| Section |
Page |
| 2014 Buick Verano Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
| Introduction |
3 |
| Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
| Using this Manual |
3 |
| Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
4 |
| Symbols |
4 |
| In Brief |
7 |
| Instrument Panel |
8 |
| Instrument Panel Overview |
8 |
| Initial Drive Information |
10 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
10 |
| Remote Vehicle Start |
11 |
| Door Locks |
11 |
| Trunk Release |
12 |
| Windows |
12 |
| Seat Adjustment |
13 |
| Heated Seats |
15 |
| Head Restraint Adjustment |
15 |
| Safety Belts |
15 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
16 |
| Mirror Adjustment |
16 |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment |
17 |
| Interior Lighting |
17 |
| Exterior Lighting |
18 |
| Windshield Wiper/Washer |
18 |
| Climate Controls |
19 |
| Transmission |
20 |
| Vehicle Features |
21 |
| Radio(s) |
21 |
| Satellite Radio |
22 |
| Portable Audio Devices |
22 |
| Bluetooth® |
22 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
23 |
| Cruise Control |
23 |
| Infotainment System |
24 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
24 |
| Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System |
24 |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
24 |
| Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
25 |
| Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
25 |
| Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
25 |
| Power Outlets |
25 |
| Sunroof |
25 |
| Performance and Maintenance |
26 |
| Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control |
26 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
27 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
27 |
| Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
28 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
28 |
| OnStar® |
28 |
| Keys, Doors, and Windows |
29 |
| Keys and Locks |
29 |
| Keys |
29 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
30 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
31 |
| Remote Vehicle Start |
37 |
| Door Locks |
39 |
| Power Door Locks |
40 |
| Delayed Locking |
40 |
| Automatic Door Locks |
40 |
| Lockout Protection |
41 |
| Safety Locks |
41 |
| Doors |
42 |
| Trunk |
42 |
| Vehicle Security |
44 |
| Vehicle Alarm System |
44 |
| Immobilizer |
45 |
| Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
45 |
| Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
46 |
| Exterior Mirrors |
47 |
| Convex Mirrors |
47 |
| Power Mirrors |
47 |
| Folding Mirrors |
48 |
| Heated Mirrors |
48 |
| Interior Mirrors |
48 |
| Manual Rearview Mirror |
48 |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
48 |
| Windows |
49 |
| Power Windows |
49 |
| Sun Visors |
51 |
| Roof |
51 |
| Sunroof |
51 |
| Seats and Restraints |
53 |
| Head Restraints |
54 |
| Front Seats |
55 |
| Seat Adjustment |
55 |
| Power Seat Adjustment |
56 |
| Reclining Seatbacks |
56 |
| Heated Front Seats |
58 |
| Rear Seats |
59 |
| Safety Belts |
61 |
| How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
63 |
| Lap-Shoulder Belt |
64 |
| Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
68 |
| Safety Belt Extender |
68 |
| Safety System Check |
68 |
| Safety Belt Care |
69 |
| Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
69 |
| Airbag System |
70 |
| Where Are the Airbags? |
72 |
| When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
73 |
| What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
74 |
| How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
74 |
| What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
75 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
76 |
| Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
81 |
| Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
81 |
| Airbag System Check |
82 |
| Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
82 |
| Child Restraints |
83 |
| Older Children |
83 |
| Infants and Young Children |
85 |
| Child Restraint Systems |
87 |
| Where to Put the Restraint |
89 |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
90 |
| Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
97 |
| Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
98 |
| Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
100 |
| Storage |
103 |
| Storage Compartments |
103 |
| Instrument Panel Storage |
103 |
| Glove Box |
104 |
| Cupholders |
104 |
| Center Console Storage |
105 |
| Instruments and Controls |
107 |
| Controls |
108 |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment |
108 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
108 |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
109 |
| Horn |
109 |
| Windshield Wiper/Washer |
109 |
| Compass |
111 |
| Clock |
111 |
| Power Outlets |
112 |
| Cigarette Lighter |
113 |
| Ashtrays |
113 |
| Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
114 |
| Instrument Cluster |
115 |
| Speedometer |
116 |
| Odometer |
116 |
| Trip Odometer |
116 |
| Tachometer |
116 |
| Fuel Gauge |
116 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
117 |
| Safety Belt Reminders |
117 |
| Airbag Readiness Light |
118 |
| Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
119 |
| Charging System Light |
119 |
| Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
120 |
| Brake System Warning Light |
122 |
| Electric Parking Brake Light |
123 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
124 |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light |
124 |
| Vehicle Ahead Indicator |
124 |
| Traction Off Light |
125 |
| StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
125 |
| Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
125 |
| Tire Pressure Light |
126 |
| Engine Oil Pressure Light |
126 |
| Low Fuel Warning Light |
127 |
| Security Light |
127 |
| High-Beam On Light |
127 |
| Front Fog Lamp Light |
128 |
| Lamps On Reminder |
128 |
| Cruise Control Light |
128 |
| Door Ajar Light |
128 |
| Information Displays |
129 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
129 |
| Vehicle Messages |
132 |
| Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
132 |
| Brake System Messages |
133 |
| Compass Messages |
133 |
| Door Ajar Messages |
133 |
| Engine Cooling System Messages |
134 |
| Engine Oil Messages |
134 |
| Engine Power Messages |
135 |
| Fuel System Messages |
135 |
| Key and Lock Messages |
135 |
| Object Detection System Messages |
135 |
| Ride Control System Messages |
136 |
| Security Messages |
137 |
| Tire Messages |
137 |
| Transmission Messages |
138 |
| Washer Fluid Messages |
138 |
| Window Messages |
138 |
| Vehicle Personalization |
138 |
| Universal Remote System |
143 |
| Universal Remote System Programming |
143 |
| Universal Remote System Operation |
146 |
| Lighting |
147 |
| Exterior Lighting |
147 |
| Exterior Lamp Controls |
147 |
| Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
148 |
| Flash-to-Pass |
148 |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
148 |
| Automatic Headlamp System |
149 |
| Hazard Warning Flashers |
150 |
| Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
150 |
| Front Fog Lamps |
151 |
| Interior Lighting |
151 |
| Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
151 |
| Courtesy Lamps |
152 |
| Dome Lamps |
152 |
| Reading Lamps |
152 |
| Lighting Features |
153 |
| Entry Lighting |
153 |
| Exit Lighting |
153 |
| Battery Power Protection |
153 |
| Infotainment System |
155 |
| Introduction |
155 |
| Infotainment |
155 |
| Theft-Deterrent Feature |
156 |
| Overview (Radio with CD) |
157 |
| Operation |
159 |
| Radio |
162 |
| AM-FM Radio |
162 |
| Satellite Radio |
165 |
| Radio Reception |
168 |
| Backglass Antenna |
169 |
| Multi-Band Antenna |
169 |
| Audio Players |
169 |
| CD Player |
169 |
| Auxiliary Devices |
171 |
| Phone |
174 |
| Bluetooth (Overview) |
174 |
| Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
176 |
| Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
179 |
| Trademarks and License Agreements |
185 |
| Climate Controls |
191 |
| Climate Control Systems |
191 |
| Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
193 |
| Air Vents |
196 |
| Maintenance |
196 |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
196 |
| Driving and Operating |
197 |
| Driving Information |
198 |
| Distracted Driving |
198 |
| Defensive Driving |
199 |
| Drunk Driving |
199 |
| Control of a Vehicle |
199 |
| Braking |
199 |
| Steering |
200 |
| Off-Road Recovery |
200 |
| Loss of Control |
201 |
| Driving on Wet Roads |
202 |
| Highway Hypnosis |
202 |
| Hill and Mountain Roads |
203 |
| Winter Driving |
203 |
| If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
205 |
| Vehicle Load Limits |
206 |
| Starting and Operating |
210 |
| New Vehicle Break-In |
210 |
| Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
210 |
| Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
212 |
| Starting the Engine |
214 |
| Engine Heater |
217 |
| Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
218 |
| Shifting Into Park |
218 |
| Shifting out of Park |
219 |
| Parking |
220 |
| Parking over Things That Burn |
220 |
| Engine Exhaust |
220 |
| Running the Vehicle While Parked |
221 |
| Automatic Transmission |
221 |
| Manual Mode |
223 |
| Manual Transmission |
225 |
| Brakes |
226 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
226 |
| Parking Brake |
227 |
| Brake Assist |
229 |
| Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
229 |
| Ride Control Systems |
230 |
| Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control |
230 |
| Cruise Control |
232 |
| Driver Assistance Systems |
234 |
| Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System |
234 |
| Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
236 |
| Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
238 |
| Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
239 |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
243 |
| Fuel |
245 |
| Recommended Fuel |
245 |
| Gasoline Specifications |
246 |
| California Fuel Requirements |
246 |
| Fuels in Foreign Countries |
246 |
| Fuel Additives |
247 |
| Filling the Tank |
247 |
| Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
248 |
| Trailer Towing |
249 |
| General Towing Information |
249 |
| Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
249 |
| Trailer Towing (2.0L Engine) |
252 |
| Trailer Towing (Except 2.0L Engine) |
252 |
| Towing Equipment |
253 |
| Conversions and Add-Ons |
254 |
| Add-On Electrical Equipment |
254 |
| Vehicle Care |
255 |
| General Information |
256 |
| California Proposition 65 Warning |
256 |
| California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
257 |
| Accessories and Modifications |
257 |
| Vehicle Checks |
257 |
| Doing Your Own Service Work |
257 |
| Hood |
258 |
| Engine Compartment Overview |
260 |
| Engine Oil |
263 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
265 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid |
266 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid |
267 |
| Hydraulic Clutch |
267 |
| Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
268 |
| Cooling System |
269 |
| Engine Coolant |
270 |
| Engine Overheating |
273 |
| Washer Fluid |
275 |
| Brakes |
275 |
| Brake Fluid |
276 |
| Battery |
278 |
| Starter Switch Check |
278 |
| Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
279 |
| Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
279 |
| Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
279 |
| Wiper Blade Replacement |
280 |
| Headlamp Aiming |
281 |
| Bulb Replacement |
281 |
| Halogen Bulbs |
281 |
| Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
281 |
| Fog Lamps |
282 |
| Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
282 |
| License Plate Lamp |
284 |
| Replacement Bulbs |
284 |
| Electrical System |
285 |
| Electrical System Overload |
285 |
| Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
285 |
| Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
286 |
| Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
289 |
| Rear Compartment Fuse Block |
292 |
| Wheels and Tires |
294 |
| Tires |
294 |
| All-Season Tires |
295 |
| Winter Tires |
295 |
| Low-Profile Tires |
295 |
| Tire Sidewall Labeling |
296 |
| Tire Designations |
298 |
| Tire Terminology and Definitions |
299 |
| Tire Pressure |
301 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System |
303 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
304 |
| Tire Inspection |
307 |
| Tire Rotation |
307 |
| When It Is Time for New Tires |
308 |
| Buying New Tires |
309 |
| Different Size Tires and Wheels |
311 |
| Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
311 |
| Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
313 |
| Wheel Replacement |
313 |
| Tire Chains |
314 |
| If a Tire Goes Flat |
314 |
| Tire Changing |
316 |
| Compact Spare Tire |
322 |
| Jump Starting |
323 |
| Towing the Vehicle |
326 |
| Recreational Vehicle Towing |
327 |
| Appearance Care |
329 |
| Exterior Care |
329 |
| Interior Care |
334 |
| Floor Mats |
337 |
| Service and Maintenance |
339 |
| General Information |
339 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
341 |
| Special Application Services |
347 |
| Additional Maintenance and Care |
347 |
| Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
350 |
| Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
350 |
| Maintenance Replacement Parts |
351 |
| Maintenance Records |
352 |
| Technical Data |
355 |
| Vehicle Identification |
355 |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
355 |
| Service Parts Identification Label |
355 |
| Vehicle Data |
356 |
| Capacities and Specifications |
356 |
| Engine Drive Belt Routing |
358 |
| Customer Information |
359 |
| Customer Information |
359 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
359 |
| Customer Assistance Offices |
361 |
| Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
362 |
| Online Owner Center |
362 |
| GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
363 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
363 |
| Scheduling Service Appointments |
365 |
| Courtesy Transportation Program |
365 |
| Collision Damage Repair |
367 |
| Service Publications Ordering Information |
369 |
| Reporting Safety Defects |
370 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
370 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
371 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
371 |
| Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
371 |
| Event Data Recorders |
372 |
| OnStar® |
373 |
| Infotainment System |
373 |
| Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
373 |
| Radio Frequency Statement |
373 |
| OnStar |
375 |
| OnStar Overview |
375 |
| OnStar Services |
376 |
| Emergency |
376 |
| Security |
376 |
| Navigation |
376 |
| Connections |
377 |
| Diagnostics |
379 |
| OnStar Additional Information |
379 |
| Index |
385 |
| Index_A |
385 |
| Index_B |
385 |
| Index_C |
386 |
| Index_D |
387 |
| Index_E |
388 |
| Index_F |
388 |
| Index_G |
389 |
| Index_H |
389 |
| Index_I |
390 |
| Index_J |
390 |
| Index_K |
390 |
| Index_L |
390 |
| Index_M |
391 |
| Index_N |
392 |
| Index_O |
392 |
| Index_P |
392 |
| Index_R |
393 |
| Index_S |
393 |
| Index_T |
395 |
| Index_U |
395 |
| Index_V |
396 |
