2012 BUICK REGAL seats

Black plate (56,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
3-56 Seats and Restraints
2NOTES

Black plate (36,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
5-36 Instruments and Controls
3. Press the center of theMultifunction knob to select the
Vehicle Settings menu.
The following list of menu items will
be available:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Languages
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
.Return to Factory Settings
Turn the Multifunction knob to
highlight the menu. Press the knob
to select it. Each of the menus is
detailed in the following information.
Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu and the following will be
displayed:
.Auto Fan Speed (Auto Climate
System Only)
.Remote Start Heated Seats
.Auto Area Zone Temp (Auto
Climate System Only)
.Auto Defog (Auto Climate
System Only)
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This allows selection of the
automatic fan speed to run lower or
higher than normal.
Press the Multifunction knob when
Auto Fan Speed is highlighted to
open the menu. Turn the knob to
highlight High, Medium, or Low.
Press the knob to confirm the
selection and move back to the
last menu. Remote Start Heated Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on when using remote
start on cold days.
Press the Multifunction knob when
Remote Start Heated Seats is
highlighted. Turn the knob to
highlight On or Off. Press the knob
to confirm the selection and go back
to the last menu.
Auto Area Zone Temp
This allows selection of the number
of zones of temperature control
upon vehicle start. Selecting Single
Zone automatically resets the
passenger temperature setting the
same as the driver's for every
vehicle start. The air conditioning
system will operate using only the
driver's setting until the passenger
temperature setting is changed.
Selecting Dual Zone or Last Setting
will keep the passenger temperature
adjustment separate from the
driver's setting all the time.

Black plate (6,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
6-6 Lighting
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, license
plate lamps, back‐up lamps, dome
lamps, and most of the interior lights
turn on briefly when
Kis pressed
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2‑3. When the driver door is
opened, all control lights, Driver
Information Center (DIC) lights, and
door pocket lights turn on. After
about 30 seconds the exterior lamps
turn off, and then the dome lamps
and remaining interior lights will dim
to off. Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by changing the ignition
out of the OFF position, or by
pressing
Qon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑35.
Exit Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, parking
lamps, back‐up lamps, and license
plate lamps come on at night, or in
areas with limited lighting, when the
key is removed from the ignition.
The dome lamps also come on
when the key is removed from the
ignition. The exterior lights and
dome lamps remain on after the
door is closed for a set amount of
time, then automatically turn off.
For vehicles with keyless access,
the exterior lights and dome lamps
automatically turn on when a door is
opened after the ignition is turned
off. See Ignition Positions (Key
Access) on page 9‑15 orIgnition
Positions (Keyless Access) on
page 9‑17.
The exterior lights turn off
immediately by turning the
exterior lamps control off.
This feature can be changed.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑35.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle's
battery.
To prevent battery discharge while
driving, the following systems are
reduced automatically in two stages
and then turned off:
.Heated rear window and mirrors
.Heated seats
.Fan
In the second stage, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
is displayed confirming the
activation of the battery discharge
protection. See Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages on page 5‑29.
If the exterior lamps or any interior
lights are left on and the ignition is
turned off, the battery power
protection system automatically
turns the lamp off after about
10 minutes.

Black plate (3,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
Climate Controls 8-3
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
Dual Automatic Climate Control System, Non‐eAssist Vehicles
A. Air Conditioning
B. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
C. Heated Seats
D. Air Delivery Modes
E. Climate Display F. Defrost
G. Recirculation
H. Fan Controls
I. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
J. Rear Defogger

Black plate (4,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
8-4 Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control System, eAssist Vehicles
A. Eco/Comfort Air Conditioning
B. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
C. Heated Seats
D. Air Delivery Modes
E. Climate Display
F. Defrost
G. Recirculation
H. Fan Controls I. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
J. Rear Defogger
Climate Control Influence on
eAssist Operation and Fuel
Economy (If Equipped)
The climate control system is
dependent upon other vehicle
systems for heat and power input.
Certain climate control settings can
lead to higher fuel usage and/or
fewer Auto Stops.The following are climate control
settings that use more fuel:
.Comfort air conditioning mode.
.The defrost mode.
.Extreme temperature settings,
such as 60°F (15°C) /
90°F (32°C).
.High fan speed settings.
To help reduce fuel usage:
.Use the full automatic control as
described under Automatic
Operation.
.Use eco air conditioning, instead
of the comfort air conditioning.
.Select a temperature setting that
is higher in hot weather and
lower in cold weather.
.Turn off the air conditioning
when it is not needed.
.Only use defrost to clear the
windows.

Black plate (7,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
Climate Controls 8-7
on, see“Climate and Air Quality”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑35
Rear Window Defogger
=(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns
off automatically after about
10 minutes. If turned on again, it
runs for about five minutes before
turning off. At higher speeds, the
rear window defogger may stay on
continuously.
For vehicles with heated outside
rearview mirrors, they turn on with
the rear window defogger and help
to clear fog or frost from the surface
of the mirror. See Heated Mirrors on
page 2‑15. Notice:
Do not try to clear frost
or other material from the inside
of the front windshield and rear
window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This
may damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect your
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Sensors
The solar sensor located on top
of the instrument panel near the
windshield monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses
the sensor information to adjust
the temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery
mode for best comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the dual
automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
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.

Black plate (14,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
9-14 Driving and Operating
occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for the
vehicle, or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for either
the front or rear axle.
And, if there is a heavy load, it
should be spread out. See
“Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit”earlier in this
section.
{WARNING
Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to
break and change the way the
vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle. If you put things inside the
vehicle
—like suitcases, tools,
packages, or anything
else —they will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, they will keep going.
{WARNING
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
.Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
.Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
.Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
.Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.

Black plate (28,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
9-28 Driving and Operating
Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running. But if you ever have
to, here are some things to know.
{WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area that
has no fresh air ventilation. For
more information, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 9‑27.
{WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do
not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you
have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
it is on fairly level ground, always
set the parking brake and move
the automatic transmission shift
lever to P (Park), or the manual
transmission shift lever to Neutral.
Follow the proper steps to be sure
the vehicle will not move. If the
vehicle has an automatic
transmission, see Shifting Into Park
(Automatic Transmission) on
page 9‑25.
Automatic
Transmission
The automatic transmission has a
shift lever located on the console
between the seats.