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2013 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 eAssist Features ...1-19 Performance and ...15 Phone ...7-22 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-34 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Automatic Transmission ...9-27 Manual Transmission ...9-30 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control...29 Bulb Replacement ...10-30 Electrical System ...10-34 Wheels and Tires ...10-41
2013 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 eAssist Features ...1-19 Performance and ...15 Phone ...7-22 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-34 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Automatic Transmission ...9-27 Manual Transmission ...9-30 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control...29 Bulb Replacement ...10-30 Electrical System ...10-34 Wheels and Tires ...10-41
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......Sunroof ...1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat... Adjustment ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-7 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-8 Passenger Sensing System ...1-8 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment...
......Sunroof ...1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat... Adjustment ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-7 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-8 Passenger Sensing System ...1-8 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment...
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... or away from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you . 4. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Turn the control knob to adjust the mirror. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑16. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in place. To adjust the steering...
... or away from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you . 4. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Turn the control knob to adjust the mirror. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑16. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in place. To adjust the steering...
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... ...5-39 Universal Remote System Operation ...5-42 Steering Wheel Controls To adjust the steering wheel: 1. For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. 5-2 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ...5-33 Transmission... Messages ...5-34 Window Messages ...5-34 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Pull the lever up or down . 2. Move the steering wheel up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving...
... ...5-39 Universal Remote System Operation ...5-42 Steering Wheel Controls To adjust the steering wheel: 1. For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. 5-2 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ...5-33 Transmission... Messages ...5-34 Window Messages ...5-34 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Pull the lever up or down . 2. Move the steering wheel up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving...
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... the vehicle. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off , your vehicle may be required to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up . See your dealer if assistance is under the instrument panel to the next to the steering wheel. The . See...
... the vehicle. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off , your vehicle may be required to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start-up . See your dealer if assistance is under the instrument panel to the next to the steering wheel. The . See...
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...the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. If the system is not limited. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is working normally, the indicator light turns off . See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 and Traction Control System (TCS) on... messages associated with the engine coolant temperature warning light on page 5‑32 for more information. See Ride Control System Messages on . Never drive with this indicates that the TCS and StabiliTrak systems are not working normally, the indicator light goes off . If this light comes on when...
...the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. If the system is not limited. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is working normally, the indicator light turns off . See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 and Traction Control System (TCS) on... messages associated with the engine coolant temperature warning light on page 5‑32 for more information. See Ride Control System Messages on . Never drive with this indicates that the TCS and StabiliTrak systems are not working normally, the indicator light goes off . If this light comes on when...
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The bottom of the DIC display shows the position of the steering wheel. Speed The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is off. The display will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even ... system information, and warning messages if a system problem is displayed. It may change slowly. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Timer is driving. Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items Press MENU on the left side of the shift lever and the odometer. Use w / x to display the Trip/ Fuel Menu...
The bottom of the DIC display shows the position of the steering wheel. Speed The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is off. The display will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even ... system information, and warning messages if a system problem is displayed. It may change slowly. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Timer is driving. Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items Press MENU on the left side of the shift lever and the odometer. Use w / x to display the Trip/ Fuel Menu...
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... be replaced. If this message is a problem. See Interactive Drive Control System (except GS) on page 9‑38 or Interactive Drive Control System (GS Only) on , it means there is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on . however, you park....needs to be disabled. Ride Control System Messages SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a temporary condition causing the system to drive; TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is a problem with the parking assist system. Do not...
... be replaced. If this message is a problem. See Interactive Drive Control System (except GS) on page 9‑38 or Interactive Drive Control System (GS Only) on , it means there is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on . however, you park....needs to be disabled. Ride Control System Messages SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a temporary condition causing the system to drive; TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is a problem with the parking assist system. Do not...
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... distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the Bluetooth system can be selected on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to access the address book or contact list. Press to enter the Phone main menu. When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that feature.... See www.gm.com/bluetooth for the tone and then speak. Wait for more information. . . { WARNING When using the infotainment controls, see Overview on driving. Steering Wheel Controls b / g (Push To Talk): Press to use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with the Bluetooth system.
... distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the Bluetooth system can be selected on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to access the address book or contact list. Press to enter the Phone main menu. When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that feature.... See www.gm.com/bluetooth for the tone and then speak. Wait for more information. . . { WARNING When using the infotainment controls, see Overview on driving. Steering Wheel Controls b / g (Push To Talk): Press to use a Bluetooth-capable cell phone with the Bluetooth system.
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... to handle potential distractions. Keep pets in demanding driving situations. Become familiar with the local laws in your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . . Use a hands-free method to driving. Do not use a phone in an appropriate carrier... or restraint. Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with vehicle features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations ...
... to handle potential distractions. Keep pets in demanding driving situations. Become familiar with the local laws in your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . . Use a hands-free method to driving. Do not use a phone in an appropriate carrier... or restraint. Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with vehicle features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations ...
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... is used when the brake is being driven, brake normally but steering will be used up, it may be stiffer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may require maintenance. Hydraulic Power Steering (2.0L L4 Engine) If your dealer for an extended period of the power steering assist should ...engine stops or a system malfunctions, the vehicle can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be a problem with the system. If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is lost due to park. Normal use of time, power steering assist may required...
... is used when the brake is being driven, brake normally but steering will be used up, it may be stiffer than normal when parking or driving slowly, there may require maintenance. Hydraulic Power Steering (2.0L L4 Engine) If your dealer for an extended period of the power steering assist should ...engine stops or a system malfunctions, the vehicle can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be a problem with the system. If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is lost due to park. Normal use of time, power steering assist may required...
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...into the straightaway. Holding both sides of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Turn the steering wheel to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. Acceleration Skid - But skids are not rolling. wheels are always possible. Steering in the way, steer the vehicle so that... tires to spin. Follow these tips: 1. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of the curve before entering a curve. too much throttle causes the driving wheels to slip and lose cornering force. The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the accelerator and then, if there is out...
...into the straightaway. Holding both sides of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Turn the steering wheel to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. Acceleration Skid - But skids are not rolling. wheels are always possible. Steering in the way, steer the vehicle so that... tires to spin. Follow these tips: 1. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of the curve before entering a curve. too much throttle causes the driving wheels to slip and lose cornering force. The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the accelerator and then, if there is out...
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... at speeds that they could crash. Wet ice can be affected when ignition is dangerous. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to do all the work of hills; Turn off is off. 9-8 Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in your own lane. If you stay in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off... traction is even less traction. Be alert on top of slowing down a hill. You could get so hot that let you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will have the engine running and the vehicle in even less traction...
... at speeds that they could crash. Wet ice can be affected when ignition is dangerous. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to do all the work of hills; Turn off is off. 9-8 Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in your own lane. If you stay in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off... traction is even less traction. Be alert on top of slowing down a hill. You could get so hot that let you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will have the engine running and the vehicle in even less traction...
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...vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph). { WARNING Do not load the vehicle any traction system. This weight is in...when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Two labels on page 10‑89. Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. Turn off and use the rocking method. 9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the ...
...vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph). { WARNING Do not load the vehicle any traction system. This weight is in...when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Two labels on page 10‑89. Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. Turn off and use the rocking method. 9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the ...
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.... See Parking Brake on page 9‑23 for more information. This locks the steering wheel, ignition, and automatic transmission. Turn the ignition to a safe location. 3. Ignition Positions (Key Access) The ignition switch has four different positions. Driving and Operating Following break‐in, engine speed and load can be fully extended to...
.... See Parking Brake on page 9‑23 for more information. This locks the steering wheel, ignition, and automatic transmission. Turn the ignition to a safe location. 3. Ignition Positions (Key Access) The ignition switch has four different positions. Driving and Operating Following break‐in, engine speed and load can be fully extended to...
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... right to left in this does not work, then the vehicle needs service. 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position unlocks the steering wheel. 9-16 Driving and Operating { WARNING Turning off the vehicle while moving may be required for an extended period of power assist in P (Park). The ... this position. 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch stays in the ON/RUN position with the wheels turned off . This position can bind in an emergency. The battery could be used for normal driving. When the engine starts, release the key. Key Lock Release Vehicles with an automatic transmission are...
... right to left in this does not work, then the vehicle needs service. 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position unlocks the steering wheel. 9-16 Driving and Operating { WARNING Turning off the vehicle while moving may be required for an extended period of power assist in P (Park). The ... this position. 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch stays in the ON/RUN position with the wheels turned off . This position can bind in an emergency. The battery could be used for normal driving. When the engine starts, release the key. Key Lock Release Vehicles with an automatic transmission are...
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Driving and Operating 9-25 Shifting out of P (Park): 1. Turn the ignition to the desired position. Press the shift lever button. 4. If still unable to LOCK/OFF, ... R (Reverse) if parking on page 10‑87 { WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or away from P (Park), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. Prevent movement of the shift lever out of...
Driving and Operating 9-25 Shifting out of P (Park): 1. Turn the ignition to the desired position. Press the shift lever button. 4. If still unable to LOCK/OFF, ... R (Reverse) if parking on page 10‑87 { WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or away from P (Park), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. Prevent movement of the shift lever out of...
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...easily. { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of P (Park), ease pressure on the console between the seats. P (Park): This position locks the drive wheels. See Shifting Into Park on fairly level ground, always set . The vehicle can move suddenly. It is the best position to P (Park). You or ... lever is not fully in P (Park) before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition key is shown in ON/RUN. To be injured. Driving and Operating 9-27 Automatic Transmission WARNING (Continued) Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. (Continued)
...easily. { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of P (Park), ease pressure on the console between the seats. P (Park): This position locks the drive wheels. See Shifting Into Park on fairly level ground, always set . The vehicle can move suddenly. It is the best position to P (Park). You or ... lever is not fully in P (Park) before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition key is shown in ON/RUN. To be injured. Driving and Operating 9-27 Automatic Transmission WARNING (Continued) Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. (Continued)
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... stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected. Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are installed. Use the correct size, brand, and type of driving. If the vehicle tires must be affected. { WARNING Mixing tires of ... the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the performance of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage. See Vehicle Load Limits on the vehicle. Use only radial-ply...
... stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected. Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are installed. Use the correct size, brand, and type of driving. If the vehicle tires must be affected. { WARNING Mixing tires of ... the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the performance of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage. See Vehicle Load Limits on the vehicle. Use only radial-ply...
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...often as possible to Neutral. 6. Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Following the manufacturer's instructions, attach the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle. 2. Shift the... the transmission to prevent battery drain. Position the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 5. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. This should be dolly towed from the front. Set the parking brake. 4.... vehicle was not designed to be towed from the rear with front-wheel drive can be used. Release the parking brake.
...often as possible to Neutral. 6. Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Following the manufacturer's instructions, attach the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle. 2. Shift the... the transmission to prevent battery drain. Position the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 5. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. This should be dolly towed from the front. Set the parking brake. 4.... vehicle was not designed to be towed from the rear with front-wheel drive can be used. Release the parking brake.