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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

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