2011 Buick Regal Owners Manual

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-31 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39 Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-50 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-9 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1 Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com ©2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20977758 C Third Printing Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv 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. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-18 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-19 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Vehicle Features Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-13 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-14 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 1-16 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-16 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) I. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3. Infotainment on page 7‑1. J. K. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34/ StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36 (If Equipped). Interactive Drive Control System on page 9‑38 (If Equipped). Info Display. See Operation on page 7‑4. M. Power Door Locks on page 2‑5. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. N. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑42. A. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4. 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. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. L. D. Cruise Control on page 9‑39. E. F. Horn on page 5‑2. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. Driver Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑29. G. Driver Information Center Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. H. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. In Brief 1-3 Q. Data Link Connector (Out of R. View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10‑40. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1. S. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. Ignition Positions on page 9‑17. T. U. Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8. V. Storage Compartment. W. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑29. O. Front Passenger Airbag. See X. Dual Automatic Climate Control Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑29. P. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10‑5. System on page 8‑1. Y. Glove Box on page 4‑1. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press K to unlock the driver door or all doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. Press and hold V to open the trunk. Press and release 7 to locate the vehicle. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Door Locks 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 unlock or lock the fuel door, use the RKE transmitter or the door lock switch from inside. From inside the vehicle, pull the door handle once to unlock it and a second time to open it. See Door Locks on page 2‑4 for additional information. Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on the center of the instrument panel. K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31 for more information. In Brief 1-5 Trunk Release To open the trunk, press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or press the touchpad under the vehicle emblem. See Trunk on page 2‑7 for additional information. Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the front of the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2‑12 for additional information. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats The power window switches are located on the driver door. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. A. Seatback Recline Lever B. Height Adjustment Switch C. Seat Position Handle Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) 1-6 In Brief To adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle (C) under the front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch (B) to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch when the desired height is reached. To raise or recline the seatback, use the lever (A) on the outboard side of the seat. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6. Power Seats A. Power Seat Adjustment Control B. Reclining Seatbacks C. Lumbar Adjustment 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. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6. Press the front or rear of the control (C) to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑5. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Head Restraint Adjustment 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. Heated Seats Heated Front Seats The buttons are on the climate control panel. To operate, the ignition must be on. Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the climate control display show the temperature setting. For more information see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8. In Brief 1-7 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑11. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑14. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑18. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑49. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature and the indicator light come on each time the ignition is turned to start. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑11. 1-8 In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Airbag Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors 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. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. 1. Turn the control knob to the L (left) or R (right) selecting the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Push the control knob to the left, right, up, or down to adjust the mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑11. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief 1-9 Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. * : Turns the lamps off. 1 : Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. + : Keeps the lamps on all the time. Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console. Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up, down, forward, and backward. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. # $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off. The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner. For more information about interior lamps, see: . Dome Lamps on page 6‑5. . Reading Lamps on page 6‑5. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) 1-10 In Brief Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel on the outboard side of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to off again to reactivate the AUTO mode. In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate once the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. 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. ; : Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, and other exterior lighting. 2 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, and other exterior lighting. For more information, see: . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper lever is on the side of the steering column. 2: Use for fast wipes. 1: Use for slow wipes. & : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 9 : Use to turn the windshield wipers off. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief 1-11 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. 3 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. 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 B. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls C. Heated Seats D. Air Delivery Modes E. Climate Display F. Defrost AUTO (Automatic Mode) G. Recirculation H. Fan Controls I. J. Rear Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) 1-12 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission P: Park R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Drive Manual Mode Move the selector lever from D (Drive) to the left. Press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to downshift. 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. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25. Vehicle Features Radio(s) 3 O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. Z : Turn to select radio stations. s © : Press to seek the previous station or track. ¨ \ : Press to seek the next station or track. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to save and select favorite stations. INFO: Press to show available information about the current station or track, or to display the time when the ignition is off. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑4. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) 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. For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7. Setting the Clock Adjusting the Time 1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings. 2. Select Set Time. 3. Turn the Z knob to adjust the highlighted number. 4. Press the Z knob to select the next number. 5. To save the time and return to the Time Settings menu, press the BACK button at any time or press the Z button after adjusting the minutes. Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings. 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. 3. Press the Z button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format. For detailed instructions on setting the clock, see Clock on page 5‑5. Satellite Radio Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM In Brief 1-13 Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada). For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑10. Portable Audio Devices Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. For more information, see Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑17. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1) 1-14 In Brief Bluetooth® 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. 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. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑21 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑23. Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. b / g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system. $ / i : 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 to end a current call. _ SRC ^ : Turn _ or ^ to select a radio band or audio source. Turn _ or ^ to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track. Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD. + x −: Press + to increase or − to decrease the volume. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel. 1 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. An indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument panel cluster. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. 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 If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. In Brief 1-15 See the navigation system manual for more information. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are located on the turn signal lever. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. w x : Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the items in each menu. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1) 1-16 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: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems Language Lighting . Power Door Locks . Remote Lock/Unlock See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. Ultrasonic Parking Assist Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. The system can be disabled by pressing the park assist button located next to the radio. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑42 for more information. Power Outlets The accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, an MP3 player, etc. This outlet is located under the armrest inside the center console storage. The vehicle may have a 110v power outlet located on the rear of the center floor console. Open the protective cover to use the outlets. See Power Outlets on page 5‑5. Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switch is located on the overhead console. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) 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. To automatically open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, firmly press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch once more. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (B). If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then return to the full-open or vent position. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. See Sunroof on page 2‑15 for more information. In Brief 1-17 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button, located on the instrument panel. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑29. . Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button again to turn on traction control. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1) 1-18 In Brief StabiliTrak® System 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. To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button, located on the instrument panel, until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑29. . Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑36. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑51. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Press the DIC menu button on the turn signal lever to enter the Vehicle Information Menu. Use Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) 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. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13. 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). 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. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. In Brief 1-19 . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5 for more information. Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1) 1-20 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 The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more. Sign up today at: www.buickownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). OnStar® For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation. Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push the Q button to speak with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Glove Box Kit. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) 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. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. The vehicle must have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or you have not maintained it even if the vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in the vehicle, OnStar service may not work. Other problems beyond OnStar's control may prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. 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. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2 for more information. In Brief 1-21 On some vehicles, the Talk button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Push Q and request a vehicle diagnostic check. If the light appears clear (no light appears), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Push Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1) 1-22 In Brief 2 NOTES Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Doors Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-9 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Windows Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Exterior Mirrors Roof Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2-2 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. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. See your dealer if a new key is needed. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key. If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 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. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3. The following buttons are on the transmitter: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking; see “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. The fuel door will be locked when the doors are locked. If any door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. These settings can be modified. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑9. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors; see “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. For more information see “Remote Unlock Light Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 2-4 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. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again, or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. See your dealer to have new transmitters programmed. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery in Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑29. The battery is not rechargeable. See your dealer to replace the battery. Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 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. From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. For more information see: . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. . Power Door Locks on page 2‑5. . Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. Power Door Locks K (Unlock): Press to unlock all doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. See “Power Door Locks” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑31. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Safety Locks Manual Safety Locks Safety Locks The vehicle may have power safety locks or manual safety locks. Power safety locks will lock the rear windows and not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside. Manual safety locks do not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside. Press v to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The LED will illuminate. This switch also disables the power window controls on the rear doors Press v again to deactivate the safety locks on the rear doors. The LED will turn off. If the LED flashes, the feature may not be working properly. See “Rear Window Lockout” under Power Windows on page 2‑12. 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. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 WARNING (Continued) . 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. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑24. Trunk Release To open the trunk, press the touchpad (A) under the vehicle emblem. Doors Trunk { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) 2-8 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. Remote Trunk Release To open the trunk, press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. On some vehicles, the release handle can be accessed by folding the rear seat center seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3‑9. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. Arming the System To arm the system, close all of the windows and doors and then either: . Press Q on the RKE transmitter. Lock the vehicle using the key in the driver door. The alarm arms after about 30 seconds. The security light, located in the center of the instrument panel, will flash slowly. Press Q again and the system arms immediately. Disarming the System To disarm the system press K on the RKE transmitter. Turning off the System Alarm 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. The exterior lamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. To turn off the system alarm press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. Immobilizer 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. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows 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. 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. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 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: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 for more information. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. Vehicles with OnStar® have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information about the services OnStar provides. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. 1. Turn the control knob to the L (left) or R (right) selecting the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Push the control knob to the left, right, up, or down to adjust the mirror. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) 2-12 Keys, Doors and 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. Power Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof (if equipped). The power window switches located on the driver door control all four windows. The passenger doors have a window switch that controls that window. Push the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the switch up to close it. The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Rear Window Lockout with Power Safety Locks restore power to the rear windows, press the button again. The light on the button goes out. If the light flashes, the feature may not be working properly. Rear Window Lockout without Power Safety Locks 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. For vehicles with power safety locks, the rear window lockout button is on the driver door. Press v to disable the rear window controls and turn on the rear door power safety locks. The light on the button comes on indicating the feature is in use. The rear windows can still be raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature is active. To For vehicles without power safety locks, the rear window lockout switch is on the driver door. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1) 2-14 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. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open. 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available. Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position.

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