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13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES

Section	Page
2015 Buick Regal Owner Manual BookTOC	2
Introduction	4
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	5
Symbols	5
In Brief	8
Instrument Panel	9
Initial Drive Information	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	11
Remote Vehicle Start	12
Door Locks	12
Trunk Release	13
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Heated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	21
Infotainment System	21
Steering Wheel Controls	21
Cruise Control	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)	23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	23
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System	23
Parking Assist	24
Active Emergency Braking System	24
Power Outlets	24
Universal Remote System	25
Sunroof	25
eAssist Features	26
eAssist® Overview	26
High Voltage Safety Information	26
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	27
Regenerative Braking	27
Battery	27
Service	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Engine Oil Life System	29
E85 or FlexFuel	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Assistance Program	30
OnStar®	30
Keys, Doors, and Windows	32
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	34
Remote Vehicle Start	40
Door Locks	41
Power Door Locks	42
Delayed Locking	42
Automatic Door Locks	43
Lockout Protection	43
Safety Locks	43
Doors	44
Trunk	44
Vehicle Security	46
Vehicle Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	48
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	48
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Power Mirrors	50
Folding Mirrors	50
Heated Mirrors	50
Interior Mirrors	50
Interior Rearview Mirrors	50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	50
Windows	51
Power Windows	51
Sun Visors	53
Roof	53
Sunroof	53
Seats and Restraints	56
Head Restraints	57
Front Seats	58
Seat Adjustment	58
Power Seat Adjustment	59
Lumbar Adjustment	59
Reclining Seatbacks	60
Memory Seats	61
Heated Front Seats	63
Rear Seats	64
Safety Belts	65
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	67
Lap-Shoulder Belt	68
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	70
Safety Belt Extender	71
Safety System Check	71
Safety Belt Care	71
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	71
Airbag System	72
Where Are the Airbags?	74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	76
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	76
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	76
Passenger Sensing System	78
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	82
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	83
Airbag System Check	84
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	84
Child Restraints	85
Older Children	85
Infants and Young Children	87
Child Restraint Systems	89
Where to Put the Restraint	91
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	92
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	100
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	100
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	102
Storage	106
Storage Compartments	106
Instrument Panel Storage	106
Glove Box	106
Cupholders	106
Rear Storage	107
Center Console Storage	107
Additional Storage Features	108
Convenience Net	108
Instruments and Controls	110
Controls	111
Steering Wheel Adjustment	111
Steering Wheel Controls	111
Heated Steering Wheel	111
Horn	112
Windshield Wiper/Washer	112
Compass	113
Clock	113
Power Outlets	114
Cigarette Lighter	115
Ashtrays	115
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	116
Instrument Cluster (Base Level Cluster)	117
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)	121
Speedometer	124
Odometer	124
Trip Odometer	124
Tachometer	124
Fuel Gauge	125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	126
Safety Belt Reminders	127
Airbag Readiness Light	127
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	128
Charging System Light	129
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	129
Brake System Warning Light	132
Electric Parking Brake Light	133
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	133
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	133
Up-Shift Light	134
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	134
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	135
Traction Off Light	135
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	135
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	136
Tire Pressure Light	137
Engine Oil Pressure Light	137
Low Fuel Warning Light	138
Security Light	138
High-Beam On Light	138
Front Fog Lamp Light	138
Lamps On Reminder	139
Cruise Control Light	139
Door Ajar Light	139
Information Displays	140
Power Flows (eAssist Only)	140
Energy Information (eAssist Only)	141
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level Cluster)	141
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster)	144
Vehicle Messages	147
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	147
Brake System Messages	148
Compass Messages	148
Cruise Control Messages	148
Door Ajar Messages	149
Engine Cooling System Messages	150
Engine Oil Messages	150
Engine Power Messages	151
Fuel System Messages	151
Key and Lock Messages	151
Object Detection System Messages	152
Ride Control System Messages	154
Security Messages	154
Starting the Vehicle Messages	155
Tire Messages	155
Transmission Messages	155
Washer Fluid Messages	156
Window Messages	156
Vehicle Personalization	156
Universal Remote System	162
Universal Remote System Programming	162
Universal Remote System Operation	165
Lighting	166
Exterior Lighting	166
Exterior Lamp Controls	166
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	166
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	167
Flash-to-Pass	167
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	167
Automatic Headlamp System	167
Hazard Warning Flashers	168
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	169
Fog Lamps	169
Interior Lighting	170
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	170
Dome Lamps	170
Reading Lamps	170
Lighting Features	171
Entry Lighting	171
Exit Lighting	171
Battery Power Protection	172
Infotainment System	174
Introduction	174
Infotainment	174
Climate Controls	176
Climate Control Systems	176
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	176
Air Vents	181
Maintenance	181
Air Intake	181
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	181
Service	181
Driving and Operating	182
Driving Information	183
Distracted Driving	183
Defensive Driving	184
Drunk Driving	184
Control of a Vehicle	184
Braking	184
Steering	185
Off-Road Recovery	186
Loss of Control	186
Track Events and Competitive Driving	187
Driving on Wet Roads	187
Hill and Mountain Roads	188
Winter Driving	189
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	190
Vehicle Load Limits	191
Starting and Operating	195
New Vehicle Break-In	195
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	196
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	197
Starting the Engine	199
Engine Heater	202
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	204
Shifting Into Park	204
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	205
Parking	205
Parking over Things That Burn	206
Engine Exhaust	206
Running the Vehicle While Parked	207
Automatic Transmission	207
Manual Mode	209
Manual Transmission	210
Drive Systems	212
All-Wheel Drive	212
Brakes	212
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	212
Parking Brake	213
Brake Assist	215
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	215
Ride Control Systems	216
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	216
Selective Ride Control	218
Cruise Control	219
Adaptive Cruise Control	221
Driver Assistance Systems	229
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	230
Assistance Systems for Driving	232
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	233
Active Emergency Braking System	235
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	236
Lane Change Alert	237
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	239
Fuel	240
California Fuel Requirements	242
Fuels in Foreign Countries	242
Fuel Additives	242
E85 or FlexFuel	242
Filling the Tank	243
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	245
Towing	245
General Towing Information	245
Conversions and Add-Ons	246
Add-On Electrical Equipment	246
Vehicle Care	248
General Information	249
California Proposition 65 Warning	249
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	250
Accessories and Modifications	250
Vehicle Checks	250
Doing Your Own Service Work	250
Hood	252
Engine Compartment Overview	253
Engine Oil	258
Engine Oil Life System	260
Automatic Transmission Fluid	262
Manual Transmission Fluid	262
Hydraulic Clutch	262
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	263
Cooling System	265
Engine Coolant	266
Engine Overheating	269
Washer Fluid	270
Brakes	271
Brake Fluid	272
Battery	273
All-Wheel Drive	274
Starter Switch Check	275
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	275
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	276
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	276
Wiper Blade Replacement	276
Headlamp Aiming	277
Bulb Replacement	278
Halogen Bulbs	278
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	278
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	278
Fog Lamps	279
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	279
License Plate Lamp	279
Replacement Bulbs	280
Electrical System	281
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	281
Electrical System Overload	281
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	282
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	282
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	286
Wheels and Tires	287
Tires	287
All-Season Tires	288
Winter Tires	289
Summer Tires	289
Tire Sidewall Labeling	289
Tire Designations	292
Tire Terminology and Definitions	292
Tire Pressure	295
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	297
Tire Pressure Monitor System	297
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	298
Tire Inspection	301
Tire Rotation	302
When It Is Time for New Tires	303
Buying New Tires	304
Different Size Tires and Wheels	305
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	306
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	307
Wheel Replacement	308
Tire Chains	308
If a Tire Goes Flat	309
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	311
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	318
Tire Changing	318
Compact Spare Tire	323
Jump Starting	324
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	324
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	325
Towing	328
Towing the Vehicle	328
Recreational Vehicle Towing	329
Appearance Care	332
Exterior Care	332
Interior Care	336
Floor Mats	340
Service and Maintenance	342
General Information	342
Maintenance Schedule	344
Special Application Services	349
Additional Maintenance and Care	349
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	353
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	353
Maintenance Replacement Parts	354
Maintenance Records	355
Technical Data	356
Vehicle Identification	356
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	356
Service Parts Identification Label	356
Vehicle Data	357
Capacities and Specifications	357
Engine Drive Belt Routing	359
Customer Information	360
Customer Information	360
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	360
Customer Assistance Offices	362
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	363
Online Owner Center	363
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	364
Roadside Assistance Program	364
Scheduling Service Appointments	366
Courtesy Transportation Program	366
Collision Damage Repair	367
Service Publications Ordering Information	370
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	371
Radio Frequency Statement	371
Reporting Safety Defects	371
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	372
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	372
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	373
Event Data Recorders	373
OnStar®	374
Infotainment System	374
OnStar	376
OnStar Overview	376
OnStar Services	377
Emergency	377
Security	378
Navigation	378
Connections	379
Vehicle Diagnostics	381
OnStar Additional Information	381
Index	386
Index_A	386
Index_B	387
Index_C	387
Index_D	388
Index_E	389
Index_F	389
Index_G	390
Index_H	390
Index_I	391
Index_J	391
Index_K	391
Index_L	391
Index_M	392
Index_N	393
Index_O	393
Index_P	393
Index_R	394
Index_S	394
Index_T	396
Index_U	397
Index_V	397

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