| Section |
Page |
| 2013 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 |
10 |
| Door Locks |
11 |
| Trunk Release |
11 |
| Windows |
12 |
| Seat Adjustment |
12 |
| Heated Seats |
13 |
| Head Restraint Adjustment |
14 |
| Safety Belts |
14 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
14 |
| Mirror Adjustment |
15 |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment |
15 |
| Interior Lighting |
15 |
| Exterior Lighting |
16 |
| Windshield Wiper/Washer |
17 |
| Climate Controls |
18 |
| Transmission |
19 |
| Vehicle Features |
20 |
| Radio(s) |
20 |
| Satellite Radio |
21 |
| Portable Audio Devices |
21 |
| Bluetooth® |
22 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
22 |
| Cruise Control |
22 |
| Infotainment System |
23 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
23 |
| Vehicle Personalization |
23 |
| Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
24 |
| Power Outlets |
24 |
| Universal Remote System |
24 |
| Sunroof |
24 |
| eAssist Features |
25 |
| eAssist® Overview |
25 |
| High Voltage Safety Information |
26 |
| Driver Efficiency Gauge |
26 |
| Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature |
26 |
| Regenerative Braking |
27 |
| Battery |
27 |
| Service |
27 |
| Performance and Maintenance |
27 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
27 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
28 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
28 |
| Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
28 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
29 |
| Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
29 |
| Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
29 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
30 |
| OnStar® |
30 |
| Keys, Doors, and Windows |
31 |
| Keys and Locks |
31 |
| Keys |
31 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
32 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
33 |
| Remote Vehicle Start |
38 |
| Door Locks |
40 |
| Power Door Locks |
40 |
| Safety Locks |
41 |
| Doors |
41 |
| Trunk |
41 |
| Vehicle Security |
43 |
| Vehicle Alarm System |
43 |
| Immobilizer |
44 |
| Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
44 |
| Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
44 |
| Exterior Mirrors |
45 |
| Convex Mirrors |
45 |
| Power Mirrors |
46 |
| Folding Mirrors |
46 |
| Heated Mirrors |
46 |
| Interior Mirrors |
46 |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
46 |
| Windows |
47 |
| Power Windows |
47 |
| Sun Visors |
49 |
| Roof |
49 |
| Sunroof |
49 |
| Seats and Restraints |
51 |
| Head Restraints |
52 |
| Front Seats |
53 |
| Seat Adjustment |
53 |
| Power Seat Adjustment |
54 |
| Lumbar Adjustment |
54 |
| Reclining Seatbacks |
55 |
| Heated Front Seats |
56 |
| Rear Seats |
57 |
| Safety Belts |
58 |
| How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
60 |
| Lap-Shoulder Belt |
61 |
| Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
65 |
| Safety Belt Extender |
65 |
| Safety System Check |
65 |
| Safety Belt Care |
66 |
| Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
66 |
| Airbag System |
67 |
| Where Are the Airbags? |
69 |
| When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
70 |
| What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
71 |
| How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
71 |
| What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
71 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
73 |
| Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
77 |
| Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
77 |
| Airbag System Check |
78 |
| Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
78 |
| Child Restraints |
79 |
| Older Children |
79 |
| Infants and Young Children |
81 |
| Child Restraint Systems |
84 |
| Where to Put the Restraint |
85 |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
87 |
| Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
94 |
| Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
94 |
| Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
96 |
| Storage |
101 |
| Storage Compartments |
101 |
| Instrument Panel Storage |
101 |
| Glove Box |
101 |
| Cupholders |
101 |
| Rear Storage |
102 |
| Center Console Storage |
103 |
| Additional Storage Features |
103 |
| Cargo Net |
103 |
| Convenience Net |
103 |
| Instruments and Controls |
105 |
| Controls |
106 |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment |
106 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
106 |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
107 |
| Horn |
107 |
| Windshield Wiper/Washer |
107 |
| Compass |
108 |
| Clock |
109 |
| Power Outlets |
110 |
| Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
112 |
| Instrument Cluster |
113 |
| Speedometer |
115 |
| Odometer |
115 |
| Trip Odometer |
115 |
| Tachometer |
115 |
| Fuel Gauge |
115 |
| Driver Efficiency Gauge |
116 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
116 |
| Safety Belt Reminders |
117 |
| Airbag Readiness Light |
118 |
| Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
118 |
| Charging System Light |
119 |
| Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
119 |
| Brake System Warning Light |
122 |
| Electric Parking Brake Light |
122 |
| Service Electric Parking Brake Light |
123 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
123 |
| Up-Shift Light |
124 |
| Traction Off Light |
124 |
| StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
124 |
| Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
124 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
125 |
| Tire Pressure Light |
126 |
| Engine Oil Pressure Light |
126 |
| Low Fuel Warning Light |
127 |
| Security Light |
127 |
| High-Beam On Light |
127 |
| Front Fog Lamp Light |
127 |
| Lamps On Reminder |
128 |
| Cruise Control Light |
128 |
| Door Ajar Light |
128 |
| Information Displays |
128 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
128 |
| Vehicle Messages |
132 |
| Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
133 |
| Brake System Messages |
133 |
| Compass Messages |
133 |
| Door Ajar Messages |
134 |
| Engine Cooling System Messages |
134 |
| Engine Oil Messages |
135 |
| Engine Power Messages |
135 |
| Fuel System Messages |
135 |
| Key and Lock Messages |
135 |
| Object Detection System Messages |
136 |
| Ride Control System Messages |
136 |
| Security Messages |
137 |
| Starting the Vehicle Messages |
137 |
| Tire Messages |
137 |
| Transmission Messages |
138 |
| Window Messages |
138 |
| Vehicle Personalization |
138 |
| Universal Remote System |
143 |
| Universal Remote System Programming |
143 |
| Universal Remote System Operation |
146 |
| Lighting |
147 |
| Exterior Lighting |
147 |
| Exterior Lamp Controls |
147 |
| Exterior Lamps Off Reminder |
148 |
| Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
148 |
| Flash-to-Pass |
148 |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
148 |
| Automatic Headlamp System |
148 |
| Hazard Warning Flashers |
149 |
| Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
149 |
| Fog Lamps |
150 |
| Interior Lighting |
150 |
| Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
150 |
| Dome Lamps |
151 |
| Reading Lamps |
151 |
| Lighting Features |
152 |
| Entry Lighting |
152 |
| Exit Lighting |
152 |
| Battery Power Protection |
152 |
| Infotainment System |
153 |
| Introduction |
153 |
| Infotainment |
153 |
| Theft-Deterrent Feature |
154 |
| Overview |
154 |
| Radio |
161 |
| AM-FM Radio |
161 |
| Satellite Radio |
163 |
| Radio Reception |
165 |
| Backglass Antenna |
166 |
| Satellite Radio Antenna |
167 |
| Audio Players |
167 |
| CD Player |
167 |
| MP3 |
168 |
| Auxiliary Devices |
170 |
| Phone |
174 |
| Bluetooth (Overview) |
174 |
| Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
176 |
| Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
179 |
| Trademarks and License Agreements |
186 |
| Climate Controls |
191 |
| Climate Control Systems |
191 |
| Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
191 |
| Air Vents |
196 |
| Maintenance |
196 |
| Air Intake |
196 |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
196 |
| Service |
196 |
| Driving and Operating |
197 |
| Driving Information |
198 |
| Distracted Driving |
198 |
| Defensive Driving |
199 |
| Drunk Driving |
199 |
| Control of a Vehicle |
199 |
| Braking |
199 |
| Steering |
200 |
| Off-Road Recovery |
201 |
| Loss of Control |
201 |
| Racing or Other Competitive Driving |
202 |
| Driving on Wet Roads |
202 |
| Highway Hypnosis |
203 |
| Hill and Mountain Roads |
203 |
| Winter Driving |
204 |
| If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
206 |
| Vehicle Load Limits |
206 |
| Starting and Operating |
210 |
| New Vehicle Break-In |
210 |
| Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
211 |
| Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
213 |
| Starting the Engine |
215 |
| Engine Heater |
218 |
| Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
219 |
| Shifting Into Park |
220 |
| Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission) |
221 |
| Parking |
221 |
| Parking over Things That Burn |
221 |
| Engine Exhaust |
222 |
| Running the Vehicle While Parked |
222 |
| Automatic Transmission |
223 |
| Manual Mode |
225 |
| Manual Transmission |
226 |
| Brakes |
227 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
227 |
| Parking Brake |
228 |
| Brake Assist |
230 |
| Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
231 |
| Ride Control Systems |
231 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
231 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
232 |
| Interactive Drive Control System (except GS) |
234 |
| Interactive Drive Control System (GS Only) |
236 |
| Cruise Control |
237 |
| Object Detection Systems |
239 |
| Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
239 |
| Fuel |
241 |
| Recommended Fuel |
242 |
| Gasoline Specifications |
242 |
| California Fuel Requirements |
242 |
| Fuels in Foreign Countries |
243 |
| Fuel Additives |
243 |
| Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
244 |
| Filling the Tank |
245 |
| Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
246 |
| Towing |
247 |
| General Towing Information |
247 |
| Conversions and Add-Ons |
247 |
| Add-On Electrical Equipment |
247 |
| Vehicle Care |
249 |
| General Information |
250 |
| California Proposition 65 Warning |
250 |
| California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
251 |
| Accessories and Modifications |
251 |
| Vehicle Checks |
251 |
| Doing Your Own Service Work |
251 |
| Hood |
252 |
| Engine Compartment Overview |
253 |
| Engine Oil |
258 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
260 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid |
261 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid |
262 |
| Hydraulic Clutch |
262 |
| Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
262 |
| Cooling System |
264 |
| Engine Coolant |
265 |
| Engine Overheating |
268 |
| Power Steering Fluid (2.0L L4 Engine) |
270 |
| Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine with or without eAssist) |
271 |
| Washer Fluid |
271 |
| Brakes |
271 |
| Brake Fluid |
272 |
| Battery |
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 |
280 |
| Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
280 |
| License Plate Lamp |
281 |
| Replacement Bulbs |
281 |
| Electrical System |
282 |
| High Voltage Devices and Wiring |
282 |
| Electrical System Overload |
282 |
| Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
283 |
| Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
283 |
| Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
287 |
| Wheels and Tires |
289 |
| Tires |
289 |
| All-Season Tires |
290 |
| Winter Tires |
290 |
| Summer Tires |
290 |
| Tire Sidewall Labeling |
291 |
| Tire Designations |
293 |
| Tire Terminology and Definitions |
293 |
| Tire Pressure |
296 |
| Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation |
297 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System |
298 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
299 |
| Tire Inspection |
302 |
| Tire Rotation |
303 |
| When It Is Time for New Tires |
304 |
| Buying New Tires |
305 |
| Different Size Tires and Wheels |
306 |
| Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
307 |
| Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
308 |
| Wheel Replacement |
309 |
| Tire Chains |
309 |
| If a Tire Goes Flat |
310 |
| Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
312 |
| Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
319 |
| Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
326 |
| Tire Changing |
327 |
| Compact Spare Tire |
332 |
| Jump Starting |
333 |
| Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) |
333 |
| Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) |
335 |
| Towing |
337 |
| Towing the Vehicle |
337 |
| Recreational Vehicle Towing |
338 |
| Appearance Care |
340 |
| Exterior Care |
340 |
| Interior Care |
343 |
| Floor Mats |
346 |
| Service and Maintenance |
349 |
| General Information |
349 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
351 |
| Special Application Services |
356 |
| Additional Maintenance and Care |
357 |
| Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
360 |
| Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
360 |
| Maintenance Replacement Parts |
362 |
| Maintenance Records |
363 |
| Technical Data |
365 |
| Vehicle Identification |
365 |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
365 |
| Service Parts Identification Label |
365 |
| Vehicle Data |
366 |
| Capacities and Specifications |
366 |
| Engine Drive Belt Routing |
368 |
| Customer Information |
369 |
| Customer Information |
370 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
370 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
372 |
| Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
373 |
| Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
373 |
| Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
374 |
| Online Owner Center |
374 |
| GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
375 |
| Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
375 |
| Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
379 |
| Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
380 |
| Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
381 |
| Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
382 |
| Service Publications Ordering Information |
384 |
| Reporting Safety Defects |
385 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
385 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
386 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
386 |
| Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
387 |
| Event Data Recorders |
387 |
| OnStar® |
388 |
| Infotainment System |
388 |
| Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
388 |
| Radio Frequency Statement |
388 |
| OnStar |
391 |
| OnStar Overview |
391 |
| OnStar Services |
392 |
| Emergency |
392 |
| Security |
392 |
| Navigation |
392 |
| Connections |
393 |
| Diagnostics |
395 |
| OnStar Additional Information |
395 |
| Index |
401 |
| Index_A |
401 |
| Index_B |
402 |
| Index_C |
402 |
| Index_D |
403 |
| Index_E |
404 |
| Index_F |
404 |
| Index_G |
405 |
| Index_H |
405 |
| Index_I |
406 |
| Index_J |
406 |
| Index_K |
406 |
| Index_L |
406 |
| Index_M |
407 |
| Index_N |
407 |
| Index_O |
408 |
| Index_P |
408 |
| Index_R |
409 |
| Index_S |
409 |
| Index_T |
411 |
| Index_U |
411 |
| Index_V |
412 |
