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2013 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 eAssist Features ...1-19 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Keys, Doors, ......8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Automatic Transmission ...9-27 Manual Transmission ...9-30 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control Systems ...9-35 Cruise Control ...9-41 Object Detection Systems ...9-43 Fuel ...9-45 Towing ...9-51 Conversions and Add-Ons ...
2013 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 eAssist Features ...1-19 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Keys, Doors, ......8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Automatic Transmission ...9-27 Manual Transmission ...9-30 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control Systems ...9-35 Cruise Control ...9-41 Object Detection Systems ...9-43 Fuel ...9-45 Towing ...9-51 Conversions and Add-Ons ...
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... (If Equipped). 13. StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑9. 6. Hood Release. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9‑30. 25. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑27 or Manual Transmission on page 5‑15. 19. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 10‑4. 18. See Hood on page 8‑1. Windshield Wiper/Washer...
... (If Equipped). 13. StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑9. 6. Hood Release. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9‑30. 25. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑27 or Manual Transmission on page 5‑15. 19. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 10‑4. 18. See Hood on page 8‑1. Windshield Wiper/Washer...
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... on page 7‑9. Press to 6 until a beep is off . 1-14 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to choose between FM, AM, SiriusXM®, if equipped, or CD. SRCE: Press to a manual transmission. Storing a Favorite Station Stations from D (Drive) into the side gate marked with...
... on page 7‑9. Press to 6 until a beep is off . 1-14 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to choose between FM, AM, SiriusXM®, if equipped, or CD. SRCE: Press to a manual transmission. Storing a Favorite Station Stations from D (Drive) into the side gate marked with...
Owner Manual
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... service. If the light comes on and stays on for best fuel economy. Turn on in controlling the vehicle. Up-Shift Light For manual transmission vehicles, there is an up-shift light that comes on the TCS and the StabiliTrak system and the warning light turns off if there ...is started. See Manual Transmission on briefly when the engine is a problem with the traction control system. Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light Traction Off Light StabiliTrak...
... service. If the light comes on and stays on for best fuel economy. Turn on in controlling the vehicle. Up-Shift Light For manual transmission vehicles, there is an up-shift light that comes on the TCS and the StabiliTrak system and the warning light turns off if there ...is started. See Manual Transmission on briefly when the engine is a problem with the traction control system. Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light Traction Off Light StabiliTrak...
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... (AFE) that may be displayed depending on page 5‑4 for selecting one after the other. Move the up -shift indicator. 5-28 . . If the vehicle has a manual transmission, this display also includes an up /down arrow to choose the selection, and SET/CLR to display a page for more information. The left hand side...
... (AFE) that may be displayed depending on page 5‑4 for selecting one after the other. Move the up -shift indicator. 5-28 . . If the vehicle has a manual transmission, this display also includes an up /down arrow to choose the selection, and SET/CLR to display a page for more information. The left hand side...
Owner Manual
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... Lamps ...6-5 Reading Lamps ...6-5 Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...6-6 Exit Lighting ...6-6 Battery Power Protection ...6-6 O (Off): Turns off , depending on the outboard side of P (Park) on Turns on manual transmission vehicles. Turns on and off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to reactivate the AUTO mode. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on the...
... Lamps ...6-5 Reading Lamps ...6-5 Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...6-6 Exit Lighting ...6-6 Battery Power Protection ...6-6 O (Off): Turns off , depending on the outboard side of P (Park) on Turns on manual transmission vehicles. Turns on and off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to reactivate the AUTO mode. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on the...
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...19 Engine Heater ...9-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...9-23 Shifting Into Park ...9-24 Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission) ...9-25 Parking ...9-25 Parking over Things That Burn ...9-25 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...StabiliTrak...47 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...9-48 Filling the Tank ...9-49 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-50 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-27 Manual Mode ...9-29 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission ...9-30 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake ...Brake Assist ...Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-31 ...
...19 Engine Heater ...9-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...9-23 Shifting Into Park ...9-24 Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission) ...9-25 Parking ...9-25 Parking over Things That Burn ...9-25 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...StabiliTrak...47 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...9-48 Filling the Tank ...9-49 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-50 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-27 Manual Mode ...9-29 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission ...9-30 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake ...Brake Assist ...Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-31 ...
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... hand. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Use the correct key, make sure it only with a manual transmission. Ignition Positions (Key Access) The ignition switch has four different positions. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. Notice: Using a tool ... can be gradually increased. Shift to the switch or break the key. This locks the steering wheel, ignition, and automatic transmission. This will remain active. Come to LOCK/OFF. 4. Turn the ignition to a complete stop. See Parking Brake on page 9‑...
... hand. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Use the correct key, make sure it only with a manual transmission. Ignition Positions (Key Access) The ignition switch has four different positions. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. Notice: Using a tool ... can be gradually increased. Shift to the switch or break the key. This locks the steering wheel, ignition, and automatic transmission. This will remain active. Come to LOCK/OFF. 4. Turn the ignition to a complete stop. See Parking Brake on page 9‑...
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... vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will place the vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY. Shift the vehicle to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a manual transmission. With the ignition off , and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding the button for service and diagnostics, and to OFF. Service Only...
... vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will place the vehicle in ACC/ACCESSORY. Shift the vehicle to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a manual transmission. With the ignition off , and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding the button for service and diagnostics, and to OFF. Service Only...
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...: Cranking the engine for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑51. 9-19 Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in Service Only Mode. If the ignition key is turned to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is...to be stopped after starting the engine and protects components. When the engine starts, let go down as they do , you could damage the transmission. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) only when the vehicle is moving , use N (Neutral) only. Driving and Operating The instruments and...
...: Cranking the engine for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑51. 9-19 Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in Service Only Mode. If the ignition key is turned to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is...to be stopped after starting the engine and protects components. When the engine starts, let go down as they do , you could damage the transmission. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) only when the vehicle is moving , use N (Neutral) only. Driving and Operating The instruments and...
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...On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10‑85 or Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on a downhill Parking If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle, move the shift lever from the curb for a downhill slope, or away from P (Park), consult your dealer ...8208;volt) battery. On a level surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Driving and Operating 9-25 Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission) This vehicle is equipped with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove the key, and release the clutch. . Hold...
...On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10‑85 or Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on a downhill Parking If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle, move the shift lever from the curb for a downhill slope, or away from P (Park), consult your dealer ...8208;volt) battery. On a level surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Driving and Operating 9-25 Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission) This vehicle is equipped with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove the key, and release the clutch. . Hold...
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... that exhaust is better not to be seen or smelled. Running the Vehicle While Parked It is coming into the vehicle: . If the vehicle has a manual transmission, see Parking on page 9‑26. Exposure to corrosion or damage. Exhaust may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). Have the vehicle repaired immediately. . . . If...
... that exhaust is better not to be seen or smelled. Running the Vehicle While Parked It is coming into the vehicle: . If the vehicle has a manual transmission, see Parking on page 9‑26. Exposure to corrosion or damage. Exhaust may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). Have the vehicle repaired immediately. . . . If...
Owner Manual
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... upshift when necessary while using the DSC feature, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. The transmission will allow you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Move the shift lever to the left from a stop . Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while...
... upshift when necessary while using the DSC feature, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. The transmission will allow you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Move the shift lever to the left from a stop . Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while...
Owner Manual
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... lever while driving. Slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in the instrument cluster. Manual Transmission { WARNING If you skip a gear when you downshift, you let up on the clutch pedal as you could injure yourself or others. ...), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for the six-speed manual transmission. If you downshift. Press the clutch pedal back down more than one gear at a time when you come to shift into 2 (Second). See Up-Shift...
... lever while driving. Slowly let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in the instrument cluster. Manual Transmission { WARNING If you skip a gear when you downshift, you let up on the clutch pedal as you could injure yourself or others. ...), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for the six-speed manual transmission. If you downshift. Press the clutch pedal back down more than one gear at a time when you come to shift into 2 (Second). See Up-Shift...
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... preserve parking brake lining life. To release the EPB when this time is normal and the driver should continue to drive away. Notice: Driving with a manual transmission taking off on a hill. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this light is on can also be used to supplement the power brake...
... preserve parking brake lining life. To release the EPB when this time is normal and the driver should continue to drive away. Notice: Driving with a manual transmission taking off on a hill. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this light is on can also be used to supplement the power brake...
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...Service Work ...10-3 Hood ...10-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...10-5 Engine Oil ...10-10 Engine Oil Life System ...10-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-13 Manual Transmission Fluid ...10-14 Hydraulic Clutch ...10-14 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-14 Cooling System ...10-16 Engine Coolant ...10-17 ... ...10-23 Brakes ...10-23 Brake Fluid ...10-24 Battery ...10-26 Starter Switch Check ...10-27 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-27 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...10-28 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check ...10-28 Wiper Blade Replacement ...10-28 Headlamps...
...Service Work ...10-3 Hood ...10-4 Engine Compartment Overview ...10-5 Engine Oil ...10-10 Engine Oil Life System ...10-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-13 Manual Transmission Fluid ...10-14 Hydraulic Clutch ...10-14 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-14 Cooling System ...10-16 Engine Coolant ...10-17 ... ...10-23 Brakes ...10-23 Brake Fluid ...10-24 Battery ...10-26 Starter Switch Check ...10-27 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-27 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...10-28 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check ...10-28 Wiper Blade Replacement ...10-28 Headlamps...
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... Engine Cover. 3. See Power Steering Fluid (2.0L L4 Engine) on page 10‑22 or Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine with manual transmission). Brake Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (if equipped with or without eAssist) on page 10‑14. 8. See Battery on page ...2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑17. 10. See Engine Oil on page 10‑13. 6. Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑10. 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Cap. Coolant Surge Tank ...
... Engine Cover. 3. See Power Steering Fluid (2.0L L4 Engine) on page 10‑22 or Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine with manual transmission). Brake Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (if equipped with or without eAssist) on page 10‑14. 8. See Battery on page ...2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑17. 10. See Engine Oil on page 10‑13. 6. Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑10. 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Cap. Coolant Surge Tank ...
Owner Manual
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... clutch fluid reservoir cap has this system could indicate a problem. The common hydraulic clutch and brake master cylinder fluid reservoir is filled with a manual transmission, it . Hydraulic Clutch For vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid as possible. When to Check and What to regularly check brake/clutch fluid unless...to top off the fluid level. Change the fluid and filter at the MIN (minimum) line on it is not necessary to Use Manual Transmission Fluid It is the only reason for fluid loss. How to Check and Add Fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to ...
... clutch fluid reservoir cap has this system could indicate a problem. The common hydraulic clutch and brake master cylinder fluid reservoir is filled with a manual transmission, it . Hydraulic Clutch For vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid as possible. When to Check and What to regularly check brake/clutch fluid unless...to top off the fluid level. Change the fluid and filter at the MIN (minimum) line on it is not necessary to Use Manual Transmission Fluid It is the only reason for fluid loss. How to Check and Add Fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to ...
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... suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in any other position, contact your dealer for service. Starter Switch Check { WARNING When you or others could...use the accelerator pedal, and be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is pushed down all...
... suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in any other position, contact your dealer for service. Starter Switch Check { WARNING When you or others could...use the accelerator pedal, and be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is pushed down all...
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...on a fairly steep hill, with the parking brake set the parking brake. . See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑14. For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Keeping your dealer...the parking brake only. Do this check, the vehicle could be inspected for service. It is a good idea to move. For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should come out only in P (Park). The ignition key should turn to P (Park). When worn, or ...
...on a fairly steep hill, with the parking brake set the parking brake. . See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑14. For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Keeping your dealer...the parking brake only. Do this check, the vehicle could be inspected for service. It is a good idea to move. For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should come out only in P (Park). The ignition key should turn to P (Park). When worn, or ...