2016 BUICK REGAL technical data

Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9159380) - 2016 - CRC - 2/23/16
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 98
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 156
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 163
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 304
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 322
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 332
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 321
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 319 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label, in either the glove box or
the trunk area, has the following
information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
. Model designation.
. Paint information.
. Production options and special
equipment.
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.4 L 7.8 qt
2.4L L4 Engine (LEA) 7.1 L 7.5 qt
2.4L L4 Engine (LUK) 9.6 L 10.1 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L L4 Engine (FWD) 4.7 L 5.0 qt
2.0L L4 Engine (AWD) 5.7 L 6.0 qt
2.4L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt
Fuel Tank 2.0L L4 Engine (FWD) 70.4 L 18.6 gal
2.0L L4 Engine (AWD) 74.0 L 19.5 gal
2.4L L4 Engine (LEA) 70.4 L 18.6 gal

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
2.4L L4 Engine (LUK) 62.8 L 16.6 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y110 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Engine X0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in)
2.4L L4 Engine (LEA) K0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in)
2.4L L4 Engine (LUK) R0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in)

Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Technical Data 321
Engine Drive Belt Routing
2.0L Engine
2.4L LUK Engine
Belt removal and installation
requires special tools. See your
dealer for service.2.4L LEA Engine