2014 BUICK REGAL power steering

Black plate (16,1)Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6081497) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/22/13
9-16 Driving and Operating
This is the only position from which
the key can be removed. This locks
the steering wheel, ignition, and
automatic transmission.
Do not turn the engine off when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steadypressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This can be done while the vehicle is
moving. After shifting to neutral,
firmly apply the brakes and steer
the vehicle to a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop. Shift to P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission. Turn the
ignition to LOCK/OFF. 4. Set the parking brake. See
Parking Brake on page 9-33.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
and must be shut off while driving,
turn the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The ignition switch can bind in the
LOCK/OFF position with the wheels
turned off center. If this happens,
move the steering wheel from right
to left while turning the key to ACC/
ACCESSORY. If this does not work,
then the vehicle needs service.
2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This
position unlocks the steering wheel.
Some accessories can be used in
this position. 3 (ON/RUN):
The ignition switch
stays in this position when the
engine is running. This position can
be used to operate the electrical
accessories, as well as to display
some warning and indicator lights.
This position can also be used for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes.
The battery could be drained if the
key is left in the ON/RUN position
with the engine off. The vehicle
might not start if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
4 (START): This position starts the
engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch
will return to ON/RUN for normal
driving.
If the ignition becomes difficult to
turn, see Keys on page 2-1.

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Driving and Operating 9-17
Ignition Positions
(Keyless Access)
The vehicle may have an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start.
Pressing the button cycles it through
three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the
Engine/OFF.
The transmitter must be in the
vehicle for the system to operate.
If the pushbutton start is not
working, the vehicle may be near astrong radio antenna signal causing
interference to the keyless access
system. See
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on
page 2-3 for more information.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be in ON/RUN and the brake
pedal must be applied.
Stopping the Engine/OFF (No
Indicator Lights): When the
vehicle is stopped, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
to turn the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-24 for more
information.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
ignition will return to ACC/
ACCESSORY and display a
message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Transmission
Messages on page 5-47 for moreinformation. When the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park), the ignition
system will switch to OFF.
Do not turn the engine off when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady
pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop. Shift to P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission. Turn the
ignition to LOCK/OFF.

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9-18 Driving and Operating
4. Set the parking brake. SeeParking Brake on page 9-33.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of power
assist in the brake and steering
systems and disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
and must be shut off while driving,
press and hold the ENGINE START/
STOP button for longer than
two seconds, or press twice in
five seconds.
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber
Indicator Light): This mode allows
you to use some electrical
accessories when the engine is off.
With the ignition off, pressing the
button one time without the brake
pedal applied will place the ignition
system in ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after
five minutes to prevent battery
run down.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator
Light):
This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off, and
the brake pedal applied, pressing
the button once will place the
ignition system in ON/RUN/START.
Once engine cranking begins,
release the button. Engine cranking
will continue until the engine starts.
See Starting the Engine on
page 9-18 for more information. The
ignition will then remain in ON/RUN.
Service Only Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding the button for
more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Only Mode. The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do in ON/RUN,
but the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The engine will not start in
Service Only Mode. Push the button
again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
vehicle when it is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
{Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.

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9-38 Driving and Operating
Selective Ride Control
The vehicle may have Selective
Ride Control. The SPORT and GS
buttons are on top of the center
stack. Selective Ride Control adapts
to the preference of the driver within
one of three driving modes:
Standard:Default mode used for
normal and long-distance highway
driving. This setting provides a
smooth soft ride.
Sport: Use for normal city and
long-distance highway driving. This
setting provides precise,
comfortable handling. Press and
release the SPORT button on top of
the center stack and the light on the
button comes on. Press the button
again and the system returns to the
Standard mode.
GS: Use where personal
preference or road conditions
demand more control. This setting
provides responsive, controlled
steering and handling and also
modifies the All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
Press and release the GS button on top of the center stack. The light on
the button comes on, and the
appropriate message displays on
the DIC. Press the button again.
The system returns to the Standard
mode and the appropriate message
displays on the DIC.
Selective Ride Control automatically
comes on in the Standard mode
when the vehicle is started. When
the Sport and GS modes are turned
off, the system returns to the
Standard mode.
Standard Mode
.The powertrain reacts normally
to the accelerator pedal.
.Power steering assistance is
normal.
Sport Mode
.The shock absorbers stiffen to
provide better contact with the
road surface.
.The powertrain reacts normally
to the accelerator pedal.
.Power steering assistance is
normal.
GS Mode
.Additional stiffness in the shock
absorbers for increased body
control.
.The powertrain reacts more
quickly to the accelerator pedal.
.Power steering assistance is
reduced.

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Vehicle Care 10-37
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuse
Number Usage
1 Transmission Control Module
2 Engine Control Module
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5 Ignition, Transmission
Control Module,
Engine Control
Module
6 Windshield Wiper
7 BPIM (eAssist Only)
8 Not Used
9 Fuel Injection, Ignition System
10 Engine Control Module Fuse
Number Usage
11 Oxygen Sensor
12 Starter
13 Fuel System Control Module
14 Trunk Release
15 MGU Coolant Pump (eAssist Only)
16 Heated Steering Wheel
17 Not Used
18 BPIM (eAssist Only)
19 Not Used
20 Not Used
21 Rear Power Windows
22 Antilock Brake System Valve
23 Obstacle Detection Fuse
Number Usage
24 Front Power Windows
25 Power Outlets
26 Antilock Brake System Pump
27 Electric Parking Brake
28 Heated Rear Window
29 Left-Hand Seat Lumbar
30 Right-Hand Seat Lumbar
31 A/C Clutch
32 Body Control Module 6
33 Heated Front Seats
34 Sunroof
35 Infotainment System
36 Adaptive Cruise

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10-40 Vehicle Care
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Number Usage
1 Suspension Control Module/Universal
Garage Door
Opener/ESC
2 Body Control Module 1
3 Body Control Module 5
4 Radio Number Usage
5 Radio Displays, Park Assist,
Infotainment,
Module Tunnel
Control
6 Instrument Panel Power Outlet
7 Console Power Outlet
8 Body Control Module 3
9 Body Control Module 4
10 Body Control Module 8
11 Front Heater Ventilation Air
Conditioning/Blower
12 Right-Hand Power Front Seat
13 Left-Hand Power Front Seat Number Usage
14 Diagnostic Link Connector
15 Airbag
16 Steering Wheel Controls
17 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
Controller
18 Service Fuse, Logistic Relay
19 Memory Seats
20 Automatic Occupant Sensing
21 Instrument Cluster
22 Discrete Logic Ignition
Switch/PEPS
23 Body Control Module 6
24 Body Control Module 2

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10-54 Vehicle Care
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the
following order: driver side front tire,
passenger side front tire, passenger
side rear tire, and driver side rear.
See your dealer for service or to
purchase a relearn tool.
There are two minutes to match the
first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes
longer, the matching process stops
and must be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching
process is:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN withthe engine off or place the
vehicle power mode in ON/RUN/
START. See Ignition Positions
(Key Access) on page 9-15 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) on page 9-17.
3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info page option is turned on. The
info pages on the DIC can be
turned on and off through the Settings menu. See
Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level Cluster) on page 5-33 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) on page 5-35.
4. Use the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel to
scroll to the Tire Pressure
screen under the DIC info page.
5. Press and hold the
V(Set/
Reset) button located in the
center of the DIC controls.
The horn sounds twice to signal
the receiver is in relearn mode
and the TIRE LEARNING
ACTIVE message displays on
the DIC screen.
6. Start with the driver side front tire.
7. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve
stem. Then press the button to
activate the TPMS sensor.
A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has
been matched to this tire and
wheel position.
8. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 7.
9. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 7.
10. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure
in Step 7. The horn sounds two
times to indicate the sensor
identification code has been
matched to the driver side rear
tire, and the TPMS sensor
matching process is no longer
active. The TIRE LEARNING
ACTIVE message on the DIC
display screen goes off.
11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or press STOP to turn the
ignition off.

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10-90 Vehicle Care
Inspect power steering for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the
fuel door hinge unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and
Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and
debris from the vehicle's underbody.
Your dealer or an underbody car
washing system can do this. If not
removed, rust and corrosion can
develop.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregulardark spots etched into the paint
surface. See
“Finish Care”
previously in this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils. Note
that newspapers or dark garments
that can transfer color to home
furnishings can also permanently
transfer color to the vehicle's
interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild
soap solution, immediately remove
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces or
permanent damage may result.
Your dealer may have products for
cleaning the interior. Use cleaners
specifically designed for the
surfaces being cleaned to prevent
permanent damage. Apply all
cleaners directly to the cleaning
cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly