2011 BUICK REGAL vin

Black plate (10,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011
7-10 Infotainment System
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with an XM™Satellite
Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite
Radio subscription can receive XM
programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based
in the 48 contiguous United States
and 10 Canadian provinces. XM
Satellite Radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free
music, coast to coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A service fee
is required to receive the XM
service. If XM Service needs to be
reactivated, the radio will display
"No Subscription Please Renew" on
channel XM1. For more information,
contact XM at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the XM
radio are:
RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the
radio on and choose between AM,
FM, and XM™, if equipped.
Z(Menu/Select): Turn to
search for channels and press to
navigate the available menus.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available
about the current song.
s ©/¨\:Press to go to the
previous or next channel.
FAV 1/2/3: Press to open the
favorites list and select favorite
pages.
Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select
preset stations.
Selecting the XM Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose between the AM, FM, and
XM bands. The last channel played
in that band begins to play when
that band is selected.
XM Categories
XM channels are organized in
categories.
Removing or Adding Categories
Channels in a category that have
been removed can still be accessed
by using the
s ©or¨\
buttons, or theZknob.
To add or remove categories:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select XM Categories.
4. Turn the
Zknob to highlight
the category.
5. Press the
Zknob to remove
or add the category.

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Selecting an XM Channel
XM channels can be selected by
station lists or category lists.
Selecting a Channel by
Station List
XM channels can be selected by
using
s©,¨\, or the
Zknob.
To select an XM channel using
s
©
or¨ \, do one of the following:
.Press and releases ©or¨
\
to go to the previous or next
channel.
.Press and holds ©or¨\
to scroll through the previous or
next channels until the channel
is reached. To select an XM channel using the
Zknob:
1. Turn the
Zknob to highlight
an XM channel.
2. Press the
Zknob to select
the channel, or leave the
channel highlighted.
To select an XM channel using
the menu:
1. Press the
Zknob.
2. Select XM Stations List.
3. Select the channel.
Selecting a Channel by Category
1. Press the
Zknob.
2. Select XM Category List. A list of all programming types available
displays.
3. Select the programming type.
4. Select the channel.
Storing an XM Channel as a
Favorite
Channels from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorites
pages.
Up to six channels can be stored in
each favorites page and the number
of available favorites pages can
be set.
Storing a Channel as a Favorite
To store the channel to a position in
the list, press and hold the
corresponding 1 to 6 button until the
channel can be heard again.
Retrieving Channels
Press the FAV button to open a
favorites page or to change to
another favorites page. Briefly press
one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve
the channel.

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XM Not Available:If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cellular
phone chargers, vehicle
convenience accessories, and
external electronic devices are
plugged into the accessory power
outlet. If there is interference or
static, unplug the item from the
accessory power outlet.
FM
FM signals only reach about
16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although
the radio has a built-in electronic
circuit that automatically works to
reduce interference, some static
can occur, especially around tall
buildings or hills, causing the sound
to fade in and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere
with each other. For better radio
reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the
day, and then reduce these levels
during the night. Static can also
occur when things like storms and
power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on the radio.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM satellite radio service gives
digital radio reception from coast to
coast in the 48 contiguous United
States, and in Canada. Just as
with FM, tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the XM signal for a period of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone's battery, or
simply having the phone on. This
interference can cause an increased
level of static while listening to the
radio. If static is received while
listening to the radio, unplug the
cellular phone and turn it off.
Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated
with the rear window defogger,
located in the rear window. Make
sure that the inside surface of the
rear window is not scratched and
that the lines on the glass are not
damaged. If the inside surface is
damaged, it could interfere with
radio reception. For proper radio
reception, the antenna connector
needs to be properly attached to the
post on the glass.

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If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in a
mild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe
the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add a label to a disc; it could
get caught in the CD player. If a
label is needed, write on the top of
the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD player.Notice:
If a label is added to a
CD, more than one CD is inserted
into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched
or damaged CDs, the CD player
could be damaged. While using
the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep
the CD player and the loading slot
free of foreign materials, liquids,
and debris.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the CD
player are:
CD/AUX: Press to use the CD
player.
s ©/¨\:Press to select
tracks or to fast rewind or forward
within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the current track
that may be available.
Z(Menu/Select): Turn to
select tracks. Press to enter the CD
menu and select items.
Z(Eject): Press to eject the disc.
Inserting a CD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the CD slot until it
is drawn in.
Removing a CD
Press theZbutton.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or MP3 CD
Press the CD/AUX button if there is
a disc in the player; it begins
playing.
Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the data
stored.

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SeeRadio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑15 for Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Operation
on page 7‑4.
Pairing
A Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system first and then connected to
the vehicle before it can be used.
See the cell phone manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functions
before pairing the cell phone. If a
Bluetooth phone is not connected,
calls can be made using OnStar
®
Hands‐Free Calling, if available.
Refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide
for more information. The pairing process can be started
by using the voice recognition
system or the controls on the
infotainment system.
Pairing information:
.Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.The Bluetooth system links with
the first available paired cell
phone in the order the phone
was paired.
.Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
.Pairing should only need to be
completed once, unless changes
to the pairing information have
been made or the phone is
deleted.
To link to a different paired phone,
see “Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section. Pairing a Phone
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Pair Device (Phone).
A four‐digit Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
appears on the display.
If the “Add new GPS device”
option is selected, the system
will start a search for Bluetooth
“Hands‐free” profile devices just
like if “Add new Phone” was
selected. The additional GPS
location feature which would
provide the vehicle's GPS
location through the Bluetooth
Serial Port Profile is not
available.
5. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to
the vehicle. Reference the cell
phone manufacturer's user guide
for information on this process.

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Calling, if available. Refer to the
OnStar Owner's Guide for more
information.
The pairing process can be started
by using the voice recognition
system or the controls on the
infotainment system.
Pairing information:
.Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.The Bluetooth system links with
the first available paired cell
phone in the order the phone
was paired.
.Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information changes or
the phone is deleted.To link to a different paired phone,
see
“Linking to a Different Phone”
later in this section.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press
b/g.
.For vehicles without a
navigation system, the
system responds “Ready,”
followed by a tone.
.For vehicles with a
navigation system, the
system responds with a
tone. After the tone, say
“Hands Free.” The system
responds “Ready,”followed
by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth.” The system
responds “Bluetooth ready,”
followed by a tone.
3. Say “Pair.”The system responds
with instructions and a four‐digit
Personal Identification Number
(PIN). The PIN will be used in
Step 4. 4. Start the pairing process on the
cell phone that will be paired to
the vehicle. Reference the cell
phone manufacturer's user guide
for information on this process.
Locate the device named
“General Motors” or“Your
Vehicle” in the list on the cell
phone and follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
four‐digit PIN that was provided
in Step 3.
5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. This name will be
used to indicate which phone is
connected. The system confirms
the name.
6. The system responds with “ has been
successfully paired” after the
pairing process is complete.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to be paired.

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“Hands Free.”The system
responds “Ready,”followed
by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.”The
system responds “Re‐dial using
” and dials the
last number called from the
connected Bluetooth phone.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a ring
tone is heard in the vehicle.
.Pressb/g.
.Press$/ito ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
the wireless service carrier.
.Pressb/gto answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed on hold.
.Pressb/gagain to return to
the original call.
.To ignore the incoming call, no
action is required.
.Press$/ito disconnect the
current call and switch to the call
on hold.
Three‐Way Calling
Three‐way calling must be
supported on the Bluetooth phone
and enabled by the wireless service
carrier.
1. While on a call, press
b/g.
The system responds with
“Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say
“Three‐way call.” The
system responds with
“Three‐way call, please
say dial or call.”
3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party
to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, press
b/gto link all callers
together.
Ending a Call
Press$/ito end a call.
Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside
the vehicle can be muted so that the
person on the other end of the call
cannot hear them.
To Mute a call
1. Press
b/g. The system
responds “Ready,”followed by
a tone.
2. Say “Mute Call.” The system
responds “Call muted.”

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8-4 Climate Controls
Air Vents
Use the louvers located on the air
vents to change the direction of the
airflow.
To open a vent, move the
thumbwheel to | . To close the vent,
move the thumbwheel to
9.
Operation Tips
.Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
.Keep the paths under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
See Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑2 for replacement intervals.
To find out what type of filter to use,
see Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11‑8.
The passenger compartment air
filter can be accessed by removing
the entire glove box.
1. Open the passenger side door. Remove the end cover located
on the side of the instrument
panel in the top right corner.
Remove the screw affixed to the
side of the glove box. 2. Open the glove box door and
remove the attached screws
from around the glove box.
3. Lower the loosened glove box housing.
4. Unplug both wire cables and remove the glove box.
5. Pull the three tabs to releaseand open the filter door.