Buick 2011 Regal User Manuals

User Manual (English)

User Manual

Table of Contents

2011 Buick Regal BookTOC
1
Introduction
3
In Brief
5
- Instrument Panel
  6
- Initial Drive Information
  8
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    8
  - Door Locks
    8
  - Trunk Release
    9
  - Windows
    9
  - Seat Adjustment
    9
  - Heated Seats
    10
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    10
  - Safety Belt
    11
  - Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
    11
  - Mirror Adjustment
    11
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    12
  - Interior Lighting
    12
  - Exterior Lighting
    13
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    14
  - Climate Controls
    15
  - Transmission
    15
- Vehicle Features
  16
  - Radio(s)
    16
  - Satellite Radio
    17
  - Portable Audio Devices
    17
  - Bluetooth®
    17
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    18
  - Navigation System
    18
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    18
  - Vehicle Personalization
    19
  - Cruise Control
    19
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    19
  - Power Outlets
    20
  - Sunroof
    20
- Performance and Maintenance
  21
Keys, Doors and Windows
27
- Keys and Locks
  28
  - Keys
    28
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    29
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    29
  - Door Locks
    30
  - Power Door Locks
    31
  - Safety Locks
    32
- Doors
  33
  - Trunk
    33
- Vehicle Security
  34
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    34
  - Immobilizer
    35
  - Immobilizer Operation
    35
- Exterior Mirrors
  36
  - Convex Mirrors
    36
  - Power Mirrors
    36
  - Folding Mirrors
    37
  - Heated Mirrors
    37
- Interior Mirrors
  37
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    37
- Windows
  38
  - Power Windows
    38
  - Sun Visors
    40
- Roof
  41
  - Sunroof
    41
Seats and Restraints
43
Storage
99
- Storage Compartments
  99
  - Instrument Panel Storage
    99
  - Glove Box
    99
  - Cupholders
    100
  - Rear Storage
    100
  - Center Console Storage
    100
- Additional Storage Features
  101
  - Cargo Net
    101
  - Convenience Net
    101
Instruments and Controls
103
- Controls
  104
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    104
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    104
  - Horn
    104
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    105
  - Compass
    106
  - Clock
    106
  - Power Outlets
    107
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  108
  - Instrument Cluster
    109
  - Speedometer
    110
  - Odometer
    110
  - Trip Odometer
    110
  - Tachometer
    110
  - Fuel Gauge
    110
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    111
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    112
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    112
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    113
  - Charging System Light
    114
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    114
  - Brake System Warning Light
    116
  - Electric Parking Brake Light
    117
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    118
  - Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light
    118
  - Traction Off Light
    118
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
    119
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
    119
  - Tire Pressure Light
    120
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    120
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    121
  - Security Light
    121
  - High-Beam on Light
    122
  - Fog Lamp Light
    122
  - Lamps on Reminder
    122
  - Cruise Control Light
    122
  - Door Ajar Light
    122
- Information Displays
  123
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    123
- Vehicle Messages
  126
  - Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
    126
  - Brake System Messages
    126
  - Compass Messages
    127
  - Door Ajar Messages
    127
  - Engine Cooling System Messages
    127
  - Engine Oil Messages
    128
  - Engine Power Messages
    129
  - Fuel System Messages
    129
  - Key and Lock Messages
    129
  - Object Detection System Messages
    129
  - Ride Control System Messages
    129
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
    130
  - Tire Messages
    130
  - Transmission Messages
    130
  - Window Messages
    131
- Vehicle Personalization
  131
Lighting
137
- Exterior Lighting
  137
  - Exterior Lamp Controls
    137
  - Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
    138
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    138
  - Flash-to-Pass
    138
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    138
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    139
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    139
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    139
  - Fog Lamps
    140
- Interior Lighting
  141
  - Instrument Panel Illumination Control
    141
  - Dome Lamps
    141
  - Reading Lamps
    141
- Lighting Features
  142
  - Entry Lighting
    142
  - Exit Lighting
    142
  - Battery Power Protection
    142
Infotainment System
143
- Introduction
  143
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    144
  - Overview
    144
  - Operation
    146
- Radio
  149
  - AM-FM Radio
    149
  - Satellite Radio
    152
  - Radio Reception
    154
  - Backglass Antenna
    155
  - Satellite Radio Antenna
    156
- Audio Players
  156
  - CD Player
    156
  - Auxiliary Devices
    158
- Phone
  161
  - Bluetooth (Overview)
    161
  - Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
    162
  - Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
    165
  - Bluetooth (Navigation)
    175
Climate Controls
185
- Climate Control Systems
  185
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    185
- Air Vents
  187
Driving and Operating
189
- Driving Information
  190
  - Defensive Driving
    190
  - Drunk Driving
    190
  - Control of a Vehicle
    191
  - Braking
    191
  - Steering
    192
  - Off-Road Recovery
    194
  - Loss of Control
    194
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    195
  - Highway Hypnosis
    196
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    196
  - Winter Driving
    197
  - If the Vehicle is Stuck
    199
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    200
- Starting and Operating
  204
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    204
  - Ignition Positions
    205
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    206
  - Starting the Engine
    206
  - Engine Heater
    208
  - Shifting Into Park
    209
  - Shifting Out of Park
    210
  - Parking Over Things That Burn
    210
- Engine Exhaust
  211
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    212
- Automatic Transmission
  212
  - Manual Mode
    215
- Brakes
  216
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    216
  - Parking Brake
    217
  - Brake Assist
    219
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    219
- Ride Control Systems
  219
- Cruise Control
  224
- Object Detection Systems
  226
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    226
- Fuel
  228
  - Recommended Fuel
    229
  - Gasoline Specifications
    230
  - California Fuel Requirements
    230
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    230
  - Fuel Additives
    230
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    231
  - Filling the Tank
    232
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    234
- Towing
  234
  - General Towing Information
    234
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  235
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    235
Vehicle Care
237
- General Information
  238
- Vehicle Checks
  240
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    240
  - Hood
    241
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    242
  - Engine Oil
    245
  - Engine Oil Life System
    248
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    249
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    249
  - Cooling System
    251
  - Engine Coolant
    252
  - Engine Overheating
    256
  - Power Steering Fluid
    257
  - Washer Fluid
    258
  - Brakes
    259
  - Brake Fluid
    260
  - Battery
    261
  - Starter Switch Check
    261
  - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
    262
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    262
  - Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
    263
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    263
- Headlamp Aiming
  264
- Bulb Replacement
  264
  - Halogen Bulbs
    264
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
    265
  - Fog Lamps
    266
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
    266
  - License Plate Lamp
    267
  - Replacement Bulbs
    268
- Electrical System
  268
- Wheels and Tires
  274
  - Tires
    274
  - Winter Tires
    275
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    276
  - Tire Designations
    278
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    279
  - Tire Pressure
    282
  - Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
    283
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    284
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    285
  - Tire Inspection
    288
  - Tire Rotation
    288
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    289
  - Buying New Tires
    290
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    292
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    292
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    294
  - Wheel Replacement
    294
  - Tire Chains
    295
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    296
  - Tire Changing
    297
  - Compact Spare Tire
    303
- Jump Starting
  304
- Towing
  307
  - Towing the Vehicle
    307
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    308
- Appearance Care
  310
  - Exterior Care
    310
  - Interior Care
    313
  - Floor Mats
    316
Service and Maintenance
317
- General Information
  317
- Scheduled Maintenance
  318
- Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
  322
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    322
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    324
- Maintenance Records
  325
Technical Data
329
- Vehicle Identification
  329
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    329
  - Service Parts Identification Label
    329
- Vehicle Data
  330
  - Capacities and Specifications
    330
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    332
Customer Information
333
Index
349
- Index_A
  349
- Index_B
  350
- Index_C
  350
- Index_D
  351
- Index_E
  352
- Index_F
  352
- Index_G
  353
- Index_H
  354
- Index_I
  354
- Index_J
  354
- Index_K
  354
- Index_L
  354
- Index_M
  355
- Index_N
  356
- Index_O
  356
- Index_P
  356
- Index_R
  357
- Index_S
  358
- Index_T
  359
- Index_U
  360
- Index_V
  360
- Index_W
  360

Size:

4.86 MB
Pages:

360
Language:

English