Steering; Variable Effort Steering; L4 Engine)- Page 200

2013 Buick Regal Owner 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 - 2013 - crc - 11/5/12

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Driving and Operating

Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:

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Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.

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Avoid needless heavy braking.

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Keep pace with traffic.

If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering

Variable Effort Steering

Some vehicles have a steering
system that varies the amount of
effort required to steer the vehicle in
relation to the speed of the vehicle.

The amount of steering effort
required is less at slower speeds to
make the vehicle more
maneuverable and easier to park. At
faster speeds, the steering effort
increases to provide a sport-like feel
to the steering. This provides
maximum control and stability.

If the vehicle seems harder to steer
than normal when parking or driving
slowly, there may be a problem with
the system. You will still have power
steering, but steering will be stiffer
than normal at slow speeds. See
your dealer for service.

Electric Power Steering (2.4L
L4 Engine)

If your vehicle has electric power
steering, it does not have power
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required.

If power steering assist is lost due
to a system malfunction, the vehicle
can be steered, but may require
increased effort. See your dealer if
there is a problem.

If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is
held against that position for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.

Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.

See specific vehicle steering
messages under

Vehicle Messages

on page 5

28

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Hydraulic Power Steering (2.0L
L4 Engine)

If your vehicle has hydraulic power
steering it may require maintenance.
See

Power Steering Fluid (2.0L L4

Engine) on page 10

22

or

Power

Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine with
or without eAssist) on page 10

23

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If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or a
system malfunctions, the vehicle
can be steered but may required
increased effort. See your dealer if
there is a problem.

Detailed Information for 2013 Buick Regal Owner Manual

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  • 2.4L L4 Engine) If your vehicle has electric power steering, it does not have power steering fluid.
  • 2.0L L4 Engine) If your vehicle has hydraulic power steering it may require maintenance.
  • 2.0L L4 Engine) on page 10 ‑ 22 or Power Steering Fluid (2.