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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

If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:

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Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.

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Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues

such

as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface

and slow

down when you have any doubt.

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Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.

Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.

Racing or Other
Competitive Driving

Racing, track testing, or Competitive
driving may affect the vehicle
warranty. See the warranty book
before using the vehicle for racing
or other competitive driving.

Notice:

If the vehicle is used for

racing, track testing, or other
competitive driving, the engine
may use more oil than it would
with normal use. Low oil levels
can damage the engine. Check
the oil level often and at the
proper level.

For the 2.0L engine: Add and keep
the oil level at 1 L (1 quart) above
the high mark when driving under
these conditions. For information on
how to check and add oil, see

Engine Oil on page 10

10

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Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep

standing or flowing water.

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WARNING

Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.

After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.

Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away. If this

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