Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9804381) - 2017 - crc - 8/30/16
Instruments and Controls
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Instantaneous Fuel Economy :
Displays the current fuel economy in
either liters per 100 kilometers
(L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number reflects
only the approximate fuel economy
that the vehicle has right now and
changes frequently as driving
conditions change.
Average Speed :
Displays the
average speed of the vehicle in
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value. The average
speed can be reset by pressing and
holding
V
while this display is
active.
Timer :
To start the timer, press
V
while this display is active. The
display will show the amount of time
that has passed since the timer was
last reset. To stop the timer, press
V
briefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset
the timer to zero, press and hold
V
while this display is active.
Oil Life :
Displays an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
See
The oil should be changed as soon
as possible. See
In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance
Schedule. See
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not
reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life
display accidentally at any time
other than when the oil has just
been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system,
press and hold
V
for several
seconds while the Oil Life display is
active. See
.
Coolant Temperature :
Displays
the coolant temperature in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Tire Pressure :
Displays the
approximate pressures of all four
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is
shown in amber.
See
and
.
Battery Voltage :
Displays the
current battery voltage. The battery
voltage can fluctuate while viewing
this information on the DIC. This is
normal.
Speed Signs :
Displays sign
information, which comes from a
roadway database in the onboard
navigation.
Following Distance/Gap Setting :
When Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) is not engaged, the current
follow time to the vehicle ahead is
displayed as a time value on this
page. When ACC has been