Buick Regal: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
► To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. ► To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park).Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
► For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only ...
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance for more information.
It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular bas ...
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WARNING:
- It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
- Do not allow people ...
Overall evaluation
This function is shown if you have stored at
least one lap and stopped the RACETIMER.
•► Press on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
•► Press the button repeatedly unti ...
Rolling with the engine switched off
WARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the brake when the engine is not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the ...
