How to Disable the Regal's Pedestrian Protection System?

[DeLincoln]

Buick Regal's pedestrian protection system is a default-activated system designed to protect pedestrians and cannot be turned off. The details are as follows: 1. Active Hood Technology: This system, also known as active hood technology, was developed to reduce injuries to pedestrians in low-speed collision accidents. General Motors has introduced this technology, which effectively enhances pedestrian safety, to China and applied it to the Buick Regal. 2. Injury Reduction: When the vehicle speed is between 25-50 km/h, if a pedestrian collides with the car, the active hood technology can promptly detect it through its pressure-sensing device. Simultaneously, the active hinge and airbag control module activate the protection function, causing the hood to rapidly pop up by about ten centimeters, thereby mitigating the impact force of the collision and minimizing potential injuries to pedestrians.

[BenjaminLee]

As a seasoned driver who frequently drives a Buick Regal, I've tried disabling the pedestrian protection system in the vehicle settings menu. The method is to start the car, navigate to the vehicle settings option using the central touchscreen, then select driver assistance functions, and finally find the pedestrian protection section to turn it off. I think this system is extremely useful in urban areas as it can automatically detect and brake to avoid accidents. I remember one time it helped me avoid a pedestrian who suddenly crossed the road, so I advise people not to casually turn it off to avoid increasing safety risks. Only disable it temporarily in special situations like parking sensor tests - otherwise losing this protection really isn't worth it. Remember to check for system updates during regular maintenance to ensure proper operation.

[StVera]

I really care about car safety and have studied the pedestrian protection system on my Regal. Deactivating it is quite simple: just press the button next to the steering wheel to enter the system menu, select safety settings, and disable the pedestrian detection option. However, I strongly advise against doing this because it's designed to prevent pedestrian injuries, especially during night driving or in rainy conditions when it can be lifesaving. If you turn it off and an accident occurs, the risk increases significantly, and you might even face legal consequences. I recommend keeping it activated and only briefly disabling it during regular maintenance or when cleaning the sensors. It's also helpful to understand how the system works—for example, it relies on front radar, so maintaining this key component is crucial.

[McBennett]

Friends driving the Regal, disabling the pedestrian protection system is quick: after starting the car, check the central control screen, navigate to the settings module, select the driver assistance tab, and turn off the pedestrian protection switch. Personally, I don't touch it often, fearing driving issues. I only disable it occasionally in open areas for testing, to check for false alarms. Don't forget to re-enable the protection function afterward—safety comes first.