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Section	Page
2014 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	12
Trunk Release	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	14
Heated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	21
Steering Wheel Controls	21
Cruise Control	21
Infotainment System	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)	23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	23
Active Emergency Braking System	23
Power Outlets	24
Universal Remote System	24
Sunroof	24
eAssist Features	25
eAssist® Overview	25
High Voltage Safety Information	26
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	26
Regenerative Braking	26
Battery	27
Service	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Engine Oil Life System	28
E85 or FlexFuel	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Assistance Program	29
OnStar®	29
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	39
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	41
Delayed Locking	42
Automatic Door Locks	42
Lockout Protection	42
Safety Locks	42
Doors	43
Trunk	43
Vehicle Security	45
Vehicle Alarm System	45
Immobilizer	47
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	47
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	47
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	49
Folding Mirrors	49
Heated Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Interior Rearview Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	49
Windows	50
Power Windows	50
Sun Visors	52
Roof	52
Sunroof	52
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	57
Seat Adjustment	57
Power Seat Adjustment	58
Lumbar Adjustment	58
Reclining Seatbacks	59
Memory Seats	60
Heated Front Seats	62
Rear Seats	63
Safety Belts	64
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	66
Lap-Shoulder Belt	67
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	71
Safety Belt Extender	71
Safety System Check	71
Safety Belt Care	72
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	72
Airbag System	73
Where Are the Airbags?	74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	76
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	77
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	77
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	77
Passenger Sensing System	79
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	83
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	83
Airbag System Check	84
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	85
Child Restraints	85
Older Children	85
Infants and Young Children	87
Child Restraint Systems	90
Where to Put the Restraint	91
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	93
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	100
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	101
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	103
Storage	107
Storage Compartments	107
Instrument Panel Storage	107
Glove Box	107
Cupholders	108
Rear Storage	109
Center Console Storage	109
Additional Storage Features	109
Cargo Net	109
Convenience Net	110
Instruments and Controls	111
Controls	112
Steering Wheel Adjustment	112
Steering Wheel Controls	112
Heated Steering Wheel	112
Horn	113
Windshield Wiper/Washer	113
Compass	114
Clock	114
Power Outlets	114
Cigarette Lighter	116
Ashtrays	116
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	117
Instrument Cluster (Base Cluster)	118
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster)	122
Speedometer	125
Odometer	125
Trip Odometer	125
Tachometer	125
Fuel Gauge	126
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	127
Safety Belt Reminders	128
Airbag Readiness Light	129
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	129
Charging System Light	130
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	130
Brake System Warning Light	133
Electric Parking Brake Light	134
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	134
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	134
Up-Shift Light	135
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	135
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	135
Traction Off Light	136
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	136
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	137
Tire Pressure Light	137
Engine Oil Pressure Light	138
Low Fuel Warning Light	138
Security Light	139
High-Beam On Light	139
Front Fog Lamp Light	139
Lamps On Reminder	139
Cruise Control Light	140
Door Ajar Light	140
Information Displays	140
Power Flows (eAssist Only)	140
Energy Information (eAssist Only)	141
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level Cluster)	142
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster)	144
Vehicle Messages	147
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	148
Brake System Messages	148
Compass Messages	148
Cruise Control Messages	149
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	167
Exterior Lighting	167
Exterior Lamp Controls	167
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	167
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	167
Flash-to-Pass	168
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	168
Automatic Headlamp System	168
Hazard Warning Flashers	169
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	169
Fog Lamps	170
Interior Lighting	170
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	170
Dome Lamps	171
Reading Lamps	171
Lighting Features	172
Entry Lighting	172
Exit Lighting	172
Battery Power Protection	172
Infotainment System	173
Introduction	173
Infotainment	173
Climate Controls	175
Climate Control Systems	175
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	175
Air Vents	180
Maintenance	180
Air Intake	180
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	180
Service	180
Driving and Operating	181
Driving Information	182
Distracted Driving	182
Defensive Driving	183
Drunk Driving	183
Control of a Vehicle	183
Braking	183
Steering	184
Off-Road Recovery	185
Loss of Control	185
Track Events and Competitive Driving	186
Driving on Wet Roads	186
Highway Hypnosis	187
Hill and Mountain Roads	187
Winter Driving	188
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	190
Vehicle Load Limits	190
Starting and Operating	195
New Vehicle Break-In	195
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	195
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	197
Starting the Engine	198
Engine Heater	203
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	229
Assistance Systems for Driving	232
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	232
Active Emergency Braking System	234
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	235
Lane Change Alert	236
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	238
Fuel	240
Recommended Fuel	240
Gasoline Specifications	241
California Fuel Requirements	241
Fuels in Foreign Countries	241
Fuel Additives	242
E85 or FlexFuel	242
Filling the Tank	243
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	244
Towing	245
General Towing Information	245
Conversions and Add-Ons	245
Add-On Electrical Equipment	245
Vehicle Care	247
General Information	248
California Proposition 65 Warning	248
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	249
Accessories and Modifications	249
Vehicle Checks	250
Doing Your Own Service Work	250
Hood	251
Engine Compartment Overview	252
Engine Oil	257
Engine Oil Life System	259
Automatic Transmission Fluid	261
Manual Transmission Fluid	261
Hydraulic Clutch	261
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	262
Cooling System	264
Engine Coolant	265
Engine Overheating	268
Washer Fluid	269
Brakes	270
Brake Fluid	271
Battery	273
All-Wheel Drive	274
Starter Switch Check	274
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	274
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	275
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	275
Wiper Blade Replacement	275
Headlamp Aiming	276
Bulb Replacement	277
Halogen Bulbs	277
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	277
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	277
Fog Lamps	278
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	279
License Plate Lamp	279
Replacement Bulbs	280
Electrical System	280
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	280
Electrical System Overload	281
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	281
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	282
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	285
Wheels and Tires	287
Tires	287
All-Season Tires	288
Winter Tires	288
Summer Tires	289
Tire Sidewall Labeling	289
Tire Designations	291
Tire Terminology and Definitions	292
Tire Pressure	294
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	296
Tire Pressure Monitor System	296
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	297
Tire Inspection	301
Tire Rotation	301
When It Is Time for New Tires	302
Buying New Tires	303
Different Size Tires and Wheels	304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	305
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	306
Wheel Replacement	307
Tire Chains	308
If a Tire Goes Flat	308
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	310
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	317
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	329
Towing the Vehicle	329
Recreational Vehicle Towing	329
Appearance Care	332
Exterior Care	332
Interior Care	337
Floor Mats	340
Service and Maintenance	343
General Information	343
Maintenance Schedule	345
Special Application Services	350
Additional Maintenance and Care	350
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	353
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	353
Maintenance Replacement Parts	354
Maintenance Records	356
Technical Data	359
Vehicle Identification	359
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	359
Service Parts Identification Label	359
Vehicle Data	360
Capacities and Specifications	360
Engine Drive Belt Routing	362
Customer Information	363
Customer Information	363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	363
Customer Assistance Offices	365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Online Owner Center	366
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	367
Roadside Assistance Program	367
Scheduling Service Appointments	369
Courtesy Transportation Program	369
Collision Damage Repair	371
Service Publications Ordering Information	373
Reporting Safety Defects	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	375
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	375
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	375
Event Data Recorders	376
OnStar®	377
Infotainment System	377
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	377
Radio Frequency Statement	377
OnStar	379
OnStar Overview	379
OnStar Services	380
Emergency	380
Security	380
Navigation	380
Connections	381
Diagnostics	383
OnStar Additional Information	383
Index	389
Index_A	389
Index_B	390
Index_C	390
Index_D	391
Index_E	392
Index_F	392
Index_G	393
Index_H	393
Index_I	394
Index_J	394
Index_K	394
Index_L	394
Index_M	395
Index_N	396
Index_O	396
Index_P	396
Index_R	397
Index_S	397
Index_T	399
Index_U	400
Index_V	400

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