2013 Buick Regal Owner Manual - Page 239

Driving and Operating Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise control speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle's speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain the vehicle's speed. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . 9-43 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) or Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects. At speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), the system detects objects up to 1.5 m (5 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground. If the vehicle has the UFRPA system, it also detects objects 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle. To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch; when cruise control disengages, the indicator light will not be lit. Press . . * on the steering wheel. To turn off the cruise control, press 1 on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by pressing or if the ignition is turned off. 1 { WARNING The parking assist system does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle. It is not available at (Continued)