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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-30
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-52
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73

Summary of content (390 pages)

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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Buick Verano Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14 Customer Information . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and VERANO are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio® Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Black plate (2,1)
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. B. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21. G. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. J. C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3. E. Keyless Access Ignition.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief 7 : Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) In Brief When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Trunk Release Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seats To open the trunk, press 8 on the center stack or V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The power window switches are located on the driver door. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. For more information see: Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the front of the switch up to raise it. . Trunk on page 2‑12. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Reclining Seatbacks If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat. If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the front of the seat cushion. To recline the seatback: See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. 1-7 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief To return the seatback to an upright position: Power Driver Seat 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Heated Seats Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. 1-9 Safety Belts See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirrors Exterior Mirrors Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting 1-11 Reading Lamps Dome Lamps The reading lamps are located in the headliner. # or $ : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever (A) down. The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. (: 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-12 In Brief Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D: Black plate (12,1) Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer 1-13 Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3. 3: The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. 2: Use for fast wipes. 1: Use for slow wipes.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Climate Control System A. Temperature Control E. Air Conditioning B. Air Delivery Modes F. C. Fan Control G. Defrost D.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 Transmission Dual Automatic Climate Control System Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or (−) manual position. A. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) G. Fan Controls 2.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) O /VOL: Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO/BAND or SRCE: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. TUNE/MENU: Turn to select radio stations. Press to select a menu. Storing a Station as a Favorite Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 To set the time: Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices 1. Press the CONFIG button to enter the menu options or press H. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to scroll through the available setup features. Press TUNE/ MENU or press the Time screen button to display other options within that feature. Vehicles with an XM™ satellite radio tuner and a valid XM satellite radio subscription can receive XM programming. Some vehicles have a 3.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑31 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑30 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑35. Steering Wheel Controls b / g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system. Cruise Control $ / i : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) In Brief SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. See Cruise Control on page 9‑38. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief Sunroof Express Open/Close: Press switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. Automatic Tilt/Close: Press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Press the front of switch (B) to close the sunroof vent. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) In Brief StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started. This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). . . To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until g and i illuminate and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑28.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) In Brief Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief 2 NOTES
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer if a new key is needed. If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if enabled through the vehicle personalization. RKE without Remote Start Shown K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking Lock Sensor With the RKE transmitter within 1 m (3 ft), approach the door and pull the handle to unlock and open the door. If the transmitter is recognized, the door will unlock and open. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. 4. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3 through 5.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. To start the vehicle: 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K. 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4 through 6. 4.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑27. The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 1. Push the button on the transmitter to extend the key. 2.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Start the vehicle before driving.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. (Continued) .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks 2-11 Automatic Door Locks Automatic Door Lock The doors are programmed to automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled. Automatic Door Unlock The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Trunk . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. . If the vehicle has a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is an emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk lid.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. To disarm the system, do one of the following: See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑17 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. K on the RKE transmitter. . Press .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have heated mirrors: 1 (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Windows { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑24. Express Window Operation Windows with an express-up or down feature allow the front windows to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Rear windows only have express-down.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press v { to activate the rear window lockout and door locks. The indicator light comes on when activated. Press v lockout. Black plate (20,1) Roof Open/Close: Press switch (A) to the first detent position. Sunroof Express Open/Close: Press switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. { to deactivate the Automatic Tilt/Close: Press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Function Initializing If the sunroof has any resistance during automatic closing, it will immediately stop and reverse. After a power failure, the sunroof operation may be limited. Have the system initialized by a dealer technician. To override the safety function, press and hold the front of switch (A) or (B). The sunroof closes without the safety function. To stop the movement, release the switch.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Airbag System Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-7 Rear Seats Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Safety Belts Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Power Seat Adjustment If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat. If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the front of the seat cushion. To adjust the power driver seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5 for more information. Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints The heated seat indicator lights on the control do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 4. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other seatback, if desired. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be— whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-12 . Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. { WARNING You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3-13 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑17. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints 3-15 There is one guide, if equipped, for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. To install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑11.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? { WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat‐mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3‑18. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑22 for more information. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. . . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag inflates.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbags for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child's seating posture and body build. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: . The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑11 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-32 Seats and Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) { WARNING Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. (Continued) The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C).
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑37 for additional information. To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. For outboard rear seating positions, if the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed. See “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” at the end of this section. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-44 . Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints If you are using a single tether in a rear outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed, route the single tether over the seatback. . If you are using a dual tether in a rear outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed, route the dual tether over the seatback. . If you are using a single tether in the rear center seating position, route the single tether over the headrest.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. To remove the head restraint: . If you are using a dual tether in the rear center seating position, route the dual tether over the headrest. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING 1. Insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches (A) on the posts must face the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Push the head restraint down.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 5.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall it before the seating position is used.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑39 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑39 for top tether anchor locations.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 3-51 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐and‐forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-1 Glove Box Instrument Panel Storage Lift up on the lever to open it. The glovebox features a pen holder (A). Pull down to open it. The intermediate shelf (B) can be removed by pulling on the front edge.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the side guides (A) and push back until it engages into the rear panel (B). Cupholders Center Console Storage There are two cupholders in the center console with a removable liner. To remove the liner, lift up on the notch on the underside of the rear of the cupholder. The armrest is adjustable, lift the lever to move it forward or rearward.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Storage The armrest must be in the rearward position to open it. Lift the lever and then lift up on the armrest to access the storage area. There is a USB port and auxiliary input jack inside the storage area. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑26 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage 2 NOTES
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Controls 4. Lift the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place. Steering Wheel Adjustment Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Steering Wheel Controls interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑31 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑30 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑35, OnStar Overview on page 14‑1, or the separate navigation manual for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer 5-3 3 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Move the lever to 3 , then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 9 (Off): Use to turn the windshield wipers off. 3 (Mist): The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to 9 before the driver door is opened, or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ OFF during a windshield wash, the wipers will stop when they reach the base of the windshield. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls 5-5 See Operation on page 7‑9 for information about how to use the menu system. 3. Press TUNE/MENU to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format. Day + or Day −: Press the Day + or Day − display buttons to increase or decrease the day. Setting the Clock (Radio with CD) Setting the Clock (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) To set the time: The clock is in the center stack display.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, it is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown, Metric Similar
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant odometer.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind front passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. For more information see Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑12. This cycle continues several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑25 for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF for several seconds as a system check.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. page 9‑16 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for more information. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may correct an emissions system malfunction: . To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If the vehicle is towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls The DLC is under the instrument panel next to the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . . The malfunction indicator lamp is on while the vehicle is running. The vehicle is in ON/RUN for keyed access, or service only mode for keyless access and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, a chime sounds. Pull off the road and stop. The pedal might be harder to push or go closer to the floor. It might also take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑71. Electric Parking Brake Light The parking brake status light comes on when the brake is applied.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑15. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑25 for all brake‐related DIC messages. Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the front fog lamps are turned off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 for more information. Lamps On Reminder The high‐beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑24 for more information. All messages appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items Trip 1 and Trip 2 Press MENU on the turn signal lever until the Trip/Fuel Menu is displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the following menu items: . Digital Speedometer . Trip 1 These displays show the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip odometer.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 5-23 Timer Blank Display Tire Pressure This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑27. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7. In addition to the Engine Oil Life System monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for more information. Remember, the Remaining Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages TRUNK OPEN DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely. This message may display when the driver door is open. Close the door completely. HOOD OPEN This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood completely. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message may display when the driver side rear door is open. Close the door completely.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑16. This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information. REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. Ride Control System Messages SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS).
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls See Tires on page 10‑36, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on page 10‑44. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the SET/CLR button. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls Window Messages OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed. If the vehicle's battery has been recharged or disconnected, you will need to reprogram each front window for the express-up feature to work. See Power Windows on page 2‑18 for more information. OPEN, THEN CLOSE PASSENGER WINDOW This message is displayed when the window needs to be reprogrammed.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls Climate and Air Quality . Auto Fan Speed . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Remote Start Auto Heat Seats is highlighted to open the menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press / BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. . Auto Defog Auto Defog .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Chime Volume is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Normal or High. Press / BACK to confirm and go back to the last menu. Collision/Detection Systems If equipped, select the Collision/ Detection Systems menu and Park Assist will be displayed. Park Assist This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Assist feature, audible only, to be turned on or off.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls Press either the power lock button or Q on the RKE transmitter twice to override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all of the doors. If Off is selected, the Open Door Anti Lock Out feature may be enabled through an additional menu selection. Press the TUNE/MENU knob when Delay Door Lock is highlighted to select On or Off. Press / BACK to return to the last menu.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls Remote Door Unlock Remote Unlock Feedback Return to Factory Settings? This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter. If equipped, this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Return to Factory Settings to return all vehicle personalization to the default settings. Turn the knob to select Yes or No.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Fog Lamps . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting 5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the lamps listed below. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. . Parking Lamps . Taillamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Sidemarker Lamps # (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Lighting A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on. The DRL system makes the low‐beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: To turn the DRL off or on again, turn the exterior lamps control to O and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL cannot be turned off. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑28 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Lighting # (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on. Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Control The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting H (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is opened. ' (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located in the headliner. # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25 Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26 Phone Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . Overview (Radio with CD) . . . . . Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-2 . Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. Overview (Radio with CD) For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑24 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System C. D. s © (Previous/Reverse) . Radio: Seeks the previous station. . CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. F. . I. O /VOL (Power/Volume) . E. H. AUX (Auxiliary) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. ¨ \ (Next/Forward) . Radio: Seeks the next station. . CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. FAV 1-2-3 (Favorites Page) . Radio: Opens the favorites list.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system in the vehicle is a touch screen system. It is controlled by touching the screen buttons, the TUNE/MENU knob, preset buttons, and other buttons on the faceplate. The TUNE/MENU knob can be turned and then pressed to complete any of the highlighted screen functions.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System C. s © (Previous/Reverse) . . . D. E. Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning. Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7‑22 and MP3 on page 7‑25 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-6 Infotainment System K. TONE . L. Black plate (6,1) Press to access the sound menu screen to adjust bass, midrange, and treble. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑12 for more information. / BACK . . Press to return to the previous screen in a menu. If on a page accessed directly by a faceplate button or Home Page screen button, pressing / BACK will go to the previous menu. M. TUNE/MENU . Turn to highlight a feature. Press to activate the highlighted feature. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 7-7 Out of all available Home Page icons, up to eight icons can be selected and sorted for the first Home Page screen. Press the AM screen button to display the AM main page and play the current or last tuned AM station. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑12. Home Page Features Press the XM screen button (if equipped) to display the XM main page and play the current or last tuned XM channel.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Time and Date Settings Radio Settings From the Time and Date Settings screen button, press to display the Time and Date Settings menu. Press the Config button on the Home Page or the CONFIG button on the faceplate to enter the menu options. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll through the available options. Press the TUNE/MENU knob or press Radio Settings to display the radio settings menu.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Display Settings Press the Config button on the Home Page or the CONFIG button on the faceplate, then select Display Settings from the list. The following options may display: Dimming Mode: Press to change the screen background. The Automatic setting adjusts the screen background automatically depending on the exterior lighting conditions.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System Turn to: . Highlight a menu option. . Select a value. / BACK: Press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a sequence. Selecting a Menu Option Submenus Setting a Value An arrow on the right-hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options. Activating a Setting 1.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System Entering a Character Sequence 3. Press and hold the TUNE/MENU knob until the value changes to 0. Press / BACK to go back to the Tone Settings menu. Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the character. 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to select the character. 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass. 7-11 Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) For vehicles that have an equalizer: 1.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Radio The auto volume feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent. The maximum volume played when the radio is first turned on can be set. AM-FM Radio The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the auto volume feature can be turned off. 3.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System TUNE/MENU: Turn to navigate the available menus and to search for stations. INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available for the current song. s © or ¨ \ : Press to search for stations. FAV 1-2-3: Press to open the favorites list and select the favorites page. 7-13 Radio Menus (Radio with CD) If the radio station is known: Radio menus are available for AM and FM.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System Category Lists Most stations that broadcast an RDS program type code specify the type of programming transmitted. Some stations change the program type code depending on the content. The system stores the RDS stations sorted by program type in the FM category list. To search for a programming type determined by station: Updating Station & Category Lists .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System To adjust the speaker balance: . Press L (Left) or R (Right) to change from the left or right speakers. EQ Settings EQ (Equalization): The EQ settings are selected through the sound menu. EQ provides a choice of Manual or Talk. Turn the TUNE/ MENU knob to highlight. Press TUNE/MENU to select Manual or Talk. Radio Settings To access the Radio Settings menu: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-16 Infotainment System Seeking a Station Press s station. Black plate (16,1) © or ¨ \ to search for a Local Station List Search (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) To find a list of local stations in the current AM or FM band, turn the TUNE/MENU knob. The radio performs a search for available stations. Storing a Station as a Favorite Up to 36 preset stations can be stored. Each page can store six preset stations.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can: . . . Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming. Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies. Display messages from radio stations.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System INFO: Press to display additional information that may be available about the current song. w / j (Play/Pause): Press to pause time shifted content, if equipped. Selecting the XM Band Press the RADIO/BAND or SRCE button to choose between AM, FM, and XM. The last channel played in that band begins to play when that band is selected. XM Categories XM channels are organized in categories.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System Storing a Channel as a Favorite To store the channel to a position in the list, press and hold the corresponding 1 to 6 button until the channel can be heard again. Retrieving Channels Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to open a favorite page or to change to another favorite page. Briefly press one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the channel.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio reception, the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player For vehicles equipped with the MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment system, see the separate MyLink/ IntelliLink Features and Functions Guide for more information. the method of recording, the quality of the music or video that has been recorded, or the way the disc has been handled. To avoid damage to the CD player: The vehicle must be in P (Park) for video to display.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System s © (Previous/Reverse): . Seeks to the beginning of the current or previous track. ‐ If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. ‐ If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning. . Press and hold to fast reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays. ¨ \ (Next/Forward): . Seeks to the next track. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System Using the CD Menu: To search for tracks: Error Messages 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Playlists/Folders. 2. Select Search. 3. Select the playlist or folder. 4. Select the track. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres, or Folder View. If Disc Read Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: Searching for MP3 Tracks 4.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer. . Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps. . Maximum number of folders: eight folders with 255 files per folder. . Maximum of 1,000 files on a disc. . Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System Genres: Press to view the genres. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Folders: Press to open a folder list to access the files within the folder structure. No Folder Auxiliary Devices When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files are under the root folder.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System Adjusting the Volume Turn the O /VOL knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device. A. USB Port B. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack 3.5 mm Jack Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System To search for tracks: On: Repeats the current track. To search for tracks: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Off: Starts playback from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, Audio Books, or Composers. 2. Select Search. 3.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: . Playlists* The infotainment system can only play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive. . Artists . Albums . Song Titles . Genres . Folder View Only the first 10,000 songs are recognized on the device. When a device is not supported, the message “No supported data found. You can safely disconnect the device” appears.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. Phone Bluetooth (Overview) For vehicles equipped with the MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment system, see the separate MyLink/ IntelliLink Features and Functions Guide for more information. For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System 7-31 Bluetooth Controls Voice Recognition Other Information Use the buttons located on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system. The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-32 Infotainment System Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information. Pairing Information .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 3. Select Bluetooth. 2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings. 4. Select Device List. 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Device List. Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. 5. Select the new phone to link to and follow the on screen prompts.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call 1. Press V / 8 once or twice, depending on the radio. When an incoming call is received, the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to “Decline” and press TUNE/MENU to decline the call. 2. Select Call Lists. Accepting a Call 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Missed Calls list.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System 3. For Radio with CD only, enter the character sequence then select Call. See “Entering a Character Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑9 for more information. For Radio with CD and Touchscreen, enter the number. 4. After the call has been placed, turn or press TUNE/MENU and choose Merge Calls. 5. To add more callers to the conference call, repeat Steps 1 through 4.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-36 Infotainment System Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 for more information. Pairing Information . Black plate (36,1) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say “Bluetooth.” If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “Listing All Paired and Connected Phones.” 3. Say “Change phone.” 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks for which phone to delete. 4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-38 Black plate (38,1) Infotainment System To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory. 2. Say “Digit Store.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press b / g.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called. 4. Once the call is connected, press b / g to link all callers together. Ending a Call Press $ / i to end a call. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To mute a call, press b / then say “Mute Call.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu-driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-42 Black plate (42,1) Infotainment System iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “Made for iPod and iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System XM website, the Online Service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. General Requirements: 1.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System Gracenote® End User License This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”).
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System 2 NOTES
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 A. Temperature Control E. Air Conditioning B. Air Delivery Modes F. C.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls 9 (Fan Control): Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob completely to 0 to turn off the fan. Temperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature setting. Air Delivery Mode Control: Press [, Y , or X to change the direction of the airflow. An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls 8-3 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls Manual Operation 9 (Fan Control): Press the lower 9 button to decrease the fan speed. Pressing the lower button longer turns the fan and cooling off. Press the upper 9 button to increase the fan speed. The selected fan speed is indicated by a number on the display screen. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. Air Delivery Modes: Press [, Y , or X to change the direction of the airflow.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation; see “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30. When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 8-6 Climate Controls Air Vents Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheels near the air vents to control the amount of airflow or to shut off the airflow. Operation Tips . Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance. . Keep the paths under all seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating 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 . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area. To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating 9-3 Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Control of a Vehicle Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑10. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-4 Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Black plate (4,1) Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in the lane, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. Quickly apply the brakes to remove as much speed as possible from a collision. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. . Have good tires with proper tread depth.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-8 Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . Black plate (8,1) Stay in your own lane.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. { WARNING Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method. { WARNING If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label. Tire and Loading Information Label number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating 9-13 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating Certification Label Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. . Secure loose items in the vehicle. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed. Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating Ignition Positions (Key Access) The key must be fully extended to start the vehicle. If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: To shift out of P (Park), turn the ignition to ON/RUN and apply the brake pedal. 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an emergency. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving, turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition switch can bind in the LOCK/OFF position with the wheels turned off center.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating Key Lock Release Vehicles with an automatic transmission are equipped with an electronic key lock release system. The key lock release is designed to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park). The key lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9-volt) battery.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the keyless access system. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information. If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition will return to ACC/ ACCESSORY and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a message.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator Light): This mode allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the brake pedal applied will place the ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition will switch from ACC/ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery rundown. ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Light): This mode is for driving and starting.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating Starting Procedure (Key Access) 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating Starting Procedure (Keyless Access) 1. If the vehicle has the keyless access system, the transmitter must be in the vehicle. Put your foot on the brake pedal and push the START/STOP button. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. To Use the Engine Heater 1. Turn off the engine. { WARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running { WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 10‑68. If the shift lever cannot be moved out of P (Park): 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑16 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for more information. 3.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) Running the Vehicle While Parked . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission WARNING (Continued) The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. P (Park): This position locks the drive wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. The selected gear is also shown in the instrument cluster.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting out of Park on page 9‑25. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating Manual Mode The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached. Driver Shift Control (DSC) Notice: Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating Parking Brake The system has a parking brake status light and a parking brake warning light. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑15. There are also Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑25 for more information. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating See Brake System Messages on page 5‑25. If this light flashes continuously, release the EPB, and attempt to apply it again. If this light continues to flash, do not drive the vehicle. See your dealer. If the parking brake warning light is on, the EPB has detected an error in another system and is operating with reduced functionality. To apply the EPB when this light is on, lift up on the EPB switch and hold it in the up position.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating 9-35 If d comes on and stays on, reset the system: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. TCS/StabiliTrak Light d flashes to indicate that the traction control system is active. If there is a problem detected with TCS, the appropriate message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑28.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating Press and release g again to turn the system back on. It may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑10 for more information. See also Winter Driving on page 9‑8 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating When this message is displayed and/or d comes on and stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive but the system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. If d comes on and stays on, reset the system: 1. Stop the vehicle. TCS/StabiliTrak Button This button is located below the infotainment system screen. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating Cruise Control The cruise control lets the vehicle maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system that begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control and the cruise control will automatically disengage.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating SET/− (Set/Coast): Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. Resuming a Set Speed To set a speed: If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise control speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel The eighth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle's engine. The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on page 12‑1. Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Countries Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating Fuels containing MMT can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer for service. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating Filling the Tank { WARNING { WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. See the following trailer towing information in this section: . For information on driving while towing a trailer, see “Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.” .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating The following information has important trailering tips and rules for your safety and that of your passengers. Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer. . Vehicles with automatic transmissions can tow in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is recommended. See Manual Mode on page 9‑30 for more information. Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often. . Use the cruise control when towing. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10 for more information.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Leave enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Engine Compartment Overview . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-38 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories and Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work { WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work. If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and with hand palm side down, slide the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the vehicle. 3. Lift the hood and pull the prop rod by the sleeve from the retainer, located above the radiator. 4. Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of the hood. 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview Black plate (6,1)
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑11. F. B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10‑12. G. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑13. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑7. H. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑68. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑7.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential: 1.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1™ approved certification mark. Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved certification mark. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos1 specification. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible. The vehicle is not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick. There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care 3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 4. Align the filter correctly. 5. Install the cover by lowering it over the filter and secure with the screws. Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center, familiar with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal. This will help protect the environment and your health. Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the indicated level mark. 5. Replace the pressure cap.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care Notice . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. . . Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid The brake/clutch fluid can be checked without taking off the cap by looking at the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake/ clutch hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake/ clutch hydraulic system, make sure the level is above MIN but not over the MAX mark.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care Battery Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for battery location. { WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑32. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { WARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care To replace the windshield wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 10-23 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑27. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑4. 2. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle. 3. Remove the battery cover by pulling it straight up. 4. Remove the headlamp bulb access cover. 5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back. 6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb. 7.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps To replace any one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. 10-25 4. For the passenger side bulb, remove the pull handle fasteners (B) and pull handle. 5. Pull the trunk deck trim down far enough to gain access to the lamps. Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamp and Backup Lamp 6. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 7. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling straight out. 8.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care Stoplamp,Taillamp, and Turn Signal Lamp To replace any one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp 1. Open the trunk. To replace one of these bulbs: 2. Remove the push pins securing the trunk trim. 3. Pull the trunk lining away from the taillamp assembly. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the rear taillamp assembly. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar A. Taillamp B. Turn Signal Lamp C.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly. 6. Turn the lamp assembly into the fascia engaging the clip side first. A. Bulb Socket B. Bulb C. Lamp Assembly 3. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (C). 4. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of the bulb socket. 7.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care 10-29 Engine Compartment Fuse Block To open the fuse block cover, press the clips at the front and back and rotate the cover up to the side. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Engine Compartment Fuse Block A fuse puller is located in the engine compartment fuse block.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-30 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Amps Usage 3 15A Ignition Coils/Injectors 4 15A Spare 5 – Empty 6a – Empty 6b 7.5A 7 8 5A 7.5A 9 – 10 5A 11 7.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Amps 49 20A 50 – 51 5A 52 – 53 54 10A 7.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care Relays Usage 4 Rear Window Defogger 5 Empty 6 Empty 7 Spare 8 Empty 9 Spare 10 EGR/Coolant Pump/AIR Solenoid Valve 11 Engine Cooling Fan 12 Engine Cooling Fan 13 Engine Cooling Fan 14 Run/Crank Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the driver side of the instrument panel. To access the fuses: 1. Access the fuse block by opening the storage compartment. 2.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps 1 2A Body Control Module 10 30A Body Control Module 20 5A Passenger Power Seat 2 20A Body Control Module 11 40A Interior Fan 21 7.5A 12 25A 20A Body Control Module Driver Power Seat Instrument Cluster 13 – Not Used 22 2A/5A Ignition/ Electronic Key System 14 7.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block, if equipped, is located on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Amps Empty F25 5A Spare – Empty F26 30A Spare F11 – Empty F28 – Empty F13 – Empty F30 – Empty F14 – Empty F31 30A F15 – Empty F16 – Empty J‐Case Fuses Amps F17 – Empty F1 – Empty F18 – Empty F5 – Empty Heated Steering Wheel F12 – Empty F23 – 30A – Mini Fuses Amps F09 – F10 F19 7.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . { WARNING . . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Winter Tires Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces, but they may not offer the traction or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑67 and If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑58. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: . Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout. . Premature or irregular wear. . Poor handling. . Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the inflation pressure is low, add air until the recommended pressure is reached.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start‐ups as long as the malfunction exists.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. A message to check the pressure in a specific tire may display in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire pressure warning light, defined above, flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message may also display.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire/wheel position after rotating the vehicle’s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. Also, the TPMS sensor matching process should be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care 10. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. 11. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off. 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure on page 10‑44 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑46. Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tires See Tire Inspection on page 10‑50 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑50 for more information. Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. When replacement tires are needed, GM strongly recommends buying tires with the same TPC Spec rating.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Tire Chains { WARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combination and road conditions.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2‑12. 2. Lift the load floor. 3. Turn the retainer nut (A) counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the tool bag tether (B) from the stow rod, the tool bag (C) containing the wheel wrench and wheel blocks, and the spare tire (D). 4. Remove the jack, jack handle extension, and two-piece wrench, if equipped. A.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Or, this vehicle may have steel wheels with plastic covers. If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut caps will not come off.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care 5. Place the jack under the vehicle. { WARNING 6. If you have a coin/pierce jack, attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook through the end of the jack. Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 10-63 { WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. { WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 13. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 14.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care When reinstalling the wheel cover or center cap on the full-size tire, tighten all five plastic caps hand snug with the aid of the wheel wrench and tighten them with the wheel wrench an additional one‐quarter of a turn. WARNING (Continued) to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 6. Place the tool bag tether over the stow rod and the tool bag rear of the flat tire. { WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 1.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire { WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when the vehicle was new; however, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi).
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑20. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting the vehicle. 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care 7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the good battery (C). To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) grounding point (D). 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 9.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 6. Release the parking brake. Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: Do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim — Aluminum or Chrome Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty. Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care . Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt. Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap. . Do not heavily saturate the upholstery when cleaning. . Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care If the soil is not completely removed, it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean the entire fabric or carpet. Following the cleaning process, a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care Floor Mats { WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage: . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 11-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle emissions. Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary. There may need to be more frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services ‐ Normal are for vehicles that: . Black plate (2,1) Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7. Once a Month . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑44. . Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑50. . Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑16.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 11-4 Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination and replace worn or damaged blades. See Exterior Care on page 10‑73. Replace wiper blades every 20 000 km/12,000 mi or 12 months. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑22. . Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check on page 3‑17. . Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. b) Or every four years, whichever comes first. c) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10‑12. d) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe Special Application Services Additional Maintenance and Care a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. . Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/3,000 mi. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving. Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi‐point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride. Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money, fuel, and can reduce the risk of tire failure. To help keep the vehicle looking like new, vehicle care products are available from your dealer.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance Windshield Wiper Blades For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 11-12 Black plate (12,1) Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Automatic Transmission Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1® specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G Spark Plugs 12620540 41–108 Driver Side – 67.5 cm (26.6 in) 13348838 — Passenger Side – 62.5 cm (24.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 11-14 Black plate (14,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 11-15
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 11-16 Date Black plate (16,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 5.5 L 5.8 qt Engine Oil with Filter 4.7 L 5.0 qt Fuel Tank 59.0 L 15.6 gal Transmission Fluid* 5.0 L 5.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine 2.4L L4 Engine Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap K Automatic 0.9 mm (0.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre at 1‐800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices Buick encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Buick, the letter should be addressed to: United States Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 www.Buick.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links: Manage your vehicle (U.S.) at buick.com. Click on “Owners,” then “Manage My Buick/Owners Login.” Buick — www.buick.com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more. . Storage for online service and maintenance records. . Buick dealer locator for service nationwide. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. . Services Provided . . . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock‐Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-8 . . Black plate (8,1) Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where the trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? on page 3‑24. Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process . Driver name, address, and telephone number. . Driver license number. . Owner name, address, and telephone number. . Vehicle license plate number. .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Radio Frequency Statement RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information 2 NOTES
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview Push Q or call 1‐888‐4‐ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) to speak to an Advisor. Push OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 14-2 14-2 14-2 14-4 14-5 OnStar Additional Information OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 14-2 OnStar Push Q to connect to a live Advisor to: . Verify account information or update contact information. . Get driving directions. Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan. . Receive On-Demand Diagnostics for a check on the vehicle’s key operating systems. . Receive Roadside Assistance. Push ] to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . . . Black plate (2,1) Get help for an emergency.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) OnStar Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Would you like to cancel route directions to your destination?” 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, route canceled.” 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice commands. Route Preview 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Route Preview.” System responds with the next three maneuvers.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 14-4 Black plate (4,1) OnStar Connections Retrieve My Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar mobile app. See www.onstar.com for coverage maps. 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready.” End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number Hands-Free Calling Push X. System responds: “Call ended.” 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) OnStar OnStar Mobile App With an iPhone® or Android™-based mobile device, an OnStar mobile app can be downloaded. The vehicle can be remote started, if equipped, or the doors can be unlocked from anywhere there is cell phone service. It can also check the fuel level, tire pressure, and oil life. It can connect to an OnStar Advisor anytime. For OnStar mobile app compatibility or further information, see www.onstar.com.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 14-6 Black plate (6,1) OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar’s service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. You will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar and provide the Advisor with the current number. Warranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the new-vehicle limited warranty.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 14-8 Black plate (8,1) OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity, this message may come on. Push Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area. Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly.
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52 Additional Information, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-11 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-22 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . 7-30, 7-31, 7-35 Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . .5-15 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Antilock . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-46 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-22 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-7 If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . .9-10 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Off-Road Recovery . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79 Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . .10-11 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX H Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-4 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Headlamps Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lamps (cont'd) On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 MP3 . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Privacy Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-17 Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .13-8 Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-17 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Safety Belts (cont'd) Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Replacing after a Crash . . . . . .3-17 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .3-16 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-14 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv System Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14, 2-15 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX V W Vehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-30 Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .