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 |