Buick 2011 Regal User Manual

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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-32
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-43
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-51
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-9

Buick 2011 Regal Specifications

General

Brand	Buick
Model	2011 Regal
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Provides information for Canadian vehicle owners, including French language manual availability.

Using this Manual

Explains how to use the manual effectively, including the index and warning symbols.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Details hazard levels (Danger, Warning, Caution) and their meanings for safety.

Symbols

Explains the meaning of various symbols used in the manual and on the vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Lists and explains vehicle symbols and their meanings.

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the instrument panel layout and its components.

Initial Drive Information

Overview of important initial driving features and their locations.

Climate Controls

How to control the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Performance and Maintenance

Discusses performance features like traction control and maintenance aspects.

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details keys, remote entry systems, and lock operations.

Doors

Describes door locks, power door locks, and trunk release mechanisms.

Windows

Explains power window operation, express features, and lockout.

Vehicle Security

Explains anti-theft alarm systems and immobilizer operation.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Covers importance and adjustment of head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

Details seat adjustment, power seat controls, lumbar support, and heated seats.

Safety Belts

Comprehensive info on safety belt usage, types, and care.

Airbag System

Explains airbag types, locations, inflation, passenger sensing, and servicing.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Details storage locations like instrument panel, glove box, cupholders, and console.

Additional Storage Features

Covers cargo nets and convenience nets for extra storage.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Describes steering wheel adjustments, controls, horn, wipers, and outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explains warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Vehicle Messages

Lists and explains various vehicle system messages for status and actions.

Vehicle Personalization

Explains customizing vehicle features via audio system controls.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Details exterior lamp controls, including headlamps, fog lamps, and signals.

Interior Lighting

Covers instrument panel illumination, dome lamps, and reading lamps.

Lighting Features

Explains entry lighting, exit lighting, and battery power protection.

Infotainment System

Operation

Describes how to operate the infotainment system controls and menus.

Radio

Covers AM-FM radio controls, RDS features, and station selection.

Audio Players

Details CD player operation, care, and MP3 track selection.

Phone

Explains Bluetooth connectivity, pairing, and call handling.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Describes the dual automatic climate control system and its components.

Air Vents

Explains adjusting air vents for optimal airflow direction and operation.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Covers defensive driving and drunk driving awareness.

Starting and Operating

Details new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting procedures.

Brakes

Covers ABS, parking brakes, brake assist, and hill start assist features.

Cruise Control

Details cruise control use, including setting, resuming, and ending.

Fuel

Covers fuel types, recommended fuel, California requirements, and filling the tank.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guides on performing basic vehicle checks and service work.

Bulb Replacement

Details bulb replacement procedures for various exterior lamps.

Electrical System

Covers electrical system overload, fuses, circuit breakers, and fuse blocks.

Wheels and Tires

Comprehensive info on tires, including inspection, rotation, and pressure.

Jump Starting

Explains the procedure for safely jump starting a vehicle.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Emphasizes regular maintenance for vehicle condition and emissions.

Scheduled Maintenance

Outlines maintenance intervals and services required for vehicle longevity.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists specific fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended for the vehicle.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Explains the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and its importance.

Vehicle Data

Details capacities and specifications like engine, transmission, and fuel tank sizes.

Customer Information

Customer Information

Covers customer satisfaction procedures, assistance, and helpful links.

Reporting Safety Defects

Instructs on how to report safety defects to government agencies and GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Explains how vehicle data is recorded, used, and protected.

OnStar®

Provides information on the OnStar system, its services, and data collection.