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 |