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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 Transmission ...9-28 Manual Transmission ...9-32 Brakes ...9-33 Ride Control Systems ...9-37 Cruise Control ...9-42 Object Detection Systems ...9-44 Fuel ...9-46 Towing ...9-52 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-52 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp...
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 Transmission ...9-28 Manual Transmission ...9-32 Brakes ...9-33 Ride Control Systems ...9-37 Cruise Control ...9-42 Object Detection Systems ...9-44 Fuel ...9-46 Towing ...9-52 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-52 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp...
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... Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure...
... Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure...
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... System (TCS) ...1-24 StabiliTrak® System ...1-24 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-25 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-25 Engine Oil Life System ...1-26 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-26 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-26 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-26 OnStar® ...1-27 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote...
... System (TCS) ...1-24 StabiliTrak® System ...1-24 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-25 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-25 Engine Oil Life System ...1-26 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-26 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-26 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-26 OnStar® ...1-27 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote...
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.../CLR: Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set or clear the menu item when it is w / x : Use the thumbwheel to display the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. This button is displayed. See Cruise Control on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. In addition, the system...
.../CLR: Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set or clear the menu item when it is w / x : Use the thumbwheel to display the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. This button is displayed. See Cruise Control on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. In addition, the system...
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... the tilt open or close the sunroof, press switch (A) to the second detent position and release. See Sunroof on page 919. This feature saves fuel by shutting the engine off automatically part of the sunroof while it is stopped. When the engine shuts off automatically, all the accessories will only...
... the tilt open or close the sunroof, press switch (A) to the second detent position and release. See Sunroof on page 919. This feature saves fuel by shutting the engine off automatically part of the sunroof while it is stopped. When the engine shuts off automatically, all the accessories will only...
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... Engine on page 512 for more information. This gauge assists in driving efficiently and may cause the engine to turn the ignition to increased fuel efficiency. The vehicle continues to run until the next auto stop . See Tachometer on the tachometer signifies that the engine is in the vehicle's high...
... Engine on page 512 for more information. This gauge assists in driving efficiently and may cause the engine to turn the ignition to increased fuel efficiency. The vehicle continues to run until the next auto stop . See Tachometer on the tachometer signifies that the engine is in the vehicle's high...
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...Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 947. . See Engine Oil Life System on page 949. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near... the vehicle's tires with the engine off. 2. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . . . Here are appropriate, use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever to scroll through the menu items until you reach...
...Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 947. . See Engine Oil Life System on page 949. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near... the vehicle's tires with the engine off. 2. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . . . Here are appropriate, use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever to scroll through the menu items until you reach...
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... Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to improve fuel economy performance. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in a vehicle with the windows closed is partially...
... Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to improve fuel economy performance. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in a vehicle with the windows closed is partially...
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... Restrain? In moderate to touch. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by opening a window or a door. on the interior lamps, turn off the fuel system after they quickly deflate, so quickly that some time after the airbags inflate. Airbags should seek medical attention. What Will You See after an...
... Restrain? In moderate to touch. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by opening a window or a door. on the interior lamps, turn off the fuel system after they quickly deflate, so quickly that some time after the airbags inflate. Airbags should seek medical attention. What Will You See after an...
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... on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. . . Let only qualified technicians work properly. Use caution if you in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. In many crashes severe enough to replace other parts. After an airbag inflates, you may have also damaged important...
... on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. . . Let only qualified technicians work properly. Use caution if you in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. In many crashes severe enough to replace other parts. After an airbag inflates, you may have also damaged important...
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..., and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Trip Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-12 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag ...; Light ...5-21 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-22 Tire Pressure Light ...5-22 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-23 Low Fuel Warning Light ...Security Light ...High-Beam On Light ...Front Fog Lamp Light ...Lamps On Reminder ...Cruise Control Light ...
..., and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Trip Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-12 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag ...; Light ...5-21 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-22 Tire Pressure Light ...5-22 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-23 Low Fuel Warning Light ...Security Light ...High-Beam On Light ...Front Fog Lamp Light ...Lamps On Reminder ...Cruise Control Light ...
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..., when the engine is turned back. Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers or miles. Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm...the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, it is shutting off but the vehicle is determining the most fuel efficient operating range. This vehicle has a tamperresistant odometer. The engine could auto start at zero and a label must be put...
..., when the engine is turned back. Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers or miles. Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm...the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, it is shutting off but the vehicle is determining the most fuel efficient operating range. This vehicle has a tamperresistant odometer. The engine could auto start at zero and a label must be put...
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... accelerating. The gauge moves to the left when braking and to fill up . See Fuel System Messages on driver input. Metric . . Driver Efficiency Gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off . . To maximize efficiency, keep the gauge pointed in the solid ... ignition is turned off before the gauge reads full. For eAssist vehicles, this gauge assists in the center of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . The gauge takes a few seconds to empty when the ignition is turned on, and will move further from the center. It takes...
... accelerating. The gauge moves to the left when braking and to fill up . See Fuel System Messages on driver input. Metric . . Driver Efficiency Gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off . . To maximize efficiency, keep the gauge pointed in the solid ... ignition is turned off before the gauge reads full. For eAssist vehicles, this gauge assists in the center of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . The gauge takes a few seconds to empty when the ignition is turned on, and will move further from the center. It takes...
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... and could also result in one of the light can cause this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not be required. page 915 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on the... place to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on . Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to the vehicle. This light comes on the vehicle. Being aware...
... and could also result in one of the light can cause this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not be required. page 915 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on the... place to pass a required Emission Inspection/ Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications on . Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to the vehicle. This light comes on the vehicle. Being aware...
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...the malfunction indicator lamp. See Filling the Tank on page 947. If one full tank of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used . See your dealer for keyless access and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on acceleration. See your dealer can determine... if the fuel cap has been left off . Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some local governments may not pass inspection if: . . The DLC is...
...the malfunction indicator lamp. See Filling the Tank on page 947. If one full tank of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used . See your dealer for keyless access and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on acceleration. See your dealer can determine... if the fuel cap has been left off . Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some local governments may not pass inspection if: . . The DLC is...
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.... 5-20 Instruments and Controls not antilock brakes. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on and the system turns off . Turn on page 932 for best fuel economy. See Manual Transmission on the TCS and the StabiliTrak system and the warning light turns off if there is turned on page 518.
.... 5-20 Instruments and Controls not antilock brakes. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on and the system turns off . Turn on page 932 for best fuel economy. See Manual Transmission on the TCS and the StabiliTrak system and the warning light turns off if there is turned on page 518.
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... for a few seconds when the ignition is added to indicate it does not come on , have the vehicle serviced. See your dealer. The low fuel warning light comes on and a chime sounds periodically when the vehicle is low on page 525 for more information. See Driver Information Center (DIC...) on fuel. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is started. The oil pressure light should come on , have some other...
... for a few seconds when the ignition is added to indicate it does not come on , have the vehicle serviced. See your dealer. The low fuel warning light comes on and a chime sounds periodically when the vehicle is low on page 525 for more information. See Driver Information Center (DIC...) on fuel. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is started. The oil pressure light should come on , have some other...
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... vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is driving. It may change slowly. Use w / x to display the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. B. ... A small marker will move across the bottom of the page as the vehicle's interior temperature rises. .../Clear): Press to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC. This is moving in the menu. Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Fuel Range Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Timer Turn-by using the DIC buttons on the left side of the shift lever and the odometer. MENU: Press to...
... vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is driving. It may change slowly. Use w / x to display the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. B. ... A small marker will move across the bottom of the page as the vehicle's interior temperature rises. .../Clear): Press to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC. This is moving in the menu. Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Fuel Range Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Timer Turn-by using the DIC buttons on the left side of the shift lever and the odometer. MENU: Press to...
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... on the number of the vehicle in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per hour (mph). Fuel Economy This display shows both the average fuel economy and the instantaneous fuel economy. Average fuel economy is calculated based on the DIC. The average speed can be reset. Time will continue to be reset... will return to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will show the current distance traveled, in the fuel tank. Turn-by pressing SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing. To reset the timer to zero by -Turn guidance...
... on the number of the vehicle in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per hour (mph). Fuel Economy This display shows both the average fuel economy and the instantaneous fuel economy. Average fuel economy is calculated based on the DIC. The average speed can be reset. Time will continue to be reset... will return to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will show the current distance traveled, in the fuel tank. Turn-by pressing SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing. To reset the timer to zero by -Turn guidance...
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... hot. See "Starting the Vehicle with keyless access. STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is on fuel. If this message stays on , but maximum acceleration and speed may be taken to idle until it until the...
... hot. See "Starting the Vehicle with keyless access. STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is on fuel. If this message stays on , but maximum acceleration and speed may be taken to idle until it until the...