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2017 Buick Regal Owner Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9804381) - 2017 - crc - 8/30/16

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Driving and Operating

Blizzard Conditions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See

Roadside

Assistance Program

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. To get

help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:

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Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

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Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.

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Warning

Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO), which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.

If the vehicle is stuck in snow:

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Warning (Continued)

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Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.

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Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side
that is away from the wind,
to bring in fresh air.

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Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.

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Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest
setting. See

Climate

Control Systems.

For more information about CO,
see

Engine Exhaust

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To save fuel, run the engine for
short periods to warm the vehicle
and then shut the engine off and
partially close the window. Moving
about to keep warm also helps.

If it takes time for help to arrive,
when running the engine, push the
accelerator pedal slightly so the
engine runs faster than the idle
speed. This keeps the battery
charged to restart the vehicle and to
signal for help with the headlamps.
Do this as little as possible, to
save fuel.

If the Vehicle Is Stuck

Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.

If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the
rocking method. See

Traction

Control/Electronic Stability Control

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