light 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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Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever on the left side of the ste\
ering column to
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down 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 SystemOff/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/
VolumeNext radio
station,
track or
file1–6:
Favorite
preset
stations HOME:
Main
screenPrevious
radio
station,
track or fileTONE:
Open the
Tone
menu
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 Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Open the
Clock
menuBACK:Move back
one level
in the
menus
FAV:
Display
pages of
favorite
radio
stationsAS:
Autostore
list of
stations with
strongest
signal
Eject
disc

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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 Clockbutton.
3. Press the MENUknob chrome ring to highlight the desired time.
4. Turn the MENUknob 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 XM
✦) can be stored, in any order, on up to six
pages of favorites.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAVbutton 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 port
✦(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 sys-
tem. Not all devices may be supported.
Use the MENUknob 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 port✦.
✦optional equipmentSee Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
IntelliLink✦
IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link a smartphone, cell phone, USB
flash drive or digital audio player to the touch screen infotainment display. It offers a
variety of entertainment options, including streaming audio from the Internet through a
smartphone, and features enhanced hands-free voice control and music information.
Not all features may be available with the navigation system
✦.
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Bluetooth® System
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make
and receive hands-free calls in the vehicle. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be
paired with the vehicle’s Bluetooth system. Not all phones will support all functions.
Pair a Device
1. Turn on the radio; press the CONFIGbutton.
2. Use the MENUknob to open the Phone Settings menu.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Pair Device. A four-digit PIN appears on the display.
5. Start the pairing process on the device. Locate the device named Your Vehicle on the
device list. Follow the instructions to enter the PIN.
6. The system prompts for a name for the device.
7. When complete, the system responds that the device has been successfully paired.
Visit www.gm.com/bluetooth and see Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
A. NAV Navigation
Press to view the vehicle’s current position
on the map screen.
B. DEST/NAV Destination/Navigation
Press to access the Destination Entry
screen to plan a destination.
C. RPT/NAV Repeat/Navigation
Press to repeat the voice guidance prompt.
To select various functions, touch the highlight-
ed touch screen buttons in the on-screen
menus or use the TUNE/MENU knob.
Use the 4-way control in the center of the
TUNE/MENUknob to move in each direction
on the map screen.
Navigation System✦
Note: When the vehicle is moving, various
on-screen functions are disabled to reduce
driver distraction.
Entering a Destination
1. Press the DEST/NAVbutton.
2. Touch the Address Entryscreen button to enter a specific address. The Destination
Entry menu also lists other options to plan a route.
3. Select State/Province, City or Street and enter the information. Touch the List
button to select the desired name from the generated list for each entry.
4. Enter the house number. Touch the Donescreen button.
5. The entered address is displayed.
6. Select the Route Options and touch the Start Guidancescreen button.
See your Navigation System Owner Manual.✦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 pre-
vious 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 CONFIGbutton (A) to enter
the Configuration menu.
2. Turn the MENUknob (B) to highlight
Vehicle Settings; press the MENU knob
chrome ring to select it.
3. Turn the MENUknob to highlight the
desired menus and settings; press the
MENUknob chrome ring to select the
highlighted item.
4. Press the BACKbutton (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.
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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.

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Roadside Assistance
1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance
program for 5 years/100,000 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 but-
ton 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 www.gmownercenter.com/buick.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. 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 2011 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.comfor 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 the OnStar Owner
Guide, call 1-888-466-7827 or visit OnStar.com.
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