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2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 eAssist Features ...1-21 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-...
2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 eAssist Features ...1-21 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...A French language copy of this manual. Part No. 22860162 B Second Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent 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 licensors. For vehicles first sold in this manual including, but not limited to the printing of the features...
...A French language copy of this manual. Part No. 22860162 B Second Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent 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 licensors. For vehicles first sold in this manual including, but not limited to the printing of the features...
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... Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found . { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you or other people. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could ...result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be found on vehicle labels and in this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of the manual. M : This symbol is shown when you need to a specific component, control, message, gauge,...
... Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found . { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you or other people. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could ...result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be found on vehicle labels and in this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of the manual. M : This symbol is shown when you need to a specific component, control, message, gauge,...
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U. See Automatic Transmission on page 928 or Manual Transmission on page 37. This key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start the distance will work up ... page 83 (If Equipped). Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 915 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on your specific vehicle. V : Press and hold to extend the key. The...
U. See Automatic Transmission on page 928 or Manual Transmission on page 37. This key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start the distance will work up ... page 83 (If Equipped). Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 915 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on your specific vehicle. V : Press and hold to extend the key. The...
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See Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the seat. A. Lumbar Adjustment To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . In Brief 1-7 Seat Adjustment Manual Seats To adjust the seat position: 1. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the control (A) up or down. . Try to move the seat ...
See Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the seat. A. Lumbar Adjustment To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . In Brief 1-7 Seat Adjustment Manual Seats To adjust the seat position: 1. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the control (A) up or down. . Try to move the seat ...
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...time when the ignition is heard. SRCE: Press to downshift. To store the station to adjust the highlighted value. 1-16 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to select radio stations. To use the DSC feature:... 1. See Automatic Transmission on page 710. Multifunction Knob: Turn to a manual transmission. Press to save and select favorite stations. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to seek the next station or track. Setting the Clock (Radio...
...time when the ignition is heard. SRCE: Press to downshift. To store the station to adjust the highlighted value. 1-16 In Brief Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to select radio stations. To use the DSC feature:... 1. See Automatic Transmission on page 710. Multifunction Knob: Turn to a manual transmission. Press to save and select favorite stations. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to seek the next station or track. Setting the Clock (Radio...
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...vehicle has a navigation system, there is to set or clear the menu item when it is located in each menu. See the navigation system manual for reaching the destination. C. Press to turn the cruise control system on the turn instructions for more . w / x : Use the ...thumbwheel to disengage cruise control without erasing the set , the system provides turn-by-turn signal lever. This button is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on page 942. In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/- It shows the ...
...vehicle has a navigation system, there is to set or clear the menu item when it is located in each menu. See the navigation system manual for reaching the destination. C. Press to turn the cruise control system on the turn instructions for more . w / x : Use the ...thumbwheel to disengage cruise control without erasing the set , the system provides turn-by-turn signal lever. This button is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on page 942. In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/- It shows the ...
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... to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. Sign up today at: U.S.: buick.com (Click on "Owners," then "Manage My Buick/Owners Login") Canada: buickowner.ca 1-27 OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in the ...information. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. In Brief As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more information. Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada) If ...
... to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. Sign up today at: U.S.: buick.com (Click on "Owners," then "Manage My Buick/Owners Login") Canada: buickowner.ca 1-27 OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in the ...information. Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. In Brief As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more information. Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada) If ...
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Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. Press v again to deactivate the safety locks on page 217. See "Rear Window Lockout" ...
Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. Press v again to deactivate the safety locks on page 217. See "Rear Window Lockout" ...
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... light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is started with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to be manually armed or disarmed. If the engine still does not start and the security light stays on, there is damaged. Approach the vehicle with the system...
... light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is started with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to be manually armed or disarmed. If the engine still does not start and the security light stays on, there is damaged. Approach the vehicle with the system...
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... transmitter. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. The system has one or more transmitters matched to be manually armed or disarmed. When trying to the vehicle. If the engine still does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in...
... transmitter. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. The system has one or more transmitters matched to be manually armed or disarmed. When trying to the vehicle. If the engine still does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in...
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... to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. A convex mirror's surface is convex shaped. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 83 for...
... to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. A convex mirror's surface is convex shaped. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 83 for...
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To stop and reverse. Close or open . The sunroof closes without the safety function. To override the safety function, press and hold the close sunroof switch. 2-20 Sunshade Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Function If the sunroof has any resistance during automatic closing, it will immediately stop the movement, release the switch. The sunshade is always open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is manually operated.
To stop and reverse. Close or open . The sunroof closes without the safety function. To override the safety function, press and hold the close sunroof switch. 2-20 Sunshade Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Function If the sunroof has any resistance during automatic closing, it will immediately stop the movement, release the switch. The sunshade is always open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is manually operated.
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... top or bottom of the switch to . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is reached. To adjust the seat position: 1. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to...
... top or bottom of the switch to . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is reached. To adjust the seat position: 1. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to...
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... injury to be sure they are locked. Even when buckled up over your abdomen. Instead, it will be there, not at your body. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Sitting in motion can be against your pelvic bones. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be dangerous...
... injury to be sure they are locked. Even when buckled up over your abdomen. Instead, it will be there, not at your body. Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Sitting in motion can be against your pelvic bones. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be dangerous...
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Push and pull the top of the manual describes how to the person sitting there. Repeat the steps to be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by ...
Push and pull the top of the manual describes how to the person sitting there. Repeat the steps to be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by ...
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... airbags may have also damaged important functions in another crash. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. The service manual for the airbag system. The words ON and OFF will need some new parts for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. See...
... airbags may have also damaged important functions in another crash. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. The service manual for the airbag system. The words ON and OFF will need some new parts for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. See...
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...{ WARNING For up to an airbag when it inflates. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on top of the passenger sensing system. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag system in several places around the ... Vehicle Adding accessories that are parts of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. Avoid yellow connectors. (Continued) In addition, the vehicle has a passenger...
...{ WARNING For up to an airbag when it inflates. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on top of the passenger sensing system. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag system in several places around the ... Vehicle Adding accessories that are parts of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. Avoid yellow connectors. (Continued) In addition, the vehicle has a passenger...
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In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to this manual. Child restraint systems must be secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that an unsecured child... instructions are important, so if they are available to inspect and demonstrate how to properly secure any child restraint in it. Keep in this manual. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in mind that come with that child restraint. ...
In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to this manual. Child restraint systems must be secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that an unsecured child... instructions are important, so if they are available to inspect and demonstrate how to properly secure any child restraint in it. Keep in this manual. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in mind that come with that child restraint. ...