Buick Regal 2016 Manuals

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Buick Regal 2016 Owner's Manual (359 pages)

Brand: Buick | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.34 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Introduction
  3
  - Using this Manual
    3
  - Canadian Vehicle Owners
    3
In Brief 5 in Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance

6
- In Brief
  
  6
- Instrument Panel
  
  7
- Initial Drive Information
  
  9
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    9
  - System
    9
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    10
  - Door Locks
    10
  - Trunk Release
    11
  - Windows
    11
  - Seat Adjustment
    11
  - Memory Features
    12
  - Heated Seats
    13
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    13
  - Safety Belts
    13
  - Passenger Sensing System
    14
  - Mirror Adjustment
    14
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    15
  - Interior Lighting
    15
  - Exterior Lighting
    16
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    16
  - Climate Controls
    17
  - Transmission
    17
- Vehicle Features
  
  18
  - Infotainment System
    18
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    18
  - Cruise Control
    18
  - Driver Information
    19
    
    Center (DIC)
    19
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    19
    
    System
    19
  - Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
    19
  - Lane Departure
    20
    
    Warning (LDW)
    20
  - Lane Change Alert (LCA)
    20
  - Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    20
  - Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    20
    
    System
    20
  - Parking Assist
    20
  - Power Outlets
    21
  - Universal Remote System
    21
  - Sunroof
    21
  - Eassist Features Eassist Overview
    22
    
    Automatic Engine Start/Stop
    23
    
    Battery
    23
    
    Feature
    23
    
    High Voltage Safety
    23
    
    Information
    23
    
    Regenerative Braking
    23
    
    Service
    24
- Performance and Maintenance
  
  24
  - Traction Control/Electronic
    24
    
    Stability Control
    24
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    24
  - Engine Oil Life System
    25
  - Driving for Better Fuel
    25
    
    Economy
    25
  - Roadside Assistance
    26
    
    Program
    26
26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

27
- Keys and Locks
  
  27
  - Keys, Doors, and Windows
    27
    
    Keys
    27
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    29
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    29
    
    System
    29
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    35
    
    Door Locks
    36
    
    Automatic Door Locks
    37
    
    Delayed Locking
    37
    
    Power Door Locks
    37
    
    Lockout Protection
    38
    
    Safety Locks
    38
- Doors
  
  39
  - Trunk
    39
- Vehicle Security
  
  41
  - Vehicle Alarm System
    41
  - Immobilizer
    42
  - Immobilizer Operation
    42
    
    Access)
    42
  - Immobilizer Operation
    43
    
    Access)
    43
    
    Keyless Access
    43
- Exterior Mirrors
  
  44
  - Convex Mirrors
    44
  - Power Mirrors
    44
- Interior Mirrors
  
  45
  - Interior Rearview Mirrors
    45
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    45
  - Windows
    45
  - Power Windows
    46
  - Sun Visors
    47
- Windows
  
  45
  - Folding Mirrors
    45
  - Heated Mirrors
    45
- Roof
  
  47
  - Sunroof
    47
48 Seats and Airbag System Child Restraints

49
- Seats and Restraints
  49
- Head Restraints
  
  50
- Front Seats
  
  51
  - Seat Adjustment
    51
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    52
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    52
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    52
  - Memory Seats
    54
  - Heated Front Seats
    55
- Rear Seats
  
  56
- Safety Belts
  
  58
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    59
    
    Properly
    59
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    60
  - Safety Belt Use During
    62
    
    Pregnancy
    62
  - Safety Belt Extender
    62
  - Safety System Check
    62
  - Safety Belt Care
    63
  - Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
    63
- Airbag System
  
  64
- Where Are the Airbags
  
  65
- When Should an Airbag
  
  66
  - Inflate
    66
- What Makes an Airbag
  
  67
  - Inflate
    67
- How Does an Airbag
  
  67
  - Restrain
    67
- What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
  
  68
- Passenger Sensing System
  
  69
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
  
  73
  - Vehicle
    73
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  
  74
- Airbag System Check
  
  74
- Replacing Airbag System Parts
  
  75
  - After a Crash
    75
  - Infants and Young Children
    77
  - Child Restraint Systems
    79
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    81
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    82
  - Replacing LATCH System Parts
    89
    
    After a Crash
    89
  - Securing Child Restraints
    89
    
    (Rear Seat)
    89
  - Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
    91
  - Storage
    95
    
    Center Console Storage
    96
    
    Rear Storage
    96
    
    Additional Storage Features
    97
    
    Convenience Net
    97
- Child Restraints
  
  75
  - Older Children
    75
Instruments and

98
- Instruments and Controls
  
  98
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    99
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    99
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    99
  - Horn
    100
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    100
  - Compass
    101
  - Clock
    101
  - Power Outlets
    101
  - Cigarette Lighter
    103
  - Ashtrays
    103
    
    Indicators
    103
- Warning Lights
  
  103
  - Instrument Cluster
    104
    
    Cluster
    106
  - Instrument Cluster
    108
    
    Cluster)
    109
  - Speedometer
    110
  - Odometer
    110
  - Trip Odometer
    110
  - Tachometer
    111
  - Fuel Gauge
    111
    
    Gauge
    112
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    113
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    113
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    114
  - Passenger Airbag Status
    114
    
    Indicator
    114
  - Charging System Light
    115
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
    115
  - Brake System Warning
    117
    
    Light
    117
  - Electric Parking Brake
    118
    
    Light
    118
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    118
    
    Warning Light
    118
  - Up-Shift Light
    119
  - Lane Departure Warning
    119
    
    (LDW) Light
    119
  - Vehicle Ahead Indicator
    119
  - Stabilitrak off Light
    120
  - Traction off Light
    120
  - OFF Light
    120
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    120
    
    Light
    120
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    121
    
    Warning Light
    121
  - Tire Pressure Light
    121
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    121
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    122
  - Security Light
    122
  - High-Beam on Light
    122
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    123
  - Lamps on Reminder
    123
  - Cruise Control Light
    123
  - Door Ajar Light
    123
  - Information Displays Power Flows
    124
    
    (Eassist Only)
    124
    
    (Eassist Only)
    125
  - Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level Cluster)
    125
  - Energy Information
    125
  - Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster)
    127
  - Vehicle Messages
    131
    
    Messages
    131
  - Brake System Messages
    131
  - Compass Messages
    132
  - Cruise Control Messages
    132
  - Door Ajar Messages
    133
  - Engine Cooling System
    133
    
    Messages
    133
  - Engine Oil Messages
    134
  - Engine Power Messages
    134
  - Fuel System Messages
    134
  - Key and Lock Messages
    135
    
    Messages
    135
    
    Object Detection System
    135
    
    Messages
    137
    
    Ride Control System
    137
    
    Messages
    138
    
    Security Messages
    138
    
    Starting the Vehicle
    138
    
    Tire Messages
    139
    
    Transmission Messages
    139
    
    Washer Fluid Messages
    139
    
    Window Messages
    140
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  140
- Universal Remote System
  
  145
  - Programming
    145
  - Universal Remote System
    148
    
    Operation
    148
Lighting

149
- Exterior Lamps off
  
  149
- Exterior Lighting
  
  149
  - Lighting
    149
    
    Changer
    149
    
    Exterior Lamp Controls
    149
    
    Reminder
    149
    
    Automatic Headlamp
    150
    
    Daytime Running
    150
    
    Flash-To-Pass
    150
    
    Lamps (DRL)
    150
    
    System
    150
    
    Hazard Warning Flashers
    151
    
    Signals
    151
    
    Turn and Lane-Change
    151
    
    Control
    152
    
    Fog Lamps
    152
    
    Instrument Panel Illumination
    152
    
    Interior Lighting
    152
    
    Dome Lamps
    153
    
    Entry Lighting
    153
    
    Exit Lighting
    153
    
    Lighting Features
    153
    
    Reading Lamps
    153
    
    Battery Power Protection
    154
  - Infotainment System
    155
  - Climate Controls
    156
    
    Climate Control Systems
    156
    
    Air Vents
    160
    
    Air Intake
    161
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    161
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  
  149
Driving and

162
- Driving and Operating
  
  162
- Driving Information
  
  163
  - Distracted Driving
    163
  - Defensive Driving
    164
  - Drunk Driving
    164
  - Control of a Vehicle
    164
  - Braking
    164
  - Steering
    165
  - Off-Road Recovery
    165
  - Loss of Control
    166
  - Track Events and Competitive
    166
    
    Driving
    166
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    167
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    167
  - Winter Driving
    168
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    169
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    170
- Starting and Operating
  
  173
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    173
  - Ignition Positions
    174
    
    Access)
    174
  - Ignition Positions
    175
    
    Access)
    175
  - Starting the Engine
    177
  - Engine Heater
    180
  - Retained Accessory
    181
    
    Power (RAP)
    181
  - Shifting into Park
    182
  - Shifting out of Park
    182
    
    Automatic Transmission
    182
    
    Transmission)
    182
  - Parking
    183
  - Parking over Things
    183
    
    That Burn
    183
  - Engine Exhaust
    184
  - Running the Vehicle While
    184
    
    Parked
    184
- Automatic Transmission
  
  185
  - Manual Mode
    186
  - Manual Transmission
    187
  - All-Wheel Drive
    189
    
    System (ABS)
    189
- Drive Systems
  
  189
  - Parking Brake
    190
  - Brake Assist
    192
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    192
  - Ride Control Systems
    192
    
    Stability Control
    192
    
    Traction Control/Electronic
    192
    
    Selective Ride Control
    194
    
    Cruise Control
    195
    
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    197
  - Driver Assistance Systems
    205
    
    Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
    205
    
    Assistance Systems for Driving
    208
    
    Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    208
    
    Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
    208
    
    System
    208
    
    System
    210
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    211
    
    Lane Change Alert (LCA)
    211
    
    Side Blind Zone
    211
    
    Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    213
  - Fuel
    215
  - California Fuel
    216
    
    Requirements
    216
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    216
  - Fuel Additives
    216
  - Filling the Tank
    216
  - Filling a Portable Fuel
    218
    
    Container
    218
  - General Towing
    218
    
    Information
    218
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  
  219
  - Add-On Electrical
    219
    
    Equipment
    219
General Information

220
- Vehicle Care
  220
  - General Information
    221
    
    California Perchlorate
    221
    
    California Proposition
    221
    
    Materials Requirements
    221
    
    Warning
    221
    
    Accessories and Modifications
    222
  - Vehicle Checks
    222
    
    Doing Your Own
    222
    
    Service Work
    222
    
    Hood
    223
    
    Overview
    224
    
    Engine Oil
    229
    
    Engine Oil Life System
    231
    
    Automatic Transmission
    232
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    232
    
    Fluid
    232
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    233
    
    Hydraulic Clutch
    233
    
    Manual Transmission Fluid
    233
    
    Cooling System
    235
    
    Engine Coolant
    237
    
    Engine Overheating
    239
    
    Brakes
    241
    
    Washer Fluid
    241
    
    Brake Fluid
    242
  - Battery - North America
    243
  - All-Wheel Drive
    244
  - Starter Switch Check
    244
    
    Check
    245
    
    Function Check
    245
    
    Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    245
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    246
  - Headlamp Aiming
    247
  - Bulb Replacement
    247
  - Halogen Bulbs
    247
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID)
    247
    
    Lighting
    247
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
    248
  - Fog Lamps
    248
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal
    248
    
    Lamps
    248
    
    Stoplamps, and Back-Up
    248
  - License Plate Lamp
    249
  - Replacement Bulbs
    250
  - Electrical System High Voltage Devices and
    250
    
    Electrical System Overload
    250
    
    Wiring
    250
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    251
    
    Block
    251
    
    Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    251
  - Instrument Panel Fuse
    255
    
    Block
    255
  - Wheels and Tires
    256
  - Tires
    256
  - All-Season Tires
    257
  - Winter Tires
    257
  - Summer Tires
    258
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    258
  - Tire Designations
    260
    
    Definitions
    261
    
    Tire Terminology and Definitions
    261
  - Tire Pressure
    263
    
    Operation
    265
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    265
    
    System
    265
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    266
    
    Operation
    266
  - Tire Inspection
    269
  - Tire Rotation
    270
  - When It Is Time for New
    271
    
    Tires
    271
  - Buying New Tires
    271
    
    Different Size Tires and Wheels
    273
    
    Wheels
    273
  - Uniform Tire Quality
    273
    
    Grading
    273
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire
    275
    
    Balance
    275
  - Wheel Replacement
    275
  - Tire Chains
    276
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    276
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    278
  - Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    284
  - Tire Changing
    285
  - Compact Spare Tire
    290
  - Jump Starting
    291
  - Jump Starting - North America
    291
    
    Eassist Only)
    291
  - Jump Starting - North America (with or Without Eassist)
    292
  - Towing the Vehicle
    295
  - Recreational Vehicle
    295
    
    Towing
    295
  - Appearance Care
    298
  - Exterior Care
    298
  - Interior Care
    303
  - Floor Mats
    306
- Service and Maintenance
  307
  - Maintenance Schedule
    308
  - Maintenance and Care
    315
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    318
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    319
  - Maintenance Records
    320
- Technical Data
  321
  - Vehicle Data
    322
  - Capacities and Specifications
    322
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    324
Information

325
- Customer Information
  
  325
- Customer Satisfaction
  
  325
- Customer Assistance for Text
  
  327
  - Telephone (TTY) Users
    327
- Customer Assistance
  
  327
  - Offices
    327
- Online Owner Center
  
  328
  - Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
    328
- Roadside Assistance
  
  329
- GM Mobility Reimbursement
  
  329
  - Program
    329
- Scheduling Service
  
  331
  - Appointments
    331
- Courtesy Transportation
  
  331
  - Program
    331
- Collision Damage Repair
  
  332
- Service Publications Ordering
  
  334
  - Information
    334
  - Service Publications Ordering Information
    334
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    335
- Radio Frequency
  
  335
  - Government
    335
  - Statement
    335
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  336
  - Reporting Safety Defects to
    336
    
    Government
    336
  - Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    336
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  336
  - Event Data Recorders
    337
  - Infotainment System
    338
  - Onstar
    338
  - Onstar
    339
    
    Onstar Overview
    339
    
    Emergency
    340
    
    Navigation
    340
    
    Onstar Services
    340
    
    Security
    340
    
    Connections
    341
    
    Diagnostics
    343
    
    Onstar Additional
    343
    
    Onstar Additional Information
    343
  - Index
    349
    
    High Intensity Discharge
    353
    
    Ignition Transmission Lock
    353
    
    Headlamps, Front Turn
    354
    
    Lower Anchors and Tethers
    354
    
    Signal, and Parking
    354
    
    Shift Lock Control Function
    357

Buick Regal 2016 Getting To Know Manual (21 pages)

Brand: Buick | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.76 MB

Instrument Panel
2
Power Door Locks/Door Opening
4
Windshield Wipers and Washer
6
Climate Controls
7
Infotainment System
8
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
11
Bluetooth® System
11
Onstar® with 4G LTE
12
Navigation System
12
Driver Information Center
13
Vehicle Personalization
14
Selective Ride Control
14
Cruise Control
15
Automatic Transmission
16
Stabilitrak®/Traction Control Systems
16
Electric Parking Brake
16
Driver Assistance Systems
17
Eassist Overview
18
Eassist Features
18
Roadside Assistance
20

Buick Regal 2016 Emergency Response Manual (25 pages)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

In Brief 5 in Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

Keys and Locks

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

48 Seats and Airbag System Child Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Where Are the Airbags

When Should an Airbag

What Makes an Airbag

How Does an Airbag

What will You See after an Airbag Inflates

Passenger Sensing System

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Airbag System Check

Replacing Airbag System Parts

Child Restraints

Instruments and

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights

Vehicle Personalization

Universal Remote System

Lighting

Exterior Lamps off

Exterior Lighting

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Driving and

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

General Information

Information

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction

Customer Assistance for Text

Customer Assistance

Online Owner Center

Roadside Assistance

GM Mobility Reimbursement

Scheduling Service

Courtesy Transportation

Collision Damage Repair

Service Publications Ordering

Radio Frequency

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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