Black plate (40,1)
Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/5/12
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Driving and Operating
Interactive Drive Control
System (GS Only)
The vehicle may have the
Interactive Drive Control System
(IDCS). IDCS adapts to the
preference of the driver within one
of three driving modes:
Standard:
Default mode used for
normal and long
–
distance highway
driving. This setting provides a
smooth soft ride.
Sport:
Use for normal city and
long-distance highway driving. This
setting provides precise,
comfortable handling. Press and
release the SPORT button and the
light on the button comes on. Press
the button again and the system
returns to the Standard mode.
GS:
Use where personal
preference or road conditions
demand more control. This setting
provides responsive, controlled
steering and handling. Press and
release the GS button. The light on
the button comes on, and the
appropriate message displays on
the DIC. Press the button again.
The system returns to the Standard
mode and the appropriate message
displays on the DIC.
IDCS automatically comes on in the
Standard mode when the vehicle is
started. When the Sport and GS
modes are turned off, the system
returns to the Standard mode.
Standard Mode
.
The shock absorbers allow a
normal ride.
.
The powertrain reacts normally
to the accelerator pedal.
.
Power steering assistance is
normal.
Sport Mode
.
The shock absorbers stiffen to
provide better contact with the
road surface.
.
The powertrain reacts normally
to the accelerator pedal.
.
Power steering assistance is
normal.