Buick Regal: Engine Cooling System Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive the vehicle.
If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT
This message will display if the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant .
ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP ENGINE
This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature.
HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE
This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating .
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the driver door is open. Close the door completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood completely.
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Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System.
See Engine Oil Life System and Driv ...
See also:
Basic sound settings
Press SOUND to display the basic sound setting menu (Bass, Treble, etc). Continue
pressing SOUND or OK/MENU to display the other setting alternatives.
Adjust the setting by turning TUNE and save th ...
Seat belt maintenance
-To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do no ...
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may ...