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Buick Regal 2013 Owner's Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
eAssist Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . 2-11
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-24
Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-34
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-39
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ..7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-22
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7-34
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-27
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-35
Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-41
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.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
Towing . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-92
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-3
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15
Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1
Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-17
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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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.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22771250 B Second Printing
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.
©
2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:
Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
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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) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
g : First Responder
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
®
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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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
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-11
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-12
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-15
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 1-17
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-18
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Universal Remote System . . . 1-18
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-18
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
eAssist Features
eAssist®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
High Voltage Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . 1-20
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1-20
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 1-21
Battery .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-21
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
StabiliTrak
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-23
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-24
OnStar
®
System . . . . . . . . . 1-22
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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Instrument Panel

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1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4.
2. Air Vents on page 8‑6.
3. 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 5‑24.
4. Cruise Control on page 9‑41.
5. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.
6. Horn on page 5‑3.
Driver Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑19.
7. Driver Information Center Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑24.
8. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
9. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.
10. Keyless Ignition Button (If
Equipped). See Ignition
Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑15.
11. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
12. Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑35 (If Equipped).
StabiliTrak
®
System on
page 9‑36 (If Equipped).
13. Infotainment Display.
14. Power Door Locks on
page 2‑10.
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3.
Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑23.
15. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑43.
16. Front Passenger Airbag. See
Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑19.
17. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10‑4.
18. Data Link Connector (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑15.
19. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
on page 10‑39.
Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2.
21. Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑15.
22. Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6.
23. Storage Compartment.
24. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑27 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑30.
25. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.
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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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
RKE without Remote Start
Press the button to extend the key. The key can be used for all locks. This key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
V : Press and hold to release the
trunk.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
Q.
/ for at
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When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold
until the parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8.
/

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.
From inside the vehicle, pull the door handle once to unlock it and a second time to open it. See Door Locks on page 2‑10.
Power Door Locks
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34.

Trunk Release

To open the trunk, press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or press the touch pad under the vehicle emblem.
See Trunk on page 2‑11 for additional information.
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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 2‑17.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats
1. Seatback Recline Lever
2. Height Adjustment Switch
3. Seat Position Handle
To adjust the seat position:
1. Pull the handle (3) under the front of the seat cushion.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle (3).
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 (2) to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch (2) when the desired height is reached.
To raise or recline the seatback, use the lever (1) on the outboard side of the seat.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.
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Power Seats
1. Seat Adjustment Control
2. Reclining Seatbacks
3. Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (1) forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (1) up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (1) up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (2) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5.
Press the front or rear of the control (3) to increase or decrease lumbar support. Press and hold the top or bottom of the control (3) to raise or lower lumbar support. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑4.

Heated Seats

Uplevel Buttons Shown, Base
Buttons Similar
If available, 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 button or on the climate control display show the current setting.
See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6.
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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.
See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑8.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑10.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑37.

Passenger Sensing System

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑23 for important information.
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Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors
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 2‑16.
Interior Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑16.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. 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.
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H : 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.
The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner.
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp
on or off.
For more information, see:
.
Dome Lamps on page 6‑5.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is 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
O 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.
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; : Turns on the parking lamps
together with the following:
.
Sidemarker Lamps
.
Taillamps
.
License Plate Lamps
.
Instrument Panel Lights
2 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the following:
.
Sidemarker Lamps
.
Taillamps
.
License Plate Lamps
.
Instrument Panel Lights
.
Parking Lamps
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2
.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑4, If Equipped.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the
3 INT band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
8 : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
n L : Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you 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.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non-eAssist Vehicles
1. Air Conditioning
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Heated Seats
4. Air Delivery Modes
5. Climate Display
6. Defrost
7. Recirculation
8. Fan Controls
9. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
10. Rear Defogger
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Transmission

Automatic Transmission
1. Eco/Comfort Air Conditioning
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Heated Seats
4. Air Delivery Modes
5. Climate Display
6. Defrost
7. Recirculation
8. Fan Controls
9. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
10. Rear Defogger
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
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Manual Mode
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature:
1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) into the side gate marked with (+) and (−).
2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift.
See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑27.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

/ O : Press to turn the system
3
on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
SRCE: Press to choose between FM, AM, SiriusXM if equipped, or CD.
Multifunction Knob: 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 Overview on page 7‑2.
®
,
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 7‑9.
Setting the Clock (Radio with CD)
Setting the Time and Date
1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings.
2. Select Set Time or Set Date.
3. Turn the Multifunction knob to adjust the highlighted value.
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4. Press the Multifunction knob to select the next value.
5. To save the time and return to the Time Settings menu, press the BACK button at any time or press the Multifunction 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 Multifunction knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.
Setting the Clock (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)
From the Time and Date Settings screen button, press to display the Time and Date Settings menu.
Set Time: Press + or − to increase or decrease the Hours and Minutes displayed on the clock.
Set Date: Press + or − to increase or decrease the day.
Set Time Format: Press the 12 HR screen button for standard time; press the 24 HR screen button for military time.
Set Date Format: Depending on the region, the following date formats may be available: MM/DD/YYYY, DD.MM.YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD.
See Clock on page 5‑5.

Satellite Radio

Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM 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 SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
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www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
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www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑11.

Portable Audio Devices

Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center console bin. External devices such as iPods laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑18.
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Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile 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 7‑22 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑24 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑27.
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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 ^ : Move the thumbwheel
up or down to select an audio source.
_ or ^ to select the next or
Press previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track.
x −: Press + to increase or − to
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decrease the volume.
For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cruise Control

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5 : Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off.
* : 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.
SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/- to set a speed and activate cruise control, or to make the vehicle decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑41.

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press
and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.
w / x : Use the thumbwheel to
2. scroll through the items in each menu.
3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑24.

Vehicle Personalization

The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features.
To enter the personalization menus:
1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu.
2. Turn the Multifunction knob to highlight Vehicle Settings.
3. Press the center of the Multifunction knob to select the Vehicle Settings menu.
The following list of menu items will be available:
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Climate and Air Quality
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Comfort and Convenience
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Language
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Lighting
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Power Door Locks
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Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
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Return to Factory Settings
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See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, this system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑43.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
This outlet is located under the armrest inside the center console storage.
The outlet is powered when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑23.
Open the protective cover to use the accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.

Universal Remote System

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote System on page 5‑39.

Sunroof

For vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
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ACCESSORY or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑23.
To open or close the sunroof, press switch (1) to the first detent position.
To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch (1) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again.
To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (2).
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. 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 2‑19.

eAssist Features

eAssist®Overview

If the vehicle has eAssist, there are several additional features which contribute to increased efficiency.
Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop feature. This feature saves fuel by shutting the engine off when the vehicle is stopped. When the engine shuts off automatically, all the accessories will continue to operate normally. In very hot or cold conditions, the engine will only shut off automatically part of the time. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑19.
There are two air conditioning settings available. The comfort setting maximizes cabin comfort. The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more frequent, and longer engine stops than the comfort setting. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 8‑1.
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9‑35.
Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly different instrument cluster, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on the tachometer. See Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. There is also a Power Flow Gauge in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑24.
The eAssist system uses a high voltage battery, which is cooled with air drawn from the vehicle interior.
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The cold air intake for the battery is located behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Do not cover the intake. See Battery on page 10‑26.

High Voltage Safety Information

Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service.
In emergency situations, first responders can cut the two clearly labeled cut points in the engine compartment to disable the high voltage battery and air bag systems — do not cut the high voltage cable.

Driver Efficiency Gauge

This gauge assists in driving efficiently and may vary during normal operation.
To maximize efficiency, keep the gauge pointed in the solid green zone in the center of the gauge.
See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 5‑12 for more information.

Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature

Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop feature. After the engine is started and has reached operating temperature, the auto stop feature may cause the engine to turn off when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle comes to a complete stop. When the brake pedal is released, or the accelerator pedal is applied, the engine will restart. The engine will continue to run until the next auto stop.
To restart the engine during the auto stop, release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal. The engine starts immediately. The vehicle continues to run until the next stop.
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AUTO STOP on the tachometer signifies that the engine is in auto stop mode. See Tachometer on page 5‑11 for more information. A chime will sound when the driver door is opened while in auto stop mode. Remember to shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF before exiting the vehicle.
See Starting the Engine on page 9‑19.

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical energy. This energy is then stored in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing to increased fuel efficiency.
The system works whenever the accelerator pedal is released, and increases the energy captured as more brake pedal is applied.

Battery

This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery. Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new standard 12-volt battery is needed.
Vehicles with eAssist also have a high voltage battery. Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service. See Battery on page 10‑26.

Service

Never try to do your own service on eAssist components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these high voltage components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See
Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑3.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel slip. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
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To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak
button, on the center stack. illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑32.
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Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button again to turn on traction control.
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑35.
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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.
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To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button, on
the center stack, until illuminate in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride
Control System Messages on page 5‑32.
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Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button to turn on both systems.
See StabiliTrak
page 9‑36.
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Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts 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 9‑10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. 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. Maintain the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑50.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire changing equipment or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit on page 10‑64 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑71.
If the vehicle came with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑62.
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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 10‑12.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles with 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 9‑46.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
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When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
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Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Combine several trips into a single trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Mexico: 01-800-466-0818
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑11.
OnStar
If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.
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