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2012 Buick Regal Getting To Know Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
Customer Information
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012

Vehicle Care

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If it is decided to lift the hood, make
sure the vehicle is parked on a level
surface.

Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not,
do not continue to run the engine
and have the vehicle serviced.

Notice:

Engine damage from

running the engine without
coolant is not covered by the
warranty.

If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment

{

WARNING

Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.

(Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you
open the hood.

If you keep driving when the
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop the
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.

If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment

If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:

.

Climbs a long hill on a hot day.

.

Stops after high-speed driving.

.

Idles for long periods in traffic.

If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:

1. Turn the air conditioning off.

2. Turn the heater on to the highest

temperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.

3. In heavy traffic, let the engine

idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
If it is safe to do so, pull off the
road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.

2.0L Engine and 2.4L Engine
without eAssist

If the engine coolant temperature
gauge is no longer in the overheat
zone or the engine coolant
temperature warning light no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the vehicle in
front. If the warning does not come
back on, continue to drive normally.

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  • 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
  • 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed.
  • 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
  • 2.0L Engine and 2.