audio BUICK REGAL 2012 Get To Know Guide

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Exterior Lamps
ControlTurn Signal Lever/
Driver Information
Center ControlsInstrument
Cluster
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel
Lever Hood Release
LeverWindshield
Wipers Lever
Cruise Control
Buttons Storage/Fuse
Panel Access
Instrument Panel
Oil Pressure
Airbag Readiness
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Warning
Security
Charging SystemSafety Belt Reminder
Brake System
Warning
Parking Brake Set
Lights On
Low Tire Pressure
Antilock Brake
System Warning
PA R K
Check Engine
Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Off
Fog Lamps
Cruise Control
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls
Symbols

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Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights
and gauges of the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent
damage to your vehicle.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Traction Control/
StabiliTrak
Button
Electric Parking
Brake Multifunction
Controller✦Audio System/
Navigation
System✦ Hazard
Warning
Flashers
Button
Automatic Climate
Controls/Heated
Seat Buttons Ultrasonic
Rear Parking
Assist ButtonPower
Door Lock
Buttons

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Unlock
Press once to unlock the driver’s door only
or press twice to unlock all doors.
Lock
Press to lock all doors. The driver’s door
will not lock if open.
Note: THE REMOTE LOCK AND UNLOCK
SETTINGS CAN BE CHANGED IN THE
VEHICLE SETTINGS MENU BY USING THE
AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLS.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
Press and hold for two seconds to activate
the alarm. Press the button again or turn
on the ignition to cancel the alarm.
Power Door Locks/Door Opening
• Press the power door Unlock/ Lockbutton in the center of the instrument panel
to unlock or lock all doors.
• To open a locked door from the inside, pull the door handle to unlock the door and then
pull the handle again to open the door.
• To prevent a rear door from opening from the inside, activate the Rear Door
Security Lock. See your Owner Manual for more information.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Trunk Release
Press and hold to unlatch the trunk.
Remote Vehicle Start✦
Press and release the Lockbutton and
then press and hold the button to start
the engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn the ignition to the
On position before driving.
– The engine will run for 10 minutes.
Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension.
– Only two remote starts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
– Press and hold the button to cancel
a remote start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Express Power Windows
• All windows have an express-down feature. Fully press the desired window switch for
the window to lower automatically.
• The front windows have an express-up feature. Fully pull the desired front window
switch for the window to go up automatically.
• To partially open a window, gently press and hold the appropriate switch until the
window reaches the desired position.
Note: IF VEHICLE BATTERY POWER IS LOST, THE WINDOWS MUST BE RE-PROGRAMMED
FOR THE EXPRESS-UP FEATURE TO OPERATE. FOLLOW THE OWNER MANUAL
PROCEDURE.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Audio System
RADIO
BAND:
FM, AM, XM1–6:
Favorite
preset
stationsFAV:
Pages of
favorite radio
stations Previous or
next radio
station, track
or file
CD/AUXPower/
VolumeINFO:
Display available
song information
Phone
menu/Mute
Multifunction Knob:
Turn to highlight menu
item, or select radio
station, track or file;
press to select itemCONFIG:
System
settings
menuBACK:
Move back
one level in
the menusEject CD
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
AS:
Autostore
list
Selecting a Menu Option
• Press the appropriate button to enter the desired menu.
• Turn the Multifunctionknob to highlight a menu option or setting.
• Press the Multifunctionknob to select the option or turn a setting on/off.
• Press the BACKbutton to exit a menu or screen, or delete a character.
Note: AVOID EXTENDED SEARCHING FOR ITEMS OR CONFIGURING SETTINGS WHILE
DRIVING.
TONE:
Sound
settings
menu

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Audio/Bluetooth® Steering Wheel Controls
+ –
Volume
Press +or –to increase or decrease
the volume.
Next/Previous
Rotate up or down to go to the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD track
or MP3 file.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
Push to Talk
Press to interact with the OnStar
®,
Bluetooth or navigation system✦.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or reject an OnStar or
a Bluetooth call.
Press to mute the vehicle speakers.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Bluetooth® System
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make
and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system, microphone and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the vehicle’s Bluetooth system
before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
VISIT WWW.GM.COM/BLUETOOTH FOR MORE INFORMATION.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Portable Audio Devices
A 3.5mm auxiliary input jack (A) and a USB
port (B), which can be used to control iPod®
and MP3 devices, are located under the
center console armrest.
• A portable device connected to the
auxiliary input jack can be controlled
only by using the portable device
controls. To optimize speaker volume,
fully increase the volume level of the
portable device.
• Compatible devices connected to the
USB port can be controlled by the
audio system. Not all devices may be
supported. Use the Multifunctionknob
and the audio steering wheel controls
to access various functions.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.BA

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Note: AVOID EXTENDED SEARCHING FOR ITEMS OR CONFIGURING SETTINGS WHILE
DRIVING.
Navigation Audio System✦
SRCE:
FM, AM,
XM, CD, AUX
1–6: Favoritepreset
stations; select
available
menu item TONE:
Sound
settings menuINFO: Display
available song/
navigation
information
CONFIG:
System
settings menu
Previous or
next radio station,
track or file
HOME: Main
menu Power/
Volume
Phone menu/ Mute
DEST:
Destination or RoutescreenNAV:Map
screenRPT:
Repeat voice
guidance FAV:
Pages of favorite radio
stations AS:
Autostore list
MENU/SELECT:
Turn outer chrome ring to change
radio stations or highlight menu items;
press outer
chrome ring to select item
Ejectdisc
Clock
menuBACK: Move
back one level in
the menus
See your Navigation System Owner Manual.

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Vehicle Personalization
Multifunction Controller✦
NAV
View the navigation map screen.
AUDIO
Access audio system features.
PHONE
Access phone features.
DEST
Access the navigation destination or
route screen.
BACK
Move back one level in the menu.
Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio system controls and menus.
1. Press the CONFIGbutton to view the Configuration Settings menu.
2. Turn the Multifunctionknob or MENU/SELECTknob to highlight the Vehicle Settings
menu; press the knob or outer chrome ring to select it.
3. Turn the Multifunction knob or MENU/SELECTknob to highlight the desired menu
option; press the knob or outer chrome ring to select it.
4. Press the
BACKbutton to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
The Interactive Drive Control System adapts to your driving style and preference
within one of three driving modes. It automatically adjusts suspension, steering and
automatic transmission settings in real time. System controls are located on the
center of the instrument panel.
STANDARD (Default)
Use for normal city and highway driving; is active each time the vehicle is started.
TOUR (Not on GS model)
Press the TOURbutton for a smooth ride during long-distance highway driving.
SPORT
Press the SPORTbutton when road conditions or personal preference demand more
responsive, controlled handling. The Sport mode settings (not on GS model) can be
changed in the Vehicle Settings menu by using the audio system controls.
GS (GS model only)
Press the GSbutton for the highest level of responsiveness and controlled handling. The
instrument panel backlighting color changes from Ice Blue to White.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Interactive Drive Control System✦
• Press the appropriate button to access
the desired menu or function.
• Turn the controller to highlight the
desired option.
• Press the controller to select the option.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

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eAssist Overview (if equipped)
A compact electric drive system called eAssist has been integrated with the highly efficient
2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission to provide an electric
“boost” to help conserve fuel. eAssist includes a small, but powerful, electric motor rated
at 15 kilowatts. It replaces the typical alternator found on most engines. eAssist also uses
a small, advanced 115-volt lithium-ion battery located in the trunk.
eAssist Features
Your Regal with eAssist has several features that increase vehicle efficiency and maximize
fuel economy.
When braking or coasting, the electric motor acts like a generator to charge the high-
voltage battery. This “regenerative braking” process captures kinetic energy that would
otherwise be lost and stores it in the high-voltage battery. This electrical energy can then
be reused.
Note: THE REGENERATIVE BRAKING PROCESS REQUIRES UNIQUE TRANSMISSION
SHIFTING AS THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN.
When the vehicle comes to a stop, the engine may turn off automatically, saving fuel that
would otherwise be used while idling. This is called an Auto Stop. The vehicle is powered
by the high-voltage battery.
Note: THE eASSIST FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE ARE ENABLED AFTER THE ENGINE
REACHES OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
Auto Start/Stop
While driving, when the brake is applied and the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the
automatic engine start/stop system may turn off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop. In
Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate
controls and other accessories will be powered by the high-voltage battery. The engine will
restart immediately when the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is applied.
After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine using the key or START/STOP
button✦, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
Auto Start/Stop Conditions
There are several conditions that may cause the engine to remain running or restart when
the vehicle is stopped.
• The engine, transmission or high voltage battery is not warmed up.
• The outside temperature is less than –4°F (–20°C).
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The high-voltage battery state of charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the climate control or
defog setting. Using the eco Air Conditioning mode will result in more frequent and
longer Auto Stops than the Comfort Air Conditioning mode.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Power Flow Display
The Power Flow display, located
on the instrument panel’s Driver
Information Center or on the audio
system color display (if equipped),
indicates the energy flow direction,
the high-voltage battery charge
level, and the current eAssist oper-
ating mode. These modes include:
• Engine Idle – The vehicle is
stopped and the engine is
running.
• Auto Stop – The vehicle is stopped, the engine has been automatically turned off and is
ready to automatically restart when needed.
• Engine Power – The engine is providing the primary drive power for the vehicle.
• Hybrid Power – The eAssist electric motor is providing significant electrical assist to
the engine.
• Battery Charging – The eAssist electric motor is charging the high-voltage battery while
the vehicle is slowing down.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Driver Efficiency Gauge
The efficiency gauge assists you in driving efficiently. To maximize efficiency, attempt to
keep the pointer in the solid green zone in the middle of the gauge. The gauge moves to
the left when braking and to the right when accelerating. When either is done aggressively,
it is less efficient and the gauge will move further away from the center. The eAssist
system’s ability to capture energy while the vehicle is slowing down makes decelerating
very important for efficiency.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Climate Control Settings
• Press the Air Conditioningbutton until the button indicator is green to select the
eco air conditioning setting for maximum efficiency. This setting will maximize the
frequency and duration of Auto Stops while still providing cabin comfort when the
vehicle is in an Auto Stop.
• Press the Air Conditioningbutton until the button indicator is blue to select the
comfort air conditioning setting for maximum cabin comfort. Auto Stops will be reduced
in both frequency and duration.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
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eAssist Features