traction control 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
F Optional equipment

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Note: WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, VARIOUS ON-SCREEN FUNCTIONS ARE DISABLED TO REDUCE DRIVER DISTRACTION.
The navigation system includes the features of the IntelliLink system an\
d the touch screen infotainment display.
To select various system functions, touch the highlighted touch screen buttons in the on-screen menus or use the MENU/SELECT knob.
Navigation SystemF
Clock
Setting the Time
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press the Clock button.
3. Use the screen buttons to adjust the time, date and day settings.
4. The new time settings will be displayed after exiting the screen.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
Entering a Destination
1. Press the DEST button.
2. Touch the Address Entry screen button to enter a specific address. The Destination Entry menu also lists other options to plan a route.
3. Select State/Province, City or Street and enter the information. Touch the List button to select the desired name from the generated list for each entry.
4. Enter the house number. Touch the Done screen button.
5. The entered address is displayed.
6. Select the Route Options and touch the Start Guidance screen button.
For additional information, see your Infotainment System 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.
F Optional equipment