engine BUICK VERANO 2012 Get To Know Guide

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Power Door
Lock ButtonsPower
Mirrors
ControlTurn Signal Lever/
Driver Information
Center ControlsDriver
Information
Center
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel
Lever Instrument Panel
Illumination
ControlCruise
Control
ButtonsWindshield
Wipers Lever
Hood
Release
Lever Exterior
Lamp
Control
Instrument Panel
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Airbag Readiness
Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control WarningSecurity
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Brake System Warning
Parking Brake Set
Lights On
PARK
Antilock Brake
System Warning
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Off
Fog Lamps
Cruise Control
Audio Steering
Wheel
Controls
Symbols

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Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges
and indicators on the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage
to your vehicle.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Engine
Start/Stop
Button✦Traction Control/
StabiliTrak
Button
Electric Parking
Brake Driver’s Heated
Seat Button✦Climate
ControlsPassenger’s Heated
Seat Button✦ Hazard Warning
Flashers ButtonTrunk
Release
ButtonInfotainment
System
✦optional equipment

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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 System✦
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and ignition without removing
the transmitter from a pocket or purse. The system will recognize the transmitter when it is
within 3 feet of the vehicle.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking
With the transmitter within range of the vehicle, pull the driver’s door handle to unlock
the driver’s door or all doors.
Note: Open the Vehicle Settings in the Configuration menu to change the unlock setting.
Press the touchpad on a front 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.
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 Start✦
Press and release the Lockbutton 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.
✦optional equipment

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Keyless Access Start✦
Start
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the
START/STOPbutton to start the engine.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak,
place the transmitter in the pocket in front of the center console cupholders to enable the engine
to start.
Stop
Shift to Park and press the START/STOPbutton to turn off the engine.
The audio system will be powered for 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened. The
windows and sunroof✦will be powered for 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Accessory
With the engine off, press the START/STOPbutton once to place the ignition system in
the accessory position.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Seats
Power Driver’s Seat
A. 6-way Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to move the
seat forward or rearward and to tilt,
raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Lift the rear lever to recline or raise the
seatback.
Folding Rear Seats
1. Make sure the safety belt is aligned
with the belt guide (A).
2. Press the lever (B) on top of the seat-
back. When the red marking is visible,
the seatback is unlatched.
3. Fold down the seatback.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.✦optional equipment
AB
AB

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Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode
Manual Mode allows the driver to shift
gears manually. This feature can be used
to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner, or
to downshift when driving on a downhill
grade to provide engine braking.
1. Move the shift lever left to the
+/–position.
2. Tap the shift lever forward (+) to
upshift or rearward (–) to downshift.
The current gear will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for
the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
When coming to a stop, the transmission
will downshift automatically.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Turning the Systems Off/On
To turn off traction control, press the
Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off
button. TheTraction Control Off
light will illuminate on the instrument
cluster. Turn off traction control if the
vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle
is required.
To turn off both traction control and
StabiliTrak, press and hold the
button. The Traction Control Off
light and StabiliTrak Off light will
illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Press the button again to turn on both
systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Traction Control and StabiliTrak® Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system
assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems
turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist✦
Detected objects are indicated by audible beeps when the vehicle is in Reverse. The
interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the
distance is less than 12 in. (30cm), the beeps are continuous. The system operates only
at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn the system off/on, open the Collision Detection menu in the Vehicle Settings
menu by using the audio system controls.
When the system is on, a beep sounds when shifting into Reverse.
Note: The system may be disabled if dirt, snow or ice builds up on the sensors. Keep the vehicle
clean for proper operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitor
TheLow Tire Pressurewarning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when a sig-
nificant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle’s tires. The warning light
will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle
are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started and then turns off as the vehicle
is driven in cooler temperatures, check for the proper tire pressures.
Note:The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but it doesn’t replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Engine Oil Life System
The Oil Life System calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays Change
Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s necessary to change the
engine oil and filter. The system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to the On position, but do not start the engine.
2. Press the MENUbutton to display the Vehicle Information menu on the DIC.
3. Rotate the switch to view Remaining Oil Life.
4. Press the SET/CLRbutton until 100% is displayed.
5. Turn off the ignition.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.