2017 BUICK REGAL Get To Know Guide

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Automatic Transmission
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability con-trol system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to
drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade
to provide engine braking.

Move the shift lever to the left of the
Drive (D) position. Tap the shift lever
forward (+) to upshift or rearward to
downshift (–). The currently selected
gear will be displayed on the instru
-ment cluster.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
When coming to a stop, the transmission
will automatically downshift.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is
stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction
Control button on the top center of the
instrument panel to turn the system
on/off. The
Traction Control Off
light will illuminate on the instrument
cluster when the system is off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by
providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions.
Forward Collision Alert
F – The Vehicle Ahead indicator
illuminates in green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle
is detected and illuminates in amber when following a vehicle
ahead too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too
quickly, the system flashes a visual alert on the windshield and
sounds an audible tone.
To set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near, press the Collision Alert button or the Follow Distance Gap
buttonF on the left side of the steering wheel.
Lane Departure Warning
F – When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn
signal, the system flashes a visual alert and sounds an audible tone. The system operates
at speeds of 35 mph or greater.
To turn the system on or off, press the Lane Departure
Warning button (A) on the top center of the instrument panel.
Front
F and Rear Parking AssistF – During low-speed parking
maneuvers, the Front and Rear Parking Assist
system provides
"distance to closest object" information on the Driver Information
Center and sounds a beep when an object is detected. One beep
sounds when an object is first detected and five beeps sound when an object is very close.
To turn the system on or off, press the Parking Assist button (B) on the top center
of the instrument panel.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
F – During low-speed maneuvers when backing up, the system
warns of traffic coming from the left or right by displaying a visual alert on the Rear
Vision Camera and sounding an audible tone.
To turn the alerts on or off, go to Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross Traffic Alert
in the Vehicle Settings menu.
Side Blind Zone Alert/Lane Change Alert
F – While driving, the
Side Blind Zone Alert/Lane Change Alert displays a
warning
symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected
in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that side blind
zone area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated
when a vehicle has been detected.
To turn the system on or off, go to Collision/Detection Systems
> Lane Change Alert in the Vehicle Settings menu.
Forward Automatic Braking
F – The brakes may be applied in potential collision situations
to help reduce damage or help avoid collisions with vehicles directly ahead.
To set the system to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Collision/Detection Systems >
Auto Collision Preparation in the Vehicle Settings menu.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
BA
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Driver Assistance Systems

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After stopping on an incline, the Hill Start Assist feature momentarily holds the vehicle
when the brake pedal is released. The driver-applied brake pressure is used during the
stop to keep the vehicle from rolling during the period between when the brake pedal is
released and the accelerator pedal is applied.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Hill Start Assist
SunroofF
Express Open/Close
Fully press the rear of the switch to
express open the sunroof. Gently press
and hold the switch to partially open the
sunroof.
Fully press the front of the switch to
express close the sunroof. Gently press
and hold the switch to partially close the
sunroof.
Tilt/Close
Press the rear of the switch to tilt the
sunroof.
Press the front of the switch to close
the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one
or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire
pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading
Information label located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be
viewed in the Driver Information Center Vehicle Information menu.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started and then turns off as the
vehicle is driven, check for the proper tire pressures.
Refer to your Owner Manual for information about normal monthly tire
maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.

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Roadside Assistance
1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside
Assistance program for 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you.
Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who
are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light ser
-vices (fuel delivery, jump-start, flat tire and lock-out) or make arrangements to tow your
vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar
button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who
will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact
location so you will get the help you need.
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Buick Owner Center. Check out per-
sonalized information, including an online Owner Manual and helpful how-to videos,
track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle
Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create an account today
at my.buick.com. The myBuick mobile app connects owners to a variety of vehicle infor
-mation and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time
fuel information and Roadside Assistance.
Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app and enjoy select features
for 5 years from date of vehicle delivery. With a compatible mobile
device, owners can access many services, including remotely starting/
stopping the vehicle, locking/unlocking the doors, and locating the vehicle on a map (on
properly equipped vehicles). To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar
button, call 1-888-466-7827, visit onstar.com or refer to your Owner Manual.
Download the mobile apps from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
Buick Owner Center myBuick and OnStar® Mobile Apps