Buick Regal 2016 User Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 95
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 98
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 156
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 163
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 304
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 322
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 332
OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 336
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
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2 Introduction
Introduction
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. 23179974 B Second Printing
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick
Motor Division wherever it appears
in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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.
©
2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
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 : Shown when the owner
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
manual has additional instructions
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
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
®
(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
g : First Responder
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
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3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
®
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .... 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 19
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 19
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 19
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Universal Remote System . . . . . 20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 20
eAssist Features
eAssist®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
High Voltage Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 22
Regenerative Braking . . . . . .. . . . 22
Battery ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 22
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 24
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 24
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Instrument Panel
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1. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 150.
Fog Lamps 0 153 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 153.
2. Air Vents 0 161.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0 152.
4. Cruise Control 0 194 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 197
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 99 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 207 (If Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster (Base Level
Cluster) 0 104 or Instrument
Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) 0 108.
Driver Information Center
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level
Cluster) 0 125 or Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) 0 127.
6. Steering Wheel Controls 0 99
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level Cluster) 0 125 or Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) 0 127.
7. Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0 100.
8. Infotainment 0 156.
9. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 192.
Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 152.
GS/Sport Buttons (If
Equipped). See Selective Ride
Control 0 193.
Parking Assist Button (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 204.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 212 (If Equipped).
10. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 151.
11. Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light. See Safety
Belt Reminders 0 113.
12. Heated Front Seats 0 55 (If
Equipped).
13. Electric Parking Brake Switch.
See Parking Brake 0 189.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 186.
15. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 157.
16. Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0 175 or Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access) 0 177.
17. Horn 0 100.
18. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 99.
19. Hood Release. See
Hood 0 222.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 116.
21. Instrument Panel Storage 0 95.
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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 may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
With Remote Start Shown
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.
Y : Press and hold to release the
trunk.
7 : Press and release 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 0 26 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
/
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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 34.
/ until the
Power Door Locks
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the door from
outside the vehicle, press
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or use the key in the
driver door.
From inside the vehicle pull once on
the door handle to unlock it. Pulling
the door handle again unlatches it.
Pushing down the manual lock knob
on the driver door will lock all doors.
Pushing down the manual lock knob
on a passenger door will lock that
door only.
See Door Locks 0 36 for additional
information.
Q or K
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk:
.
Press
| on the driver door.
.
Press and hold
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
.
Press the touch pad on the trunk
under the vehicle emblem after
unlocking all doors.
See Trunk 0 38.
Y on the
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Windows
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
The power window switches are 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 0 45.
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 0 51 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 52.
Power Seats
1. Seat Adjustment Control
2. Reclining Seatbacks
3. Lumbar Adjustment
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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 0 52.
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt
the top of the control (2) forward or
rearward. See Reclining
Seatbacks 0 52.
Press and hold the top or bottom of
the control (3) to increase or
decrease lumbar support. See
Lumbar Adjustment 0 52.
Memory Features
If equipped, the MEM, 1, and 2
buttons on the outboard side of the
driver seat are used to manually
store and recall the driver seat and
outside mirror positions.
See Memory Seats 0 54 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 140.
Heated Seats
If equipped, the buttons are part of
the climate control system on the
center stack. To operate, the ignition
and the climate control system must
be on. If the climate control system
is off, press the
it on.
M or L to heat the driver or
Press
passenger seat.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The lights near the
O button to turn
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heated seat symbol on the display
indicate three for the highest setting
and one for the lowest.
See Heated Seats 0 11.
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 0 50 and Seat
Adjustment 0 51.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 58.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 59.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 60.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 82.
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 0 69 for important
information.
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Interior Mirrors
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
The mirror automatically dims to
reduce the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 0 44.
To adjust a mirror:
1. Move the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to
the center position.
See Power Mirrors 0 44.
Folding Mirrors
The outside mirrors can be folded
inward to prevent damage when
going through an automatic car
wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward
the vehicle. Push the mirror outward
to return it to the original position.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
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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.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The interior lamps control in the
overhead console controls both the
front and rear interior lamps.
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
( : Turns the lamps off.
H : Turns the lamps on when any
door is opened.
' : Keeps the lamps on all
the time.
The rear reading lamps are in the
headliner.
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp
on or off.
For more information, see Dome
Lamps 0 154.
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 when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
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AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
2 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 150
.
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) 0 151
.
Fog Lamps 0 153, 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/START,
move the 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
x INT band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
n L : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0 100.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Heated Front Seats (If
Equipped)
3. Defrost
4. Air Delivery Mode Controls
5. Fan Control
6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
7. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
8. Recirculation
9. A/C (Air Conditioning)
10. Rear Window Defogger
11. Power
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 157.
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
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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 0 186.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
5 : Press to turn cruise control on
or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster when cruise
is turned on.
RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume to that speed or hold
upward to accelerate. If cruise
control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed.
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SET− : Press the control down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
vehicle speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 194 and
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 197 (if
equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
y or z : Press to move up or
down in a list.
S or T : Press S to open
application menus on the left. Press
T to open interaction menus on the
right.
V : Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level Cluster) 0 125 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel
Cluster) 0 127.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red alert
and rapidly beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 207.
V, when a vehicle
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), it also has FAB,
which includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle ahead in your path
that is traveling in the same
direction that you may be about to
crash into, it can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the
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vehicle. This can help avoid or
lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Front Automatic Braking (FAB)
System 0 209.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light,
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 212.
@, is green if a lane
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or
spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
approaching these areas from
behind. The LCA warning display
will light up in the corresponding
outside side mirror and will flash if
the turn signal is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 210 and Lane Change Alert
(LCA) 0 210.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
center stack display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 204.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow displayed
on the RVC screen to warn of traffic
behind your vehicle that may cross
your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 204.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) 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). RPA may
display a warning triangle on the
RVC screen and a graphic on the
instrument cluster to provide the
object distance. In addition, multiple
beeps may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 204.
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Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are two 12-volt accessory
power outlets located:
.
On the center stack next to the
ashtray.
.
Inside the center console.
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) 0 183.
Open the protective cover to use the
accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0 101.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, 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 0 146.
Sunroof
If equipped, 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) 0 183.
To open or close the sunroof, press
the switch (1) to the first detent
position.
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To express-open or express-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
automatic reversal 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 0 47.
eAssist Features
eAssist®Overview
If the vehicle has eAssist, there are
several additional features that
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 0 178.
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 0 157.
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) 0 191.
Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly
different instrument cluster, which
includes an AUTO STOP indicator
on the tachometer. See Instrument
Cluster (Base Level Cluster) 0 104
or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel
Cluster) 0 108.
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 - North America 0 241.
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.
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.
AUTO STOP on the tachometer
signifies that the engine is in auto
stop mode. See Tachometer 0 111
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 0 178.
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 - North America 0 241.
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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 0 221.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The traction control system limits
wheel slip. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
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.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release
i illuminates and the
stack.
appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 137.
.
Press and release
turn on traction control.
.
To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
g, on the center stack, until i
g on the center
g again to
and g illuminate in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 137.
.
Press and release
both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 192.
g to turn on
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
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Vehicle Load Limits 0 171. 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 0 262.
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. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level Cluster) 0 125 or Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) 0 127. When
remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the
display. See Engine Oil
Messages 0 134.
2. Press
See Engine Oil Life System 0 230.
V on the DIC controls
and hold down for a few
seconds to clear the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
and reset the oil life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil
life display accidentally at any
time other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
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.
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Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Buick owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.
See Roadside Assistance
Program 0 326.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Delayed Locking . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 37
Lockout Protection . . . . . .. . . . . . . 37
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 38
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 44
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 44
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 44
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 44
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 45
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 46
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 47
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 40
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 40
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Immobilizer Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.
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Warning (Continued)
impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
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Warning
{
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
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If the vehicle is equipped with a
keyed ignition, the ignition key, key
rings, and RKE transmitter,
if equipped, are designed to work
together. As a system, it reduces
the risk of unintentionally moving
the key out of the RUN position.
If replacements or additions are
required, see your dealer. Limit
added items to a few essential keys
or small, light items no larger than
an RKE transmitter.
Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.
The key that is part of the RKE
transmitter can be used for the
ignition and all locks if the vehicle is
a Key Access vehicle.
If the vehicle has the keyless
ignition, the key can be used for the
locks.
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Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.
If the vehicle has an ignition and it
becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance
Program 0 326.
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 336.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 332.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See
“Keyless Access Operation” later in
this section.
The transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.
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If the driver door is open when
pressed, all doors lock and then the
driver door will immediately unlock ,
if enabled through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 140.
If the passenger door is open when
Q is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
With Remote Start Shown
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 140.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 140.
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 40.
K will disarm the
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 140.
Alarm System 0 40.
Y (Remote Trunk Release) :
Press and hold to release the trunk.
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm) : Press and release one
time to initiate vehicle locator. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps three times.
Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for about
30 seconds until
or the vehicle is started.
Q may also arm the
Q is
7 for at least
7 is pressed again
/ (Remote Vehicle Start) :
If equipped, press and release
and then immediately press and
/ for at least four seconds to
hold
start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 34.
The RKE transmitter buttons will not
operate when the key is in the
ignition
Keyless Access Operation
Some vehicles have a Keyless
Access system that lets you lock
and unlock the doors and access
the trunk without removing the RKE
transmitter from your pocket, purse,
briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter
should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door or trunk being opened.
If equipped, there will be buttons on
the outside door handles.
The Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 140.
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