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Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 201 1 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Keys, Doors and W[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 201 1 Buick Regal Owner Manual M Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Automatic T ransmission . . . . . . 9-25 Manual T ransmission . . . . . . . . . 9-29 [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and REGAL are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or l[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 iv Introduction W arning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { W ARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle&a[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 T run[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-3 A. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 . Fog Lamps on page 6 ‑ 4 . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 4 . B. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 4 . C. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 3 . Driver Information Center Buttons. See[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) S[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-5 Door Locks T o lock or unlock the door , use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key from outside the vehicle, and the door lock knob or switch from inside the vehicle. T o unlock or lock the fuel door , use the RKE transmitter or the door lock switch from inside. From ins[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 In Brief T o adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle (C) under the front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch (B) to rai[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-7 Heated Seats Heated Front Seats The buttons are on the climate control panel. T o operate, the ignition must be on. Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the climate control display show the temperature setting. For more information [...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag and the seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof ‐ rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. See Pa[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up, down, forward, and backward. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The interio[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 In Brief Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel on the outboard side of the steering wheel. O : T urns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. T urn to off again to reactivate the AUTO mode. In Canada, the head[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-1 1 3 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Windshield W asher Pull the windshield wiper lever to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 3 . Climate Controls The heat[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 In Brief T ransmission Automatic T ransmission P: Park R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Drive Manual Mode Move the selector lever from D (Drive) to the left. Press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward ( − ) to downshift. The selector lever can only be moved out of P (Park) when the ign[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-13 Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order . Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. T o store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding [...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 In Brief Bluetooth ® The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used [...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-15 Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. 1 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. An indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument panel cluster . * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 In Brief MENU: Press to get to the T rip/ Fuel Menu and the V ehicle Information Menu. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 22 . V ehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls. These features include: . Cli[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-17 The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 21 for more information. T o open or close the sunroof , press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent pos[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 In Brief StabiliT rak ® System The StabiliT rak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . T o turn off both traction control and StabiliT rak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliT r[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-19 the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE. 3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%. 4. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 13 . Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a FlexFuel badge[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 In Brief Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: ww[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-21 OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreemen[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 In Brief 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows wi[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Che[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2 ‑ 9 . V (Remote T runk Release): Press and hold V to open the trunk. 7 (V ehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 W ARNING (Continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening. T o lock and unlock the door , use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key from the outside, [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows Safety Locks The vehicle may have power safety locks or manual safety locks. Power safety locks will lock the rear windows and not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside. Manual safety locks do not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside. Power Safety[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 Doors T runk { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be s[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows T o close the trunk, use the pull cup (A) as an aid. Remote T runk Release T o open the trunk, press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Emergency T runk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when [...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. Arming the System T o arm the system, close all of the windows and doors and then either: .[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster , comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door . 1. T urn the control knob to the L (left) or R (right) selecting the driver or passenger mirror . 2. Push the control knob to the left, right, up, or down to adjust the mirror . Foldi[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { W ARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Express Window Operation Windows with an express-up or down feature allow the front windows to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Rear windows only have express down. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way , release it, and the window goes up [...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Press v to activate the rear window lockout switch. A LED comes on when activated. Press v again to deactivate the lockout switch. If the LED flashes, the feature may not be working properly . Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharge[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are on the overhead console. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 21 for more information. [...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Sunshade The sunshade is manually operated. Close or open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is always open. Safety Function If the sunroof has any resistance during automatic closing, it will immediately stop and reverse. T o override the[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjus[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Front Seat T o raise or lower the head restraint, press the release button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is l[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Seats and Restraints Front Seats Seat Adjustment Seat Position { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the dr[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Height Adjustment Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch when the desired height is reached. Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body . In[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Manual Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift t[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long perio[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. { W ARNING A safety belt that is improp[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-13 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your stro[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. T[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-15 bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body ar[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on (Continued) W AR[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would in[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properl[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 25 . Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . If equipped with a shoulder belt he[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but no[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Seats and Restraints 2. Attach the adjustable comfort guide to the anchor loop by threading the hook through the loop. 3. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord [...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-23 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. { W ARNING A saf[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Seats and Restraints T o install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-25 T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including preg[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing [...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-27 After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary . But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be [...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most imp[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-29 W ARNING (Continued) Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. T o read how , see Olde[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has second row seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags, they are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door . { W ARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not infla[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inf[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Seats and Restraints What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator . Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy . The inflator , the airbag, and r[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-33 the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { W ARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air . This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing troubl[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Seats and Restraints . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly . See your dealer for service. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. Th[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-35 W ARNING (Continued) passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe. No one ca[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Seats and Restraints For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body [...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-37 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to all[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equi[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-39 sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing s[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. T o help make sur[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at t[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. {[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better [...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-45 The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. { W ARNING T o reduce the risk o[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can a[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-47 endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a r[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LA TCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child r[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child rest[...]

Black plate (51,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Rear Seat i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. T o assist you in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, nea[...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 48 for additional information. Securing a Child[...]

Black plate (53,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Y ou cannot secure three child restraints using the LA TCH anchors in the rear seat at the same time, but you can install two of them. If you want to do this, install one LA TCH child restraint in the passenger-side position, and install the other one either in the driver-[...]

Black plate (54,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier . When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another[...]

Black plate (55,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-55 . If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint, or the headrest or head restraint has been removed, and you are using a dual tether , route the tether over the seatback. . If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restrain[...]

Black plate (56,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. T o remove the head restraint: 1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats on page 3 ‑ 9 for addit[...]

Black plate (57,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-57 T o reinstall the head restraint: 1. Insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches (A) on the posts must face the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Push the head restraint down. If necessary , press the height adjustment release button[...]

Black plate (58,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. If the child restraint does not have[...]

Black plate (59,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-59 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your kne[...]

Black plate (60,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right [...]

Black plate (61,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-61 passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 ‑ 12 . 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's [...]

Black plate (62,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your kne[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 Additional Storage Feat[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Storage Cupholders T wo cupholders are in the center console. Slide the door open to access them. Cupholders may be located in the second row seat armrest. T o access, pull the armrest down. Rear Storage Pull down the armrest. Push the button to lift the cover . Close the cover before folding th[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-3 Additional Storage Features Cargo Net There is a cargo net for storing items on the side of the trunk. Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience net, it is located in the trunk and used to store small loads. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Attach the loops on each [...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Storage 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-3 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Clock .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up, down, forward, and backward. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Steering Wheel [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper lever is on the side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 2: Use for fast wipes. 1: Use for slow wipes. & (Adjustable Interval W[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Instruments and Controls Windshield W asher Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Clock The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See Operation on page 7 ‑ 4 for information about how to use the menu system. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Set[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Instruments and Controls Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If there is a problem, see your dealer . When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-7 power outlet at the maximum load of 150 watts may cause the outlet to overheat and automatically shut down. The power restarts when equipment that operates within the limit is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected. The power outlet is not designed fo[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic T ransmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper ‐ resistant odometer . The[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster . When the engine is started this light begins to flash and a chime comes on for several seconds to remind the driver to fasten their s[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Instruments and Controls The airbag readiness light comes on and stays on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light goes out. { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-13 If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Instruments and Controls Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually dr[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-15 . Check that the electrical system is not wet. The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of water . The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. . Check that good q[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Instruments and Controls Brake System W arning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the warning light come[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-17 The brake warning light should come on briefly when the ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If this light comes on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to [...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Instruments and Controls T raction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally , the indicator light then goes off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliT rak system have been disabled. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or because the sys[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light { W ARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintena[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Security Light The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally , the indicator light turns off. This light comes on when the ignition is turned f[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light The cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when the cruise control is active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 39 for more information. Door Ajar [...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-23 DIC Buttons MENU: Press to get to the T rip/ Fuel Menu and the V ehicle Information Menu. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move across the bottom of the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page [...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Instruments and Controls The instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the current fuel economy and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy , this display cannot be reset. A verage V ehicle Speed This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers p[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Tire Pressure The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. T ire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 ‑ 51 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operatio[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Instruments and Controls Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTERY SA VER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be ab[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message will display when the driver door is open. Close the door completely . HOOD OPEN This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood completely . LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the driver [...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Instruments and Controls HIGH COOLANT TEMPERA TURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 21 . Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be su[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Key and Lock Messages REPLACE BA TTER Y IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. Object Detection System Messages P ARK ASSIST OFF This message is displayed when the park assist system has [...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low . The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressur[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Window Messages OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to reprogram each front window for the express-up feature to work. See Pow[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Instruments and Controls Climate and Air Quality Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following will be displayed: . Auto Fan Speed . Air Conditioning Mode . Auto Area Zone T emp . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Speed This allows selection of the automatic fan speed to run lo[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Auto Rear Defog This allows the auto rear defog to be turned on or off. This feature will automatically turn on the rear defogger when it is cold outside. Press the Z knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to select On or Off. T urn the knob to confirm the selection [...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Instruments and Controls Power Door Locks Select Power Door Locks and the following will be displayed: . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If off is [...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter . Press the Z knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. T urn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only , Horn Only , or Off. Press[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Lighting 2 (Headlamps): T urns on the headlamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps . T aillamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Parking Lamps Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-3 Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically . There is a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor . Otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not n[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Lighting The turn and lane ‐ change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burne[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-5 Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. T o operate: * (Off): T urns the lamps off. 1 (Door): T urns the lamps on when any door is opened. + (On): Keeps the lamps on all the time. The interior lamps turn on a[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back ‐ up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) K is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 . When the dri[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 O v e r v i e w ...................... 7 - 2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Infotainment System See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 21 for more information. Navigation System For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate Navigation System Manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identi[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-3 C. s © . Radio: Seeks the previous station. . CD: Select the previous track or rewinds within a track. D. CONFIG . Opens the Settings menu. E. ¨ . Radio: Seeks the next station. . CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. F . 3 O . T urns the system on o[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Infotainment System Operation Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on the display , and steering wheel controls, if equipped. T urning the System On or Off 3 O (V olume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off. Automatic Switc[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-5 Submenus An arrow on the right ‐ hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options. Activating a Setting 1. T urn the Z knob to highlight the setting. 2. Press the Z knob to activate the setting. Setting a V alue 1. T urn the Z knob to change the curr[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Infotainment System 3. Press and hold the Z knob until the value changes to 0. Press the BACK button to go back to the T one Settings menu. Adjusting the T reble, Midrange, and Bass 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass. 3. Select the value. Press the BACK button to go ba[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-7 5. Press the BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu. Maximum Startup V olume The maximum volume played when the radio is first turned on can be set. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Maximum Startup V olume. 4. Select the setting[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Infotainment System AS 1/2: Press to open the autostore list and select autostore pages. RDS (Radio Data System) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This feature only works when the information from the radio station is[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-9 T o search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select FM Category List. A list of all programming types available displays. 3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit programming of the selected type displays. 4. Select [...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Infotainment System Satellite Radio V ehicles with an XM ™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-1 1 Selecting an XM Channel XM channels can be selected by station lists or category lists. Selecting a Channel by Station List XM channels can be selected by using s © , ¨ , or the Z knob. T o select an XM channel using s © or ¨ , do one of the following: . Press and [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Infotainment System XM Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated. No action is required. This process [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-13 XM Not A vailable: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cellular phone chargers, v[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Infotainment System If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. Notice: Usin[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-15 If the bottom surface of a disc is dirty , take a soft lint ‐ free cloth, or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water , and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge. Care of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Infotainment System Selecting a CD T rack Using the control buttons: . Press the s © or ¨ button to select the previous or next track. . T urn the Z knob. Using the CD Menu: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Tracks list. 3. Select the track. Playing T racks in Random Order Press the Z knob an[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-17 Auxiliary Devices This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located in the center console. Some portable audio devices such as iPods ® , MP3 players, and USB storage devices can be connected to the vehicle using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Infotainment System . Albums . Song T itles . Podcasts . Genres . Audiobooks . Composers T o search for tracks: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song T itles, Podcasts, Genres, Audiobooks, or Composers. 4. Select the track. Shuffle Press the Z knob [...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-19 Repeat Off: Starts playing from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive The infotainment system can only play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive. Only the first 2,500 songs are recognized on the device.[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Infotainment System Phone Bluetooth (Overview) V ehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth ‐ capable cell phone with a Hands ‐ Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system. The system can be used while [...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-21 See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 15 for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards. Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Operation on page 7 [...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Infotainment System Locate the device named “ General Motors ” or “ Y our V ehicle ” in the list on the cell phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four ‐ digit PIN provided by the system. 6. The system prompts for a name for the phone and confirms the name [...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-23 Accepting a Call T urn the Z knob to Answer and press the Z knob. Declining a Call T urn the Z knob to Decline and press the Z knob. Switching Between Calls (Call W aiting Calls Only) T o switch between calls: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Switch Call from the menu. Confer[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Infotainment System Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing information: . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Blueto[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-25 Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press b / g . . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. . For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone, say “ Hands Free. ” The[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Infotainment System 3. Say “ Change phone. ” The system responds “ Please wait while I search for other phones. ” . If another phone is found, the response will be “ <Phone name> is now connected. ” . If another phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. Storin[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-27 the number is stored, the system returns to the main menu. Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually . 1. Press b / g . . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “ Rea[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Infotainment System 2. Say “ Directory . ” The system responds “ Directory ” and lists all stored name tags. The system returns to the main menu when the list is complete. Deleting Name T ags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: . Delete . Delete all name tags Us[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-29 2. Say “ Delete all name tags. ” The system responds “ Y ou are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory . Are you sure you want to do this? Please say yes or no. ” . Say “ Y es ” to delete all name tags. [...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Infotainment System 2. Say “ Digit Dial. ” The system responds “ Digit dial using <phone name>, please say the first digit to dial, ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the digits to be dialed one at a time. The system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. 4. Continue enter[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-31 “ Hands Free. ” The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “ Re ‐ dial. ” The system responds “ Re ‐ dial using <phone name> ” and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone. Once connected, the [...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Infotainment System T o Cancel Mute 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “ Mute Call. ” The system responds “ Resuming call. ” T ransferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system and the ce[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-33 3. Say “ V oice. ” The system responds “ OK, accessing <phone name>. ” The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Dual T one Multi-Frequen cy (DTMF) T ones The in ‐ vehicle B[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air F i l t e r ......................... 8 - 4 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Climate Controls Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery , air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-3 Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster . h (Recirculation): Press to tur[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Climate Controls Air V ents Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow . T o open a vent, move the thumbwheel to | . T o close the vent, move the thumbwheel to 9 . Operation Tips . Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance. . Keep th[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-5 6. Remove the old air filter . 7. Install the new air filter . 8. Reinstall the air filter door . Re ‐ install the glove box. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-3 Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related [...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry , or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake for[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. T raction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is the one factor that can be controlled. [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in th[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-7 Of course, traction is reduced when water , snow , ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety , slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and vehicle control mo[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Have good tires with proper[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-9 { W ARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could c[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 ‑ 5 . T o get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . T urn on the hazard warning fl[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to ke[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Driving and Operating V ehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry . This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory ‐ installed options. T wo labels on the vehicle show how much w[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-13 The T ire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The T ire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the re[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 1 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 [...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's T ire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certi[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Driving and Operating If you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { W ARNING Things inside the vehicle can strike and[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-17 Following break ‐ in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key . Use the correct[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Driving and Operating 4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 31 . { W ARNING T urning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an emergency . 5. If the v[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST ART . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Allow the oil to warm up an[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Driving and Operating Engine Heater The engine coolant heater , if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle. An inter[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-21 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof (If Equipped) . Auxiliary Power Outlet Power to the audio system will continue to operate for up to 10 minute[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Driving and Operating Leaving the V ehicle with the Engine Running { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the [...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-23 T o shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN. 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If still unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Hold the brake ped[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels,[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-25 { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left th[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the drive wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly [...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-27 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. T o rock the vehicl[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Driving and Operating Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission [...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-29 Manual T ransmission This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. T o operate the transmission: Notice: Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving. The pressure could cause premature wear in the transmission. The repairs would not be covere[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Driving and Operating T o stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle the engine. The shift lever is in Neutral when it is cen[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-31 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes [...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Driving and Operating The system has a parking brake status light and a parking brake warning light. See Electric Parking Brake Light on page 5 ‑ 16 . There are also three Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Messages on page 5 ‑ 26 for more information. In case of in[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-33 EPB Release T o release the EPB, place the ignition in the ON/RUN position, apply and hold the brake pedal, and push down momentarily on the EPB switch. If you attempt to release the EPB without the brake pedal applied, a chime will sound, and the DIC message PRESS BRAKE [...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Driving and Operating The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driv[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-35 d flashes to indicate that TCS is active. See T raction Control System (TCS)/StabiliT rak ® Light on page 5 ‑ 18 for more information. If there is a problem detected with TCS, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Contro[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Driving and Operating Press and release the TCS/StabiliT rak button again to turn the system back on. It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See If the V ehicle Is Stuck on page 9 ‑ 1 1 for more informat[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-37 With Interactive Drive Control System Without Interactive Drive Control System . T o turn off both StabiliTrak and TCS, press and hold the TCS/ StabiliT rak button, located on the instrument panel, until i and g illuminate and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Driving and Operating Interactive Drive Control System The vehicle may have the Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS). IDCS adapts to the driving style and preference of the driver within one of three driving modes: Standard: Use for normal city and highway driving. This setting provides pre[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-39 Drive Mode Control Drive Mode Control (DMC) analyzes the driving style and the active state of the vehicle and automatically changes the settings within the selected driving mode. When there is a more noticeable change in driving style or conditions, the driving mode is c[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Driving and Operating 1 (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. An indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument panel cluster . * (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): Move the thumbwhee[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-41 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . Move the thumbwheel toward SET/ − and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. . T o slow down in small amounts, move the thumbwheel toward SET/ − bri[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, it assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). URP A operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and the sensors on the [...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-43 P ARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that URP A is off. The message disappears after a short period of time. T urning the System On and Off The URP A system can be turned on and off using the park assist button located next to the r[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TIER labe[...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-45 If the vehicle has the 2.0L L4 engine (VIN Code V), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher . Y ou can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher , but the vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a [...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly . In most cases, nothing should have to [...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-47 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 44 [...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. T urn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when ref[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-49 { W ARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately . Notice: If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to get the right type of cap [...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer . Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 Winter T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 T ire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-43 T ire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 T ire T erminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Y ou can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools bef[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-5 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull up on the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release handle to the right. T o close the hood: 1. Before closi[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0 L L4 Engine[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 15 . B. Engine Cover . C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 9 . D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 9 . E. T ransmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic T ransmission Fluid on page 10 ‑ 14 . F .[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 V ehicle Care 2.4 L L4 Engine[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 15 . B. Engine Cover . C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 9 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 9 . E. T ransmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic T ransmission Fluid on page 10 ‑ 14 . F .[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 V ehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the r[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Notice: Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container . Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equ[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 V ehicle Care Maintaining the proper oil level is very important. However , if you use a substitute oil for any reason, we recommend that you perform a complete oil change back to dexos as soon as possible to protect the engine and maintain the engine's peak performance. Viscosity Grade [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-13 What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer . Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water , or a good hand cleaner . Wash or properly dis[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 V ehicle Care 2. Press the DIC menu button on the turn signal lever to enter the V ehicle Information Menu. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE. 3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%. 4. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . Th[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-15 When to Check and What to Use The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir cap has this symbol on it. The common hydraulic clutch and brake master cylinder fluid reservoir is filled with either DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Ov[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 V ehicle Care 3. Disconnect the electrical connector (A). 4. Remove the screws (C) on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 5. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 6. Pull out the filter . 7. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 8. Reverse Steps 2 through [...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-17 Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. When it is safe to lift the hood: 2.0 L L4 Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap 2.4 L L4 Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant S[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 V ehicle Care Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 miles), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coo[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-19 Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core, and other parts. Never dispose o[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 V ehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If no problem is found, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge [...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-21 2.0 L L4 Engine Shown, 2.4 L L4 Engine Similar 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one-quarter of a tu[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 V ehicle Care If it is decided not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away , see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 ‑ 5 . If it is decided to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine co[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-23 If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not c[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 V ehicle Care 5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid level should be between the MIN (Minimum) and MAX (Maximum) marks when the engine is cold, and at the MAX mark when the engine is hot. If the fluid is at the MIN mark when the engine is cold or hot, p[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-25 Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brak[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 V ehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder and, on manual transmission vehicles, the clutch hydraulic system use the same reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir . The reservoir is filled with with either DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake flu[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-27 If the vehicle has DOT 4 brake fluid, as indicated on the reservoir cap, use only new DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container . It is recommended that the brake/clutch hydraulic system be flushed and refilled with new DOT 4 fluid at a regular maintenance service every two year[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 V ehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger . Starter Switch Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before st[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-29 shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . For aut[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 V ehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 for more information. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-31 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 ‑ 34 . For any bulb ‐ changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer . Halogen Bulbs { W ARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 V ehicle Care 2. Remove the outside cap for the low-beam headlamp/DRL bulb replacement from the back of the headlamp assembly . 3. Remove the inside cap for the high-beam headlamp bulb replacement from the back of the headlamp assembly . 4. Disconnect the electrical connector . 5. Remove the [...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-33 T aillamps, T urn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps A. T aillamp/Sidemarker Lamp B. T aillamp C. Stop/T urn Signal Lamp D. Back-up Lamp T o replace any one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See T runk Release on page 1 ‑ 5 . 2. Remove the taillamp assembly access panel. 3.[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 V ehicle Care License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar 1. Push the release tab (A) toward the lamp assembly . 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove. A. Bulb Socket B. Bulb C. Lamp Assembly 3. T urn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to [...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-35 Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Stop Lamp/T urn Signal Lamp 3157 K T aillamp/ Sidemarker Lamp 3157 K For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer . Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical sy[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 V ehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. T o check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the f[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-37 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Number Usage 1 T ransmission Control Module 2 Engine Control Module Fuse Number Usage 3 Not Used 4 Not Used Fuse Number Usage 5 Ignition, T ransmission Control Module, Engine Control Module 6 Windshield Wiper 7 Not Used 8 Fuel Injection, Igniti[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 V ehicle Care Fuse Number Usage 16 V acuum Pump 17 Ignition, Airbag 18 Not Used 19 Not Used 20 Not Used 21 Rear Power Windows 22 Antilock Brake System V alve 23 V ariable Effort Steering 24 Front Power Windows 25 Power Outlets 26 Antilock Brake System Pump 27 Electric Parking Brake 28 Heated [...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-39 Fuse Number Usage 53 Ignition, Inside Rearview Mirror 54 Not Used 55 Power Windows 56 Windshield W asher 57 Not Used 58 Not Used 59 Secondary Air Induction 60 Heated Mirrors 61 Not Used 62 Canister V ent Solenoid 63 Not Used 64 Not Used 65 Not Used Fuse Number Usage 66 Not Used [...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. T o access the fuses, open the storage compartment. Press in on the sides of the compartment to release it from the instrument panel. Pull the door [...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-41 Number Usage 9 Body Control Module 4 10 Body Control Module 8 1 1 Front Heater V entilation Air Conditioning/Blower 12 Right Hand Power Front Seat 13 Left Hand Power Front Seat 14 Diagnostic Link Connector 15 Airbag Number Usage 16 T runk Release 17 Heater V entilation Air Condi[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W ARNING . Poorly [...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-43 Winter Tires Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces, but they may not offer the traction or the same level of performance as winter tires on [...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 V ehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) DOT ([...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-45 compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 10 ‑ 69 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 62 . (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of T ransportation) code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows [...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 V ehicle Care (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide. (D) [...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-47 maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. The DOT code include[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 V ehicle Care model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's rec[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-49 recommended inflation pressure. See “ T ire and Loading Information Label ” under V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Unde[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 V ehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary . If the in[...]

Black plate (51,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-51 Tire Pressure Monitor System The T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, incl[...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 V ehicle Care Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This [...]

Black plate (53,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-53 Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty . Always use only the GM-approved tire sealant available through yo[...]

Black plate (54,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 V ehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire/wheel position after rotating the vehicle ’ s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. Also, the TPMS sensor matching process sh[...]

Black plate (55,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-55 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . 13. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear [...]

Black plate (56,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure on page 9 ‑ 12 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 ‑ 52 . Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “ Wheel Nut T orque ” under Capacities and [...]

Black plate (57,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-57 The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. T ires will typically[...]

Black plate (58,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 V ehicle Care Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not replaced at the same time. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 55 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 55 for information on proper tire rotation. { W ARNING T ires could explode during improper servi[...]

Black plate (59,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-59 Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability , and resistance to rollover may be affected. If the [...]

Black plate (60,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 V ehicle Care All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition T o These Grades. T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example,[...]

Black plate (61,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-61 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However , check the alignment[...]

Black plate (62,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 V ehicle Care Tire Chains { W ARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control [...]

Black plate (63,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-63 { W ARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others[...]

Black plate (64,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 V ehicle Care 3. T urn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. 4. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Remove them from their container and place them near the tire being changed. Removing the Flat Tire a[...]

Black plate (65,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-65 6. Put the compact spare tire near you. { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { W ARNING Raising the vehicle wi[...]

Black plate (66,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 V ehicle Care Place the jack notch, as shown. 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground. 1 1. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 12. Remove the flat tire.[...]

Black plate (67,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-67 { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an eme[...]

Black plate (68,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the afterm[...]

Black plate (69,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-69 2. Slide the shorter bolt to remove it from the floor and insert the longer one. 3. Replace the jack and tools in their original storage location. 4. Place the tire, lying flat, facing up in the spare tire well. 5. T urn the retainer nut clockwise to secure the tire. 6. Place th[...]

Black plate (70,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 V ehicle Care Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles. Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together . Notice: Tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them can damage the vehicle and can da[...]

Black plate (71,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-71 2.0L Engine Shown, 2.4L Similar The jump start positive (B) is located under a trim cover in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. 2.0L Engine Shown, 2.4L Similar These locations are used instead of a direct connection to the battery . 1. Check the other vehi[...]

Black plate (72,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 V ehicle Care { W ARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and so[...]

Black plate (73,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-73 7. Connect one end of the black negative ( – ) cable to the negative ( – ) terminal of the good battery (C). Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( – ) cabl[...]

Black plate (74,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 V ehicle Care T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from [...]

Black plate (75,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-75 . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. . Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed. Di[...]

Black plate (76,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing from the Rear The vehicle was not designed to be towed from the rear with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly T owing from the Front V ehicles with front-wheel drive can be dolly towed from the front. Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the [...]

Black plate (77,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-77 Dolly T owing from the Rear The vehicle cannot be dolly towed from the rear . Appearance Care Exterior Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “ Wa[...]

Black plate (78,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 V ehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster . Wash with water or use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary . Use special care with aluminum trim. T o avoid damaging protective trim, never use [...]

Black plate (79,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-79 Wheels and T rim — Aluminum or Chrome The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be ap[...]

Black plate (80,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 V ehicle Care Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty . Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures, or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into m[...]

Black plate (81,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-81 Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window defogger . When cleaning the glass on the vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner . Cleaners can contain solvents that can become [...]

Black plate (82,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 V ehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center . Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area. 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat th[...]

Black plate (83,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-83 Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Air fresheners contain solvents that may cause d[...]

Black plate (84,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 V ehicle Care . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. . Do not place one floor mat on top of another . Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstal[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-6 Ma[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the T ire and Loading Information label. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 12 . . Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. . Use the [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 13 . Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter . Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 9 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 13 . An Emission Control Service.[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/ 7,500 miles. See Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 55 . At Each Fuel Stop . Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 9 . . Engine coolant level chec[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 15 . . Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather ,[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual T ransmission Castrol BOT 0402 T ransmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88862472, in Canada 88862473). Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, S[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English T ransmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.0L L4 Engine, 6 – Speed Automatic (Transmission Requires No Fluid Replacement) — — 2.4L L4 Engine, 6 – Speed Automatic 8.4 L 8.9 qt Wheel Nut T orque 150 Y 1 10 lb ft *See Automatic T ransmis[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Online Owner Cen[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1 ‐ 800-263-[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gm.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance:[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-5 Help Center — http://www .buick.com/help/faqs.html . F AQ (Frequently Asked Questions) . Contact Us My GM Canada www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www .gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tool[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Customer Information Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following information ready: . Y our name, home address, and home telephone number . . T elephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle. . Model, year , color , and license plate number of the ve[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-7 . T owing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway . Services Specific to Canadian ‐ Purchased V ehicles . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided th[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy T ransportation Program T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base W arranty Coverage period in Canada), extended power[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-9 insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Y ou are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair . It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courte[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Customer Information Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Y our dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state ‐ of ‐ the ‐ art equipment, or be able [...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-1 1 Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “ Collision Parts ” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will Y ou See after an Airbag Inflates? on page 3 ‑ 32 . Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Customer Information Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warra[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-13 T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. W ashington, D.C. 20590 Y ou can also obtain other information a[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission perf[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-15 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of lit[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Adjustments Lumbar , Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Air Cleaner/Filter , Engine . . . . . 10[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 INDEX Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30 Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-3 Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Engine T emperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Courtesy T ransportation Program . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 INDEX Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Check and Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 10-6 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Coolant T emperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-5 G Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 Gauges Engine Coolant T emperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 INDEX J Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 K Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-29 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 L Labeling, T ire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-43 Lamps Daytime Running ([...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-7 M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-9 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-6 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 1 1-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-13 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 INDEX P Park Shifting into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Shifting out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Assist, Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-9 Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-9 Recreational V ehicle T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 INDEX Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-5 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-5 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-1 1 T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 T aillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . 2-9 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 T ime . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 INDEX V V ehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]