wheel 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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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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Automatic Transmission
Detected objects are indicated by audible beeps when the vehicle is in Reverse. The
interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the
distance is less than 12 in. (30 cm), the beeps are continuous. The system operates only
at speeds less than 5 mph.
• To turn the system on/off, press the Parking Assistbutton on the center of the
instrument panel.
Note: THE SYSTEM MAY BE DISABLED IF DIRT, SNOW OR ICE BUILDS UP ON THE
SENSORS. KEEP THE VEHICLE CLEAN FOR PROPER OPERATION.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Electric Parking Brake
• To apply the parking brake, pull up theParking Brakeswitch by the shift lever.
• To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal and press the
Parking Brakeswitch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist✦
The full-time, full-function traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak
electronic stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turning the Systems Off/On
• To turn off traction control, press the StabiliTrak/Traction Controlbutton on the
center of the instrument panel. The Traction Control Offlight will illuminate in the
instrument cluster.
• To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the button.
The StabiliTrak Offlight will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
• Press the button again to turn on both systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be
used to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill
grade to provide engine braking.
• Move the shift lever to the left of the Drive (D) position. Tap the shift lever forward (+) to
upshift or rearward to downshift (–). The currently selected gear will be displayed in the
Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur. When
coming to a stop, the transmission will automatically downshift.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.