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Buick REGAL 2011 User Manual

Buick REGAL 2011
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Buick Regal Owner Manual M
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

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Buick REGAL 2011 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBuick
ModelREGAL 2011
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's main controls and displays, including gauges and warning lights.

Initial Drive Information

Key features for new drivers, covering basics like locks, windows, and seats.

Vehicle Features

Highlights of the vehicle's entertainment, comfort, and convenience systems.

Performance and Maintenance

Key systems related to vehicle performance and upkeep, like traction control.

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, remote entry, door locks, and security systems.

Doors

Details on opening/closing doors, trunk release, and power locks.

Vehicle Security

Features like anti-theft alarms and immobilizers to protect the vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Information on convex, power, folding, and heated mirror adjustments.

Interior Mirrors

Details on the automatic dimming rearview mirror.

Windows

Operation of power windows and safety considerations.

Roof

Information on sunroof operation, safety features, and maintenance.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper installation and adjustment of head restraints for safety.

Front Seats

Adjusting manual and power seats, lumbar support, and heating.

Rear Seats

Information on rear seat folding, pass-through doors, and child restraints.

Safety Belts

Proper usage, importance, and reminders for vehicle occupants.

Airbag System

Overview of airbag types, locations, activation, and safety precautions.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Location and use of various storage areas like instrument panel and console.

Additional Storage Features

Details on features like cargo nets and convenience nets for extra storage.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Operation of steering wheel adjustments, controls, horn, wipers, and outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explains the meaning and function of all dashboard warning lights and gauges.

Information Displays

Details on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its various displays.

Vehicle Messages

Explains various system messages displayed to the driver.

Vehicle Personalization

Customizing vehicle features like climate, locks, and lighting via the audio system.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Controls for headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, and automatic lighting systems.

Interior Lighting

Information on instrument panel illumination, dome lamps, and reading lamps.

Lighting Features

Details on entry/exit lighting and battery power protection features.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview of the audio system and safety warnings for driving distraction.

Navigation System

Guidance on using the vehicle's navigation system.

Theft-Deterrent Feature

Explanation of how the system prevents theft by linking to the VIN.

Operation

How to control the infotainment system, including audio, phone, and menus.

Radio

Details on AM/FM radio operation, RDS, tuning, and favorites.

Audio Players

Information on CD player usage, MP3 compatibility, and care of discs.

Phone

Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, call management, and pairing procedures.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Overview of the dual automatic climate control system and its components.

Air Vents

How to adjust air vents for optimal airflow direction and system performance.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Essential tips for safe driving, including defensive techniques and avoiding distractions.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Automatic Transmission

Operation of the automatic transmission, including modes and shifting.

Manual Transmission

Instructions for operating a six-speed manual transmission, including shift patterns.

Brakes

Information on the Antilock Brake System (ABS), parking brake, and brake assist.

Ride Control Systems

Details on Traction Control (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Cruise Control

How to set, resume, and use cruise control safely.

Object Detection Systems

Information on the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist system.

Fuel

Fuel types, recommended octane, specifications, and filling procedures.

Towing

General information and restrictions on towing the vehicle.

Conversions and Add-Ons

Warnings about adding non-dealer accessories and their impact.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Advice on service, parts, and the importance of genuine GM components.

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic maintenance and service tasks yourself.

Headlamp Aiming

Information on headlamp alignment and when professional service is needed.

Bulb Replacement

Instructions for replacing various exterior and interior light bulbs.

Electrical System

Details on fuses, circuit breakers, and overload protection for the vehicle's electrical system.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire care, pressure, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of maintenance, dealer services, and vehicle upkeep.

Scheduled Maintenance

Recommended service intervals, checks, and replacement schedules.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists specific fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for optimal performance.

Maintenance Records

A template for recording service dates, odometer readings, and performed services.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and service parts labels.

Vehicle Data

Capacities for fluids like engine coolant, oil, and fuel tank volume.

Engine Drive Belt Routing

Diagram showing the routing of the engine drive belt.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to resolve concerns with dealership services and external arbitration programs.

Customer Assistance Offices

Contact information for customer support in the US, Canada, and other regions.

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting vehicle safety defects to government agencies and GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on vehicle computer systems that record performance data and privacy policies.

OnStarĀ®

Information on the OnStar system, data recording, and terms of use.

Navigation System

Guidance on using the vehicle's navigation system and managing stored data.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Explanation of RFID technology use in vehicles and privacy.

Radio Frequency Statement

Compliance statement for radio frequency systems.

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