| Section |
Page |
| 2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
| Introduction |
3 |
| Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
| Using this Manual |
4 |
| 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 |
10 |
| Door Locks |
11 |
| Trunk Release |
12 |
| Windows |
12 |
| Seat Adjustment |
12 |
| 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 |
19 |
| Climate Controls |
19 |
| Transmission |
21 |
| Vehicle Features |
22 |
| Radio(s) |
22 |
| Satellite Radio |
23 |
| Portable Audio Devices |
23 |
| Bluetooth® |
23 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
24 |
| Cruise Control |
24 |
| Navigation System |
25 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
25 |
| Power Outlets |
25 |
| Sunroof |
26 |
| Performance and Maintenance |
26 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
26 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
27 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
27 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
28 |
| Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
28 |
| Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
28 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
29 |
| OnStar® |
29 |
| Keys, Doors, and Windows |
31 |
| Keys and Locks |
32 |
| Keys |
32 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
33 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
33 |
| Remote Vehicle Start |
38 |
| Door Locks |
40 |
| Power Door Locks |
41 |
| Automatic Door Locks |
41 |
| Safety Locks |
41 |
| Doors |
42 |
| Trunk |
42 |
| Vehicle Security |
44 |
| Anti-theft Alarm System |
44 |
| Immobilizer |
44 |
| Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
44 |
| Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
45 |
| Exterior Mirrors |
46 |
| Convex Mirrors |
46 |
| Power Mirrors |
46 |
| Folding Mirrors |
47 |
| Heated Mirrors |
47 |
| Interior Mirrors |
47 |
| Manual Rearview Mirror |
47 |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
47 |
| Windows |
48 |
| Power Windows |
48 |
| Sun Visors |
50 |
| Roof |
50 |
| Sunroof |
50 |
| Seats and Restraints |
53 |
| Head Restraints |
54 |
| Front Seats |
55 |
| Seat Adjustment |
55 |
| Power Seat Adjustment |
56 |
| Reclining Seatbacks |
57 |
| Heated Front Seats |
59 |
| Rear Seats |
60 |
| Safety Belts |
62 |
| How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
63 |
| Lap-Shoulder Belt |
64 |
| Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
68 |
| Safety Belt Extender |
69 |
| Safety System Check |
69 |
| 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? |
74 |
| What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
75 |
| How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
75 |
| What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
76 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
77 |
| 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 |
83 |
| Child Restraints |
83 |
| Older Children |
83 |
| Infants and Young Children |
85 |
| Child Restraint Systems |
88 |
| Where to Put the Restraint |
89 |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
91 |
| Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
98 |
| Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
98 |
| Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
101 |
| Storage |
105 |
| Storage Compartments |
105 |
| Instrument Panel Storage |
105 |
| Glove Box |
105 |
| Cupholders |
106 |
| Center Console Storage |
106 |
| Instruments and Controls |
109 |
| Controls |
110 |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment |
110 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
110 |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
111 |
| Horn |
111 |
| Windshield Wiper/Washer |
111 |
| Compass |
112 |
| Clock |
112 |
| Power Outlets |
113 |
| Cigarette Lighter |
114 |
| Ashtrays |
114 |
| Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
115 |
| Instrument Cluster |
116 |
| Speedometer |
117 |
| Odometer |
117 |
| Trip Odometer |
117 |
| Tachometer |
117 |
| Fuel Gauge |
117 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
118 |
| Safety Belt Reminders |
118 |
| Airbag Readiness Light |
119 |
| Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
120 |
| Charging System Light |
120 |
| Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
121 |
| Brake System Warning Light |
123 |
| Electric Parking Brake Light |
124 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
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 |
128 |
| 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 |
133 |
| Brake System Messages |
133 |
| Compass Messages |
133 |
| Door Ajar Messages |
134 |
| Engine Cooling System Messages |
134 |
| Engine Oil Messages |
135 |
| Engine Power Messages |
135 |
| Fuel System Messages |
135 |
| Key and Lock Messages |
135 |
| Ride Control System Messages |
136 |
| Anti-theft Alarm System Messages |
136 |
| Tire Messages |
136 |
| Transmission Messages |
137 |
| Washer Fluid Messages |
137 |
| Window Messages |
138 |
| Vehicle Personalization |
138 |
| Lighting |
143 |
| Exterior Lighting |
143 |
| Exterior Lamp Controls |
143 |
| Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
144 |
| Flash-to-Pass |
144 |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
144 |
| Automatic Headlamp System |
145 |
| Hazard Warning Flashers |
146 |
| Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
146 |
| Front Fog Lamps |
146 |
| Interior Lighting |
147 |
| Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
147 |
| Courtesy Lamps |
147 |
| Dome Lamps |
147 |
| Reading Lamps |
148 |
| Lighting Features |
148 |
| Entry Lighting |
148 |
| Exit Lighting |
148 |
| Battery Power Protection |
148 |
| Infotainment System |
149 |
| Introduction |
149 |
| Infotainment |
149 |
| Theft-Deterrent Feature |
150 |
| Overview (Radio with CD) |
150 |
| Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) |
152 |
| Operation |
157 |
| Radio |
160 |
| AM-FM Radio |
160 |
| Satellite Radio |
165 |
| Radio Reception |
168 |
| Backglass Antenna |
169 |
| Satellite Radio Antenna |
169 |
| Multi-Band Antenna |
169 |
| Audio Players |
170 |
| CD Player |
170 |
| MP3 |
173 |
| Auxiliary Devices |
174 |
| Phone |
178 |
| Bluetooth (Overview) |
178 |
| Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
179 |
| Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
183 |
| Trademarks and License Agreements |
189 |
| Climate Controls |
195 |
| Climate Control Systems |
195 |
| Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
197 |
| Air Vents |
200 |
| Driving and Operating |
201 |
| Driving Information |
202 |
| Distracted Driving |
202 |
| Defensive Driving |
203 |
| Drunk Driving |
203 |
| Control of a Vehicle |
203 |
| Braking |
203 |
| Steering |
204 |
| Off-Road Recovery |
205 |
| Loss of Control |
205 |
| Driving on Wet Roads |
206 |
| Highway Hypnosis |
207 |
| Hill and Mountain Roads |
207 |
| Winter Driving |
208 |
| If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
210 |
| Vehicle Load Limits |
210 |
| Starting and Operating |
215 |
| New Vehicle Break-In |
215 |
| Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
216 |
| Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
218 |
| Starting the Engine |
220 |
| Engine Heater |
223 |
| Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
224 |
| Shifting Into Park |
224 |
| Shifting out of Park |
225 |
| Parking over Things That Burn |
226 |
| Engine Exhaust |
226 |
| Running the Vehicle While Parked |
227 |
| Automatic Transmission |
228 |
| Manual Mode |
230 |
| Brakes |
231 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
231 |
| Parking Brake |
232 |
| Brake Assist |
234 |
| Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
234 |
| Ride Control Systems |
234 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
234 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
236 |
| Cruise Control |
238 |
| Fuel |
240 |
| Recommended Fuel |
241 |
| Gasoline Specifications |
241 |
| California Fuel Requirements |
241 |
| Fuels in Foreign Countries |
242 |
| Fuel Additives |
242 |
| Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
243 |
| Filling the Tank |
244 |
| Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
245 |
| Towing |
246 |
| General Towing Information |
246 |
| Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
246 |
| Trailer Towing |
250 |
| Towing Equipment |
251 |
| Conversions and Add-Ons |
252 |
| Add-On Electrical Equipment |
252 |
| Vehicle Care |
253 |
| General Information |
254 |
| California Proposition 65 Warning |
255 |
| California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
255 |
| Accessories and Modifications |
255 |
| Vehicle Checks |
256 |
| Doing Your Own Service Work |
256 |
| Hood |
256 |
| Engine Compartment Overview |
258 |
| Engine Oil |
259 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
262 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid |
263 |
| Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
263 |
| Cooling System |
264 |
| Engine Coolant |
265 |
| Engine Overheating |
268 |
| Washer Fluid |
268 |
| Brakes |
269 |
| Brake Fluid |
270 |
| Battery |
272 |
| Starter Switch Check |
272 |
| Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
273 |
| Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
273 |
| Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
274 |
| Wiper Blade Replacement |
274 |
| Headlamp Aiming |
275 |
| Bulb Replacement |
275 |
| Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
275 |
| Fog Lamps |
276 |
| Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
277 |
| License Plate Lamp |
278 |
| Replacement Bulbs |
279 |
| Electrical System |
280 |
| Electrical System Overload |
280 |
| Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
280 |
| Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
281 |
| Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
284 |
| Rear Compartment Fuse Block |
286 |
| Wheels and Tires |
288 |
| Tires |
288 |
| Winter Tires |
289 |
| Low-Profile Tires |
289 |
| Tire Sidewall Labeling |
290 |
| Tire Designations |
292 |
| Tire Terminology and Definitions |
292 |
| Tire Pressure |
296 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System |
297 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
298 |
| Tire Inspection |
302 |
| Tire Rotation |
302 |
| When It Is Time for New Tires |
304 |
| Buying New Tires |
305 |
| Different Size Tires and Wheels |
306 |
| Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
307 |
| Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
308 |
| Wheel Replacement |
309 |
| Tire Chains |
310 |
| If a Tire Goes Flat |
310 |
| Tire Changing |
312 |
| Compact Spare Tire |
319 |
| Jump Starting |
320 |
| Towing |
323 |
| Towing the Vehicle |
323 |
| Recreational Vehicle Towing |
323 |
| Appearance Care |
325 |
| Exterior Care |
325 |
| Interior Care |
328 |
| Cleaning the Center Stack |
330 |
| Floor Mats |
331 |
| Service and Maintenance |
333 |
| General Information |
333 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
335 |
| Special Application Services |
340 |
| Additional Maintenance and Care |
340 |
| Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
344 |
| Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
344 |
| Maintenance Replacement Parts |
345 |
| Maintenance Records |
346 |
| Technical Data |
349 |
| Vehicle Identification |
349 |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
349 |
| Service Parts Identification Label |
349 |
| Vehicle Data |
350 |
| Capacities and Specifications |
350 |
| Engine Drive Belt Routing |
351 |
| Customer Information |
353 |
| Customer Information |
353 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
353 |
| Customer Assistance Offices |
356 |
| Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
356 |
| Online Owner Center |
357 |
| GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
358 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
358 |
| Scheduling Service Appointments |
360 |
| Courtesy Transportation Program |
360 |
| Collision Damage Repair |
362 |
| Service Publications Ordering Information |
365 |
| Reporting Safety Defects |
366 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
366 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
366 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
367 |
| Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
367 |
| Event Data Recorders |
367 |
| OnStar® |
368 |
| Navigation System |
368 |
| Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
369 |
| Radio Frequency Statement |
369 |
| OnStar |
371 |
| OnStar Overview |
371 |
| OnStar Services |
372 |
| Emergency |
372 |
| Security |
372 |
| Navigation |
372 |
| Connections |
374 |
| Diagnostics |
375 |
| OnStar Additional Information |
375 |
| Index |
379 |
| Index_A |
379 |
| Index_B |
380 |
| Index_C |
380 |
| Index_D |
381 |
| Index_E |
382 |
| Index_F |
382 |
| Index_G |
383 |
| Index_H |
384 |
| Index_I |
384 |
| Index_J |
384 |
| Index_K |
384 |
| Index_L |
384 |
| Index_M |
385 |
| Index_N |
386 |
| Index_O |
386 |
| Index_P |
386 |
| Index_R |
387 |
| Index_S |
387 |
| Index_T |
389 |
| Index_U |
389 |
| Index_V |
390 |
