engine 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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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 an\
d prevent damage to your vehicle.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Engine Start/Stop ButtonF
Traction Control/ StabiliTrak Button
Electric Parking BrakeDriver’s Heated Seat ButtonFClimate ControlsPassenger’s Heated Seat ButtonF
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Trunk Release ButtonInfotainment System
F 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 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.
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Keyless Access StartF
Start
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button 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 cupho\
lders to enable the engine to start.
Stop
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button 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 sunroofF will be powered for 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Accessory
With the engine off, press the ENGINE START/STOP button 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.
F 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 stabili\
ty 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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Tire Pressure Monitor
The Low Tire Pressure warning 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 pre\
ssures 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 warn-ing 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 MENU button to display the Vehicle Information menu on the DIC.
3. Rotate the switch to view Remaining Oil Life.
4. Press the SET/CLR button until 100% is displayed.
5. Turn off the ignition.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.