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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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2011 Buick Regal Owner Manual M
Technical Data ............... 12-1
Vehicle Identification ......... 12-1
Vehicle Data .................. 12-2
Customer Information ....... 13-1
Customer Information ........ 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects .... 13-13
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy .................... 13-14
Index ..................... i-1
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Introduction iii
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK,
the BUICK Emblem, and REGAL
are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on your specific
vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or
due to changes subsequent to the
printing of this owner manual.
Please refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of
the features found on your vehicle.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited” for
Buick Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this
manual can be obtained from your
dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de
langue française
www.helminc.com
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 20834696 B Second Printing
©
2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011
iv Introduction
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warnings, and
Cautions
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result in
serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a
hazard that could result in injury or
death.
{ WARNING
These mean there is something
that could hurt you or other
people.
Notice: This means there is
something that could result in
property or vehicle damage.
This would not be covered by the
vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is
a safety symbol which means
“Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or
“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual
for additional instructions or
information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information.
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Introduction v
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011
vi Introduction
2 NOTES
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In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel .............. 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information ........ 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System ...................... 1-4
Door Locks ................... 1-5
Trunk Release ................ 1-5
Windows ...................... 1-5
Seat Adjustment .............. 1-6
Heated Seats ................. 1-7
Head Restraint Adjustment .... 1-7
Safety Belts ................... 1-8
Sensing System for
Passenger Airbag ........... 1-8
Mirror Adjustment ............. 1-8
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9
Interior Lighting ............... 1-9
Exterior Lighting ............. 1-10
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-11
Climate Controls ............. 1-12
Transmission ................ 1-12
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) ..................... 1-13
Satellite Radio ............... 1-14
Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-14
Bluetooth
®
................... 1-15
Steering Wheel Controls ..... 1-15
Cruise Control ............... 1-16
Navigation System ........... 1-16
Driver Information
Center (DIC) ............... 1-16
Vehicle Personalization ...... 1-17
Ultrasonic Parking Assist .... 1-17
Power Outlets ............... 1-17
Sunroof ...................... 1-18
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) .............. 1-18
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) .............. 1-19
Tire Pressure Monitor ........ 1-19
Engine Oil Life System .... . . 1-20
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) .... . 1-20
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy ................... 1-20
Roadside Assistance
Program .................... 1-21
OnStar
®
..................... 1-21
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1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel
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In Brief 1-3
A. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑5.
B. Air Vents on page 8‑4.
C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑4.
Driver Information Center
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.
D. Cruise Control on page 9‑40.
E. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8.
F. Horn on page 5‑2.
Driver Airbag. See Where Are
the Airbags? on page 3‑32.
G. Driver Information Center
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑22.
H. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
I. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.
J. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
K. Interactive Drive Control
System on page 9‑38 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑36 (If Equipped).
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 9‑37
(If Equipped) .
L. Info Display. See Operation on
page 7‑4.
M. Power Door Locks on page 2‑5.
Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑3.
N. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑43.
O. Front Passenger Airbag.
See Where Are the Airbags? on
page 3‑32.
P. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑5.
Q. Data Link Connector. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑13.
R. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on
page 10‑42.
Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4‑1.
S. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
T. Ignition Positions on page 9‑18.
U. Heated Front Seats on
page 3‑8.
V. Storage Compartment.
W. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑26 or
Manual Transmission on
page 9‑30.
X. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
Y. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
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1-4 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter will work up to
20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press the key release button to
extend the key blade. The key can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.
Press K to unlock the driver door or
all doors.
Press Q to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑32.
Press and hold V to open the
trunk.
Press and release 7 to locate the
vehicle.
Press and hold 7 for at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press 7 again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.
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The 2011 BUICK Regal Owners Manual is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information and instructions on how to operate and maintain your BUICK Regal. This manual is specifically designed for the 2011 model year and covers various aspects of the vehicle, including its features, controls, maintenance schedule, and troubleshooting tips. Whether you are a new owner or have been driving the 2011 BUICK Regal for a while, this manual will be your go-to resource for all your vehicle-related questions and needs.
- Features and Controls
- Maintenance Schedule
- Troubleshooting Tips