Buick Regal: Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven.
For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash, and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service the vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed.
These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.
- Event Data Recorders
- OnStar®
- Navigation System
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
- Radio Frequency Statement
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-521-7300, or write:
Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, M ...
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data th ...
See also:
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. This lighting pattern
indicates that the Vehicle Dyn ...
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt.
The following instructions explain
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is
adjustable, so ...
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed. Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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