2020 BUICK REGAL lock

Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13557849) -
2020 - CRC - 6/25/19
Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P: Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
H:Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R: Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+: Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints

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4 Introduction
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7: Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>: Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
h:Stop/Start
7: Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
V:Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0161.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0150.
3. Instrument Cluster 0107.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0128.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0100.
5. Hazard Warning Flashers
0150.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0148.
7. Infotainment 0155.
8. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0191.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0156.
10. Transmitter Pocket. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08. 11.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0215
(If Equipped).
Park Assist Button (If
Equipped). See Driver
Assistance Systems 0203.
Selective Ride Control (GS
Models Only) 0192.
12. Wireless Charging 0103 (If
Equipped).
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0184.
14. Electric Parking Brake 0188.
15. ENGINE START/STOP Button (Out of View). See Ignition
Positions 0176.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0100.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0128.
17. Horn 0100.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0100 (Out of View). 19.
Cruise Control 0194 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0196
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0207 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0100
(If Equipped).
20. Hood Release. See Hood
0 233.
21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0147.
Fog Lamps 0150.
22. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Cover. See Instrument Panel
Fuse Block 0263.
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0119.
24. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0133
(If Equipped).
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0151.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 19
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 29
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 30
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 33
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.

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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The key inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used
for all locks.To remove the key, press the button
on the rear of the transmitter and
pull the key out. Never remove the
key without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically, clean with a brush or
a pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0
344.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0354.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 350.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range: .
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
. If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the RKE transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 08.
Without Remote Start or Power
Liftgate
With Remote Start OnlyWith Remote Start and Power
Liftgate
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
Kagain within five seconds
to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0138.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0138.

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10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
PressingKwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 029.
Q:Press to lock all doors and the
liftgate.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0138.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock and then the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0138.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 029.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate the vehicle locator. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps three times. Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for about
30 seconds or until
7is pressed
again or the vehicle is started.
/: If equipped, press and release
Qand then immediately press and
hold
/for at least four seconds to
start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Vehicle Start 015.
b:If equipped, press twice to
open the liftgate.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
you to lock and unlock the doors
and access the liftgate without
removing the RKE transmitter from
your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
The RKE transmitter should be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door
being opened. There are buttons on
the outside door handles. Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See
Vehicle
Personalization 0138.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 045.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, pressing
the lock/unlock button on the driver
door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds,
all passenger doors will unlock. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 11
Driver Side Shown, PassengerSimilar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
. It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/
unlock button press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the passenger door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock button on
the passenger door handle will
unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.
The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
Anti-Theft Locking from Any Door
When all doors are locked using the
lock/unlock button, a second press
of the button within five seconds will
activate the Anti-Theft Locking
system. Anti-Theft Unlocking from
Any Door
When all doors are unlocked using
the lock/unlock button, the
Anti-Theft Locking system will be
deactivated.
Passive Locking
This feature will lock the vehicle
several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at
least one RKE transmitter has been
removed from the interior or none
remain in the interior.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the
doors may lock with the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
Vehicle Personalization
0 138.