Automatic Transmission; Stabilitrak®/Traction Control Systems; Electric Parking Brake - Buick Regal Getting To Know Manual

Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be
used to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill
grade to provide engine braking.
• Move the shift lever to the left of the Drive (D) position. Tap the shift lever forward (+) to
upshift or rearward to downshift (–). The currently selected gear will be displayed in the
Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur. When
coming to a stop, the transmission will automatically downshift.
The full-time, full-function traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak
e lectronic stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turning the Systems Off/On
• To turn off traction control, press the
center of the instrument panel. The
instrument cluster.
• To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the button.
StabiliTrak Off light will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
The
• Press the button again to turn on both systems.
• To apply the parking brake, pull up the
• To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal and press the
Parking Brake switch.
Detected objects are indicated by audible beeps when the vehicle is in Reverse. The
interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the
distance is less than 12 in. (30cm), the beeps are continuous. The system operates only at
speeds less than 5 mph.
• To turn the system on/off, press the
instrument panel.
Note: THE SYSTEM MAY BE DISABLED IF DIRT, SNOW OR ICE BUILDS UP ON THE
SENSORS. KEEP THE VEHICLE CLEAN FOR PROPER OPERATION.
F Optional equipment
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
StabiliTrak/Traction Control button on the
Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Parking Brake switch by the shift lever.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking AssistF
Parking Assist button on the center of the
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Automatic Transmission

Electric Parking Brake

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