Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 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 . 1-15 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Maintenance . 8-6 Performance and Controls . 5-2 Maintenance . 1-19 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving and Operating . 9-1 Indicators . 5-7 Driving Information . 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Information Displays . 5-21 Starting and Operating . 9-14 Windows . 2-1 Vehicle Messages . 5-24 Engine Exhaust . 9-24 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Vehicle Personalization . 5-30 Automatic Transmission . 9-25 Doors . 2-11 Manual Transmission . 9-28 Vehicle Security. 2-12 Lighting . 6-1 Brakes . 9-29 Exterior Mirrors . 2-15 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Ride Control Systems . 9-33 Interior Mirrors . 2-16 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Cruise Control . 9-36 Windows . 2-16 Lighting Features . 6-6 Object Detection Systems . 9-38 Roof . 2-19 Infotainment System . 7-1 Fuel . 9-45 Introduction . 7-1 Towing. 9-51 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-56 Head Restraints . 3-2 Radio . 7-7 Front Seats . 3-3 Audio Players . 7-15 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Rear Seats . 3-7 Phone . 7-20 General Information . 10-2 Safety Belts . 3-9 Trademarks and License Vehicle Checks . 10-3 Airbag System . 3-18 Agreements . 7-31 Headlamp Aiming . 10-25 Child Restraints . 3-30 Bulb Replacement . 10-25 Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 Black plate (2,1) 2013 Buick Verano Owner Manual M Electrical System . 10-29 Technical Data . 12-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-37 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Jump Starting . 10-66 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Towing. 10-69 Appearance Care . 10-72 Customer Information . 13-1 Customer Information . 13-2 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-17 General Information . 11-1 Vehicle Data Recording and Maintenance Schedule . 11-3 Privacy. 13-18 Special Application Services . 11-8 OnStar . 14-1 Additional Maintenance OnStar Overview. 14-1 and Care . 11-9 OnStar Services . 14-2 Recommended Fluids, OnStar Additional Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 Information . 14-5 Maintenance Records . 11-14 Index . i-1 Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 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 manual can be For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, 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 savant: to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the quick reference. BUICK Emblem, and VERANO are Helm, Incorporated trademarks and/or service marks of Attention: Customer Service General Motors LLC, its 47911 Halyard Drive subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Plymouth, MI 48170 This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are 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. 22744468 B Second Printing © 2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 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 where information relating to a specific 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 - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 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 - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance Adjustment . 1-10 Traction Control Interior Lighting . 1-11 System (TCS) . 1-19 Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting . 1-11 StabiliTrak® System . 1-20 Instrument Panel Overview . 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-12 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-20 Climate Controls . 1-13 Engine Oil Life System . 1-20 Initial Drive Information Transmission . 1-14 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-21 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Driving for Better Fuel Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Features Economy . 1-21 System . 1-4 Radio(s) . 1-15 Roadside Assistance Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Satellite Radio . 1-16 Program . 1-21 Door Locks . 1-5 Portable Audio Devices . 1-16 OnStar® . 1-21 Trunk Release . 1-6 Bluetooth® . 1-16 Windows . 1-6 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-17 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Cruise Control . 1-17 Heated Seats . 1-8 Infotainment System . 1-18 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Driver Information Safety Belts . 1-9 Center (DIC) . 1-18 Passenger Sensing System . 1-9 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-18 Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Power Outlets . 1-18 Sunroof . 1-19 Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8‑6. 8. Infotainment Display Screen. 17. Steering Wheel Controls on 2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam 9. Passenger Airbag Status page 5‑2. Changer on page 6‑2. Indicator on page 5‑11. 18. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Trunk Release Button. See Positions (Key Access) on page 9 14 or Ignition Positions See Turn and Lane-Change Trunk on page 2‑11. ‑ (Keyless Access) on Signals on page 6‑4. 10. Hood Release. See Hood on page 9‑16. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 10‑4. Buttons. See Driver Information 19. Shift Lever. See Automatic 11. Exterior Lamp Controls on Transmission on page 9 25 or Center (DIC) on page 5‑21. ‑ page 6‑1. Manual Transmission on 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5 8. ‑ Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 page 9‑28 (If Equipped). 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on (If Equipped). 20. Electric Parking Brake. See page 5‑3. Instrument Panel Illumination Parking Brake on page 9‑30. 5. Keyless Access Ignition. See Control on page 6‑5. 21. Climate Control Systems on Ignition Positions (Key Access) 12. Instrument Panel Fuse Block page 8‑1 (If Equipped). on page 9 14 or Ignition ‑ on page 10‑33. Positions (Keyless Access) on Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 3 (If page 9‑16. 13. Data Link Connector (DLC) ‑ (Out of View). See Malfunction Equipped). Traction Control System (TCS) ® Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. Heated Front Seats on on page 9‑33. StabiliTrak page 3 6 (If Equipped). System on page 9‑34. 14. Cruise Control on page 9‑36. ‑ 6. Light Sensor. See Automatic 15. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 22. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Headlamp System on page 6‑3. page 5‑2. Satellite Radio (If Equipped). 7. Hazard Warning Flashers on 16. Horn on page 5‑3. See infotainment system manual. page 6‑3. Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/17/12 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive 7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press and Information hold for at least three seconds to This section provides a brief sound the panic alarm. Press again overview about some of the to cancel the panic alarm.