Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13557849) -
2020 - CRC - 6/25/19
Seats and Restraints
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Warning
After the hood has lifted, the hood
hinge and latch area may be hot.
Do not touch the pedestrian
protection system components.
The pedestrian protection system is
designed to lift the hood only once.
The pedestrian protection system
may not activate under the following
conditions:
.
The pedestrian impact is outside
the range of the sensors located
on the front bumper.
.
The sensors on the front bumper
are damaged.
.
The path of the lifting hood is
blocked by snow or ice. Clear
any ice or snow from the hood
before driving.
.
Winter fronts, grille covers,
or other aftermarket equipment
is attached to the bumper.
.
Vehicle speed at impact is less
than 25 km/h (15 mph) or greater
than 50 km/h (31 mph).
.
The vehicle impacts a small
object.
For other frontal impacts or vehicle
speeds, the airbags may also
deploy. See
.
After the pedestrian protection
system has deployed, the hood will
remain in the raised position and the
driver
’
s view may be reduced by the
raised hood.
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Warning
Do not drive the vehicle when the
hood is raised.
Operating the vehicle with the
hood raised can obstruct your
view and may cause a collision
resulting in damage to the
vehicle, damage to other property,
personal injury, or even death.
Caution
After the pedestrian protection
system has deployed, see your
dealer for service. The hood
assembly including hinges, latch,
and actuators must be replaced.
If towing service is not available, the
hood may be repositioned
temporarily. See
“
Temporary Hood
Repair
”
following.
The SERVICE PEDESTRIAN
PROTECTION SYSTEM message
will appear when there is a problem
with the pedestrian protection
system. See your dealer for service
immediately.
During a frontal impact involving a
pedestrian, the vehicle may record
information about the condition of
the vehicle and how it was
operated. See
.