Bulletin No.: PI1110
Date: Nov-2013

Subject:

2014 Buick Regal New Model Features

Models:

2014 Buick Regal
2014 Buick Regal GS
Equipped with 4 CYL, 2.0L, DI, DOHC, VVT, DCVCP, Turbocharged Engine — RPO LTG and Hydra-Matic™
6-Speed 6T70 Automatic Transmission — RPO M7U with AWD
Equipped with 4 CYL, 2.0L, DI, DOHC, VVT, DCVCP, Turbocharged Engine — RPO LTG and Hydra-Matic™
6-Speed 6T70 Automatic Transmission — RPO M7W with FWD
Equipped with 4 CYL, 2.0L, DI, DOHC, VVT, DCVCP, Turbocharged Engine — RPO LTG and 6-Speed GM
F40-6 Manual Transmission — RPO MR6 with FWD (GS Models Only)
Equipped with 4 CYL, 2.4L, DI, DOHC, CVVT, eAssist Engine — RPO LUK and Hydra-Matic™ 6-Speed 6T40
Automatic Transmission — RPO MHH with FWD

Bulletin Purpose

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The purpose of this bulletin is to help the Service and Sales Department personnel become familiar with the 2014 Regal and Regal GS new model features.

Vehicle Overview
The new 2014 Regal/GS is a sportier and smarter evolution of the brand’s dynamic midsize sedan. New, purposeful technologies enhance safety and the
driving experience with a more refined turbo engine – along with the introduction and availability of Haldex all-wheel drive (AWD). New front and rear styling
including new headlamps and a revised grille, with available wing-shape LED daytime running lamps and standard LED wing-shape taillamps, were designed to
give Regal a more contemporary and premium presence. A new chrome accent bridges the taillamps to further enhance the vehicle’s wide stance. The new
headlamps are available in two versions, including halogen projector beams and xenon high intensity discharge (HID).
The interior features a redesigned central instrument panel and console. In-vehicle connectivity is enhanced with standard 8-inch (203 mm) high resolution
color touch screen radio with next-generation Buick IntelliLink, AM/FM/SiriusXM® Radio (three months of trial service), CD player, auxiliary (AUX) input jack,
USB port, Bluetooth® wireless connectivity for select smartphones, all featuring simpler, more intuitive controls and natural speech recognition. The instrument
cluster is new, with a high resolution 4.2-inch color display that provides vehicle information, navigation, audio system functions, phone features and more. The
Regal GS comes standard with an 8-inch (203 mm) configurable color instrument cluster screen that the driver can customize using the steering wheel
controls.
New radar and camera based safety features on the vehicle are available in two different Driver Confidence Packages and depending on the equipment
ordered may include: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) , Lane Change Alert (LCA), Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) , Forward
Collision Alert (FCA), Collision Preparation with Collision Mitigation Braking and full-speed-range Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which senses traffic in front of
the vehicle in order to adjust vehicle speed, including stopping the vehicle in heavy traffic and accelerating again.

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The new 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine is standard on Regal and delivers 18 percent more horsepower than the 2013 Regal Turbo for a greater feeling of
on-demand power.

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A 2.4L engine with eAssist light electrification technology is also available on the 2014 Regal (FWD Premium l (1SN) model only).

Additional standard features on all trims include:
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Six air bags, including side curtain air bags

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StabiliTrak® electronic stability control with full-function traction control

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Four-wheel anti-lock brakes with Intelligent Brake Assist

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OnStar® (with six months of Directions and Connections service)

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Fog lamps

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Cruise control

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Power windows with driver and front passenger express up/down

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Dual-zone automatic climate control

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Eight-inch high resolution color touch screen radio with Buick IntelliLink, AM/FM/SiriusXM® (three months of trial service), CD player and AUX input jack,
USB port and Bluetooth® wireless connectivity for select smartphones

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Leather Seating

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Heated driver and passenger front seats

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Twelve-way power driver’s seat

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Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror

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Electric parking brake (EPB)

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Ice blue ambient lighting

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Buick QuietTuning™ technology

Driver Confidence 1 Package
The Driver Confidence 1 Package includes: Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Change Alert (LCA), Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Following Distance Indicator.

Driver Confidence 2 Package
The Driver Confidence 2 Package adds: Collision Preparation which includes Collision Mitigation Braking and full speed range Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

Available Product Training
The majority of the systems found on the vehicle are taught in GM’s core curriculum from a conceptual theory and operation perspective.

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To access all of the available training courses visit the following website:
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In the United States go to > www.centerlearning.com

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In Canada go to > www.gmprocanada.com

Training Course Name and System RPO - Course Number and Description
Course Name - System RPO
Base Curriculum

Course Number and Description
#50547.09W 2014 Buick Regal New Model Features - WBT Course
(Available December 2013)
#16041.09W Battery, Charging and Starting Systems
#16048.25W-R3 Multiple Diagnostic Interface (MDI) Familiarization
#16048.30H-R2 Global Diagnostic System 2 (GDS 2) Overview Hands On
#16048.30W-R2 Global Diagnostic System 2 (GDS 2) Overview
#18043.01W-R4 Electrical / Electronics Stage 1
#18043.02W-R4 Electrical / Electronics Stage 2
#18043.03W-R3 Electrical / Electronics Stage 3
#18044.20 GM Global Electrical System
#13044.20 GM Chassis Control Systems
#15045.18 GM Braking Systems
#16048.28D GDS 2 Diagnostics (Video)
#16048.27V GDS 2 Diagnostics (Canada)
#16039.16H GDS 2 Certification (Canada)
#16026.05D Camshaft Position Actuator System Operation &
Diagnosis (Canada)
#16026.06D Active Fuel Management System Operation &
Diagnosis (Canada)
#18044.21D GM Global Electrical Systems (Canada)
#18400.30W Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
#18440.01W High Voltage System Safety

Engines

#16440.16D Engines New and Updates

4 CYL, 2.0L, DI, Aluminum, DOHC, VVT, DCVCP, Turbocharged —
RPO LTG

#16044.21 GM Powertrain Performance

ECOTEC® eAssist (BAS) 4 CYL, 2.4L Aluminum, DOHC with VVT
and DI — RPO LUK

#16044.20 SIDI - Virtual Classroom Training (VCT)

#16043.52 Engine Mechanical Diagnostics and Measurements

#16050.12D Camshaft Position Actuator System and Active Fuel
Management
#18070.45W eAssist Introduction
#18070.50H eAssist System Diagnosis and Service
#18071.16H eAssist Hybrid Diagnosis & Service (Canada)
#16040.30W 12V Stop / Start System

Transmissions
Transmission, 6-Speed Automatic, Electronically Controlled 6T70,
FWD — RPO M7W
Transmission, 6-Speed Automatic, HMD, GM, BAS+, 6T40, Hybrid,
FWD — RPO MHH

#17041.56 Automatic Transmission Operation, Diagnosis and
Service
#17041.65H 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Service
#17036.16H 6T70 Transmission Overhaul & Diagnosis (Canada)
#17043.38 FWD/RWD Operation, Diagnosis and Service

Transmission, 6-speed Manual, F40-6 — RPO MR6
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Brakes

#15045.18W1 & W2 GM Braking Systems 1 & 2

Brake System-Power, Front & Rear Disc, ABS — RPO J61

#15045.18W3 & W4 GM Braking Systems 3 & 4

Brake Parking-Power Operated — RPO J71

#15045.14T1 GM Electric Parking Brakes
#18044.25 Body Electrical Accessory Systems
#18050.16H Global Electrical Diagnosis and Service Certification
(Canada)

Air Bags

#22048.42 GM Safety Systems

Air Bags — RPO AW7 or AY0
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

#11044.05 HVAC Systems and Operation

HVAC System-Air Conditioner Front, Automatic Temperature
Control, Auxiliary Temperature Control — RPO CJ2

#11044.03W HVAC Systems and Operation (Canada)

Equipment-Sensor Air Moisture & Windshield Temperature — RPO
ASV
Power Steering

#13041.13T1 Rack-Mount Electric Steering
#13041.15W-R2 & W2 GM Steering Systems and Diagnosis

OnStar®

#19040.37 OnStar® Systems and Technology

OnStar®

#19040.38T1 OnStar® Systems and Technology

OnStar® Generation 9 TechAssist Course

Radio - Infotainment System, Uplevel with Connectivity - RPO IO5

#19047.20W2 R3 Entertainment Systems 2 (Including MOST)
Network

Radio - Infotainment System, Uplevel with Connectivity - RPO IO6

#19047.20W3 Entertainment Systems 3

Entertainment - Infotainment - Audio Systems

#19047.22D Infotainment Operation, Diagnosis and Service (VCT)
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

#13044.20 GM Chassis Control Systems

Tire Pressure Indicator - Manual Learn - RPO UJM

#13044.12T2 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Diagnosis

Bluetooth Technology - Programming

#19047.20W2 R3 Entertainment Systems 2 (Including MOST)
Network

Bluetooth for Phone, Personal Cellphone Connectivity to Vehicle
Audio System

#19047.16H Entertainment Systems Certification (Canada)

Bluetooth Technology, Functions and Features Diagnosing and
Methods of Radio Programming (USB Programming, Scan Tool
Programming)
Theft Deterrent System

#19047.09W Entry and Security Systems

Theft Deterrent - Electrical, Unauthorized Entry - RPO UTJ
Suspension

#13044.20 GM Chassis Control Systems

Chassis Equipment Front – Strut Assembly - RPO GNA

#13044.16T1 Continuous Damping Control

Ride and Handling-Automatic Electronic Controlled - RPO FX3

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And

#22048.42 GM Safety Systems (Includes All Course Components
W1 + W2 + W3 + H)

Object Detection

#22048.16H GM Safety Systems Certification (Canada)

Enhanced Safety Systems

Camera - Rear View - RPO UVC
Sensor Indicator-Forward Collision Alert - RPO UEU
Side Active Safety-Obstacle Detection Enhanced - RPO UKC
Lane Active Safety-Departure Warning - RPO UFL
Sensor Indicator- Rear Parking Assist - RPO UD7
Sensor-Collision Avoidance & Mitigation, Vehicle Forward
Movement, Brake Prefill & Intelligent Brake Assist - RPO UGN
Sensor Indicator-Rear Cross Traffic Alert - RPO UFG
Cruise Control-Automatic, Adaptive, With STOP/GO – RPO KSG

Dexos1™ Engine Oil Specification — Recommended Viscosity

Only those oils displaying the dexos1™ trademark and a registered trademark logo on the front label of the container meet the demanding performance
requirements and stringent quality standards set forth in the dexos1™ specification.
Look on the front label for either of the logos shown above and the 11 digit alphanumeric dexos® license number on the back label to identify an authorized,
licensed dexos1™ engine oil. Unless an oil package displays these two markings, the engine oil is not an authentic, licensed dexos® product and is not
recommended for use in GM vehicles.
The dexos1™ specification was uniquely designed to complement the exacting requirements of GM's advanced engine technology. The specification has gone
through an extensive developmental and testing process. It requires a number of proprietary tests that are not included in current industry standards and sets
performance criteria at a level that exceeds many current standards. The result is a high performance fluid providing significant wear protection, improved
piston cleanliness, a reduction in volatility and oil consumption, enhanced aeration control for improved fuel efficiency, and better oxidation properties.

Viscosity Grade

Notice: DO NOT use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50.
ACDelco™ dexos1™ Synthetic Blend SAE 5W-30 is recommended.
For cold temperature operation, where the temperature is colder than −20°F (−29°C), SAE 0W-30 may be used.

Refer to this General Motors website for dexos1™ information about the different licensed brands that are currently available: http://www.gmdexos.com

Engines
2.0L Turbocharged (TC) Four Cylinder Engine

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A new 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine debuts as the standard powertrain in the 2014 Regal and Regal GS. Although it shares the same displacement as the
previous turbocharged engines offered in the Regal, it is a next-generation architecture with friction-reduction technologies designed to enhance refinements on
a variety of levels. With its SAE-certified 259 horsepower (193 kW), the new 2.0L turbo’s torque curve has been enhanced, delivering 90 percent of its peak
torque of 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) from 1,700 rpm to 5,500 rpm and the full peak torque of 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) from 3,000 to 4,000 rpm in the Regal. For the Regal
GS, peak torque is reached at 2,500 rpm and is maintained through 4,000 rpm. These broad torque bands are supported by boost levels as high as 24 psi
(1.65 bar) in the speed range, engineered to give feelings of immediate power on demand.
The turbocharger features a twin-scroll design that uses exhaust tuning to generate balance between maximum power and turbo response. This design
supports the responsiveness associated with larger-displacement, naturally aspirated performance engines. Boost is controlled electronically with a pressureactuated wastegate and the airflow is controlled during transients with an electronic bypass valve. Those controls enable optimal performance, throttle
response and efficiency.
Additional Engine Features Include:
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Pistons with jet-spray cooling

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Rotocast 356T aluminum cylinder head

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Sodium filled exhaust valves

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Dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) with continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)

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Direct injection (DI) with cam driven high pressure fuel pump

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Two-stage variable displacement oil pump

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Air-to-air intercooling system

Engine Noise and Vibration Reduction Features Include:
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Balance shafts located in the oil pan

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A forged-steel crankshaft

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Inverted-tooth chains for the camshaft and balance shaft drives

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Two piece oil pan design, with an aluminum upper section to provide structural support and a stamped steel lower section to dampen overall noise

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Cast iron bearing cap inserts in an aluminum bedplate

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Integrated sound cover on the intake manifold

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Structural engine covers

2.4L eAssist Four Cylinder Engine

The 2014 Regal is also available with the 2.4L with eAssist light electrification technology, using a lithium-ion battery system and electric motor-generator to
enable regenerative braking capability. Instead of providing all-electric propulsion, the system provides power assistance to the internal combustion engine.
Vehicles with eAssist have an automatic (auto) engine start/stop feature. After the engine has started and reached operating temperature the auto stop feature
may cause the engine to turn OFF when brakes are applied and the vehicle has come to a complete stop. When the brake is released or the accelerator pedal
applied, the engine will start. The engine will continue to run until the next auto stop or until the ignition switch is turnedOFF. The eAssist system also allows
the engine to shut down fuel delivery in certain deceleration situations, which saves additional fuel.
The added electric power provided by the eAssist system allows for higher gearing to improve steady state efficiency without impacting acceleration
performance or driveability. The system’s capability of providing up to 11 kW of electric power assist at cruising speeds allows the driver to accelerate lightly,
ascend mild grades without the transmission downshifting and helps performance during wide open throttle maneuvers.

All Wheel Drive
The 2014 Regal (2.0L turbo only) and Regal GS are offered with a new, all-wheel-drive (AWD) system designed to make the most of handling and stability in all
driving conditions. It is an advanced, fully automatic and on-demand system that includes developments in wheel slip management and an electronic limited-slip
rear differential (eLSD).
Input from a variety of sensors such as wheel speed, steering angle, etc. – automatically tailors the torque distribution between the front and rear wheels for
maximum traction. The eLSD enables adjustment to the torque split between the rear wheels to optimize vehicle stability and cornering capability. If the vehicle’s
front wheels lose traction, the AWD system is capable of sending more than 90 percent of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels. Fine balancing of the drive
torque between the axles raises the threshold at which StabiliTrak’s throttle and braking interventions are triggered, enabling closer driver interaction.
While engineered to offer sure-footed handling in low-grip conditions, the AWD system also alters its characteristics to support performance oriented driving
when the Sport or GS driving modes are selected on Regal GS. The AWD system also comes standard with the HiPer Strut front suspension, offering more
linear and communicative steering through improved camber control and improved impact isolation on bumps and rough surfaces.

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This AWD system also contributes to a quieter and smoother ride with minimal torque transferred to the rear wheels when all-wheel-drive traction isn’t required.

Buick’s Next-Generation IntelliLink / 8-Inch (203 mm) Diagonal Color Touch Screen / Infotainment Features /
Connectivity / Bluetooth® Enabled Devices

The 2014 Regal is equipped with the next-generation of Buick IntelliLink. This infotainment system connects you to your favorite radio, satellite and internet
music (where available), and enables you to place and receive hands-free calls with one touch of a button, so it’s easy to access your music and contacts while
navigating the road. The system utilizes resistive touch and only responds to physical touches.
A high-resolution, 8-inch (203 mm) diagonal Color Touch Screen with swipe-and-drag functionality puts control at your fingertips. It also features natural
language voice recognition (in Canada, Enhanced Voice Recognition) that allows your commands to be clearly understood, and enables you to make handsfree calls, enter destinations, browse media, play music, request music from your connected smartphone and control other functions simply by telling the vehicle
what to do. A customizable home screen is designed to elevate your driving experience.
It offers more features designed for intuitive, easy-to-use functionality and incorporates a higher level of wireless connectivity and customized options building
on the safety and security of OnStar®. In addition to easily identifiable icons covering everything from navigation to phone to music apps such as Pandora
(Pandora is not available in Canada), next-generation IntelliLink is designed to accommodate new features and enhancements and be highly customizable.
The IntelliLink system can store up to 60 favorites, including radio stations (AM/FM/XM), tone settings, contacts, destinations, music from other media and
Places of Interest (POI). The POI feature is convenient for those who travel to the same destination regularly and want to save locations such as hotels and
restaurants. Users with compatible smartphones can pair them with IntelliLink using Bluetooth or a USB connection. This gives customers the ability to play
passengers’ music or other media through the vehicle.
Another feature allows customers whose Regal is equipped with available embedded navigation (RPO — IO6) to enter destinations in a single step, without
having to enter the state, city, street number and street name in successive efforts. City-by-city weather reports are also provided, so SiriusXM Travel Link® (if
equipped) customers in the United States can access the service via the screen display.
A new audio system conveys the music and radio selections called up through IntelliLink’s myriad of infotainment options. Featuring a new nine speaker system
– including strategically placed tweeters and a subwoofer – the system was developed to complement the Regal’s quiet, acoustically optimized interior with rich
sound.