Engine Oil Life System; Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol); Driving for Better Fuel Economy- Page 32

2012 Buick Regal User Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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In Brief

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with

the engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button on

the turn signal lever to enter the
Vehicle Information Menu. Use
the thumbwheel to scroll through
the menu items until you reach
REMAINING OIL LIFE.

3. Press the SET/CLR button to

reset the oil life at 100%.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
See

Engine Oil Life System on

page 10

13

.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge
and a yellow fuel cap can use either
unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel
containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
See

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on

page 9

49

. For all other vehicles,

use only the unleaded gasoline
described under

Recommended

Fuel on page 9

47

.

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.

.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.

.

Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

.

Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.

.

When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.

.

Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.

.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

.

Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.

.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Roadside Assistance

Program

U.S.:

1-800-252-1112

TTY Users (U.S.):

1-888-889-2438

Canada:

1-800-268-6800

Mexico:

01-800-466-0818

Detailed Information for 2012 Buick Regal User Manual

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  • 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
  • 2. Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever to enter the Vehicle Information Menu.
  • 3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%.
  • 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.