2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual - Page 201

Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving ...9-2 Defensive Driving ...9-3 Drunk Driving ...9-3 Control of a Vehicle ...9-3 Braking ...9-3 Steering ...9-4 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Loss of Control ...9-5 Driving on Wet Roads ...9-6 Highway Hypnosis ...9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-7 Winter Driving ...9-8 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...9-10 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-10 Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting out of Park ...Parking over Things That Burn ... 9-20 9-23 9-24 9-24 9-25 9-26 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-38 Fuel Fuel ...9-40 Recommended Fuel ...9-41 Gasoline Specifications ...9-41 California Fuel Requirements ...9-41 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...9-42 Fuel Additives ...9-42 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...9-43 Filling the Tank ...9-44 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-45 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-27 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Manual Mode ...9-30 Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-46 9-46 9-50 9-51 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake ...Brake Assist ...Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-31 9-32 9-34 9-34 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...9-15 Ignition Positions (Key Access) ...9-16 Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) ...9-18 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-34 StabiliTrak® System ...9-36 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-52