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i-12 INDEX V Vehicle Alarm System ...2-16 Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-10 Messages ...5-26 Personalization ...5-32 Remote Start ...2-9 Security ...2-16 Towing ...10-72 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...5-18 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ...10-47 Ventilation, Air ...8-6 Visors ...2-23 W Warning Brake System Light ...5-16 Lane Departure (LDW) ...9-47 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Warnings ...iv Cautions and Danger ...iv Hazard Flashers ...6-4 Washer Fluid ...10-21 Messages ...5-32 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...10-59 Different Size ...10-57 Replacement ...10-59 When It Is Time for New Tires ...10-54 Where to Put the Restraint ...3-37 Windows ...2-21 Messages ...5-32 Power ...2-21 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...5-3 Winter Driving ...9-7 Winter Tires ...10-41 Wiper Blade Replacement ...10-26

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

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