Buick Regal: Fuel - Object Detection Systems - Driving and Operating - Buick Regal Owners ManualBuick Regal: Fuel

Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.

Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies. A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com.

The eighth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle's engine.

The eighth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle's engine.

The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .

Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).

See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel .

    Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). URPA operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and ...

    Recommended Fuel
    If the vehicle has a 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code C), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly r ...

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    Radio(s)
    VOL/ : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO/BAND or SOURCE: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XMâ„¢, if equipped. Menu Knob: Turn to select r ...

    Radial-ply tires
    Radial-ply tires provide improved tread life, road hazard resistance and smoother high speed ride. The radial- ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction, and are selected to comple ...

    Limitations
    The sensor used by City Safetyâ„¢ is designed to detect cars and other larger motor vehicles ahead of your vehicle in both daylight and darkness. However, there are certain limitations and the lase ...