Section |
Page |
2013 Buick Regal Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
Using this Manual |
4 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
4 |
Symbols |
4 |
In Brief |
7 |
Instrument Panel |
8 |
Initial Drive Information |
10 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
10 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
10 |
Door Locks |
11 |
Trunk Release |
11 |
Windows |
12 |
Seat Adjustment |
12 |
Heated Seats |
13 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
14 |
Safety Belts |
14 |
Passenger Sensing System |
14 |
Mirror Adjustment |
15 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
15 |
Interior Lighting |
15 |
Exterior Lighting |
16 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
17 |
Climate Controls |
18 |
Transmission |
19 |
Vehicle Features |
20 |
Radio(s) |
20 |
Satellite Radio |
21 |
Portable Audio Devices |
21 |
Bluetooth® |
22 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
22 |
Cruise Control |
22 |
Infotainment System |
23 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
23 |
Vehicle Personalization |
23 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
24 |
Power Outlets |
24 |
Universal Remote System |
24 |
Sunroof |
24 |
eAssist Features |
25 |
eAssist® Overview |
25 |
High Voltage Safety Information |
26 |
Driver Efficiency Gauge |
26 |
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature |
26 |
Regenerative Braking |
27 |
Battery |
27 |
Service |
27 |
Performance and Maintenance |
27 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
27 |
StabiliTrak® System |
28 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
28 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
28 |
Engine Oil Life System |
29 |
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
29 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
29 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
30 |
OnStar® |
30 |
Keys, Doors, and Windows |
31 |
Keys and Locks |
31 |
Keys |
31 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
32 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
33 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
38 |
Door Locks |
40 |
Power Door Locks |
40 |
Safety Locks |
41 |
Doors |
41 |
Trunk |
41 |
Vehicle Security |
43 |
Vehicle Alarm System |
43 |
Immobilizer |
44 |
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
44 |
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
44 |
Exterior Mirrors |
45 |
Convex Mirrors |
45 |
Power Mirrors |
46 |
Folding Mirrors |
46 |
Heated Mirrors |
46 |
Interior Mirrors |
46 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
46 |
Windows |
47 |
Power Windows |
47 |
Sun Visors |
49 |
Roof |
49 |
Sunroof |
49 |
Seats and Restraints |
51 |
Head Restraints |
52 |
Front Seats |
53 |
Seat Adjustment |
53 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
54 |
Lumbar Adjustment |
54 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
55 |
Heated Front Seats |
56 |
Rear Seats |
57 |
Safety Belts |
58 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
60 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
61 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
65 |
Safety Belt Extender |
65 |
Safety System Check |
65 |
Safety Belt Care |
66 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
66 |
Airbag System |
67 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
69 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
70 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
71 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
71 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
71 |
Passenger Sensing System |
73 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
77 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
77 |
Airbag System Check |
78 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
78 |
Child Restraints |
79 |
Older Children |
79 |
Infants and Young Children |
81 |
Child Restraint Systems |
84 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
85 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
87 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
94 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
94 |
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
96 |
Storage |
101 |
Storage Compartments |
101 |
Instrument Panel Storage |
101 |
Glove Box |
101 |
Cupholders |
101 |
Rear Storage |
102 |
Center Console Storage |
103 |
Additional Storage Features |
103 |
Cargo Net |
103 |
Convenience Net |
103 |
Instruments and Controls |
105 |
Controls |
106 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
106 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
106 |
Heated Steering Wheel |
107 |
Horn |
107 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
107 |
Compass |
108 |
Clock |
109 |
Power Outlets |
110 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
112 |
Instrument Cluster |
113 |
Speedometer |
115 |
Odometer |
115 |
Trip Odometer |
115 |
Tachometer |
115 |
Fuel Gauge |
115 |
Driver Efficiency Gauge |
116 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
116 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
117 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
118 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
118 |
Charging System Light |
119 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
119 |
Brake System Warning Light |
122 |
Electric Parking Brake Light |
122 |
Service Electric Parking Brake Light |
123 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
123 |
Up-Shift Light |
124 |
Traction Off Light |
124 |
StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
124 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
124 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
125 |
Tire Pressure Light |
126 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
126 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
127 |
Security Light |
127 |
High-Beam On Light |
127 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
127 |
Lamps On Reminder |
128 |
Cruise Control Light |
128 |
Door Ajar Light |
128 |
Information Displays |
128 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
128 |
Vehicle Messages |
132 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
133 |
Brake System Messages |
133 |
Compass Messages |
133 |
Door Ajar Messages |
134 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
134 |
Engine Oil Messages |
135 |
Engine Power Messages |
135 |
Fuel System Messages |
135 |
Key and Lock Messages |
135 |
Object Detection System Messages |
136 |
Ride Control System Messages |
136 |
Security Messages |
137 |
Starting the Vehicle Messages |
137 |
Tire Messages |
137 |
Transmission Messages |
138 |
Window Messages |
138 |
Vehicle Personalization |
138 |
Universal Remote System |
143 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
143 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
146 |
Lighting |
147 |
Exterior Lighting |
147 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
147 |
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder |
148 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
148 |
Flash-to-Pass |
148 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
148 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
148 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
149 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
149 |
Fog Lamps |
150 |
Interior Lighting |
150 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
150 |
Dome Lamps |
151 |
Reading Lamps |
151 |
Lighting Features |
152 |
Entry Lighting |
152 |
Exit Lighting |
152 |
Battery Power Protection |
152 |
Infotainment System |
153 |
Introduction |
153 |
Infotainment |
153 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
154 |
Overview |
154 |
Radio |
161 |
AM-FM Radio |
161 |
Satellite Radio |
163 |
Radio Reception |
165 |
Backglass Antenna |
166 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
167 |
Audio Players |
167 |
CD Player |
167 |
MP3 |
168 |
Auxiliary Devices |
170 |
Phone |
174 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
174 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
176 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
179 |
Trademarks and License Agreements |
186 |
Climate Controls |
191 |
Climate Control Systems |
191 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
191 |
Air Vents |
196 |
Maintenance |
196 |
Air Intake |
196 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
196 |
Service |
196 |
Driving and Operating |
197 |
Driving Information |
198 |
Distracted Driving |
198 |
Defensive Driving |
199 |
Drunk Driving |
199 |
Control of a Vehicle |
199 |
Braking |
199 |
Steering |
200 |
Off-Road Recovery |
201 |
Loss of Control |
201 |
Racing or Other Competitive Driving |
202 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
202 |
Highway Hypnosis |
203 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
203 |
Winter Driving |
204 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
206 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
206 |
Starting and Operating |
210 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
210 |
Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
211 |
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
213 |
Starting the Engine |
215 |
Engine Heater |
218 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
219 |
Shifting Into Park |
220 |
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission) |
221 |
Parking |
221 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
221 |
Engine Exhaust |
222 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
222 |
Automatic Transmission |
223 |
Manual Mode |
225 |
Manual Transmission |
226 |
Brakes |
227 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
227 |
Parking Brake |
228 |
Brake Assist |
230 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
231 |
Ride Control Systems |
231 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
231 |
StabiliTrak® System |
232 |
Interactive Drive Control System (except GS) |
234 |
Interactive Drive Control System (GS Only) |
236 |
Cruise Control |
237 |
Object Detection Systems |
239 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
239 |
Fuel |
241 |
Recommended Fuel |
242 |
Gasoline Specifications |
242 |
California Fuel Requirements |
242 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
243 |
Fuel Additives |
243 |
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
244 |
Filling the Tank |
245 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
246 |
Towing |
247 |
General Towing Information |
247 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
247 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
247 |
Vehicle Care |
249 |
General Information |
250 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
250 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
251 |
Accessories and Modifications |
251 |
Vehicle Checks |
251 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
251 |
Hood |
252 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
253 |
Engine Oil |
258 |
Engine Oil Life System |
260 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
261 |
Manual Transmission Fluid |
262 |
Hydraulic Clutch |
262 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
262 |
Cooling System |
264 |
Engine Coolant |
265 |
Engine Overheating |
268 |
Power Steering Fluid (2.0L L4 Engine) |
270 |
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine with or without eAssist) |
271 |
Washer Fluid |
271 |
Brakes |
271 |
Brake Fluid |
272 |
Battery |
274 |
Starter Switch Check |
275 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
275 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
276 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
276 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
276 |
Headlamp Aiming |
277 |
Bulb Replacement |
278 |
Halogen Bulbs |
278 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
278 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
278 |
Fog Lamps |
280 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
280 |
License Plate Lamp |
281 |
Replacement Bulbs |
281 |
Electrical System |
282 |
High Voltage Devices and Wiring |
282 |
Electrical System Overload |
282 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
283 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
283 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
287 |
Wheels and Tires |
289 |
Tires |
289 |
All-Season Tires |
290 |
Winter Tires |
290 |
Summer Tires |
290 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
291 |
Tire Designations |
293 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
293 |
Tire Pressure |
296 |
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation |
297 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
298 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
299 |
Tire Inspection |
302 |
Tire Rotation |
303 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
304 |
Buying New Tires |
305 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
306 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
307 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
308 |
Wheel Replacement |
309 |
Tire Chains |
309 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
310 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
312 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
319 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
326 |
Tire Changing |
327 |
Compact Spare Tire |
332 |
Jump Starting |
333 |
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) |
333 |
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) |
335 |
Towing |
337 |
Towing the Vehicle |
337 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
338 |
Appearance Care |
340 |
Exterior Care |
340 |
Interior Care |
343 |
Floor Mats |
346 |
Service and Maintenance |
349 |
General Information |
349 |
Maintenance Schedule |
351 |
Special Application Services |
356 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
357 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
360 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
360 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
362 |
Maintenance Records |
363 |
Technical Data |
365 |
Vehicle Identification |
365 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
365 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
365 |
Vehicle Data |
366 |
Capacities and Specifications |
366 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
368 |
Customer Information |
369 |
Customer Information |
370 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
370 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
372 |
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
373 |
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
373 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
374 |
Online Owner Center |
374 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
375 |
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
375 |
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
379 |
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
380 |
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
381 |
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
382 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
384 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
385 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
385 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
386 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
386 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
387 |
Event Data Recorders |
387 |
OnStar® |
388 |
Infotainment System |
388 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
388 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
388 |
OnStar |
391 |
OnStar Overview |
391 |
OnStar Services |
392 |
Emergency |
392 |
Security |
392 |
Navigation |
392 |
Connections |
393 |
Diagnostics |
395 |
OnStar Additional Information |
395 |
Index |
401 |
Index_A |
401 |
Index_B |
402 |
Index_C |
402 |
Index_D |
403 |
Index_E |
404 |
Index_F |
404 |
Index_G |
405 |
Index_H |
405 |
Index_I |
406 |
Index_J |
406 |
Index_K |
406 |
Index_L |
406 |
Index_M |
407 |
Index_N |
407 |
Index_O |
408 |
Index_P |
408 |
Index_R |
409 |
Index_S |
409 |
Index_T |
411 |
Index_U |
411 |
Index_V |
412 |