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Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Ve h i c l e F e a t u r e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 6 eAssist Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Performance and Maint[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M Driving and Operating .... .. .. 9 - 1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 Automatic T ransmission . . . . . . 9-28 Manual T ransmission . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Brak[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , Warnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnSt[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 � 7 . 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 - 2012 1-4 In Brief T. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 � 2 . U. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9 � 15 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9 � 17 . V. Heated Front Seats on page 3 � 7 . W . Storage Compartment. X. Shift Lever . See Automatic T ransmission on page 9 � 28 or [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-5 7 : Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2 � 2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 � 3 . Remote V ehicle Start For vehicles wi[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See V ehicle Personalization on page 5 � 35 for more information. T runk Release T o open the trunk, press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or press the touch pad (A) under the vehicle emblem. [...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-7 Seat Adjustment Manual Seats A. Seatback Recline Lever B. Height Adjustment Switch C. Seat Position Handle 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 (C). 3. T ry to move the [...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-8 In Brief . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 � 5 for more information. T o raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 � 6 . Press the front or rea[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-9 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3 � 10 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 � 12 . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 � 13 . . Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH S[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror . Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 � 16 . Steering Wheel Adjustment T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-1 1 The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console. The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner . # or $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off. For more information, see: . Dome Lamps on page 6 � 5 . Exterior Lighting This control is located on the instrument panel o[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. 2: Use for fast wipes. 1: Use for slow wipes. 3 : T urn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 9 : Use to turn the windshield wipers off. 3 : For a single wip[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System A. Air Conditioning B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Modes D. Fan Control E. Defrost F . Recirculation G. Rear Defogger[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non � eAssist V ehicles A. Air Conditioning B. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls C. Heated Seats D. Air Delivery Modes E. Climate Display F . Defrost G. Recirculation H. Fan Controls I. AUTO (Automatic Operation) J. Rear Defogger[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-15 Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles A. Eco/Comfort Air Conditioning B. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls C. Heated Seats D. Air Delivery Modes E. Climate Display F . Defrost G. Recirculation H. Fan Controls I. AUTO (Automatic Operation) J. Rear Defogger[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-16 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. T o use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) into the side gate marked with (+) and ( − ). 2. Press the shift lever forward to upshif[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-17 4. Press the Multifunction knob to select the next value. 5. T o save the time and return to the T ime Settings menu, press the BACK button at any time or press the Multifunction button after adjusting the minutes. Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press the CONFIG button and select Ti[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-18 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 and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicl[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control 5 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate. SET/ − : Move the thumbwheel [...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-20 In Brief also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 � 25 . V ehicle Personalization The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. T o enter[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-21 Sunroof For vehicles with a sunroof, 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 � 24 for more information. T o open or close the sunroof, press switch (A) to the first [...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-22 In Brief This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9 � 37 . V ehicles with eAssist have a slightly different instrument cluster , which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP ind[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge This gauge assists in driving efficiently and may vary during normal operation. T o maximize efficiency , keep the gauge pointed in the solid green zone in the center of the gauge. See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 5 � 12 for more information. Automatic Eng[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-24 In Brief Battery This vehicle has a standard 12 � volt battery . Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new standard 12 � volt battery is needed. eAssist vehicles also have a high voltage battery . Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge an[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-25 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended [...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-26 In Brief Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter . The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting t[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-27 As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 � 7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 � 9 for more information. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canad[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1-28 In Brief 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 w[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key . Press the button and the key blade to retract the key . See your dealer if a new key is needed. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key [...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows RKE without Remote Start Shown K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “ Auto Door Unlock ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 � 35 . The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking. See “ Remote Un[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Keyless Unlocking With the RKE transmitter within 1 m (3 ft), approach the front door and pull the handle to unlock and open the door . If the transmitter is recognized, the door will unlock and open. Entering any door other than the driver door will always cause all of [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with a Recognized T ransmitter (Keyless Access V ehicles Only) A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter . T o program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new , [...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1. 4. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is located inside the center console cupholder . The cupholder liner will need to be pulled out to access the transmitter pocket. 5. Pre[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote V ehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote V ehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. V ehicles with an automatic climate control system[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T urn the vehicle on and then off. Conditions in Which R[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. For more information see: . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 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 [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 securing items in the trunk as it could damage the[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Disarming the System T o disarm the system, do one of the following: . Press K on the RKE transmitter . . Approach the vehicle with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). . Start the engine. The alarm automatically disarms. How to Detect a T amper Condition If K is pres[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine still does not start with the other key , the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms o[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { W ARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your should[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror . Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. V ehicles with OnStar ® have three control buttons located at the bottom [...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Power Windows The power window switches located on the driver door control all four windows. The passenger doors have a window switch that controls that window . Push the switch down to open the window . Pull the front of the switch up to close it. The switches work wh[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows restore power to the rear windows, press the button again. The light on the button goes out. If the light flashes, the feature may not be working properly . Rear Window Lockout without Power Safety Locks For vehicles without power safety locks, the rear window lockout [...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Roof Sunroof For vehicles with a sunroof, 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 � 24 for more information. T o open or close the sunroof, press the[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 2-20 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 th[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injur[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Rear Seat Pull the head restraint up to raise it. T o lower the head restraint, press the release button, located on the head restraint post on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to ma[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-7 T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the leve[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-8 Seats and Restraints Uplevel Buttons Shown, Base Buttons Similar If available, 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 button or on the climate control disp[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 W ARNING (Continue d) It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-12 Seats and Restraints Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly . 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. T o see how , see “ Seats ” in the [...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-14 Seats and Restraints 4. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-15 After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt p[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-16 Seats and Restraints T o install the adjustable safety belt comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt: 1. Locate the anchorage loop between the rear outboard seatback and seat bolster , near the top. 2. Attach the adjustable comfort guide to the anchor loop by threading the hook throug[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-17 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 5. The elastic cord on the comfort guide is adjustable. Y ou can make it longer or shorter by squeezing both ends of the plastic adjuster and pulling on [...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-18 Seats and Restraints Sewn � in Safety Belt Comfort Guide On vehicles with the sewn � in comfort guide, there is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. T o install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the se[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take be[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender . When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be lo[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-21 See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-22 Seats and Restraints 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 important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-23 W ARNING (Continue d) vehicle. T o read how , see Older Children on page 3 � 34 or Infants and Y oung Children on page 3 � 36 . There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster , which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical s[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-24 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar On vehicles with 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 inflate[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide. Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design. Frontal [...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-26 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags [...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-27 the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to [...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-28 Seats and Restraints When the system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 � 14 . The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is a[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-29 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if: . The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat. . The system determines that a small chil[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-30 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat cov[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-31 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably e[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-32 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. T o [...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-33 turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 � 27 . If your vehicle needs to be modified because you have a disability and you have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle's airbag system, or if you have quest[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-34 Seats and Restraints When this occurs, the high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle is not charging the 12 � volt battery or the electrical system. The vehicle may start but it shuts down once the 12 � volt battery is depleted. When the 12 � volt battery is depleted, the vehi[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-35 . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt ca[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-36 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child co[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-37 { W ARNING Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will [...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-38 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Child Restraint Systems (A) Rear � Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restrai[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-40 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LA TCH sys[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-41 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 (42,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-42 Seats and Restraints 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 (43,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-43 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 (44,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Rear Seat I (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. H (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. T o assist in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near th[...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-45 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 � 41 for additional information. Securing a Child[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-46 Seats and Restraints 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 (47,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-47 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 (48,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-48 Seats and Restraints . 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 (49,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-49 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 (50,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-50 Seats and Restraints 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 (51,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-51 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 the LA TCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be [...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-52 Seats and Restraints 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 (53,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-53 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 (54,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-54 Seats and Restraints passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 � 14 . 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 (55,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-55 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 (56,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 3-56 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-3 Additional Storage Feat[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 4-2 Storage Slide the door (A) back 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 the armrest up.[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Storage 4-3 Center Console Storage Push the button (A) to access the storage or accessory power outlet under the armrest. See Power Outlets on page 5 � 6 for more information. Some vehicles might also have input jacks for auxiliary devices. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 � 29 for more informati[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 4-4 Storage 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-3 Compass . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-2 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Anti-theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Starting the V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-3 on page 7 � 38 or Bluetooth (V oice Recognition) on page 7 � 41 , OnStar Overview on page 14 � 1 ,o rt h e separate navigation manual for more information. $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . Press again to turn the sound on. For veh[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-4 Instruments and Controls 3 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Move the lever to 3 , then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 9 (Off): Use to turn the windshield wipers off. 3 (Mist): Briefly move the wiper lever down for a single wipe or hold down for several wipe[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Compass There is a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliT rak, and vehicle speed information. Avoid covering the GPS antenna for long period[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-6 Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock (Radio with CD and T ouchscreen) T o set the time: 1. Press the CONFIG button to enter the menu options. T urn the Multifunction knob to scroll through the available setup features. Press the Multifunction knob or press the Time screen button to display[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-7 Power Outlet 1 10 V olt Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment with a maximum limit of 150 watts. The power outlet is located on the rear of the center console. An indicator light on the outlet comes on wh[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-8 Instruments and Controls W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury . W arning lights co[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Automatic T ransmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-10 Instruments and Controls English eAssist Automatic T ransmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 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 . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-12 Instruments and Controls (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on page 5 � 32 for more information. 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 [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-13 English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the indicator needle moves to the hot side of the gauge toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot. In eAssist vehicles, the engine coolant warning light will come on when the engine is too hot. See Engine [...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-14 Instruments and Controls This cycle continues several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may tur[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-15 will light either ON or OFF to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate. If the word OFF is l[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-16 Instruments and Controls page 9 � 15 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9 � 17 for more information. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-17 The following may correct an emissions system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the T ank on page 9 � 50 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap [...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-18 Instruments and Controls . The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Electric Parking Brake Light Metric English The parking brake status light comes on when the brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the electric parking brake system. A message ma[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-20 Instruments and Controls not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 � 18 . See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 � 25 f[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-21 T raction Control System (TCS)/StabiliT rak ® Light The T raction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliT rak light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer . If the system is working normally , the ind[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light For eAssist vehicles, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer . If the system is working normally , the indicator light goes off. Notice: Driving with the[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-23 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 (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-24 Instruments and Controls 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. If the light stays on and the engine does not sta[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-25 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 � 42 for more information. Door Ajar [...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever , located on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a sy[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-27 T rip 1 and T rip 2 These displays show the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip odometer . The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing SET/CLR while the trip odometer display is showing. Fuel Rang[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-28 Instruments and Controls Battery Level This display , available on some vehicles, shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display . For example, the display may read Battery V oltage 15.0 V olts. The vehicle's charging system regulates volt[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-29 be careful not to reset the Remaining Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. T o reset the Engine Oil Life System, press SET/ CLR while the Remaining Oil Life dis[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-30 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BA TTER Y CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. T ake the vehicle to your dealer for service. Brake System Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low . See Brake[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-31 P ASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message will display when the front passenger door is open. Close the door completely . RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the passenger side rear door is open. Close the door completely . TRUNK OPEN This message will display [...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-32 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL HOT , IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL This message displays when the engine oil level is too low . Check the oil level. See Engin[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Object Detection System Messages P ARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the park assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9 � 44 . SERVICE P ARK ASSIST This [...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-34 Instruments and Controls Starting the V ehicle Messages JUMP ST ART ACTIVE W AIT TO ST ART This message displays while performing an on-board jump start of the vehicle. See “ Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) ” for more information. JUMP ST ART COMPLETE A TTEMPT ST ART This messag[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-35 SHIFT TO P ARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the ignition or from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park). TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-36 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the center of the Multifunction knob to select the V ehicle Settings menu. The following list of menu items will be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems . Languages . Lighting . Power Door Locks . Remote [...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Press the Multifunction knob when Auto Area Zone T emp is highlighted. T urn the knob to highlight Single Zone, Dual Zone, or Last Setting. Press the knob to confirm the selection and go back to the last menu. Auto Defog This allows the auto defog function to be turned[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-38 Instruments and Controls Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Press the Multifunction knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press the k[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter . Press the Multifunction knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. T urn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only , Horn Only , o[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-40 Instruments and Controls devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April [...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure noted in “ Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ” later in this section. 3. Press and hold for five seconds the newly trained Universal Remote system button (the button[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-42 Instruments and Controls T o program the remaining two Universal Remote system buttons, begin with Step 1 of “ Programming the Universal Remote System. ” Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1 � 800 � 35[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button T o reprogram any of the three Universal Remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Remote system button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. W[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 5-44 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 6-2 Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior lamps are on. Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 23 (Headlamp High/Low � Beam Changer): Push the turn signal/ lane change lever away from you and release, to turn th[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Lighting 6-3 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 needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. When it is bright enough outside, the headl[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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. Replace any burned out bulbs. If the bulb is not [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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. H (Door): T urns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' (On): Keeps the lamps on all the time. The interior lamps turn[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 � [...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Overview (Radio with CD) . . . . . 7-3 Overview (Radio with CD and To u c h s c r e e n ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 Operation . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-2 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features. { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to ent[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-3 Overview (Radio with CD) A. RADIO/BAND . Changes the band while listening to the radio. . Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source. B. CD/AUX . Selects the CD player or an external audio source. C. s / © (Seek/Previous) . Radio: Seeks the previous station[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-4 Infotainment System . CD: Shows available information about the current track. J. AS 1/2 (Autostore) . Opens the autostore list. K. Z (Eject) . Removes a disc from the CD slot. L. Multifunction Knob . Opens menus, highlights menu items, or sets numeric values while in a menu. . Radio: Manually s[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-5 W ARNING (Continue d) attention on driving and limit glances at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use voice guidance whenever possible. The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and the touch screen. See “ Infotainment Control Button[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-6 Infotainment System O. wj (Play/Pause) P. Z (Eject) Q. F A V 1/2/3 (Favorite Pages 1-3) R. AS 1/2 (Autostore) Infotainment Control Buttons The buttons on the faceplate are used to start primary functions while using the infotainment system. 3 / O (V olume/Power): 1. Press to turn the system on a[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-7 3. For AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), press to seek to the previous strong station. ¨ (Seek/Next): 1. Press to seek the next track. 2. Press and hold to fast forward through a track. 3. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7 � 24 and MP3 on [...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-8 Infotainment System Info: Press to toggle through an audio information screen. The Home Page Menu lists the options Customize Home Page and Restore Home Page Defaults. Out of all available Home Page icons, up to eight icons can be selected and sorted for the first Home Page screen. Home Page Fea[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-9 Press the AUX screen button to access any connected auxiliary device. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 � 29 . The Configuration Menu is used to adjust features and preferences, such as Sound, Radio, Nav (Navigation), Display , or Clock Settings. 1. Press the Config screen bu[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-10 Infotainment System Radio Favorites: Press to select the number of F A V pages to be used in the system. Add/Remove XM Categories: Press to customize which available XM Categories are used and displayed in the system. Phone Settings See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 � 36 or Bluetooth (Infot[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-1 1 V olume Control 3 / O (V olume/Power): Tu rn t o adjust the volume. V / $ (Phone/Mute): For vehicles with OnStar , press and hold V / $ to mute the infotainment system. T o cancel mute, press and hold V / $ again, or turn the 3 / O knob. For vehicles without OnStar , press[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-12 Infotainment System Setting a V alue 1. T urn the Multifunction knob to change the current value of the setting. 2. Press the Multifunction knob to confirm the setting. T urning a Function On or Off 1. T urn the Multifunction knob to highlight the function. 2. Press the Multifunction knob to t[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-13 Adjusting the Fader and Balance 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Fader or Balance. 3. Select the value. Press the BACK button to go back to the T one Settings menu. Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) For vehicles that have an equalizer: 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select EQ. [...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-14 Infotainment System 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 setti[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-15 Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations. F A V 1/2/3: Press to open the favorites list and select favorites pages. 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 u[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-16 Infotainment System Category Lists Most stations that broadcast an RDS program � type code specify the type of programming transmitted. Some stations change the program type code depending on the content. The system stores the RDS stations sorted by program type in the FM category list. T o [...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-17 Press the AS 1/2 button to alternate between the autostore stations and favorites. AS displays on the radio when using autostore presets. Autostore does not delete previously stored favorite stations. Autostore does not function with XM radio stations. Control Buttons (Radi[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-18 Infotainment System If the radio station is known: Press and hold s © or ¨ until the station on the display is reached, then release the button. Manual T uning T urn the Multifunction knob to select the frequency on the display . Favorites List 1. Press the Multifunction knob. 2. Select Fa[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-19 Storing Stations T o store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. The stored station will begin playback. Retrieving Stations Press the F A V 1/2/3 button to open a favorite page or to switch to another fa[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-20 Infotainment System s © or ¨ : Press to go to the previous or next channel. F A V 1/2/3: Press to open the favorites list and select favorite pages. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations. Selecting the XM Band Press the SRCE button to choose between the AM, FM, and XM bands. The [...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-21 Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite Channels from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorites pages. Up to six channels can be stored in each favorites page and the number of available favorites pages can be set. Storing a Channel as a Favorite T o store the chann[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-22 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 (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-23 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 (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-24 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 (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-25 surface. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. 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[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-26 Infotainment System Selecting a CD T rack Using the control buttons: . Press s © or ¨ to select the previous or next track. . T urn the Multifunction knob. Using the CD Menu: 1. Press the Multifunction knob. 2. Select T racks list. 3. Select the track. Playing T racks in Random Order Press[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-27 Playing an Audio CD 1. Press the CD screen button on the Home Page or select CD from the source pop-up to display the CD main page. 2. From the CD screen, press the Menu screen button to display the menu options. 3. Press to select the desired option. On the CD main page a [...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-28 Infotainment System . Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700 MB. . The Artist/Album/Song T itles/ Genre information requires a CD to be fully scanned before the music navigator works with these menus. MP3 Music Menu Press the Menu screen button while that source is active t[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-29 present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the track name. Preprogrammed Playlists The radio recognizes preprogrammed playlists; however , there is no editing capability . These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-30 Infotainment System Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player . Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack can only be controlled using[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-31 Off: Starts playing from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Zune ® (Radio with CD) Connecting a PFD or Zune Connect the PFD or Zune to the USB port. Searching for a T rack T racks can [...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-32 Infotainment System T racks can be searched for by: . Playlists* . Artists . Albums . Song T itles . Genres . Folder View *This only displays if a playlist is found on the device. T o search for tracks: 1. Press the Multifunction knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, S[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-33 WMA files can only be played back safely if they were created with Windows Media Player version 8 or later . � Applicable playlist extensions are: .m3u, .pls. � Playlist entries must be in the form of relative paths. � The system attribute for folders/files that conta[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-34 Infotainment System There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Song Titles: Press to display a list of all songs on the USB. Songs are displayed as stored on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. T o begin playback, sele[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-35 Press any of the following buttons on the iPod Menu: Playlists: 1. Press to view the playlists stored on the iPod. 2. Select a playlist name to view a list of all songs in the playlist. 3. Select the desired song from the list to begin playback. Artists: 1. Press to view th[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-36 Infotainment System Playing from an iPhone ® (Radio with CD and T ouchscreen) This feature supports the following iPhone model: . iPhone (3G – 3GS) T o use the iPhone, follow the same instructions as stated earlier for using an iPod. Phone Bluetooth (Overview) For vehicles equipped with the[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-37 { W ARNING When using a cell phone, it can be distracting to look too long or too often at the screen of the phone or the infotainment (navigation) system. T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your atte[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-38 Infotainment System adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. The system maintains a minimum volume level. Other Information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademark[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-39 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). A four � digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display . The PIN is used in Step 6. 5. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide for informa[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-40 Infotainment System The Phone Book menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. The Call Lists menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Missed Calls menus on your cell phone to make a call. T o make a call usi[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-41 Declining a Call T urn the Multifunction knob to “ Decline ” and press the Multifunction knob to decline the call. Switching Between Calls (Call W aiting Calls Only) T o switch between calls: 1. T urn or press the Multifunction knob. 2. Select Switch Call from the menu.[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-42 Infotainment System additional information, say "Help" while you are in a voice recognition menu. Pairing A Bluetooth � enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user gu[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-43 Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “ is connected ” after that phone name. 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ Ready , ” follo[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-44 Infotainment System Using the “ Store ” Command 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Store. ” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a [...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-45 Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re � dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone. Using the “ Dial ” or “ Call ” Command 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ Ready [...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-46 Infotainment System . T o ignore the incoming call, no action is required. . Press $ / i to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold. Three � W ay Calling Three � way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier . 1. While on a c[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-47 T o access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” This command can be skipped. 3. Say “ V oice. ” The system responds “ OK, accessing <phone name>. ” The cell phone&[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-48 Infotainment System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “ Made for iPod ” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-49 General Requirements: 1. A License Agreement from XM ™ is required for any product that incorporates XM T echnology and/or for use of any of the XM marks to be manufactured, distributed, or marketed in the XM Service Area. 2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 7-50 Infotainment System transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party . YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DA T A, THE GRACENOTE SOFTW ARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSL Y PERMITTED HEREIN. Y ou agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Maintenance Air Intake . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 8-2 Climate Controls Air Delivery Modes: Press [ , Y , or 8 to change the direction of the airflow . An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Y (V ent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. 8 (Upper): Air is directed to the[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-3 Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Dual Automatic Climate Control System, Non � eAssist V ehicles A. Air Conditioning B. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls C. Heated Seats D. A[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 8-4 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System, eAssist Vehicles A. Eco/Comfort Air Conditioning B. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls C. Heated Seats D. Air Delivery Modes E. Climate Display F . Defrost G. Recirculation H. Fan Controls I. AUTO (Automatic Operation) J. Rear Defog[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-5 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 (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 8-6 Climate Controls For eAssist vehicles that have the auto � defog feature, auto stops can occur in defrost mode. In this mode, the auto stops are shorter and less frequent than other air delivery modes to prevent flash fogging. # (Comfort Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning on[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-7 on, see “ Climate and Air Quality ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 � 35 Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again, i[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 8-8 Climate Controls Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow , or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is [...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-2 Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-44 Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-47 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-3 { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone. If equip[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-4 Driving and Operating Control of a V ehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reacti[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-5 steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds. See your dealer for service. Hydraulic Power Steering (2.0L L4 Engine) Y our vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid (2.0L and 2.4L wit[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-6 Driving and Operating 3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. . Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed [...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-7 W ARNING (Continue d) Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away . If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to [...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-8 Driving and Operating . Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills. { W ARNING If you do not shift down, the brakes 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 crash. Shift down to let the engine assi[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-9 curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear . Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice. T urn off cruise control on slippery surfaces. Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unle[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-10 Driving and Operating feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 T wo labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry , the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label. { W ARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gr[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-12 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in y[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5= 340 kg (750 lbs). C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subt[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-14 Driving and Operating occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “ Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ” earlier in this sectio[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 mi). Do not m[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly . This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This can be done while the vehicle is mov[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-17 Key Lock Release V ehicles with an automatic transmission are equipped with an electronic key lock release system. This system is to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park). The key lock release will not work if the battery is charged less than [...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-18 Driving and Operating If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the keyless access system. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 � 3 for more information. T o shift out of P (Park), the vehicle mu[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-19 With the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the brake pedal applied will place the ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY . The ignition will switch from ACC/ ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery run down. ON/RUN/ST ART (Green LED Light): This [...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-20 Driving and Operating The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This f[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-21 If the transmitter is not in the vehicle or something is interfering with the transmitter , the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a message. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 � 3 and Key and Lock Messages on page 5 � 32 for more info[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-22 Driving and Operating eAssist Automatic Engine Start/Stop { W ARNING Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, you or others may be injured. Because the vehicle has the automatic engine start/stop feature, the vehicle's engine might seem to [...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-23 The Engine Will Restart When: . The brake pedal is released. . The accelerator pedal is applied. . Shifting out of D (Drive) to any other gear . . If eco air conditioning is selected, the duration of the auto stop will depend on the outside temperature. This economy mode [...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-24 Driving and Operating T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, between the fender and the air cleaner . 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-vol[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-25 Shifting Into Park (Automatic T ransmission) { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . [...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-26 Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park (Automatic T ransmission) This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released. . [...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking over Things That Burn { W ARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) whic[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-28 Driving and Operating Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exha[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-29 The mode or selected gear is shown in the instrument cluster . 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 shif[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-30 Driving and Operating 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 (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-31 Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission simil[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-32 Driving and Operating 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 (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-33 Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle the engine. The shift lever is in Neutral when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear . R (Reverse): T o back up, with the vehicle at a complete stop, press down the clutch pedal. Then pull up on the button o[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-34 Driving and Operating 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 (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-35 Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Messages on page 5 � 30 for more information. In case of insufficient electrical power , the EPB cannot be applied or released. Before leaving the vehicle, check the parking brake status light to ensure that the[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-36 Driving and Operating If the parking brake warning light is on, the EPB has detected an error in another system and is operating with reduced functionality . T o release the EPB when this light is on, push down on the EPB switch and hold it in the down position. EPB release may take a longer p[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-37 Hill Start Assist (HSA) Some vehicles have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver c[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-38 Driving and Operating If d comes on and stays on, reset the system. T o reset: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. T urn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. If d still comes on and stays on, the vehicle needs service. Notice: Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is o[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-39 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 � 10 for more informat[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-40 Driving and Operating 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 (41,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-41 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 (42,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-42 Driving and Operating 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 (43,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-43 * (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate. SET/ − (Set/Coast): Move the thumbwheel down to set the spe[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-44 Driving and Operating Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower . Passing Another V ehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous s[...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-45 W ARNING (Continue d) URP A, always check behind the vehicle and check all mirrors before backing. How the System Works URP A comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URP A operates only[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-46 Driving and Operating weather . The message may not clear until the frost or ice has melted. . An object was hanging out of the trunk during the last drive cycle. Once the object is removed, URP A will return to normal operation. . The bumper is damaged. T ake the vehicle to your dealer to rep[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-47 See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9 � 49 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 � 47 . Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code K) or the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code R), use regular unl[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-48 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Countries Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . T o check the fuel availability , ask an auto club, or contact[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuels containing MMT can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer for service. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel c[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-50 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 (51,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-51 { 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 (52,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 9-52 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 - 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Ow[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire T erminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Ti re Pr e ss u re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0- 52 T ire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work eAssist V ehicles Only { W ARNING Never try to do your own service on eAssist components. Y ou can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these eAssist components should o[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 � 11 . D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10 � 11 . 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 - 2012 10-8 V ehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 � 11 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10 � 11 . 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 - 2012 10-10 V ehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine with eAssist[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 � 15 . B. Engine Cover . C. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10 � 18 . D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10 � 11 . E. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on page 10 � 11 . F [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-12 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 (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-13 Viscosity Grade SAE 5W � 30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W � 30, 10W � 40, or 20W � 50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), an SAE 0W � 30 oil shoul[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-14 V ehicle Care be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. Y our dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the prope[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-15 to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 � 13 . Manual T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your [...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-16 V ehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter T o inspect the air cleaner/filter , remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required. T o inspect or replace the engine [...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-17 3. Disconnect the electrical connector (C). 4. Remove the screws (A) 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 (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-18 V ehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. When it is safe to lift the hood: 2.0L L4 Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap 2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist A. Electric Engi[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-19 { W ARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. G[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-20 V ehicle Care These mixtures: . Give freezing protection down to − 37°C ( − 34°F), outside temperature. . Give boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F), engine temperature. . Protect against rust and corrosion. . Will not damage aluminum parts. . Help keep the proper engine temperature.[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-21 { W ARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, inclu[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-22 V ehicle Care a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow any pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture to the indicated level mark. 4. With the coo[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-23 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 cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle ser[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-24 V ehicle Care 2.4L Engine with eAssist If the engine coolant temperature warning light no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come back on, contin[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-25 T o check the power steering fluid: 1. T urn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Remove the cap again[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-26 V ehicle Care Adding W asher Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 � 6 for reservoir location. Notice . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-27 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal T ravel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required. Brake Adjustment Ev[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-28 V ehicle Care There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear . When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch hydraulic system can also[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-29 Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir . { W ARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/clutch hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a c[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-30 V ehicle Care V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10 � 89 or Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10 � 91 for tips on wo[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-31 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function 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 starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It sho[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-32 V ehicle Care . T o check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected fo[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary , see your dealer . Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, [...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-34 V ehicle Care Headlamps, Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamps Base Headlamp Assembly (Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar) A. High � Beam Headlamp B. T urn Signal Lamp C. Low � Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) D. Parking Lamp E. Sidemarker Lamp Uplevel Headlamp Assembly (Pas[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-35 Front T urn Signal/Parking/ Sidemarker Lamps (Base and Uplevel) T o replace the front turn signal, parking lamp, or sidemarker lamp: 1. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle. 2. Remove the[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-36 V ehicle Care 3. Remove the two nuts that secure the taillamp assembly . 4. Remove the taillamp assembly and detach the wiring harness connector . A. Back-up Lamp B. T aillamp C. Stop/T urn Signal Lamp D. T aillamp/Sidemarker Lamp 5. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Pul[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-37 6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 3157 K Fog Lamp H10 Front Turn Signal Lamp 3457 NAK Front Sidemarker Lamp (Base) 194NA High � Beam Headlamp (Base) H7 License Plate Lam[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-38 V ehicle Care Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the pr[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-39 Engine Compartment Fuse Block T o remove the fuse block cover , press the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Engine Comp[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-40 V ehicle Care Fuse Number Usage 5 Ignition, T ransmission Control Module, Engine Control Module 6 Windshield Wiper 7 Not Used 8 Fuel Injection, Ignition System Even 9 Fuel Injection, Ignition System Odd 10 Engine Control Module 1 1 Oxygen Sensor 12 Starter 13 Fuel System Control Module 14 Sec[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-41 Fuse Number Usage 42 Radiator Fan 1 43 Not Used 44 Headlamp W asher System (if equipped) 45 Radiator Fan 2 46 T erminal 87, Main Relay 47 Oxygen Sensor 48 Fog Lamps 49 Right � Hand Low Beam, High Intensity Discharge Headlamp 50 Left � Hand Low Beam, High Intensity Discharge [...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-42 V ehicle Care Relay Number Usage 1 1 Not Used 12 Cooling Fan (LHU) 13 Cooling Fan (LAF/LHU) 14 High Intensity Discharge Lamps 15 Ignition 16 Secondary AIR Pump 17 Window/Mirror Defog Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on the driver [...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-43 Number Usage 5 Radio Displays, Park Assist, Infotainment, Module T unnel Control 6 Power Outlet 1 7 Power Outlet 2 8 Body Control Module 3 9 Body Control Module 4 10 Body Control Module 8 11 Front Heater V entilation Air Conditioning/Blower Number Usage 12 Right � Hand Power F[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-44 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 (45,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-45 All-Season Tires This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification cod[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-46 V ehicle Care Summer Tires This vehicle may come with high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance. This special tread and compound will decrease performance in cold climates, and on ice and snow . We [...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-47 The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. (E) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and [...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-48 V ehicle Care (E) Tire Inflation : The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi). For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Tire Pressure on page 10 � 52 . (F) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire's width, he[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-49 is certified to carry . The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tire T erminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) o[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-50 V ehicle Care GA WR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 � 10 . Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrica l tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit for air pressure. Light [...]

Black plate (51,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-51 Rim : A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall : The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. T raction : The friction b[...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-52 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air , can result in: . Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to [...]

Black plate (53,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-53 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 (54,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-54 V ehicle Care 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 (55,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-55 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada Standards See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 � 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Tire Pr[...]

Black plate (56,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-56 V ehicle Care on page 10 � 58 , Tire Rotation on page 10 � 58 and Tires on page 10 � 44 . 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 ve[...]

Black plate (57,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-57 . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS [...]

Black plate (58,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-58 V ehicle Care 10. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. 1 1. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and[...]

Black plate (59,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-59 Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure on [...]

Black plate (60,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-60 V ehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. T readwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. T readwear indicators appear when the tires h[...]

Black plate (61,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-61 number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all � season tread design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow . See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 10 � 46 for additional information. GM recommends replacing all[...]

Black plate (62,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-62 V ehicle Care The T ire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 � 10 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label. Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires ar[...]

Black plate (63,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-63 use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety re[...]

Black plate (64,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-64 V ehicle Care under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overlo[...]

Black plate (65,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-65 Used Replacement Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains { W ARNING Do[...]

Black plate (66,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-66 V ehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and noisy . Gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible.[...]

Black plate (67,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-67 This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. T o use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely , follow the instructions below . Then see Tire Changing on page 10 � 83 . T o use the tire sealant and compressor kit, see Tire S[...]

Black plate (68,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-68 V ehicle Care If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under "T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button). { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust[...]

Black plate (69,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-69 If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 � 7 or Roadside Assistance Prog[...]

Black plate (70,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-70 V ehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster . If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 � 3 . See If a Tire Goes Fla[...]

Black plate (71,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-71 reading. The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached. Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther . The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compress[...]

Black plate (72,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-72 V ehicle Care If the tire pressure has fallen more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 � 7 or Roadsid[...]

Black plate (73,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-73 See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 � 65 for other important safety warnings. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 � 82 . 2. Unwrap the air only hose (E) and the power plug (G). 3. [...]

Black plate (74,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-74 V ehicle Care 1 1. Press the on/off button (A) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage. 12. Unplug the power plug (G) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 13. Disconnect the air o[...]

Black plate (75,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-75 If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under "T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button). { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust ma[...]

Black plate (76,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-76 V ehicle Care The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire. If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the [...]

Black plate (77,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-77 Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer . See “ Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister ” following. There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See “ Rem[...]

Black plate (78,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-78 V ehicle Care 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) onto the tire valve stem. T urn it clockwise until it is tight. 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from oth[...]

Black plate (79,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-79 therefore, Steps 12 – 18 must be done immediately after Step 1 1. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage. 12. Unplug the power plug (H) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F) coun[...]

Black plate (80,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-80 V ehicle Care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used tire sealant canister (E) and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer [...]

Black plate (81,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-81 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets on page 5 � 6 . If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter . If the vehicle only has a cigarett[...]

Black plate (82,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-82 V ehicle Care The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose[...]

Black plate (83,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-83 3. T urn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. T o store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools T o access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remov[...]

Black plate (84,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-84 V ehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire T ake off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 � 65 for more information. 2. T urn the wheel wrench count[...]

Black plate (85,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-85 { 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 (86,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-86 V ehicle Care 1 1. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 12. Remove the flat tire. { 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 f[...]

Black plate (87,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-87 W ARNING (Continue d) aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 � 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage[...]

Black plate (88,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-88 V ehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools With a Screw in Fastener 1. T urn the wrench counterclockwise to remove the fastener . 2. Replace the fastener with the one provided in the foam. 3. T urn the wrench clockwise to tighten the fastener . 4. Replace the foam, jack and tools, [...]

Black plate (89,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-89 Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire,[...]

Black plate (90,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-90 V ehicle Care Key Access Place the ignition key in the run position and proceed as follows: 1. Press MENU (C) on the turn signal lever until V ehicle Information Menu is displayed. Use w / x (Thumbwheel) (B) to scroll through the menu items until Jump Start is displayed. 2. Press SET/CLR (A) [...]

Black plate (91,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-91 Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 � 29 . If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W[...]

Black plate (92,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-92 V ehicle Care These locations are used instead of a direct connection to the battery . 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Notice: Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground for jump starting. If the other vehicle [...]

Black plate (93,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-93 { W ARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start positive (+) post (A). Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has [...]

Black plate (94,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-94 V ehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , making sure that the cab[...]

Black plate (95,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-95 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier . Consult your dealer or a p[...]

Black plate (96,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-96 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing (With Automatic T ransmissio n) Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. V [...]

Black plate (97,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-97 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 front: 1. Attach the dolly to[...]

Black plate (98,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-98 V ehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: Do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If [...]

Black plate (99,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-99 For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean. A coating of wax, rubbed to a high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses and Emblems Use only lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth, and a car washing soa[...]

Black plate (100,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-100 V ehicle Care Notice: T o avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Use only approved cleaners. Also, never drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through [...]

Black plate (101,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-101 Interior Care T o prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior . Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle's interior .[...]

Black plate (102,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-102 V ehicle Care Fabric/Carpet Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: . G[...]

Black plate (103,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-103 Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. If an air freshener [...]

Black plate (104,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 10-104 V ehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. V erify[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-9 Additional Mai[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance The T ire Rotation and Required Services are the responsibility of the vehicle owner . It is recommended to have your dealer perform these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel ec[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services � Severe chart. { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if the required information, proper tools, and equipm[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation on page 10 � 58 . . Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and f[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. . Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10 � 98 . . Check starter switch. See Starter Switch Check on page 10 � 3[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal a) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or areas with high dust l[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe a) Or every two years, whichever comes first. b) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook � up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Battery The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. . T o avoid break � down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power . . T rained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipm[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Shocks and Struts Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride. . Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration, bounce/ sway while braking, longer stopping distance, or uneven tire wear . . As part of the multi � point inspection, trained dealer [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Windshield For safety , appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear . . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. . T rained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Wiper Blades Wi[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See E[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 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 PF45[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance 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 Performe[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-18 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English T ransmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.0L L4 Engine, 6 – Speed Automatic (T ransmission Requires No Fluid Replacement) —— 2.4L L4 Engine, 6 – Speed Automatic 8.4 L 8.9 qt Wheel Nut T orque 150 Y 11 0 l b f t *See Automatic T ransm[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L LHU Engine 2.4L LUK Engine Belt removal and installation requires special tools. See your dealer for service. 2.4L LEA Engine[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and C a n a d a ) .................... 1 3 - 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Customer Assista[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 Care Centre at 1 � 800-263-3777 (Eng[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 13-4 Customer Information However , we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur . If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps: STEP ONE Explain your case to y[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-5 From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gm.ca 1-800-263-3777 (Englis[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center . Any TTY user can communi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-7 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle. For more in[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 13-8 Customer Information Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel f[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-9 the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away , the Roadside Assistance advisor may give permiss[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 13-10 Customer Information . *Emergency Messages : T ransmission of urgent phone messages. . *Emergency Calls : Call for emergency services. . *Dealership Location Assistance : Information regarding addresses and telephone numbers for Buick dealers. . Emergency T owing :T o wt ot h e nearest dealer[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-1 1 more than eight hours driving on the road, transportation for the driver and passengers by first class bus or coach commercial airline will be provided to a location chosen by Roadside Assistance, depending on availability at the chosen destination. Restrictions apply ba[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 13-12 Customer Information Routine vehicle repair costs are not covered by the Roadside Assistance program. For more information, see your new vehicle warranty . Contacting Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance services are of no cost to you and available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . Costs [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-13 entitled “ W arranty and Owner Assistance Information ” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. T ransporta tion Options W arranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However , if you are unable to wait, GM helps[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 13-14 Customer Information General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify , change, or discontinue Courtesy T ransportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair ([...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-15 quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs through the use of aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify after[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 13-16 Customer Information be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember , recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty . Insurance pays the bill for the repair , but you must live with the repair . Depending on your policy limits,[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-17 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. at: www .helminc.com. Or write to: Helm, Incorporated P .O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 13-18 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call T ransport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: T rans[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-19 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle'[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 13-20 Customer Information OnStar ® If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash � like situations. The OnStar T erms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available at www .onstar .com (U.S.) or [...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 14-2 OnStar Push ] to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push X . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Would you like to cancel route directions to your destination? ” 2. Say “ Ye s . ” System responds: “ OK, rout[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 14-4 OnStar Connections OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar mobile app. See www .onstar .com for coverage maps. Hands-Free Calling 1. Push X . System responds: “ OnStar ready . ” [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If a diagnostics c[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar ’ s service. Service[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 OnStar 14-7 W arranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the new-vehicle limited warranty . The manufacturer of the vehicle furnishes detailed warranty information. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in French or Spanish. Push Q and ask an Advisor . Advisors can speak Frenc[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 � 52 . Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause [...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52 Additional Information, OnStar ® ......... .......... ... 1 4 - 5 Adjustments Lumbar , Front Seats[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . 10-89, 10-91 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-32 Bluetooth . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-3 Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-14 Compact Spare T ire . . . . . . . . . . 10-89 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30 Compressor Kit, T ire Sealant . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 i-4 INDEX E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-19 Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Fuses and Circuit Breake[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-5 Fuel (cont'd) Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47 Requirements, California . . . . . 9-47 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 i-6 INDEX I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . 9-15, 9-17 Ignition T ransmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Infants and Y oung Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36 Infotainment .[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-7 Locks Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Low Fuel W arning Light . . . . . . . . 5-23 Lower An[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 i-8 INDEX Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-34 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-6 OnStar ® Additional Information . . . . . . . . 14-5 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-9 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-20 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Re[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 i-10 INDEX Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-5 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-5 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-1 1 T Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 1 T aillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 2-14 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Ti m[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012 i-12 INDEX V V ehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]