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 |