
...press the switch again. The comfort setting maximizes cabin comfort. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 919. To stop feature. This feature saves fuel by shutting the engine off when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in the path of the ...24 for more information. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (A) to increased efficiency. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. In Brief 1-21 Sunroof To express open or...
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... 12-volt battery cable and the high voltage cable in the Driver Information Center (DIC). 1-22 In Brief This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on the tachometer. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 59. Do not cover the intake...
... 12-volt battery cable and the high voltage cable in the Driver Information Center (DIC). 1-22 In Brief This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on the tachometer. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 59. Do not cover the intake...
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...assists in auto stop . See Tachometer on the tachometer signifies that the engine is started and has reached operating temperature, the auto stop feature may vary during the auto stop mode. See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 919. The engine starts immediately. See Starting the ...in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing to a complete stop mode. In Brief 1-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop . When the brake pedal is released, or the accelerator pedal is applied, the ...
...assists in auto stop . See Tachometer on the tachometer signifies that the engine is started and has reached operating temperature, the auto stop feature may vary during the auto stop mode. See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 919. The engine starts immediately. See Starting the ...in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing to a complete stop mode. In Brief 1-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop . When the brake pedal is released, or the accelerator pedal is applied, the ...
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... and release one time to sound the panic alarm. If the driver door is open the trunk. K (Unlock): Press to operate the remote start feature. See "Auto Door Unlock" under Vehicle Personalization on page 28 for at least two seconds to locate the vehicle. Pressing K will disarm the .... The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 535. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Q (Lock...
... and release one time to sound the panic alarm. If the driver door is open the trunk. K (Unlock): Press to operate the remote start feature. See "Auto Door Unlock" under Vehicle Personalization on page 28 for at least two seconds to locate the vehicle. Pressing K will disarm the .... The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 535. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Q (Lock...
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... for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off , the vehicle can be reprogrammed. This is lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . This feature will need to it. Entering any door other than the driver door will work . When all of the doors to open the trunk if the...
... for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off , the vehicle can be reprogrammed. This is lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . This feature will need to it. Entering any door other than the driver door will work . When all of the doors to open the trunk if the...
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... within 10 seconds. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K. This feature is located inside the center console Repeat Step 2 two additional times. The DIC display will need to program the next transmitter. 5. When the transmitter is...
... within 10 seconds. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K. This feature is located inside the center console Repeat Step 2 two additional times. The DIC display will need to program the next transmitter. 5. When the transmitter is...
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...be locked and the climate control system may come on during a remote start can affect the performance of two remote starts, or a single start feature: 1. Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 through 3 while the engine is not in view. See Heated ...vehicle has heated seats, they may come on . A vehicle without automatic climate control will start . The doors will continue to have this feature that can be on page 23 for about two seconds if the vehicle is still running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are other ...
...be locked and the climate control system may come on during a remote start can affect the performance of two remote starts, or a single start feature: 1. Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 through 3 while the engine is not in view. See Heated ...vehicle has heated seats, they may come on . A vehicle without automatic climate control will start . The doors will continue to have this feature that can be on page 23 for about two seconds if the vehicle is still running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are other ...
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... one of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are on the hazard warning flashers. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start feature will not operate if: . . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off . . . Turn on . The key...
... one of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are on the hazard warning flashers. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start feature will not operate if: . . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off . . . Turn on . The key...
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... Windows on page 210. 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows From inside . Power Door Locks on page 217. If the LED light (A) flashes, the 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...
... Windows on page 210. 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows From inside . Power Door Locks on page 217. If the LED light (A) flashes, the 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...
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... the trunk as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in a latched trunk, enabling them to steal. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it could damage the handle. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as it...
... the trunk as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in a latched trunk, enabling them to steal. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it could damage the handle. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as it...
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...up to open the window. For vehicles with an express-up or push it down automatically. The light on the button comes on indicating the feature is active. Rear Window Lockout with Power Safety Locks Express Window Operation Windows with power safety locks, the rear window lockout button is in ... up or down all four windows. The rear windows can still be lowered or raised without holding the switch. To Push the switch down feature allow the front windows to disable the rear window controls and turn on page 924. The power window switches located on the driver ...
...up to open the window. For vehicles with an express-up or push it down automatically. The light on the button comes on indicating the feature is active. Rear Window Lockout with Power Safety Locks Express Window Operation Windows with power safety locks, the rear window lockout button is in ... up or down all four windows. The rear windows can still be lowered or raised without holding the switch. To Push the switch down feature allow the front windows to disable the rear window controls and turn on page 924. The power window switches located on the driver ...
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... ON/RUN, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP). 2. The light on when activated. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if... available. The ignition is now reprogrammed. Pull the power window switch up feature to reprogram each front window: For vehicles without power safety locks, the rear window lockout switch is fully closed . restore power to deactivate...
... ON/RUN, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP). 2. The light on when activated. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if... available. The ignition is now reprogrammed. Pull the power window switch up feature to reprogram each front window: For vehicles without power safety locks, the rear window lockout switch is fully closed . restore power to deactivate...