Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Buick Regal Owner Manual M Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and REGAL are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Black plate (2,1)
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief I. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. J. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4. K. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34/ StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 (If Equipped). A. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. B. Air Vents on page 8‑4. C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑3. Driver Information Center Buttons.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. The RKE transmitter will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Press K to unlock the driver door or all doors. Press Q to lock all doors.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief Door Locks Trunk Release To lock or unlock the door, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key from outside the vehicle, and the door lock knob or switch from inside the vehicle. To open the trunk, press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or press the touchpad under the vehicle emblem. To unlock or lock the fuel door, use the RKE transmitter or the door lock switch from inside.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief To adjust the seat position: Power Seats 1. Pull the handle (C) under the front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (A) up or down. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Heated Seats Heated Front Seats Head Restraint Adjustment 1-7 Safety Belts Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag and the seat‐mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑12 for more information.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment 1-9 Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. *: 1: Turns the lamps off. Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. + : Keeps the lamps on all the time. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up, down, forward, and backward. 3.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. Windshield Wiper/Washer The current status of the AUTO system is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel on the outboard side of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the exterior lamps.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief 3 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. 1-11 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3. A. Air Conditioning G. Recirculation B.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Transmission Manual Mode Vehicle Features Automatic Transmission Move the selector lever from D (Drive) to the left. Press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to downshift. Radio(s) 3 O : Press to turn the system The selector lever can only be moved out of P (Park) when the ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied. To engage P (Park) or R (Reverse), push the release button.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. The stored station will begin playback.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Bluetooth® Steering Wheel Controls The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls. _ SRC ^ : Turn _ or ^ to select a radio band or audio source. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief Cruise Control RES/+ : Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate to a higher speed. SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed or to make the vehicle decelerate. See Cruise Control on page 9‑39. Navigation System The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. 1 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief MENU: Press to get to the Trip/ Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls. These features include: Ultrasonic Parking Assist Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information. To open or close the sunroof , press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position. The safety function will stay enabled as long as the switch is operated.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE. 3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%. 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need. Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Online Owner Center Automatic Crash Response The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief 2 NOTES
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior Mirrors Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation indicate locking; see “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. The RKE transmitter will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑9. V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold V to open the trunk. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows WARNING (Continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening. To lock and unlock the door, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key from the outside, and the door lock knob or switch from the inside. To unlock or lock the fuel door, use the RKE transmitter or the door lock switch from the inside.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Safety Locks Power Safety Locks Manual Safety Locks Press v to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The LED will illuminate. Open the rear doors to access the safety locks on the inside edge of each door. To manually set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. the door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Trunk . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. . If the vehicle has a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. To close the trunk, use the pull cup (A) as an aid.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation Vehicle Security Disarming the System This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. To disarm the system press the RKE transmitter. Anti-theft Alarm System If there is an attempt to open the doors, trunk, or hood without first pressing K on the transmitter or unlocking the driver door with the key, the system alarm will be activated.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Heated Mirrors The vehicle has heated mirrors: Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. 1.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Windows { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Express Window Operation Windows with an express-up or down feature allow the front windows to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Rear windows only have express down. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically. Stop the window by pushing or pulling the switch.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Press v to activate the rear window lockout switch. A LED comes on when activated. Press v again to deactivate the lockout switch. If the LED flashes, the feature may not be working properly. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Roof Sunroof To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position. To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (B).
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Sunshade Initializing the Sunroof To initialize the sunroof: The sunshade is manually operated. Close or open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is always open. If the sunroof cannot be fully closed, or the express open or close feature does not function, the sunroof may need to be initialized. This can happen if the battery has been disconnected or the sunroof has been serviced. 1.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-8 Rear Seats Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Front Seat Rear Seat 3-3 Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑49.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Front Seats Seat Adjustment Seat Position { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle under the front of the seat cushion. 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Height Adjustment Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch when the desired height is reached. To adjust a power seat: To adjust the lumbar support: 3-5 . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. To recline the seatback: 3-7 Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the climate control display show the current setting. { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats 3-9 To fold the seatback down: Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. { WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3-13 With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) { WARNING belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 3-19 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑25. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Adjustable Safety Belt Comfort Guide Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints 2. Attach the adjustable comfort guide to the anchor loop by threading the hook through the loop. 3. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 5. The elastic cord on the comfort guide is adjustable.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. 3-23 Sewn‐in Safety Belt Comfort Guide { WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints To install a comfort guide to the safety belt: WARNING (Continued) 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { WARNING 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 3-27 After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. Airbag System The vehicle may have the following airbags: The vehicle has the following airbags: .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑40 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑43. 3-29 system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has second row seat‐mounted side impact airbags, they are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints What Makes an Airbag Inflate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { WARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 . Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for service. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑11 for more information.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. { WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 3-51 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Rear Seat i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑48 for additional information.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints 3-53 You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat at the same time, but you can install two of them. If you want to do this, install one LATCH child restraint in the passenger-side position, and install the other one either in the driver-side position or in the center position.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints . If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint, or the headrest or head restraint has been removed, and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. . If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Seats and Restraints To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING 1. Insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches (A) on the posts must face the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Push the head restraint down.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Black plate (58,1) Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑49 for more information. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Black plate (60,1) Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Seats and Restraints 3-61 passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑12. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Black plate (62,1) Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 Instrument Panel Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Cupholders Rear Storage Center Console Storage Pull down the armrest. Push the button to lift the cover. Close the cover before folding the armrest up. Push the button (A) to access the storage or accessory power outlet under the armrest. Two cupholders are in the center console. Slide the door open to access them. Cupholders may be located in the second row seat armrest. To access, pull the armrest down.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage Additional Storage Features Convenience Net Cargo Net There is a cargo net for storing items on the side of the trunk. For vehicles with a convenience net, it is located in the trunk and used to store small loads. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Attach the loops on each side of the net to the hooks located on the sides of the trunk.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage 2 NOTES
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment OnStar Owner's Guide, or the separate navigation manual for more information. $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. _ SRC ^ (Rotary Control): Turn to select an audio source.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer 5-3 Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑30. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them until the motor cools. The windshield wiper lever is on the side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 2: Use for fast wipes. 1: Use for slow wipes.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Compass Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. There is a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed information.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls 5-5 Clock Setting the 12/24 Hour Format Power Outlets The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See Operation on page 7‑4 for information about how to use the menu system. 1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings. The accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If there is a problem, see your dealer. Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment with a maximum limit of 150 watts.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls power outlet at the maximum load of 150 watts may cause the outlet to overheat and automatically shut down. The power restarts when equipment that operates within the limit is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected. The power outlet is not designed for the following equipment, and may not work properly if any of the following is plugged in: .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant odometer.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light located on the center console.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The airbag readiness light comes on and stays on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light goes out. The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑34 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. Charging System Light { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Heeding the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls . . Check that the electrical system is not wet. The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of water. The condition is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Check that good quality fuel is used.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light The brake warning light should come on briefly when the ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If this light comes on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls Traction Off Light See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 for more information. Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light StabiliTrak® OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system is not working properly and the vehicle requires service. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is not limited.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Low Fuel Warning Light { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls Security Light High-Beam On Light 5-21 The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 for more information. Lamps On Reminder The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The cruise control light is white whenever the cruise control is set, and turns green when the cruise control is active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9‑39 for more information. Door Ajar Light The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information about the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons MENU: Press to get to the Trip/ Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move across the bottom of the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page is in the menu. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Press to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls The instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the current fuel economy and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy, this display cannot be reset. Average Vehicle Speed This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑51 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑52 for more information. Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages TRUNK OPEN DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely. This message will display when the driver door is open. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the driver side rear door is open. Close the door completely.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑21. This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. Object Detection System Messages PARK ASSIST OFF This message is displayed when the park assist system has been turned off. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑42. SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message is displayed if there is a problem with the park assist system.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls Tire Messages TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑19. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls Window Messages OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to reprogram each front window for the express-up feature to work. See Power Windows on page 2‑12 for more information. OPEN, THEN CLOSE PASSENGER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls Climate and Air Quality Air Conditioning Mode Select the Climate and Air Quality menu and the following will be displayed: This allows selection of automatic start of the air conditioning upon vehicle start. Selecting On indicates the air conditioning will be on when the vehicle is started. Selecting Off turns the air conditioning off each time the vehicle is started.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 Auto Rear Defog Collision/Detection Systems Lighting This allows the auto rear defog to be turned on or off. This feature will automatically turn on the rear defogger when it is cold outside. Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and Park Assist will be displayed. Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: Press the Z knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to select On or Off.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Unlock Press the Z knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the knob to select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the Z knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps . Taillamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Parking Lamps Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior lamps are on.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to daytime running lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off. 6-3 system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting The turn and lane‐change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Control If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑36.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console. The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate: * (Off): Turns the lamps off. 1 (Door): Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. + (On): Keeps the lamps on all the time. The interior lamps turn on automatically if the airbags are deployed.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back‐up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) K is pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. When the driver door is opened, all control lights, Driver Information Center (DIC) lights and door pocket lights turn on.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21 for more information. Overview Navigation System For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate Navigation System Manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. A.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System C. s © . . H. FAV 1/2/3 . Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Select the previous track or rewinds within a track. I. E. . F. Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. J. . Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. G. Buttons 1 to 6 . Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. L. Radio: Shows available information about the current station.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System Operation Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped. Turning the System On or Off 3 O (Volume/Power): Press to For vehicles without OnStar®, press V / $ to mute the infotainment system. To cancel mute, press V / $ again, or turn the 3 O knob.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System 7-5 Submenus Setting a Value Entering a Character Sequence An arrow on the right‐hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options. 1. Turn the Z knob to change the current value of the setting. 1. Turn the Z knob to highlight the character. 2. Press the Z knob to confirm the setting. 2. Press the Z knob to select the character.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System 3. Press and hold the Z knob until the value changes to 0. Adjusting the Fader and Balance Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu. Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 5. Press the BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu. Configuring the Number of Favorites Pages Control Buttons The maximum volume played when the radio is first turned on can be set. The buttons used to control the radio are: To configure the number of available favorites pages: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM™, if equipped. 1. Press the CONFIG button. Z (Menu/Select): 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System AS 1/2: Press to open the autostore list and select autostore pages. RDS (Radio Data System) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This feature only works when the information from the radio station is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Press the Z knob. To cancel the station search, press the Z knob. Storing a Station as a Favorite 2. Select FM Category List. A list of all programming types available displays. Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. 3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit programming of the selected type displays.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System Satellite Radio Control Buttons Selecting the XM Band Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming. The buttons used to control the XM radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM™, if equipped. Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose between the AM, FM, and XM bands.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System Selecting an XM Channel XM channels can be selected by station lists or category lists. Selecting a Channel by Station List XM channels can be selected by using s ©, ¨ \, or the Z knob. To select an XM channel using s © or ¨ \, do one of the following: . . Press and release s © or ¨ \ to go to the previous or next channel. Press and hold s © or ¨ \ to scroll through the previous or next channels until the channel is reached.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System XM Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by request, by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. No Artist Info: The system is working properly. No artist information is available at this time on this channel. No Title Info: The system is working properly. No song title information is available at this time on this channel.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cellular phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System If the bottom surface of a disc is dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth, or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge. Care of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc; it could get caught in the CD player. If a label is needed, write on the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System Selecting a CD Track Selecting an MP3 Track Tracks can be searched by: Using the control buttons: Using the control buttons: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres . Folder View . . Press the s © or ¨ \ button to select the previous or next track. Turn the Z knob. Using the CD Menu: 1. Press the Z knob. . . Press the s © or ¨ \ button to select the previous or next track. Turn the Z knob.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located in the center console. Some portable audio devices such as iPods®, MP3 players, and USB storage devices can be connected to the vehicle using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or a USB cable. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation on page 7‑4. Using the 3.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System . Albums . Song Titles . Podcasts . Genres . Audiobooks . Composers To search for tracks: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, Audiobooks, or Composers. 4. Select the track. Shuffle Press the Z knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off, then press the BACK button to return the main screen.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System Repeat Off: Starts playing from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display as Unknown. Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists* The infotainment system can only play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive. . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres Repeat .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Phone Steering Wheel Controls Bluetooth (Overview) Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell phone with a Hands‐Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The infotainment system and voice recognition are used to control the system. The system can be used while the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards. The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing a Phone Pairing information: 3. Select Bluetooth. Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System Locate the device named “General Motors” or “Your Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four‐digit PIN provided by the system. 6. The system prompts for a name for the phone and confirms the name provided. This name is used to indicate which phone is connected. 7. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System Accepting a Call Turn the Z knob to Answer and press the Z knob. Declining a Call Turn the Z knob to Decline and press the Z knob. Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) To switch between calls: 1. Press the Z knob. 2. Select Switch Call from the menu. Conference Calling Conference calling and three‐way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. To link to a different paired phone, see “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section. The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing a Phone 1. Press . For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press . . b / g. For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone, say “Hands Free.” The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system responds “Bluetooth ready,” followed by a tone. 3. Say “List.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Infotainment System 3. Say “Change phone.” The system responds “Please wait while I search for other phones.” . . Black plate (26,1) If another phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected.” Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually. 1. Press For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System the number is stored, the system returns to the main menu. Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually. 1. Press . . 3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete. . b / g.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System 2. Say “Directory.” The system responds “Directory” and lists all stored name tags. The system returns to the main menu when the list is complete. Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: . Delete . Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command “Hands Free.” The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delete.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” The system responds “You are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory. Are you sure you want to do this? Please say yes or no.” . Say “Yes” to delete all name tags. . Say “No” to cancel the function and return to the main menu. Using the Dial Command 1. Press Calls can be made using the following commands: . Dial . Digit Dial . Call .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Infotainment System 2. Say “Digit Dial.” The system responds “Digit dial using , please say the first digit to dial,” followed by a tone. 3. Say the digits to be dialed one at a time. The system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. 4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the entire number has been entered, say “Dial.” The system responds “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System “Hands Free.” The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.” The system responds “Re‐dial using ” and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . Press b / g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Black plate (32,1) Infotainment System To Cancel Mute 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “Mute Call.” The system responds “Resuming call.” Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing .” The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in‐vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. 3.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System 2 NOTES
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls Automatic Operation Manual Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. Driver and Passenger Temperature Control: The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and passenger. When the indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster. h (Recirculation): Press to turn on recirculation. An indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle or prevent outside air and odors from entering.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow. Passenger Compartment Air Filter To open a vent, move the thumbwheel to | . To close the vent, move the thumbwheel to 9. The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. Operation Tips The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls 6. Remove the old air filter. 7. Install the new air filter. 8. Reinstall the air filter door. Re‐install the glove box. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls 2 NOTES
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-45 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-47 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and vehicle control more limited.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory‐installed options. Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑42 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑49.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight B. Subtract Occupant Weight B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs).
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label The label tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Driving and Operating If you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { WARNING Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Black plate (16,1) Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating Following break‐in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to start the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating 4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑31. { WARNING Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an emergency. 5. If the vehicle must be shut off while driving, turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition switch can bind in the LOCK/OFF position with the wheels turned off center.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating Engine Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above −18°C (0°F). To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof (If Equipped) . Auxiliary Power Outlet Power to the audio system will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened. Power to the power windows and sunroof will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running { WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park): Parking 1. Apply the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or away from the curb for an uphill slope.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the drive wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑11.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Manual Mode descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking. Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: If you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating Manual Transmission Notice: Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving or while stopped. The pressure can cause premature wear in the clutch. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal fully to the pedal stop and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. If R (Reverse) gear does not engage, shift the transmission to Neutral, release the clutch pedal and press it back down. Repeat the gear selection. Brakes Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle the engine.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating The system has a parking brake status light and a parking brake warning light. See Electric Parking Brake Light on page 5‑16. There are also three Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑26 for more information. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating EPB Release To release the EPB, place the ignition in the ON/RUN position, apply and hold the brake pedal, and push down momentarily on the EPB switch. If you attempt to release the EPB without the brake pedal applied, a chime will sound, and the DIC message PRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed. The EPB is released when the parking brake status light is off.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates. The brake assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating d flashes to indicate that TCS is active. See Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light on page 5‑18 for more information. If there is a problem detected with TCS, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑29. When this message is displayed and d comes on and stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive but the system is not operational.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating Press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn the system back on. It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑11 for more information. See also Winter Driving on page 9‑9 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating 9-37 When StabiliTrak is turned off, the system will not assist with directional control of the vehicle or limit wheel spin. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. See StabiliTrak® OFF Light on page 5‑18 for more information. . With Interactive Drive Control System Without Interactive Drive Control System .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating Interactive Drive Control System Tour: Use for long-distance highway driving. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride. Press and release the TOUR button and the light on the button comes on. This mode provides a comfortable, smooth ride. Press the button again and the system returns to the Standard mode. The vehicle may have the Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS).
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating Drive Mode Control Cruise Control Drive Mode Control (DMC) analyzes the driving style and the active state of the vehicle and automatically changes the settings within the selected driving mode. When there is a more noticeable change in driving style or conditions, the driving mode is changed to Sport until the previous driving style returns.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating 1 (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. An indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument panel cluster. * (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . . Move the thumbwheel toward SET/− and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, move the thumbwheel toward SET/− briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). URPA operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and the sensors on the rear bumper detect objects up to 1.5 m (5 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that URPA is off. The message disappears after a short period of time. Turning the System On and Off The URPA system can be turned on and off using the park assist button located next to the radio. The park assist button lights up when the system is on or in standby and turns off when it has been disabled.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑47. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑44. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating If the vehicle has the 2.0L L4 engine (VIN Code V), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard. If the octane is less than 87, a heavy knocking noise might be heard when driving.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, nothing should have to be added to the fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑44. We encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Filling the Tank { WARNING { WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Towing General Towing Information The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-43 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories and Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work { WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) . Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To close the hood: To open the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary. 1. Pull up on the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column. 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Black plate (6,1) Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑15. B. Engine Cover. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. E. Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑14. 10-7 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑23. I. Engine Coolant Reservoir and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑18. G.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑15. B. Engine Cover. C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. E. Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑14. F. K. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑24. Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Use only engine oil that is approved to the dexos specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container. Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care Maintaining the proper oil level is very important. However, if you use a substitute oil for any reason, we recommend that you perform a complete oil change back to dexos as soon as possible to protect the engine and maintain the engine's peak performance. (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care 2. Press the DIC menu button on the turn signal lever to enter the Vehicle Information Menu. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE. 3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%. 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. The system is reset when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is off and the REMAINING OIL LIFE 100% message is displayed.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care When to Check and What to Use The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir cap has this symbol on it. The common hydraulic clutch and brake master cylinder fluid reservoir is filled with either DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for reservoir location.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care 3. Disconnect the electrical connector (A). 4. Remove the screws (C) on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 2.4 L L4 Engine 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑5. 5. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 6. Pull out the filter. 7. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 5. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine. 8. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall the filter cover housing. 6.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care Cooling System 2.4 L L4 Engine The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 2.0 L L4 Engine Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap { WARNING B.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 miles), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑21.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If an improper coolant mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If no problem is found, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 10-21 the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the indicated level mark. 2.0 L L4 Engine Shown, 2.4 L L4 Engine Similar 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight. 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one-quarter of a turn.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care If it is decided not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5. If it is decided to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care 5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid level should be between the MIN (Minimum) and MAX (Maximum) marks when the engine is cold, and at the MAX mark when the engine is hot. If the fluid is at the MIN mark when the engine is cold or hot, power steering fluid should be added. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder and, on manual transmission vehicles, the clutch hydraulic system use the same reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the reservoir. The reservoir is filled with with either DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care If the vehicle has DOT 4 brake fluid, as indicated on the reservoir cap, use only new DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container. It is recommended that the brake/clutch hydraulic system be flushed and refilled with new DOT 4 fluid at a regular maintenance service every two years. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. Starter Switch Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑31.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑34. 10-31 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs { WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care 2. Remove the outside cap for the low-beam headlamp/DRL bulb replacement from the back of the headlamp assembly. 3. Remove the inside cap for the high-beam headlamp bulb replacement from the back of the headlamp assembly. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lamps (Base and Up-Level) To replace the front turn signal, parking lamp, or sidemarker lamp: 1.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps 10-33 To replace any one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk Release on page 1‑5. 2. Remove the taillamp assembly access panel. 3. Remove the two nuts that secure the taillamp assembly. 4. Remove the taillamp assembly and detach the wiring harness connector. A. Back-up Lamp B. Taillamp C. Stop/Turn Signal Lamp A. Taillamp/Sidemarker Lamp D. Taillamp/Sidemarker Lamp B.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place. To replace one of these bulbs: Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up Lamp Fog Lamp A. Bulb Socket B. Bulb Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar C. Lamp Assembly 1. Push the release tab (A) toward the lamp assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (C). 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Stop Lamp/Turn Signal Lamp 3157 K Taillamp/ Sidemarker Lamp 3157 K For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Fuse Number Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Number 1 2 Usage Transmission Control Module Engine Control Module Fuse Number Usage 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 10-37 Usage 5 Ignition, Transmission Control Module, Engine Control Module 6 Windshield Wiper 7 Not Used 8 Fuel Injection, Ignition System Even 9 Fuel Injection, Ignition System Odd 10 Engine Control Module 11 Oxygen Sensor 12 Starter 13 Fuel System Control Module
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Fuse Number Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Usage 16 Vacuum Pump 17 Ignition, Airbag 18 Not Used 19 Not Used 20 Not Used 21 Rear Power Windows 22 Antilock Brake System Valve 23 Variable Effort Steering 24 Front Power Windows 25 Power Outlets Fuse Number 29 Usage Left Hand Seat Lumbar 30 Right Hand Seat Lumbar 31 Not Used 32 Body Control Module 6 33 Heated Front Seats 34 Sunroof 35 Infotainment System 36 Not Used 37 Right Hand Hig
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care Fuse Number 53 Usage Ignition, Inside Rearview Mirror Fuse Number Usage Relay Number 10-39 Usage 66 Not Used K7 Main Relay 67 Fuel System Control Module K8 Not Used K9 Cooling Fan (LAF/LHU) 54 Not Used 55 Power Windows 68 Not Used 56 Windshield Washer 69 Battery Sensor K10 Cooling Fan (LAF) 57 Not Used 70 Not Used K11 Not Used 58 Not Used 71 Not Used K12 Cooling Fan (LHU) 59 Secondary Air Induction K
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the storage compartment. Press in on the sides of the compartment to release it from the instrument panel. Pull the door toward you to release it from the hinge.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage 9 Body Control Module 4 16 Trunk Release 10 Body Control Module 8 17 Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning Controller 11 Front Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning/Blower 18 Service Fuse, Logistic Relay 19 Not Used 12 Right Hand Power Front Seat 20 Automatic Occupant Sensing 13 Left Hand Power Front Seat 21 Instrument Panel Cluster 14 Diagnostic Link Connector 22 Discrete Logic Ignition Swit
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . { WARNING . . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Winter Tires Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces, but they may not offer the traction or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑69 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑62. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care (C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digit number that indicates the tire height‐to‐width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of production.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑49 andVehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care 10-49 . Unusual wear. vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. Tire Pressure . Poor handling. When to Check Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. Check the tires once a month or more. Do not forget the compact spare tire, if the vehicle has one.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the inflation pressure is low, add air until the recommended pressure is reached.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada about the DIC operation and displays, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use only the GM-approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle. Some of the conditions that can cause these to come on are: .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching Process The TPMS sensor matching process is: 7. Start with the driver side front tire. Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire/wheel position after rotating the vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 13. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . . . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure on page 9‑12 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑52. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2. { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age. Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not replaced at the same time. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑55 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑55 for information on proper tire rotation. { WARNING Tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To These Grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care Tire Chains { WARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combination and road conditions.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Do not try to remove plastic caps from the cover or center cap. 3. Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel. Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. 3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. 4. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care 6. Put the compact spare tire near you. { WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care Place the jack notch, as shown. 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground. 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 12. Remove the flat tire.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 10-67 { WARNING 14. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. { WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care To store the compact spare tire, use the shorter mounting bolt. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Compact Spare Tire { WARNING 2. Slide the shorter bolt to remove it from the floor and insert the longer one. 3. Replace the jack and tools in their original storage location. 4. Place the tire, lying flat, facing up in the spare tire well. 5.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles. Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them can damage the vehicle and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on the compact spare.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral before setting the parking brake. 2.0L Engine Shown, 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the good battery (C). Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (–) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (–) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 8.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: Towing 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. Towing the Vehicle 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care . . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed. Dinghy Towing from the Front (With 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing from the Rear Dolly Towing from the Front Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear. 4. Firmly set the parking brake.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care Exterior Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing the Vehicle” later in this section. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Wash with water or use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim — Aluminum or Chrome The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures, or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on the vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. . . Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area. 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process with plain water. If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Air fresheners contain solvents that may cause damage to plastics and painted surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using air fresheners in the vehicle.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. . Do not place one floor mat on top of another. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 Service and Maintenance The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: . . . Black plate (2,1) Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. Use the recommended fuel. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑44. { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13. Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13. An Emission Control Service. . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑18. . Engine cooling system inspection.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Once a Year Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles . See Starter Switch Check on page 10‑28. . See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10‑28. . See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10‑29. . See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10‑29. . Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Underbody flushing service.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Manual Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning 11-7 Fluid/Lubricant Castrol BOT 0402 Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88862472, in Canada 88862473). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 55560894 A3128C 2.0L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 13271191 CF176 2.0L L4 Engine 12620540 41–108 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Date Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 11-11
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 11-12 Date Black plate (12,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt 2.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt 2.0L L4 Engine 6L 6.3 qt 2.4L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt 2.0L, 2.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English — — 8.4 L 8.9 qt 150 Y 110 lb ft Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.0L L4 Engine, 6–Speed Automatic (Transmission Requires No Fluid Replacement) 2.4L L4 Engine, 6–Speed Automatic Wheel Nut Torque *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑14 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing Black plate (4,1)
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1‐800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gm.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information Help Center — http://www.buick.com/help/faqs.html . FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) . Contact Us My GM Canada www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www.gm.ca where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile. .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Customer Information Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following information ready: . Your name, home address, and home telephone number. . Telephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle. . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Black plate (6,1) Description of the problem.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information . Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. Services Specific to Canadian‐Purchased Vehicles .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid‐specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? on page 3‑32. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law.
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information 2 NOTES
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-15 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30 Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Cupholders . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Check and Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Compartment Overview . . . . . . .10-6 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Cooling System Messages . . .5-27 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4 Exhaust . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX G H Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Warning Lights and Indicators . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX J Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 K Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-29 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-43 Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-2 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-13 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 Messages Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX P Park Shifting into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21 Shifting out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Assist, Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31 Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-29 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .9-23 Ultrasonic Sensor Light . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-5 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-5 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57, 3-59 Security Light . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . 2-9 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Tires Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 Changing . . . . . . . . . .
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX V W Vehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-31 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
