2019 BUICK REGAL SPORTBACK door locks

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 39
To replace the cap:1. Position the bottom edge of the cap under the lower edge of
the metal piece (2). The
tabs (3) attach to the metal
piece (2) at the positions (1).
2. Rotate the cap upward and install into place.
3. Check that the cap is secure.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns
freely when either the wrong key is
used, or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open. To reset the lock, turn
it to the vertical position with the
correct key fully inserted. Remove
the key and insert it again. If this
does not reset the lock, turn the key
halfway around in the cylinder and
repeat the reset procedure.
Power Door Locks
K: Press to unlock the doors.
Q: Press to lock the doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of
the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned
on when Open Door Anti-Lockout
has been turned off. When
Qis pressed on the power
door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three
times indicating delayed locking is
active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are
closed. If a door is reopened before
that time, the five-second timer will
reset when all doors are closed
again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch
again or press
Qon the RKE
transmitter to lock the doors
immediately.
This feature can also be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0153.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park).

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40 Keys, Doors, and Windows
If a vehicle door is unlocked, and
then opened and closed, the doors
will lock either when your foot is
removed from the brake or the
vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.Press
Kon a power door lock
switch.
. Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
Automatic Door Unlock can be
programmed. See “Power Door
Locks" in Vehicle Personalization
0 153.
Lockout Protection
When locking is requested with the
driver door open and the vehicle is
on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, all the
doors will lock and then the driver
door will unlock. If the vehicle is off and locking is
requested while a door is open,
when all doors are closed the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is detected and the
number of RKE transmitters inside
has not reduced, the driver door will
unlock and the horn will sound three
times.
This can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch.
Open Door Anti-Lockout
If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver
door is open, and locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
the driver door will remain open.
Press the button again to lock the
driver door. The Open Door
Anti-Lockout feature can be turned
on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0153.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
The safety lock is on the inside
edge of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:
1. Move the lever down to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.

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To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, pressing the
power door lock switch,
or using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled,
adults and older children will not be
able to open the rear door from the
inside. Cancel the safety locks to
enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.Doors
Liftgate
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0197.

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Touch Off or On.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the Hill
Start Assist to be changed. SeeHill
Start Assist (HSA) 0204.
Touch Extended Hold or
Standard Hold.
Lighting
Touch and the following may
display:
. Vehicle Locator Lights
. Exit Lighting
. Left or Right Hand Traffic
. Adaptive Forward Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps and allows some of the
exterior lamps and most of the
interior lamps to turn on briefly
when
Kon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed
to locate the vehicle.
Touch Off or On. Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Left or Right Hand Traffic
This setting adjusts the behavior of
the Adaptive Forward Lighting
feature based on what side of the
road the vehicle drives on.
Touch Left Hand Traffic or Right
Hand Traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting
This feature allows the headlamps
to pivot horizontally to provide
greater road illumination while
turning. See
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) 0164.
Touch Off, Corner and Curve
Lighting, or Intelligent Light
Distribution.
Power Door Locks
Touch and the following may
display:
. Open Door Anti Lockout
. Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock
Open Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Touch Off or On.

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Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages.
Press
Qand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available
languages may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Assistance after the vehicle has
been off continuously for 10 days
without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for
10 days, OnStar can contact
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
to help gain access to the vehicle.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
. Obstruction of the GPS can
occur in a large city with tall
buildings; in parking garages;
around airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with
very dense trees. If GPS signals
are not available, the OnStar
system should still operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty identifying
the exact location.
. In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
location to send to emergency
responders.
A temporary loss of GPS can cause
loss of the ability to send a
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
Advisor may give a verbal route or
may ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to
the vehicle. Do not place items over
or near the antenna to prevent
blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverage
or the cellular network has reached
maximum capacity, this message may come on. Press
Qto try the
call again or try again after driving a
few miles into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features
to function properly. These systems
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated
into the electrical architecture of the
vehicle. Do not add any electrical
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0243. Added electrical
equipment may interfere with the
operation of the OnStar system and
cause it to not operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the
vehicle without further notice or
consent. These updates or changes
may enhance or maintain safety,

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vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, by using the myBuick
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyBuick Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myBuick mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Buick users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps. .
Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Buick on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myBuick mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.buick.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
=as follows.

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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