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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 1-18
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Vehicle Security... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-32
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-43
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-51
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-9
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Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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Introduction iii
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.
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
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 20834696 B Second Printing
©
2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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iv Introduction
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.
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.
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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)
g : 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
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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2 NOTES
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
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 . . . . 1-11
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-14
Bluetooth
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 1-17
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-17
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-19
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-20
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-20
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
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Instrument Panel
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A. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑5.
B. Air Vents on page 8‑4.
C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑4.
Driver Information Center
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.
D. Cruise Control on page 9‑40.
E. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8.
F. Horn on page 5‑2.
Driver Airbag. See Where Are
the Airbags? on page 3‑32.
G. Driver Information Center
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.
H. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
I. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.
J. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
K. Interactive Drive Control
System on page 9‑38 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑36 (If Equipped).
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 9‑37
(If Equipped) .
L. 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 9‑43.
O. Front Passenger Airbag.
See Where Are the Airbags? on
page 3‑32.
P. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑5.
Q. Data Link Connector. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑13.
R. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on
page 10‑42.
Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4‑1.
S. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
T. Ignition Positions on page 9‑18.
U. Heated Front Seats on
page 3‑8.
V. Storage Compartment.
W. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑26 or
Manual Transmission on
page 9‑30.
X. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
Y. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
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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 5‑32.
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.
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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 switches are
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 5‑32 for more information.
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
The power window switches
are located on the driver door.
Each passenger door has a switch
that controls only that window.
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.
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Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
A. Seatback Recline Lever
B. Height Adjustment Switch
C. Seat Position Handle
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
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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.
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.
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.
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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 3‑15.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑20.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑53.
Sensing System for
Passenger Airbag
The passenger sensing system
turns off the right front passenger
frontal airbag and the seat‐mounted
side impact airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags and
roof‐rail airbags are not affected by
the passenger sensing system.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 5‑12 for more
information.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle
is started.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
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 2‑10.
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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.
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.
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.
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# $ : 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 6‑5.
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 6‑3.
.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.
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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.
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.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
these systems.
A. Air Conditioning
B. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
C. Heated Seats
D. Air Delivery Modes
E. Climate Display
F. Defrost
G. Recirculation
H. Fan Controls
I. AUTO (Automatic Mode)
J. Rear Defogger
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
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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 9‑26.
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.
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 7‑8.
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.
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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
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 7‑11.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may 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 7‑18.
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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 7‑21 or Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑23 or Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) on page 7‑26.
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 ^ : Press _ or ^ to select a
radio band or audio source.
Press
_ or ^ to select the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD,
DVD track/chapter (with navigation),
or MP3 track.
+
x −: Press + to increase or − to
decrease the volume.
For more information, see Steering
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
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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 9‑40.
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 (POI), such as banks,
airports, restaurants, and more.
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.
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.
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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/Start
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑32.
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 9‑43 for more information.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets
can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone,
an MP3 player, etc.
There are two accessory power
outlets. One is located under the
armrest inside the center console
storage and the other is on the rear
of the center floor console.
The vehicle may have a 110v power
outlet located on the rear of the
center floor console.
Open the protective cover to use the
accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑5.
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Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switch is located on the overhead
console.
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 9‑22 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 2‑14 for more
information.
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
d 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 button
again to turn on traction control.
For more information, see
Traction Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑36.
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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
The vehicle may have a vehicle
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system called StabiliTrak
®
. It is an
advanced computer-controlled
system that 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 ESC, press and hold
d,
located on the instrument panel,
until
g illuminates and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control
System Messages on page 5‑29.
.
Press and release the button to
turn on both systems.
For more information, see Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) on
page 9‑37.
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 10‑54.
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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
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 10‑14.
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 9‑48. For all other vehicles,
use only the unleaded gasoline
described under Recommended
Fuel on page 9‑45.
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.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
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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 13‑6 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
Roadside Assistance, and relay
your exact location to get the help
you need.
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
Advisors to provide a wide range
of safety, security, navigation,
diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built‐in sensors can
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.
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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,
7 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.
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 can’t 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
can’t work unless GPS signals
are available, unobstructed, and
compatible with the OnStar
hardware. The vehicle has to have
a working electrical system and
adequate battery power for the
OnStar equipment to operate.
OnStar service may not work if the
OnStar equipment isn’t properly
installed or you haven’t maintained
it and the vehicle is in good
working order and in compliance
with all government regulations.
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If you try to add, connect, or modify
any equipment or software in the
vehicle, OnStar service may not
work. Other problems OnStar can’t
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 13‑16 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
b g / $ i 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.
On some vehicles, the
$ i 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 the
Q button 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 the
Q button to
confirm that the OnStar equipment
is active.
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