2019 BUICK REGAL SPORTBACK light

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Vehicle Care 331
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
.When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
. When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface
using a soft brush attachment. If a
rotating vacuum brush attachment is
being used, only use it on the floor
carpet. Before cleaning, gently
remove as much of the soil as
possible:
.Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed.
. For solid soils, remove as much
as possible prior to vacuuming.
To clean:
1. Saturate a clean, lint-free colorfast cloth with water.
Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint
transfer to the fabric or carpet. 2. Remove excess moisture by
gently wringing until water does
not drip from the cleaning cloth.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the
center. Fold the cleaning cloth
to a clean area frequently to
prevent forcing the soil in to the
fabric.
4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no
longer any color transfer from
the soil to the cleaning cloth.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
water.
If the soil is not completely
removed, it may be necessary to
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
hidden area for colorfastness before
using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
formation occurs, clean the entire
fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
use a soft bristle brush to remove
dirt that can scratch the surface.
Then gently clean by rubbing with a
microfiber cloth. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically
hand wash the microfiber cloth
separately, using mild soap. Do not
use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.

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342 Service and Maintenance
Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services—their
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can
also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required. Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary. Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s
systems and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0345 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.

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Service and Maintenance 343
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns. Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.
Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0330 and
Exterior Care 0325.

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366 OnStar
OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to an OnStar
Advisor for Emergency, Security,
Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar
services may require a paid service
plan and data plan. OnStar requires
the vehicle battery and electrical
system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to
existing emergency service
providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar User
Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details
including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is
next to the OnStar buttons. If the
status light is:
.
Solid Green: System is ready.
. Flashing Green: On a call.
. Red: Indicates a problem.
. Off: System is off. Press
Q
twice to speak with an OnStar
Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region.

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378 Index
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 210
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 243
Additional Information
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Thigh Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 255
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 84 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 79
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 134
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 227
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 201, 265
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 202 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

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Index 379
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Assistance Program,Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 219
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Battery - North America . . . . 264, 319 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 266
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 137
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 225
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 190
Bulb Replacement Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 270
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
High Intensity Discharge(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
California
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .245, 264, 319, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 135
Check
Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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380 Index
Child RestraintsInfants and Young Children . . . . . 92
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 105
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 359
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300, 306
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 375 Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . 132
Engine TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 210
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Customer Information
Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 359
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 365
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 364
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 377
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 351
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 201, 265
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 217

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Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 221
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 27
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 183
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 185
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 202
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 138
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 272 Electrical System (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 248
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 198
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 131
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 364
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 162
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 163
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 165
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 254
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 223