2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual M
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Air Vents . 8-6 Vehicle Features . 1-16 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Performance and Controls . 5-2 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Maintenance . 1-20 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information . 9-2 Indicators . 5-7 Starting and Operating . 9-15 Keys, Doors, and Information Displays . 5-21 Engine Exhaust . 9-26 Windows . 2-1 Vehicle Messages . 5-24 Automatic Transmission . 9-28 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Vehicle Personalization . 5-30 Brakes . 9-31 Doors . 2-12 Ride Control Systems . 9-34 Vehicle Security. 2-14 Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-38 Exterior Mirrors . 2-16 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Fuel . 9-40 Interior Mirrors . 2-17 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Towing. 9-46 Windows . 2-18 Lighting Features . 6-6 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-52 Roof . 2-20 Infotainment System . 7-1 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Introduction . 7-1 General Information . 10-2 Head Restraints . 3-2 Radio . 7-12 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Front Seats . 3-3 Audio Players . 7-22 Headlamp Aiming . 10-23 Rear Seats . 3-8 Phone . 7-30 Bulb Replacement . 10-23 Safety Belts . 3-10 Trademarks and License Electrical System . 10-28 Airbag System . 3-18 Agreements . 7-41 Wheels and Tires . 10-36 Child Restraints . 3-31 Jump Starting . 10-68 Towing. 10-71 Appearance Care . 10-73 Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 General Information . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Maintenance Schedule . 11-3 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-14 Special Application Vehicle Data Recording and Services . 11-8 Privacy. 13-15 Additional Maintenance and Care . 11-8 OnStar . 14-1 Recommended Fluids, OnStar Overview. 14-1 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 OnStar Services . 14-2 Maintenance Records . 11-14 OnStar Additional Information . 14-5 Technical Data . 12-1 Index . i-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name “General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick The names, logos, emblems, Motor Division wherever it appears On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Keep this manual in the vehicle for suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the quick reference. BUICK Emblem, and VERANO are Helm, Incorporated trademarks and/or service marks P.O. Box 07130 of General Motors LLC, its Detroit, MI 48207 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. 1-800-551-4123 This manual describes features that Numéro de poste 6438 de may or may not be on your specific langue française vehicle either because they are www.helminc.com options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20916303 A First Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number information relating to a specific where it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart I : Cruise Control * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols B : Engine Coolant Temperature : : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle } and what they mean. For more O : Exterior Lamps : Power information on the symbol, refer to # : Fog Lamps / : Remote Vehicle Start the Index. : Fuel Gauge > : Safety Belt Reminders : Airbag Readiness Light 9 + : Fuses 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor : Air Conditioning # 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Changer M : Windshield Washer Fluid % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ( : Heated Steering Wheel or OnStar® j : LATCH System Child $ : Brake System Warning Light Restraints " : Charging System Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Interior Lighting . 1-11 Performance and Maintenance In Brief Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Traction Control Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-13 System (TCS) . 1-20 Climate Controls . 1-13 StabiliTrak® System . 1-21 Instrument Panel Transmission . 1-15 Instrument Panel Overview . 1-2 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-21 Engine Oil Life System . 1-22 Vehicle Features Initial Drive Information Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-22 Radio(s) . 1-16 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Satellite Radio . 1-17 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Economy . 1-22 Portable Audio Devices . 1-17 Roadside Assistance System . 1-4 Bluetooth® . 1-17 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Program . 1-23 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-18 OnStar® . 1-23 Door Locks . 1-5 Cruise Control . 1-18 Trunk Release . 1-6 Navigation System . 1-19 Windows . 1-6 Driver Information Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Center (DIC) . 1-19 Heated Seats . 1-9 Power Outlets . 1-19 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Sunroof . 1-20 Safety Belts . 1-9 Passenger Sensing System . 1-10 Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-11 Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. G. Hazard Warning Flashers on O. Horn on page 5‑3. B. Headlamp High/Low-Beam page 6‑4. P. Steering Wheel Controls on Changer on page 6‑2. H. Infotainment Display Screen. page 5‑2. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. I. Passenger Airbag Status Q. Ignition Switch. See Ignition See Turn and Lane-Change Indicator on page 5‑12. Positions (Key Access) on Signals on page 6‑4. Trunk Release. See Trunk page 9‑16 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9 18. Driver Information Center (DIC) Release on page 1‑6. ‑ Buttons. See Driver Information J. Exterior Lamp Controls on R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Center (DIC) on page 5 21. Transmission on page 9 28. ‑ page 6‑1. ‑ C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 8. S. Climate Control Systems on ‑ Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on (If Equipped). page 8‑1 (If Equipped). page 5‑3. Instrument Panel Illumination Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 3 E. Keyless Access Ignition. See Control on page 6‑5. ‑ (If Equipped). Ignition Positions (Key Access) K. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on on page 9 16 or Ignition Heated Front Seats on page 3 7 ‑ page 10‑32. ‑ Positions (Keyless Access) on (If Equipped). page 9‑18. L. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction T. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Traction Control System (TCS) ® Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. Satellite Radio on page 7‑17 on page 9‑34. StabiliTrak (If Equipped). System on page 9‑36. M. Cruise Control on page 9‑38. F. Light Sensor. See Automatic N. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Headlamp System on page 6‑3. page 5‑2. Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive 7 : Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. Press and hold Information for at least two seconds to sound This section provides a brief the panic alarm. Press again to overview about some of the cancel the panic alarm. important features that may or may See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote not be on your specific vehicle. Keyless Entry (RKE) System For more detailed information, refer Operation on page 2‑3. to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the Remote Keyless Entry RKE without Remote Start Shown engine can be started from outside the vehicle.