instrument cluster BUICK REGAL 2015 Owner's Manual

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In Brief 1-3
1.Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
Fog Lamps on page 6-4 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-5.
2. Air Vents on page 8-6.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-4.
4. Cruise Control on page 9-38 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-40 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5-2 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-52 (If
Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel
Cluster) on page 5-12 or
Instrument Cluster (Base Level
Cluster) on page 5-8. Driver Information Center
Display. See
Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level
Cluster) on page 5-32 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35.
6. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2 (If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level
Cluster) on page 5-32 orDriver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35.
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
8. Infotainment on page 7-1.
9. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-35.
Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-3.
GS/Sport Button (If Equipped).
See Selective Ride Control on
page 9-37. Rear Parking Assist Button (If
Equipped). See
Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
on page 9-49.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
on page 9-58 (If Equipped).
10. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on
page 6-2.
11. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4-1.
12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-20.
13. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10-5.
14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
15. Horn on page 5-3.
16. Ignition Positions (Key Access)
on page 9-15 orIgnition
Positions (Keyless Access) on
page 9-16.
17. Heated Front Seats on
page 3-8 (If Equipped).

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In Brief 1-15
Cruise Control
5:Press to turn cruise control on
or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster when cruise
is turned on.
RES+: If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume to that speed or hold
upward to accelerate. If cruise
control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed. SET−:
Press the control down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
vehicle speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9-38
and Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-40 (if equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
yorz:Press to move up or
down in a list.
SorT: PressSto open
application menus on the left.
Press
Tto open interaction menus
on the right.
V: Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level Cluster) on page 5-32
or Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35.

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In Brief 1-17
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
display a warning triangle on the
Rear Vision Camera screen and a
graphic on the instrument cluster to
provide the object distance. In
addition, multiple beeps may occur
if very close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing on page 9-49.
Active Emergency
Braking System
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the Active
Emergency Braking System, which
includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA) and the Automatic
Collision Preparation (ACP) System.
These systems can provide a boost
to braking or automatically brake the
vehicle to help avoid or lessen the
severity of crashes when driving in a
forward gear.
See Active Emergency Braking
System on page 9-54.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are two 12-volt accessory
power outlets located:
.On the center stack next to the
ashtray.
.Inside the center console.
The outlet is powered when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or until the driver
door is opened within 10 minutes of
turning off the vehicle. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 9-23.
Open the protective cover to use the
accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets on page 5-5.

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eAssist Features
eAssist®Overview
If the vehicle has eAssist, there are
several additional features that
contribute to increased efficiency.
Vehicles with eAssist have an
automatic engine start/stop feature.
This feature saves fuel by shutting
the engine off when the vehicle is
stopped. When the engine shuts off
automatically, all the accessories
will continue to operate normally. In
very hot or cold conditions, the
engine will only shut off
automatically part of the time. See
Starting the Engine on page 9-18.
There are two air conditioning
settings available. The comfort
setting maximizes cabin comfort.The eco setting maximizes
efficiency allowing more frequent,
and longer engine stops than the
comfort setting. See
Dual Automatic
Climate Control System on
page 8-1.
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist
(HSA) feature, which may be useful
when the vehicle is stopped on a
grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA)
on page 9-34.
Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly
different instrument cluster, which
includes an AUTO STOP indicator
on the tachometer. See Instrument
Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) on
page 5-12 orInstrument Cluster
(Base Level Cluster) on page 5-8.
The eAssist system uses a high
voltage battery, which is cooled with
air drawn from the vehicle interior.
The cold air intake for the battery is
located behind the rear seat, on the
filler panel. Do not cover the intake.
See Battery on page 10-26.
High Voltage Safety
Information
Vehicles with eAssist have a
standard 12-volt battery and a high
voltage battery. Only a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage
battery. See your dealer if the high
voltage battery needs service.

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In Brief 1-21
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The traction control system limits
wheel slip. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system turns on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
.To turn off traction control, press
and release the TCS/StabiliTrak
button on the center stack.
i
illuminates and the appropriate
DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System Messages
on page 5-45.
.Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button again to turn
on traction control.
.To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the TCS/StabiliTrak button, on
the center stack, until
iandg
illuminate in the instrument
cluster and the appropriate DIC
message is displayed. SeeRide
Control System Messages on
page 5-45.
.Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button to turn on both
systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-35.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10.
The warning light will remain on until
the tire pressure is corrected.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps three
times, an alarm occurred previously
while the alarm system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
See Security Messages on
page 5-45.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12.
Immobilizer Operation
(Key Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition. The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. Only the correct key
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may
not start if the key is damaged.
The security light in the instrument
cluster comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged
or the light continues to stay on, try
another ignition key.
If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the
first key may be damaged. See your
dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a
new key made.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.Immobilizer Operation
(Keyless Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the transmitter
leaves the vehicle.

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2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition button is
pushed in and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.
The security light on the instrument
cluster comes on when there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your
vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.If the vehicle does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter,
or place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket. See
“Starting the
Vehicle with a Low Transmitter
Battery” underRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2-3.
If the vehicle does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the transmitter
pocket, your vehicle needs service.
See your dealer who can service
the theft-deterrent system and have
a new transmitter programmed to
the vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.

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3-18 Seats and Restraints
Here are the most important things
to know about the airbag system:
{Warning
You can be severely injured or
killed in a crash if you are not
wearing your safety belt, even
with airbags. Airbags are
designed to work with safety
belts, not replace them. Also,
airbags are not designed to inflate
in every crash. In some crashes
safety belts are the only restraint.
SeeWhen Should an Airbag
Inflate? on page 3-20.
Wearing your safety belt during a
crash helps reduce the chance of
hitting things inside the vehicle or
being ejected from it. Airbags are
“supplemental restraints” to the
safety belts. Everyone in the
vehicle should wear a safety belt
properly, whether or not there is
an airbag for that person.
{Warning
Because airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of
an eye, anyone who is up
against, or very close to any
airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not
sit unnecessarily close to any
airbag, as you would be if sitting
on the edge of the seat or leaning
forward. Safety belts help keep
you in position before and during
a crash. Always wear a safety
belt, even with airbags. The driver
should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle.
Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted side impact airbags
and/or roof-rail airbags.
{Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, see Older Children on
page 3-30 orInfants and Young
Children on page 3-32.
There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol. The
system checks the airbag electrical
system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See Airbag Readiness
Light on page 5-18 for more
information.

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Instruments and Controls 5-1
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-2
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Instrument Cluster (Base Level Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-18
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-18
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-20
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 5-26
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
StabiliTrak
®OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-26
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . 5-27
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-28
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-29
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . 5-29
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Information Displays
Power Flows
(eAssist Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Energy Information (eAssist Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level
Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-39
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-39
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-40

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5-8 Instruments and Controls
Instrument Cluster (Base Level Cluster)
English Shown, Metric Similar