lock BUICK VERANO 2013 Get To Know Guide
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Power Door Lock Buttons
Power Mirrors Control
Turn Signal Lever/ Driver Information Center Controls
Driver Information Center
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Cruise Control Buttons
Windshield  Wipers Lever
Hood Release Lever
Exterior Lamp Control
Instrument Panel
 Check Engine
 Oil Pressure
  Airbag Readiness
  Traction Control Off
 StabiliTrak/Traction Control Warning
 Security
 Charging System
  Safety Belt Reminder
 Brake System Warning
BRAKE  Parking Brake Set
 Lights On
  Antilock Brake System Warning
  Low Tire Pressure
 StabiliTrak/Traction Control Off
  Fog Lamps
 Cruise Control
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Symbols 
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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
 Unlock 
Press to unlock the  driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors.
 Lock 
Press to lock  all doors. The  driver’s door will not lock if open. 
Note: Open the Vehicle Settings in the Configuration menu to change the remote lock and unlock settings.
 Trunk 
Press and hold to unlock the trunk.
Keyless Access SystemF
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and ignition wi\
thout removing the transmitter from a pocket or purse. The system will recognize the tr\
ansmitter when it is within 3 feet of the vehicle.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking 
 With the transmitter within range of the vehicle, press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door or all doors, depending on the sel\
ected vehicle  
settings. Press the button on a passenger door handle to unlock all door\
s. 
 Press the button on a door handle and all  doors will lock if the ignition is off, the trans  mitter is removed from the vehicle, and all doors are closed.
Note: Open the Vehicle Settings in the Configuration menu to change the unlock and lock settings.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual. 
 Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm 
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound until the button is pressed again or the ignition is turned on.
 Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the  Lock button and then press and hold the  button to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn the ignition to the On position.
• The engine will run for 10 minutes. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. 
• Only two remote starts are allowed between ignition cycles. 
• Press and hold the  button to cancel a remote start. 
 See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment 
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Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel 
 With the vehicle parked, push down the lever on the left side of the steering column to \
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or do\
wn and in or out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Automatic Headlamp System Off/On 
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) in the daytime and the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary.
 Parking Lamps
 Headlamps
 Fog Lamps
Press to turn the fog lamps and parking lamps on or off. 
Instrument Panel Lighting
Lighting
 Instrument Panel Brightness
Rotate and hold the switch to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
 See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
2 High
1 Low
 Intermittent
Rotate the band to adjust the delay between wipes. The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward.
 Off
 Mist
Single wipe.
 Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Windshield Wipers 
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Audio System
Radio with CD, Touchscreen and Navigation shown
SRCE: Select the audio source
/VOL: Power/ Volume
 Next radio station, track or file
1–6: Favorite preset stations
HOME: Main screen
 Previous radio station, track or file
 Play/Pause
  Open the Phone  menu/Mute the vehicle speakers
INFO:  Display available song information
CONFIG: Open the Configuration menu
TUNE/MENU:  Turn the knob to highlight menu items or tune radio stations; push the chrome ring to open/select menu items
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
 Open the Clock menu
BACK: Move back one level in the menus
FAV: Display pages of favorite radio stations
AS: Autostore list of stations with strongest signal
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Audio System
Note: Avoid extended searching for specific items or configuring system settings while driving.
Setting the Time
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Press the  Clock button.
3. Press the MENU knob chrome ring to highlight the desired time.
4. Turn the MENU knob to change the value; press the chrome ring to confirm the set value. Press the BACK button to return to the Time Settings menu.
Note: Open the Time and Date Settings in the Configuration menu to make other time and date adjustments.
Storing Favorite Stations
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XMF) can be stored, in any order, on up to six pages of favorites. 
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page where the station is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six numeric pushbuttons until a beep is heard.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton on each page.
Portable Audio Devices
A 3.5mm auxiliary input jack (A) and a  USB portF (B) are located in the center console. Route the device wires through the wire exit (C) of the console lid.
A portable audio device connected to the auxiliary input jack can be controlled only by using the portable device controls. To optimize speaker volume, fully increase the volume level of the portable device.
Compatible devices connected to the USB port can be controlled by the audio system. Not all devices may be supported. Use the MENU knob and the audio   steering wheel controls to access various   functions and to disconnect a USB device.
Note: Some supported devices can be recharged when connected to the USB portF.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
 Volume
Press + or – to adjust the volume.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
 Next/Previous
Toggle up or down to go to the next or  
previous favorite radio station, track, or file.
 
Push to Talk
  Press to interact with the OnStar® or  Bluetooth system.
 
End Call/Mute
      Press to end or reject an OnStar or a Bluetooth call. 
Press to mute the vehicle speakers.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Personalization
Customize Settings
1. Press the CONFIG button (A) to enter the Configuration menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob (B) to highlight Vehicle Settings; press the MENU knob chrome ring to select it.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired menus and settings; press the MENU knob chrome ring to select the highlighted item.
4. Press the BACK button (C) to move back within a menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls and menus. Personalization menus may include Climate and Air Quality, Comfort and Convenience, Collision/Detection Systems, Exterior Ambient Lighting, Power Door Locks, Remote Lock/Unlock/Start, and Restore Factory Settings.
CBA 
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Electric Parking Brake
 To apply the parking brake, pull up the Parking Brake switch by the shift lever. The Brake and Parking Brake warning lamps on the instrument cluster illumina\
te when the parking brake is applied.
 To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake peda\
l and press down the Parking Brake switch.
Note: The parking brake will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is made to drive away.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Door Locks
 Pull the inside door handle of a locked door to unlock it; pull the insi\
de handle again to open the door.
 To prevent a rear door from opening from the inside and to disable the r\
ear window controls, press the  Safety Locks button located on the driver’s door. The button indicator will illuminate when activated.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Pen Holder
A convenient pen holder is located at the front of the glove box.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
SunroofF
The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console.
Tilt/Close
Press the top of the switch to tilt the  sunroof.
Press the bottom of the switch to close the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
 Express Open/Close
Fully press the top of the switch to express open the sunroof. Gently press and hold the switch to partially open the sunroof.
Fully press the bottom of the switch to express close the sunroof. Gently press and hold the switch to partially close the sunroof.
F Optional equipment 
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Roadside Assistance
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As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick\
 Roadside Assistance program for 6 years/70,000 miles at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the\
 open road. 
Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, \
press the OnStar  
button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar \
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your \
exact location so you will get the help you need. 
Buick Owner Center
The Buick Owner Center, a complimentary service for Buick owners, is a one-stop resource designed to enhance your Buick ownership experience. Exclusive member benefits include online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual,\
 special privileges and more. 
Sign up today at my.buick.com.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the \
latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2012 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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myBuick and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myBuick and OnStar RemoteLink mobile apps connect owners to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner \
Manual, real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as enabling users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including locking and unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle. 
An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app. Visit\
 OnStar.com for more information. Download the mobile apps from your iPhone® or Android™ device’s app store.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer to y\
our Owner Manual, call 1-888-466-7827 or visit OnStar.com.
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