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Regal Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 95
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 149
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 155
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 291
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 308
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 318
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
2Introduction
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.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” 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.
Litho in U.S.A. |
© 2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. |
Part No. 23361422 A First Printing |
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.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
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 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
4Introduction
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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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
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fuel (2.0L Turbo Engine) . . . . . . 22 Fuel (2.4L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22 Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1.Exterior Lamp Controls 0 143.
Fog Lamps 0 146 (If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 146.
2.Air Vents 0 153.
3.Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0 145.
4.Cruise Control 0 185 (If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 187
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 96 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 197 (If Equipped).
5.Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) 0 104 or Instrument Cluster (Base Cluster) 0 101.
Driver Information Center Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 119 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 121.
6.Steering Wheel Controls 0 96
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 119 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 121.
7.Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 97.
8.Infotainment 0 149.
9.Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 182.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 145.
GS/Sport Buttons (If Equipped). See Selective Ride Control 0 184.
Parking Assist Button (If Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 195.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 203 (If Equipped).
10.Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 144.
11.Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 109.
12.Heated Front Seats 0 52 (If Equipped).
13.Electric Parking Brake Switch. See Parking Brake 0 180.
14.Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0 176.
15.Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 150.
16.Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0 166 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0 168.
17.Horn 0 97.
18.Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 96.
19.Hood Release. See
Hood 0 213.
20.Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 111.
21.Instrument Panel Storage 0 92.
8In 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 (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 24 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26.
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.
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 / until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 32.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the door from outside the vehicle, press Q or K 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 34 for additional information.
Power Door Locks
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 Yon the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
.Press the touch pad on the trunk under the vehicle emblem after unlocking all doors.
See Trunk 0 36.
10 In Brief
Windows |
Seat Adjustment |
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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 43.
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 48 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 49.
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 49.
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (2) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks 0 49.
Press and hold the top or bottom of the control (3) to increase or decrease lumbar support. See
Lumbar Adjustment 0 49.
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 51 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
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 O button to turn it on.
Press M or L to heat the driver or 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
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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 47 and Seat
Adjustment 0 48.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:
.Safety Belts 0 55.
.How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 56.
.Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 57.
.Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 79.
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 67 for important information.
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Mirror Adjustment
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 42.
Exterior Mirrors
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 41.
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.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.
( : Turns the lamps off.
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 in the overhead console.
The rear reading lamps are in the headliner.
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off.
For more information, see Dome Lamps 0 147.
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 shift lever is moved out of the
P (Park) position.
AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.
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; : 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 0 143
.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 144
.Fog Lamps 0 146, 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 97.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
10.Rear Window Defogger
11.Power
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 150.
Transmission
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Driver and Passenger |
5. |
Fan Control |
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Defrost |
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Recirculation |
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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 (−).
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2.Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift.
See Automatic Transmission 0 176.
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 0 185 and Adaptive Cruise Control 0 187 (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) 0 119 or Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 121.
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, V, when a vehicle 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 0 197.
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB)
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 Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 199.
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, @, is green if a lane 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) 0 203.
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) 0 201 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 201.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment 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 0 195.
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 0 195.
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 0 195.
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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) 0 172.
Open the protective cover to use the accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0 98.
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 0 139.
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) 0 172.
Open/Close : Press e(1) to the first detent to open the sunroof. Press g(1) to the first detent to close.
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Express-Open/Express-Close :
Press e(1) to the second detent and release to express-open the sunroof with the safety function
enabled. Press g(1) to the second detent and release to express-close. To stop the movement, press the switch again.
Vent : Press f(2) to vent the
sunroof. Press gto close the sunroof vent.
The sunroof has an automatic reversal feature.
See Sunroof 0 44.
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 g on the center stack. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 131.
.Press and release g again to turn on traction control.
.To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold g, on the center stack, until i
and g illuminate in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 131.
.Press and release g to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 182.
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 0 163. 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 0 251.
Fuel (2.0L Turbo Engine)
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 may be used, but it will reduce performance and fuel economy. See Fuel 0 204.
Fuel (2.4L Engine)
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it may result in vehicle damage and lower fuel economy. See Fuel 0 204.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.
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.
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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) 0 119 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 121. When remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages 0 128.
2.Press 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.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 219.
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.
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 0 312.
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 35
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 38
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Immobilizer Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 42
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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
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
(Continued)
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.
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 0 312.
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 322.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 318.
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry (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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With Remote Start Shown
K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
Pressing K will disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 38.
Q : 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 0 133.
If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock, if enabled through vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
If the passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 38.
Y: Press and hold to release the trunk.
7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times.
Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for about
30 seconds until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started.
/ : If equipped, press and release Q and then immediately press and
hold / for at least four seconds to
start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 32.
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.
Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver door. See Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver
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door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors will unlock. Pull the door handle to unlatch the door.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
.It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.
.Two lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the passenger door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
.The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
If equipped with Keyless Access, this feature will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior or none remain in the interior.
If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking Feature
Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
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Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed. To turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the touch pad under the emblem to open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 34.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only)
To program a new key:
1.Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/ RUN position.
2.Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.
3.Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within
five seconds.
The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
4.Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only)
Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer.
If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key.
This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you.
1.Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2.Turn to ON/RUN. The security light will come on.
3.Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.
4.Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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