sunroof BUICK REGAL SPORTBACK 2019 Owner's Manual

Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12163021) -
2019 - CRC - 11/14/18
In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 22
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Universal Remote System . . . . . 24
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel (2.0L Turbo Engine) . . . . . . 26
Fuel (3.6L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 27 Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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SeePower Outlets 0119.
Universal Remote System
If available, this system provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person available to assist you with
programming the Universal Remote
system.
See
Universal Remote System
0 158.
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0195.
Sunroof Switch
The vehicle may have one of two
different switch configurations.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :
Press
D(1) or~(1) to the first
detent to open the sunroof. Press
g(1) to the first detent to close.
Express-Open/Express-Close :
Press
D(1) or~(1) to the
second detent and release to
express-open the sunroof.
Press
g(1) to the second detent
and release to express-close. To
stop the movement, press the
switch again.

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If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
automatic reversal feature will
detect the object and stop the
sunroof. The sunroof will then return
to the full-open or vent position.
Vent (If Equipped) :Press
E(2) to
vent the sunroof. Press
g(2) to
close the sunroof vent.
Sunshade
If equipped with a manual
sunshade, slide the sunshade to
open or close it. The sunshade is
always open when the sunroof
is open.
Power Sunshade Switch
Open/Close (If Equipped) :
Press
Q(2) to open the power
sunshade. Press
Q(2) to close
the power sunshade.
The sunroof has an automatic
reversal feature.
See Sunroof 055.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel slip. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) 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 TCS, press and
release
gon the center stack.
iilluminates and the
appropriate Driver Information
Center (DIC) message may
display.
. To turn TCS on again, press and
release
g. .
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and
hold
guntiliandgilluminate
in the instrument cluster. A DIC
message may display.
. Press and release
gto turn on
both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0205.
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

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 35
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 49
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 50
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 52
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.

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Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys028.The power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0195.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.

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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof only
operates when the ignition is on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0195.
Sunroof Switch
The vehicle may have one of two
different switch configurations.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :
Press
D(1) or~(1) to the first
detent to open the sunroof. Press
g(1) to the first detent to close.
Express-Open/Express-Close :
Press
D(1) or~(1) to the
second detent and release to
express-open the sunroof.
Press
g(1) to the second detent
and release to express-close. To
stop the movement, press the
switch again.

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If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
automatic reversal feature will
detect the object and stop the
sunroof. The sunroof will then return
to the full-open or vent position.
Vent (If Equipped) :Press
E(2) to
vent the sunroof. Press
g(2) to
close the sunroof vent.
Sunshade
If equipped with a manual
sunshade, slide the sunshade to
open or close it. The sunshade is
always open when the sunroof
is open.
Power Sunshade Switch
Open/Close (If Equipped) :
Press
Q(2) to open the power
sunshade. Press
Q(2) to close
the power sunshade.
Initializing
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure. Have the system
initialized by your dealer. Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic
reversal system that is only active
when the sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while
express- closing, the reversal
system will detect an object, stop,
and open the sunroof again.
If frost or other conditions prevent
closing, override the feature by
closing the sunroof in manual mode.
To stop movement, release the
switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.

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Warning (Continued)
it overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injury.
. Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat
damage could occur.
. While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges. Never
close the hood on the
heater cord.
. Before starting the vehicle,
unplug the cord, reattach
the cover to the plug, and
securely fasten the cord.
Keep the cord away from
any moving parts.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine
parts. The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
vehicle for the best advice on this.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
.
Infotainment System
. Power Windows
. Sunroof (If Equipped)
. Auxiliary Power Outlet
Power to the Infotainment system
will continue to operate for up to
10 minutes or until the driver door is
opened.
Power to the power windows and
sunroof will continue to operate for
up to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
All of these features will work when
the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0202.
2. Hold the button on the shift lever and push the lever toward
the front of the vehicle into
P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Remove the key.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
It could overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. (Continued)

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FusesUsage
12 Rear window defogger
13 Heated mirrors
14 –
15 –
16 Front wipers
17 Passenger power seat
18 Sunshade
19 Driver power seat
21 Sunroof
22 Rear wiper
23 Auto headlamp leveling
24 –
26 Transmission control module/Ignition
27 Instrument panel/ Ignition
28 –
29 Rear vision camera/ Ventilation Fuses
Usage
30 Malfunction indicator lamp/Shift solenoid
32 Canister vent/Video processing module
33 Front heated seats
34 Rear heated seats
35 All wheel drive damping control
36 Fuel module
38 –
39 –
40 Steering column lock
41 –
43 Heated steering wheel
44 Headlamp leveling
45 –
46 Engine control module/Ignition
47 –
48 Cooling fan/DC DC converter 2 Fuses
Usage
49 RDCM
50 –
51 –
52 –
53 –
54 –
55 –
56 Starter
57 –
58 –
59 Left LED lamps
60 Cooling fan
61 –
62 –
63 –
65 A/C HEV
67 –
68 –

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Service and Maintenance 337
.Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0325.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage,
including cracks or tears in the
rubber boots, loose or missing
parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care
0 325.
. Inspect power steering for
proper attachment, connections,
binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or
universal joint looseness,
cracked or missing boots, loose
or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness,
loose or missing fasteners, and
axle seal leaks. .
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 076.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0325.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0265.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0265.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 265. .
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas
strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0267.
. Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped. See Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 300 orTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0306.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof055.