instrument cluster BUICK VERANO 2012 Get To Know Guide

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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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Driver Information Center
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle
system information and warning messages.
DIC Controls
A. MENU
Press to display the Vehicle Information
menu (units, tire pressure, remaining oil
life, battery voltage) or the Trip/Fuel
Information menu (digital speedometer,
trip odometers, fuel range, average fuel
economy, instantaneous fuel economy,
average vehicle speed, time, OnStar
Turn-by-Turn guidance navigation).
B.
Rotate the switch to scroll through the
items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press and hold the button on the end of
the lever to set or clear a menu item or
warning message.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button. The
Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in
white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed,
rotate the switch down to the SET
position to set the speed. The
symbol will illuminate in green on
the instrument cluster.
ABC
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate
Toggle the switch up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, toggle the switch
up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, toggle the switch down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control but retain the set speed in memory. Pressing the brake
pedal also will cancel the cruise control. Turn off cruise control or the vehicle ignition to
erase the cruise control set speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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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.