instrument cluster BUICK REGAL 2016 Get To Know Guide

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Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
GS ButtonF
Accessory Power Outlet (in storage compartment)
Climate ControlsElectric Parking Brake
Climate Controls/Passenger’s Heated Seat ControlF
Infotainment SystemF
Traction Control/ StabiliTrak Button
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Climate Controls/Driver’s Heated Seat ControlF
Rear Parking Assist ButtonF
Lane Departure Warning ButtonFSport ButtonF
Check Engine
Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction Control Off
Fog Lamps
Cruise Control
Lane Departure Warning
F Optional equipment

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The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.
Driver Information Center
Menu Items
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Info (includes the trip odometers and fuel information), PerformanceF, Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings menus.
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Press the or button to move through the displayed menu or submenu.
Press the button to open a menu or select/deselect a setting.
Reset an Item
1. Use the controls to display the item.
2. Use the controls to display the Reset option.
3. Press the button to reset or clear the item.
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
1. Use the controls to display the Settings menu.
2. Select Display Theme.
3. Select the desired cluster theme.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment

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Cruise Control
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press up to increase speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press down to decrease speed.
Follow Distance Gap (Adaptive Cruise ControlF only)
Press to select a setting of Far, Medium, or Near.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control without erasing the set speed from 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 (or button if equipped with Adaptive Cruise ControlF). The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the switch down to the SET–
position to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
SunroofF
Express Open/Close
Fully press the rear of the switch to express open the sunroof. Gently press and hold the switch to partially open the sunroof.
Fully press the front of the switch to express close the sunroof. Gently press and hold the switch to partially close the sunroof.
Tilt/Close
Press the rear of the switch to tilt the sunroof.
Press the front of the switch to close the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
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Automatic Transmission
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability con-trol system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both
systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control 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 on the instru-ment cluster.
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.
Turning Off Traction Control
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button on the top center of the instrument panel to turn the system on/off. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster when the system is off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Electric Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up the Parking Brake switch by the shift lever.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal and press down the Parking Brake switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Driver Efficiency Gauge
The driver efficiency gauge, located on the instrument cluster, 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 down when braking and up when accelerating or driving at high speeds. When
driving aggressively, it is less efficient and the gauge will move farther away from center. The eAssist system’s ability to capture energy while the vehicle is slowing down makes decelerating important for vehicle efficiency.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Climate Control Settings
Press the A/C button twice to select the eco Air Conditioning setting (green A/C indica-tor) 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. To
further maximize efficiency, operate the climate controls in the Automatic mode at the
highest comfortable temperature setting or turn off the air conditioning system when climate conditions allow.
Select the Comfort Air Conditioning setting (amber A/C indicator) for maximum cabin
comfort. Auto Stops will be reduced in both frequency and duration.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Regenerative Braking
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: Capturing kinetic energy causes transmission shifts that have more feel when braking or coasting.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Next Generation Transmission
The eAssist system employs a next generation six-speed transmission with sophisticated algorithms that continuously store information about your driving style, such as accelera-tion and braking. Over the first 250–400 miles, some transmission shifts may be more noticeable. As the vehicle is driven in a variety of city and highway driving conditions,
eAssist will use its on-board processing power to quickly “learn” your driving habits in order to deliver a seamless driving experience.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Hill Start Assist
After stopping on an incline, the Hill Start Assist feature momentarily holds the vehicle when the brake pedal is released. The driver-applied brake pressure is used during the stop to keep the vehicle from rolling during the period between when the brake pedal is released and the accelerator pedal is applied.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
eAssist Features