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Section	Page
2015 Buick Verano Owner Manual BookTOC	2
Introduction	4
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	5
Symbols	5
In Brief	8
Instrument Panel	9
Instrument Panel Overview	9
Initial Drive Information	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	11
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	12
Trunk Release	13
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Heated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Infotainment System	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	23
Portable Audio Devices	23
Bluetooth®	24
Steering Wheel Controls	24
Cruise Control	25
Driver Information Center (DIC)	25
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	26
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	26
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System	26
Parking Assist	26
Power Outlets	26
Universal Remote System	27
Sunroof	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Engine Oil Life System	28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Assistance Program	29
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors, and Windows	30
Keys and Locks	30
Keys	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	32
Remote Vehicle Start	38
Door Locks	39
Power Door Locks	40
Delayed Locking	41
Automatic Door Locks	41
Lockout Protection	41
Safety Locks	42
Doors	43
Trunk	43
Vehicle Security	44
Vehicle Alarm System	44
Immobilizer	46
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	46
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	46
Exterior Mirrors	47
Convex Mirrors	47
Power Mirrors	48
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	54
Head Restraints	55
Front Seats	56
Seat Adjustment	56
Power Seat Adjustment	57
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	68
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?	75
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	82
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)	100
Storage	104
Storage Compartments	104
Instrument Panel Storage	104
Glove Box	104
Cupholders	105
Center Console Storage	105
Instruments and Controls	108
Controls	109
Steering Wheel Adjustment	109
Steering Wheel Controls	109
Heated Steering Wheel	110
Horn	110
Windshield Wiper/Washer	110
Compass	111
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	125
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	125
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	125
Traction Off Light	126
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	126
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	126
Tire Pressure Light	127
Engine Oil Pressure Light	127
Low Fuel Warning Light	128
Security Light	128
High-Beam On Light	128
Front Fog Lamp Light	129
Lamps On Reminder	129
Cruise Control Light	129
Door Ajar Light	129
Information Displays	130
Driver Information Center (DIC)	130
Vehicle Messages	133
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	134
Brake System Messages	134
Compass Messages	134
Door Ajar Messages	135
Engine Cooling System Messages	135
Engine Oil Messages	136
Engine Power Messages	136
Fuel System Messages	136
Key and Lock Messages	136
Object Detection System Messages	137
Ride Control System Messages	138
Security Messages	138
Tire Messages	138
Transmission Messages	139
Washer Fluid Messages	139
Window Messages	139
Vehicle Personalization	140
Universal Remote System	146
Universal Remote System Programming	146
Universal Remote System Operation	148
Lighting	150
Exterior Lighting	150
Exterior Lamp Controls	150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	151
Flash-to-Pass	151
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	151
Automatic Headlamp System	152
Hazard Warning Flashers	153
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	153
Front Fog Lamps	153
Interior Lighting	154
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	154
Courtesy Lamps	154
Dome Lamps	154
Reading Lamps	155
Lighting Features	155
Entry Lighting	155
Exit Lighting	156
Battery Power Protection	156
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	156
Infotainment System	158
Introduction	158
Infotainment	158
Theft-Deterrent Feature	159
Overview (Radio with CD)	160
Operation	161
Radio	164
AM-FM Radio	164
Satellite Radio	168
Radio Reception	169
Backglass Antenna	170
Multi-Band Antenna	171
Audio Players	171
CD Player	171
Auxiliary Devices	173
Phone	176
Bluetooth (Overview)	176
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	178
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	181
Trademarks and License Agreements	187
Climate Controls	192
Climate Control Systems	192
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	194
Air Vents	197
Maintenance	197
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	197
Driving and Operating	198
Driving Information	199
Distracted Driving	199
Defensive Driving	200
Drunk Driving	200
Control of a Vehicle	200
Braking	200
Steering	201
Off-Road Recovery	201
Loss of Control	202
Driving on Wet Roads	202
Hill and Mountain Roads	203
Winter Driving	204
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	205
Vehicle Load Limits	206
Starting and Operating	210
New Vehicle Break-In	210
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	211
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	213
Starting the Engine	215
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	235
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	235
Parking Assist	236
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	238
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	240
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	242
Fuel	244
California Fuel Requirements	245
Fuels in Foreign Countries	245
Fuel Additives	245
Filling the Tank	246
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	247
Trailer Towing	248
General Towing Information	248
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	248
Trailer Towing (2.0L Engine)	251
Trailer Towing (Except 2.0L Engine)	251
Towing Equipment	252
Conversions and Add-Ons	253
Add-On Electrical Equipment	253
Vehicle Care	254
General Information	255
California Proposition 65 Warning	255
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	256
Accessories and Modifications	256
Vehicle Checks	256
Doing Your Own Service Work	256
Hood	257
Engine Compartment Overview	259
Engine Oil	262
Engine Oil Life System	264
Automatic Transmission Fluid	265
Manual Transmission Fluid	266
Hydraulic Clutch	266
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	266
Cooling System	268
Engine Coolant	269
Engine Overheating	272
Washer Fluid	273
Brakes	274
Brake Fluid	275
Battery	276
Starter Switch Check	277
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	277
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	278
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	278
Wiper Blade Replacement	278
Headlamp Aiming	279
Bulb Replacement	280
Halogen Bulbs	280
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	280
Fog Lamps	281
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	281
License Plate Lamp	283
Replacement Bulbs	283
Electrical System	284
Electrical System Overload	284
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	284
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	289
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	291
Wheels and Tires	293
Tires	293
All-Season Tires	294
Winter Tires	294
Low-Profile Tires	294
Tire Sidewall Labeling	295
Tire Designations	297
Tire Terminology and Definitions	298
Tire Pressure	301
Tire Pressure Monitor System	302
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	303
Tire Inspection	306
Tire Rotation	307
When It Is Time for New Tires	308
Buying New Tires	309
Different Size Tires and Wheels	310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	311
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	312
Wheel Replacement	312
Tire Chains	313
If a Tire Goes Flat	314
Tire Changing	315
Compact Spare Tire	322
Jump Starting	323
Towing the Vehicle	325
Recreational Vehicle Towing	327
Appearance Care	328
Exterior Care	328
Interior Care	333
Floor Mats	336
Service and Maintenance	338
General Information	338
Maintenance Schedule	339
Special Application Services	345
Additional Maintenance and Care	345
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	349
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	349
Maintenance Replacement Parts	350
Maintenance Records	351
Technical Data	352
Vehicle Identification	352
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	352
Service Parts Identification Label	352
Vehicle Data	353
Capacities and Specifications	353
Engine Drive Belt Routing	355
Customer Information	356
Customer Information	356
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	356
Customer Assistance Offices	358
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	359
Online Owner Center	359
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	360
Roadside Assistance Program	360
Scheduling Service Appointments	362
Courtesy Transportation Program	362
Collision Damage Repair	363
Service Publications Ordering Information	366
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	367
Radio Frequency Statement	367
Reporting Safety Defects	367
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	367
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	368
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	368
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	369
Event Data Recorders	369
OnStar®	370
Infotainment System	370
OnStar	372
OnStar Overview	372
OnStar Services	373
Emergency	373
Security	374
Navigation	374
Connections	375
Vehicle Diagnostics	377
OnStar Additional Information	377
Index	382
Index_A	382
Index_B	383
Index_C	383
Index_D	384
Index_E	385
Index_F	385
Index_G	386
Index_H	386
Index_I	387
Index_J	387
Index_K	387
Index_L	387
Index_M	388
Index_N	389
Index_O	389
Index_P	389
Index_R	390
Index_S	390
Index_T	392
Index_U	392
Index_V	393

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