Buick Regal: Control of a Vehicle
The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) .
Adding non-dealer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications .
Drunk Driving
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even f ...
Braking
See Brake System Warning Light .
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average reaction ...
See also:
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there i ...
Severe strain on the brake system
The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly
areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that
the cooling of the brakes is less ...
Fuses
The vehicle’s fuses are contained in
three fuse boxes.
The driver’s side interior fuse box is
under the dashboard on the driver’s
side. The fuse label is attached to the
side panel.
...
