brake BUICK REGAL 2013 Get To Know Guide

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Exterior Lamps Control
Turn Signal Lever/ Driver Information Center ControlsInstrument Cluster
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever
Hood Release Lever
Windshield Wipers Lever
Cruise Control ButtonsStorage/Fuse Panel Access
Instrument Panel
Oil Pressure
Airbag Readiness
StabiliTrak/Traction Control Warning
Security
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Brake System Warning
PARK Parking Brake Set
Lights On
Low Tire Pressure
Antilock Brake System Warning
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 BrakeMultifunction ControllerFAudio System/ Navigation SystemF
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Automatic Climate Controls/Heated Seat Buttons
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist ButtonF
Power Door Lock Buttons
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Driver Information Center
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays vehicle system info r mation and warning messages and is accessed using the controls on the turn signal lever.
DIC Controls
Cruise Control
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate
Rotate the switch up to resume a set speed.
When the system is active, rotate the switch up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate the switch down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control but retain the set speed in memory.
Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel the cruise control.
The cruise control set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is turned off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white in the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed (must be above 25 mph), rotate the SET/– switch down to set the speed. The Cruise Control symbol will
illuminate in green in the instrument cluster.
A. MENU
Press to display the:
– Trip/Fuel menu (digital speed ometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy, average speed, timer, OnStar Turn-by-Turn guidance).
– Vehicle Information menu (units, tire pressures, remaining oil life, compass, speed warning).
B.
Rotate the switch to scroll through the items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press the button on the end of the lever to set or clear a menu item or warning message. Some urgent messages
cannot be cleared from the DIC display.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
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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. (30cm), the beeps are continuous. The system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph.
• To turn the system on/off, press the Parking Assist button 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 Brake switch by the shift lever.
• To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal and press the Parking Brake switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking AssistF
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 Control button on the center of the instrument panel. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
• To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the button. The StabiliTrak Off light 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 driv\
ing 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 shif\
t will not occur. When coming to a stop, the transmission will automatically downshift.
See Driving and Operating 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 ch\
arge the high- voltage battery. This “regenerative braking” process captures kine\
tic 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 v\
ehicle 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 syst\
em, 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 buttonF, 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 f\
requent 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.
F Optional equipment