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Buick Regal 2012 Owner's Manual (452 pages)
Brand:
Buick
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 7.98 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Index
4
Onstar
5
In Brief
7
Information
9
Initial Drive Information
10
Trunk Release
11
Heated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Exterior Lighting
16
Climate Controls
18
Vehicle Features
21
Portable Audio Devices
23
Vehicle Personalization
25
Eassist Features
26
Regenerative Braking
28
Maintenance
29
Performance and Maintenance
29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
31
Onstar Overview
32
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Windows
33
Windows
33
Remote Vehicle Start
42
Keys and Locks
42
Door Locks
42
Keys, Doors, and Windows
42
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
42
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
42
Power Door Locks
43
Safety Locks
43
Doors
44
Trunk
44
(Key Access)
46
Anti-Theft Alarm System
46
Immobilizer
46
Immobilizer Operation
46
Vehicle Security
46
(Keyless Access)
47
Immobilizer Operation
47
Keys
42
Vehicle Security
46
Exterior Mirrors
48
Convex Mirrors
48
Folding Mirrors
49
Heated Mirrors
49
Power Mirrors
49
Interior Mirrors
49
Automatic Dimming Rearview
49
Mirror
49
Power Windows
50
Windows
50
Sun Visors
53
Windows
50
Roof
53
Sunroof
53
Restraints
55
Head Restraints
56
Seats and
56
Head Restraints
56
Front Seats
57
Seat Adjustment
57
Lumbar Adjustment
58
Power Seat Adjustment
58
Reclining Seatbacks
59
Heated Front Seats
61
Rear Seats
62
Rear Seats
62
Safety Belts
64
How to Wear Safety Belts
65
Safety Belts
65
Lap-Shoulder Belt
67
Properly
67
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
68
Pregnancy
74
Safety Belt Extender
74
Safety Belt Use During
74
Safety System Check
74
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
75
Safety Belt Care
75
Airbag System
76
Where Are the Airbags
78
When Should an Airbag
79
Inflate
79
How Does an Airbag
80
Restrain
80
What Makes an Airbag
80
Inflate
80
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
81
Passenger Sensing
82
System
82
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
86
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
87
Airbag System Check
87
Child Restraints
88
Older Children
88
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
88
Infants and Young
90
Children
90
Child Restraint Systems
93
Where to Put the Restraint
96
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
97
Latch System
97
System
100
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
105
Securing Child Restraints
105
(Rear Seat)
105
Securing Child Restraints
108
(Front Passenger Seat)
108
Additional Storage Features
111
Rear Storage
112
Cargo Net
113
Center Console Storage
113
Convenience Net
113
Instruments and Controls
115
Controls
116
Instruments and Controls
117
Heated Steering Wheel
117
Horn
117
Windshield Wiper/Washer
117
Compass
119
Clock
119
Power Outlets
120
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
122
Instrument Cluster
123
Speedometer
125
Odometer
125
Trip Odometer
125
Tachometer
125
Fuel Gauge
126
Driver Efficiency Gauge
126
Engine Coolant Temperature
127
Safety Belt Reminders
127
Airbag Readiness Light
128
Passenger Airbag Status
129
Indicator
129
Charging System Light
130
Indicator Lamp
130
Brake System Warning
132
Light
132
Electric Parking Brake
133
Warning Light
133
Up-Shift Light
134
Stabilitrak ® off Light
135
Traction Control System
135
(Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
135
Traction off Light
135
Engine Coolant Temperature
136
Warning Light
136
Engine Oil Pressure Light
137
Tire Pressure Light
137
Front Fog Lamp Light
138
High-Beam on Light
138
Low Fuel Warning Light
138
Security Light
138
Cruise Control Light
139
Door Ajar Light
139
Driver Information
139
Center (DIC)
139
Information Displays
139
Lamps on Reminder
139
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
143
Vehicle Messages
143
Brake System Messages
144
Compass Messages
144
Door Ajar Messages
144
Engine Cooling System
145
Messages
145
Engine Oil Messages
146
Engine Power Messages
146
Fuel System Messages
147
Key and Lock Messages
147
Object Detection System
147
Messages
147
Ride Control System
147
Anti-Theft Alarm System
148
Messages
148
Starting the Vehicle
148
Tire Messages
148
Transmission Messages
149
Window Messages
149
Vehicle Personalization
150
Universal Remote System
154
Programming
154
Universal Remote System
157
Operation
157
Lighting
159
Exterior Lighting
159
Exterior Lamp Controls
159
Daytime Running
160
Lamps (DRL)
160
Exterior Lamps off
160
Reminder
160
Flash-To-Pass
160
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
160
Automatic Headlamp
161
System
161
Hazard Warning Flashers
161
Fog Lamps
162
Turn and Lane-Change
162
Signals
162
Interior Lighting
163
Dome Lamps
163
Instrument Panel Illumination
163
Reading Lamps
163
Lighting Features
164
Battery Power Protection
164
Entry Lighting
164
Exit Lighting
164
7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction
167
Infotainment
168
Infotainment System
168
Introduction
168
Theft-Deterrent Feature
168
Overview (Radio with CD)
169
Overview (Radio with CD and
177
Operation
177
Radio
181
AM-FM Radio
181
Satellite Radio
186
Radio Reception
190
Backglass Antenna
191
Satellite Radio Antenna
191
Audio Players
192
CD Player
192
Mp3
195
Auxiliary Devices
196
Phone
204
Bluetooth (Overview)
204
Phone
204
(Infotainment Controls)
206
(Voice Recognition)
210
Agreements
216
Air Vents
221
Climate Control Systems
221
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
223
Air Intake
228
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
228
9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Automatic Transmission
229
Driving and Operating
229
Driving Information
230
Distracted Driving
230
Defensive Driving
231
Drunk Driving
231
Braking
232
Control of a Vehicle
232
Steering
232
Off-Road Recovery
233
Driving on Wet Roads
234
Loss of Control
234
Highway Hypnosis
236
Hill and Mountain Roads
236
Winter Driving
237
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
239
Vehicle Load Limits
240
Starting and Operating
245
New Vehicle Break-In
245
(Keyless Access)
247
Ignition Positions
247
Starting the Engine
250
Engine Heater
254
Retained Accessory
255
Power (RAP)
255
Shifting into Park
256
Shifting out of Park
257
Parking
258
Parking over Things
258
That Burn
258
Engine Exhaust
258
Running the Vehicle While Parked
259
Automatic Transmission
260
Manual Mode
262
Manual Transmission
263
Brakes
265
Antilock Brake
265
System (ABS)
265
Parking Brake
266
Brake Assist
268
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
268
Ride Control Systems
268
Traction Control
268
System (TCS)
269
Stabilitrak System
270
Interactive Drive Control
272
System
272
Cruise Control
273
Object Detection Systems
276
Fuel
278
Recommended Fuel
278
(U.S. and Canada Only)
279
California Fuel
279
Gasoline Specifications
279
Requirements
279
Fuel Additives
280
Fuels in Foreign Countries
280
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
281
Filling the Tank
282
Container
284
Filling a Portable Fuel
284
General Towing
284
Information
284
Conversions and Add-Ons
285
Add-On Electrical
285
Equipment
285
General Information
287
Vehicle Care
287
California Proposition
289
65 Warning
289
Accessories and Modifications
289
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
289
Vehicle Checks
290
Doing Your Own Service Work
290
Hood
291
Engine Compartment
292
Engine Oil
298
Engine Oil Life System
300
Automatic Transmission
301
Automatic Transmission Fluid
301
Fluid
301
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
302
Fluid
302
Hydraulic Clutch
302
Manual Transmission
302
Cooling System
305
Engine Coolant
306
Engine Overheating
310
Eassist )
312
Power Steering Fluid
312
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L with Eassist)
312
L with Eassist
313
Washer Fluid
313
Brakes
314
Brake Fluid
315
Battery
316
Starter Switch Check
317
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
318
Ignition Transmission
318
Lock Check
318
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
318
Replacement
319
Wiper Blade Replacement
319
Headlamp Aiming
320
Bulb Replacement
320
Halogen Bulbs
320
Headlamps, Front Turn
320
Lamps
320
Signal and Parking
320
Fog Lamps
322
Lamps
322
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
322
Taillamps, Turn Signal
322
License Plate Lamp
323
Replacement Bulbs
324
Electrical System
324
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
324
Breakers
325
Electrical System
325
Electrical System Overload
325
Fuses and Circuit
325
Overload
325
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
326
Block
329
Instrument Panel Fuse
329
Wheels and Tires
331
Tires
331
All-Season Tires
332
Winter Tires
332
Summer Tires
333
Tire Sidewall Labeling
333
Tire Designations
335
Tire Terminology and Definitions
336
Tire Pressure
339
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
340
Tire Pressure Monitor
341
System
341
Tire Pressure Monitor
342
Operation
342
Tire Inspection
346
Tire Rotation
346
When It Is Time for New
347
Buying New Tires
348
Different Size Tires and Wheels
350
Uniform Tire Quality
350
Grading
350
Wheel Alignment and Tire
352
Balance
352
Wheel Replacement
352
Tire Chains
353
If a Tire Goes Flat
354
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
356
Button)
356
Button)
363
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
363
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
372
Tire Changing
372
Compact Spare Tire
379
Jump Starting Jump Starting
380
With Eassist Only)
380
Recreational Vehicle
385
Towing
385
Towing the Vehicle
385
Appearance Care
388
Exterior Care
388
Interior Care
391
Floor Mats
394
Service and Maintenance
395
Maintenance Schedule
397
Services
402
And Care
403
Lubricants, and Parts
406
Maintenance Replacement Parts
408
Maintenance Records
409
Technical Data
413
Vehicle Data
414
Engine Drive Belt Routing
416
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Buick Regal 2012 Owner's Manual (440 pages)
2012
Brand:
Buick
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 8.84 MB
Table of Contents
2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M
2
Table of Contents
2
Index
4
Onstar
5
Exterior Lighting
7
In Brief
7
Information
9
Initial Drive Information
10
Storage
10
Storage Compartments
10
Trunk Release
12
Heated Seats
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Climate Control Systems
19
Climate Controls
19
Vehicle Features
22
Portable Audio Devices
23
Cruise Control
25
Vehicle Personalization
26
Eassist Features
27
High Voltage Safety
28
Regenerative Braking
29
Maintenance
30
Performance and Maintenance
30
Driving for Better Fuel
32
Roadside Assistance
32
Onstar Overview
33
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Interior Mirrors
35
Keys and Locks
36
Keys
36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
44
System Operation
44
Power Door Locks
44
Safety Locks
44
Keys, Doors, and Windows
36
Doors
45
Trunk
45
Vehicle Security
46
Anti-Theft Alarm System
46
Immobilizer
47
Immobilizer Operation
47
(Key Access)
47
(Keyless Access)
48
Exterior Mirrors
49
Convex Mirrors
49
Power Mirrors
49
Folding Mirrors
49
Heated Mirrors
49
Interior Mirrors
50
Automatic Dimming Rearview
50
Windows
50
Power Windows
51
Sun Visors
52
Roof
53
Sunroof
53
3-1 Seats and
55
Head Restraints
56
Seats and
56
Front Seats
58
Seat Adjustment
58
Power Seat Adjustment
59
Lumbar Adjustment
59
Reclining Seatbacks
60
Heated Front Seats
61
Rear Seats
63
Safety Belts
64
How to Wear Safety Belts
66
Properly
66
Lap-Shoulder Belt
67
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
68
Safety Belt Use During
73
Pregnancy
73
Safety Belt Extender
74
Replacing Safety Belt System
74
Safety Belt Care
74
Safety System Check
74
Airbag System
75
Where Are the Airbags
77
When Should an Airbag
78
Inflate
78
What Makes an Airbag
79
Inflate
79
How Does an Airbag
80
Restrain
80
What will You See after an
80
Passenger Sensing
81
System
81
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
86
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
86
Airbag System Check
87
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
87
Child Restraints
88
Older Children
88
Infants and Young
90
Children
90
Child Restraint Systems
93
Where to Put the Restraint
95
Latch System
96
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
96
System
99
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
104
Securing Child Restraints
104
(Rear Seat)
104
(Front Passenger Seat)
106
Additional Storage Features
111
Rear Storage
112
Center Console Storage
113
Additional Storage Features
113
Convenience Net
113
Cargo Net
113
5-1 Instruments and
115
Instruments and Controls
115
Steering Wheel Adjustment
116
Steering Wheel Controls
116
Heated Steering Wheel
117
Horn
117
Windshield Wiper/Washer
117
Clock
119
Compass
119
Power Outlets
120
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
122
Instrument Cluster
123
Speedometer
125
Odometer
125
Trip Odometer
125
Tachometer
125
Fuel Gauge
125
Driver Efficiency Gauge
126
Temperature Gauge
126
Engine Coolant Temperature
127
Safety Belt Reminders
127
Airbag Readiness Light
128
Passenger Airbag Status
128
Indicator
128
Charging System Light
129
Indicator Lamp
129
Brake System Warning
132
Light
132
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
133
Electric Parking Brake
133
Light
133
Stabilitrak ® off Light
134
Traction off Light
134
Up-Shift Light
134
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
135
Engine Coolant Temperature
136
Warning Light
136
Tire Pressure Light
136
Engine Oil Pressure Light
137
Low Fuel Warning Light
137
Front Fog Lamp Light
138
High-Beam on Light
138
Lamps on Reminder
138
Security Light
138
Cruise Control Light
139
Door Ajar Light
139
Information Displays Driver Information
139
Center (DIC)
139
Battery Voltage and Charging
143
Vehicle Messages
143
Brake System Messages
144
Compass Messages
144
Door Ajar Messages
144
Engine Cooling System
145
Messages
145
Engine Oil Messages
145
Engine Power Messages
146
Fuel System Messages
146
Object Detection System
147
Messages
147
Ride Control System
147
Anti-Theft Alarm System
147
Starting the Vehicle
148
Messages
148
Tire Messages
148
Transmission Messages
148
Window Messages
149
Key and Lock Messages
146
Vehicle Personalization
149
Universal Remote System
153
Programming
153
Universal Remote System
156
Operation
156
Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting
159
Exterior Lighting
159
Exterior Lamp Controls
159
Lighting Features
159
Automatic Headlamp
160
System
160
Daytime Running
160
Lamps (DRL)
160
Exterior Lamps off
160
Reminder
160
Flash-To-Pass
160
Hazard Warning Flashers
161
Turn and Lane-Change
161
Signals
161
Fog Lamps
162
Interior Lighting
162
Illumination Control
162
Instrument Panel Illumination
162
Dome Lamps
163
Reading Lamps
163
Lighting Features
164
Battery Power Protection
164
Entry Lighting
164
Exit Lighting
164
7-1 Infotainment System Radio Phone
165
Infotainment
166
Infotainment System
166
Introduction
166
Theft-Deterrent Feature
166
Overview (Radio with CD)
167
Operation
174
Radio
178
AM-FM Radio
178
Satellite Radio
183
Backglass Antenna
187
Radio Reception
187
Audio Players
188
CD Player
188
Satellite Radio Antenna
188
Mp3
191
Auxiliary Devices
193
Bluetooth (Overview)
200
Bluetooth (Infotainment)
202
Controls)
202
Bluetooth (Voice)
205
Recognition)
205
Phone
200
Trademarks and License Agreements
211
Air Vents
215
Maintenance
215
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
217
Air Vents
221
Air Intake
222
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
222
9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Automatic Transmission
223
Driving and Operating
223
Driving Information
224
Distracted Driving
224
Defensive Driving
225
Drunk Driving
225
Braking
226
Control of a Vehicle
226
Steering
226
Off-Road Recovery
227
Driving on Wet Roads
228
Loss of Control
228
Highway Hypnosis
229
Hill and Mountain Roads
229
Winter Driving
230
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
232
Vehicle Load Limits
232
Starting and Operating
237
New Vehicle Break-In
237
Ignition Positions
237
Access)
242
Starting the Engine
242
Engine Heater
245
Retained Accessory
246
Power (RAP)
246
Shifting into Park
247
Shifting out of Park
248
Parking
248
Parking over Things
249
That Burn
249
Engine Exhaust
249
Automatic Transmission
250
Manual Mode
253
Manual Transmission
254
Antilock Brake
255
Brakes
255
System (ABS)
255
Parking Brake
256
Brake Assist
258
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
259
Ride Control Systems Traction Control
259
System (TCS)
259
Stabilitrak ® System
261
Interactive Drive Control
263
System
263
Cruise Control
264
Object Detection Systems
266
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
266
Fuel
268
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
269
California Fuel
269
Recommended Fuel
269
Requirements
269
Fuels in Foreign Countries
270
Fuel Additives
270
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
271
Filling the Tank
272
Filling a Portable Fuel
273
Container
273
General Towing
274
Information
274
Conversions and Add-Ons
274
Add-On Electrical
274
Equipment
274
General Information
275
Accessories and Modifications
277
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
277
California Proposition 65 Warning
277
Vehicle Care
277
Vehicle Checks
278
Doing Your Own Service Work
278
Hood
279
Engine Oil
285
Engine Oil Life System
287
Automatic Transmission
288
Fluid
288
Manual Transmission
289
Fluid
289
Hydraulic Clutch
289
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
289
Cooling System
292
Engine Coolant
293
Engine Overheating
296
Power Steering Fluid
298
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L with Eassist)
298
L with Eassist
299
Washer Fluid
299
Brakes
300
Brake Fluid
301
Checking Brake Fluid
302
Starter Switch Check
304
Function Check
305
Wiper Blade Replacement
306
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
305
Bulb Replacement
307
Halogen Bulbs
307
Headlamp Aiming
307
High Intensity Discharge
307
(HID) Lighting
307
Headlamps, Front Turn
308
Lamps
308
Signal and Parking
308
Fog Lamps
309
Taillamps, Turn Signal
309
Lamps
309
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
309
License Plate Lamp
310
Replacement Bulbs
311
Electrical System
311
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
311
Electrical System
312
Overload
312
Fuses and Circuit
312
Breakers
312
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
313
Block
316
Instrument Panel Fuse
316
Wheels and Tires
318
Tires
318
All-Season Tires
319
Winter Tires
319
Summer Tires
320
Tire Sidewall Labeling
320
Tire Designations
322
Tire Terminology and
323
Tire Pressure
326
Tire Pressure for
327
Operation
329
Tire Pressure Monitor
329
Tire Inspection
332
Tire Rotation
332
Buying New Tires
334
When It Is Time for New
334
Tires
334
Different Size Tires and Wheels
336
Uniform Tire Quality
336
Grading
336
Wheel Alignment and Tire
338
Wheel Replacement
338
If a Tire Goes Flat
339
Tire Chains
339
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
341
Button)
348
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
348
Button
356
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
356
Tire Changing
357
Compact Spare Tire
363
Jump Starting Jump Starting
363
With Eassist Only)
363
Without Eassist
365
Towing the Vehicle
369
Recreational Vehicle
369
Towing
369
Appearance Care
372
Exterior Care
372
Interior Care
375
Floor Mats
377
Service and Maintenance
379
General Information
379
Maintenance Schedule
381
Services
387
And Care
387
Lubricants, and Parts
391
Maintenance Replacement Parts
393
Maintenance Records
394
Technical Data
397
Vehicle Identification
397
Vehicle Data
398
Engine Specifications
399
Engine Drive Belt Routing
400
Buick Regal 2012 Navigation Manual (94 pages)
2012
Brand:
Buick
| Category:
Car Navigation system
| Size: 0.73 MB
Table of Contents
AM-FM Radio
7
Satellite Radio
22
CD Player
23
Auxiliary Devices
28
System
28
Maps
37
Destination
40
Download
50
Configure Menu
52
Guidance
64
Service
65
Bluetooth
66
Infotainment System
73
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Buick Regal 2012 Getting To Know Manual (17 pages)
2012
Brand:
Buick
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.29 MB
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel
2
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
4
Power Door Locks/Door Opening
4
Express Power Windows
4
Exterior/Interior Lighting
6
Windshield Wipers and Washer
6
Climate Controls
7
Audio System
8
Bluetooth® System
9
Portable Audio Devices
9
Navigation Audio System
10
Vehicle Personalization
11
Interactive Drive Control System
11
Driver Information Center
12
Cruise Control
12
Automatic Transmission
13
Stabilitrak®/Traction Control Systems
13
Electric Parking Brake
13
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
13
Eassist Overview
14
Eassist Features
14
Roadside Assistance
16
Buick Regal 2012 Emergency Response Manual (25 pages)
Brand:
Buick
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.25 MB
Table of Contents
Vehicle Specifications
3
Vehicle Identification
4
Low Voltage System
5
System Components
6
System Operation
10
High Voltage Labels
11
Airbag Deployment
20
High Strength Steel
21
Buick Regal 2012 Reference Manual (8 pages)
Brand:
Buick
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 1.08 MB
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