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Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...8-3 Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Air Vents Air Vents ...8-7 Maintenance Air Intake ...8-8 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...8-8 A. Air Conditioning B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Modes D. Fan Control E. Defrost F. Recirculation G. Rear Defogger Temperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature setting. Fan Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.

Section	Page
2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	23
Portable Audio Devices	23
Bluetooth®	24
Steering Wheel Controls	24
Cruise Control	25
Navigation System	25
Driver Information Center (DIC)	25
Vehicle Personalization	26
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	26
Power Outlets	26
Sunroof	27
eAssist Features	27
eAssist® Overview	27
High Voltage Safety Information	28
Driver Efficiency Gauge	29
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	29
Regenerative Braking	29
Battery	30
Service	30
Performance and Maintenance	30
Traction Control System (TCS)	30
StabiliTrak® System	30
Tire Pressure Monitor	31
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	31
Engine Oil Life System	32
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	32
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	32
Roadside Assistance Program	32
OnStar®	33
Keys, Doors, and Windows	35
Keys and Locks	36
Keys	36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	37
Remote Vehicle Start	42
Door Locks	43
Power Door Locks	44
Safety Locks	44
Doors	45
Trunk	45
Vehicle Security	46
Anti-theft Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	47
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	47
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Power Mirrors	49
Folding Mirrors	49
Heated Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	50
Windows	50
Power Windows	51
Sun Visors	52
Roof	53
Sunroof	53
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	58
Seat Adjustment	58
Power Seat Adjustment	59
Lumbar Adjustment	59
Reclining Seatbacks	60
Heated Front Seats	61
Rear Seats	63
Safety Belts	64
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	66
Lap-Shoulder Belt	67
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	73
Safety Belt Extender	74
Safety System Check	74
Safety Belt Care	74
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	74
Airbag System	75
Where Are the Airbags?	77
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	80
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	80
Passenger Sensing System	81
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Airbag System Check	87
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	87
Child Restraints	88
Older Children	88
Infants and Young Children	90
Child Restraint Systems	93
Where to Put the Restraint	95
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	96
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	104
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	104
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	106
Storage	111
Storage Compartments	111
Instrument Panel Storage	111
Glove Box	111
Cupholders	111
Rear Storage	112
Center Console Storage	113
Additional Storage Features	113
Cargo Net	113
Convenience Net	113
Instruments and Controls	115
Controls	116
Steering Wheel Adjustment	116
Steering Wheel Controls	116
Heated Steering Wheel	117
Horn	117
Windshield Wiper/Washer	117
Compass	119
Clock	119
Power Outlets	120
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	122
Instrument Cluster	123
Speedometer	125
Odometer	125
Trip Odometer	125
Tachometer	125
Fuel Gauge	125
Driver Efficiency Gauge	126
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	126
Safety Belt Reminders	127
Airbag Readiness Light	128
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	128
Charging System Light	129
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	129
Brake System Warning Light	132
Electric Parking Brake Light	133
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	133
Up-Shift Light	134
Traction Off Light	134
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	134
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	135
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	136
Tire Pressure Light	136
Engine Oil Pressure Light	137
Low Fuel Warning Light	137
Security Light	138
High-Beam On Light	138
Front Fog Lamp Light	138
Lamps On Reminder	138
Cruise Control Light	139
Door Ajar Light	139
Information Displays	139
Driver Information Center (DIC)	139
Vehicle Messages	143
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	143
Brake System Messages	144
Compass Messages	144
Door Ajar Messages	144
Engine Cooling System Messages	145
Engine Oil Messages	145
Engine Power Messages	146
Fuel System Messages	146
Key and Lock Messages	146
Object Detection System Messages	147
Ride Control System Messages	147
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	147
Starting the Vehicle Messages	148
Tire Messages	148
Transmission Messages	148
Window Messages	149
Vehicle Personalization	149
Universal Remote System	153
Universal Remote System Programming	153
Universal Remote System Operation	156
Lighting	159
Exterior Lighting	159
Exterior Lamp Controls	159
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	160
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	160
Flash-to-Pass	160
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	160
Automatic Headlamp System	160
Hazard Warning Flashers	161
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	161
Fog Lamps	162
Interior Lighting	162
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	162
Dome Lamps	163
Reading Lamps	163
Lighting Features	164
Entry Lighting	164
Exit Lighting	164
Battery Power Protection	164
Infotainment System	165
Introduction	166
Infotainment	166
Theft-Deterrent Feature	166
Overview (Radio with CD)	167
Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	168
Operation	174
Radio	178
AM-FM Radio	178
Satellite Radio	183
Radio Reception	187
Backglass Antenna	187
Satellite Radio Antenna	188
Audio Players	188
CD Player	188
MP3	191
Auxiliary Devices	193
Phone	200
Bluetooth (Overview)	200
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	202
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	205
Trademarks and License Agreements	211
Climate Controls	215
Climate Control Systems	215
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	217
Air Vents	221
Maintenance	222
Air Intake	222
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	222
Driving and Operating	223
Driving Information	224
Distracted Driving	224
Defensive Driving	225
Drunk Driving	225
Control of a Vehicle	226
Braking	226
Steering	226
Off-Road Recovery	227
Loss of Control	228
Driving on Wet Roads	228
Highway Hypnosis	229
Hill and Mountain Roads	229
Winter Driving	230
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	232
Vehicle Load Limits	232
Starting and Operating	237
New Vehicle Break-In	237
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	237
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	239
Starting the Engine	241
Engine Heater	245
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	246
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	247
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	248
Parking	248
Parking over Things That Burn	249
Engine Exhaust	249
Running the Vehicle While Parked	250
Automatic Transmission	250
Manual Mode	253
Manual Transmission	254
Brakes	255
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	255
Parking Brake	256
Brake Assist	258
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	259
Ride Control Systems	259
Traction Control System (TCS)	259
StabiliTrak® System	261
Interactive Drive Control System	263
Cruise Control	264
Object Detection Systems	266
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	266
Fuel	268
Recommended Fuel	269
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	269
California Fuel Requirements	269
Fuels in Foreign Countries	270
Fuel Additives	270
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	271
Filling the Tank	272
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	273
Towing	274
General Towing Information	274
Conversions and Add-Ons	274
Add-On Electrical Equipment	274
Vehicle Care	275
General Information	276
California Proposition 65 Warning	277
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	277
Accessories and Modifications	277
Vehicle Checks	278
Doing Your Own Service Work	278
Hood	279
Engine Compartment Overview	280
Engine Oil	285
Engine Oil Life System	287
Automatic Transmission Fluid	288
Manual Transmission Fluid	289
Hydraulic Clutch	289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	289
Cooling System	292
Engine Coolant	293
Engine Overheating	296
Power Steering Fluid (2.0L and 2.4L without eAssist)	298
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L with eAssist)	299
Washer Fluid	299
Brakes	300
Brake Fluid	301
Battery	303
Starter Switch Check	304
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	305
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	305
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	305
Wiper Blade Replacement	306
Headlamp Aiming	307
Bulb Replacement	307
Halogen Bulbs	307
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	307
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	308
Fog Lamps	309
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	309
License Plate Lamp	310
Replacement Bulbs	311
Electrical System	311
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	311
Electrical System Overload	312
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	312
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	313
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	316
Wheels and Tires	318
Tires	318
All-Season Tires	319
Winter Tires	319
Summer Tires	320
Tire Sidewall Labeling	320
Tire Designations	322
Tire Terminology and Definitions	323
Tire Pressure	326
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	327
Tire Pressure Monitor System	328
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	329
Tire Inspection	332
Tire Rotation	332
When It Is Time for New Tires	334
Buying New Tires	334
Different Size Tires and Wheels	336
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	336
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	338
Wheel Replacement	338
Tire Chains	339
If a Tire Goes Flat	339
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button)	341
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button)	348
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	356
Tire Changing	357
Compact Spare Tire	363
Jump Starting	363
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	363
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	365
Towing	369
Towing the Vehicle	369
Recreational Vehicle Towing	369
Appearance Care	372
Exterior Care	372
Interior Care	375
Floor Mats	377
Service and Maintenance	379
General Information	379
Maintenance Schedule	381
Special Application Services	387
Additional Maintenance and Care	387
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	391
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	391
Maintenance Replacement Parts	393
Maintenance Records	394
Technical Data	397
Vehicle Identification	397
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	397
Service Parts Identification Label	397
Vehicle Data	398
Capacities and Specifications	398
Engine Drive Belt Routing	400
Customer Information	401
Customer Information	401
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	401
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	403
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	404
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	405
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	406
Online Owner Center	406
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	407
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	407
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	409
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	412
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	412
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	414
Service Publications Ordering Information	416
Reporting Safety Defects	417
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	417
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	418
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	418
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	418
Event Data Recorders	419
OnStar®	420
Navigation System	420
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	420
Radio Frequency Statement	420
OnStar	421
OnStar Overview	421
OnStar Services	422
Emergency	422
Security	422
Navigation	422
Connections	424
Diagnostics	425
OnStar Additional Information	425
Index	429
Index_A	429
Index_B	430
Index_C	430
Index_D	431
Index_E	432
Index_F	432
Index_G	433
Index_H	433
Index_I	434
Index_J	434
Index_K	434
Index_L	434
Index_M	435
Index_N	435
Index_O	435
Index_P	436
Index_R	437
Index_S	437
Index_T	439
Index_U	439
Index_V	440

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