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Section	Page
2013 Buick Verano Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Instrument Panel Overview	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	23
Infotainment System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	24
Power Outlets	24
Sunroof	25
Performance and Maintenance	25
Traction Control System (TCS)	25
StabiliTrak® System	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Engine Oil Life System	26
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Assistance Program	27
OnStar®	27
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	29
Keys	29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Remote Vehicle Start	36
Door Locks	37
Power Door Locks	38
Safety Locks	38
Doors	39
Trunk	39
Vehicle Security	40
Vehicle Alarm System	40
Immobilizer	41
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	41
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	42
Exterior Mirrors	43
Convex Mirrors	43
Power Mirrors	43
Folding Mirrors	43
Heated Mirrors	43
Interior Mirrors	44
Manual Rearview Mirror	44
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	44
Windows	44
Power Windows	45
Sun Visors	46
Roof	47
Sunroof	47
Seats and Restraints	49
Head Restraints	50
Front Seats	51
Seat Adjustment	51
Power Seat Adjustment	52
Reclining Seatbacks	52
Heated Front Seats	54
Rear Seats	55
Safety Belts	57
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	59
Lap-Shoulder Belt	60
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	64
Safety Belt Extender	64
Safety System Check	65
Safety Belt Care	65
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	65
Airbag System	66
Where Are the Airbags?	68
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	70
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	71
Passenger Sensing System	72
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	77
Airbag System Check	77
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	78
Child Restraints	78
Older Children	78
Infants and Young Children	80
Child Restraint Systems	83
Where to Put the Restraint	84
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	86
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	93
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	93
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	95
Storage	99
Storage Compartments	99
Instrument Panel Storage	99
Glove Box	99
Cupholders	100
Center Console Storage	100
Instruments and Controls	103
Controls	104
Steering Wheel Adjustment	104
Steering Wheel Controls	104
Heated Steering Wheel	105
Horn	105
Windshield Wiper/Washer	105
Compass	106
Clock	106
Power Outlets	107
Cigarette Lighter	108
Ashtrays	108
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	109
Instrument Cluster	110
Speedometer	111
Odometer	111
Trip Odometer	111
Tachometer	111
Fuel Gauge	111
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	112
Safety Belt Reminders	112
Airbag Readiness Light	113
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	113
Charging System Light	114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	115
Brake System Warning Light	117
Electric Parking Brake Light	118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	118
Traction Off Light	119
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	119
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	119
Tire Pressure Light	120
Engine Oil Pressure Light	120
Low Fuel Warning Light	121
Security Light	121
High-Beam On Light	122
Front Fog Lamp Light	122
Lamps On Reminder	122
Cruise Control Light	122
Door Ajar Light	122
Information Displays	123
Driver Information Center (DIC)	123
Vehicle Messages	126
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	126
Brake System Messages	127
Compass Messages	127
Door Ajar Messages	127
Engine Cooling System Messages	128
Engine Oil Messages	128
Engine Power Messages	129
Fuel System Messages	129
Key and Lock Messages	129
Object Detection System Messages	129
Ride Control System Messages	130
Security Messages	130
Tire Messages	130
Transmission Messages	131
Washer Fluid Messages	131
Window Messages	131
Vehicle Personalization	132
Lighting	137
Exterior Lighting	137
Exterior Lamp Controls	137
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	138
Flash-to-Pass	138
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	138
Automatic Headlamp System	139
Hazard Warning Flashers	139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	140
Front Fog Lamps	140
Interior Lighting	141
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	141
Courtesy Lamps	141
Dome Lamps	141
Reading Lamps	141
Lighting Features	142
Entry Lighting	142
Exit Lighting	142
Battery Power Protection	143
Infotainment System	145
Introduction	145
Infotainment	145
Theft-Deterrent Feature	146
Overview (Radio with CD)	146
Operation	148
Radio	151
AM-FM Radio	151
Satellite Radio	154
Radio Reception	157
Backglass Antenna	158
Satellite Radio Antenna	158
Multi-Band Antenna	158
Audio Players	159
CD Player	159
Auxiliary Devices	161
Phone	164
Bluetooth (Overview)	164
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	165
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	169
Trademarks and License Agreements	175
Climate Controls	179
Climate Control Systems	179
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	181
Air Vents	184
Maintenance	184
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	184
Driving and Operating	185
Driving Information	186
Distracted Driving	186
Defensive Driving	187
Drunk Driving	187
Control of a Vehicle	187
Braking	187
Steering	188
Off-Road Recovery	188
Loss of Control	189
Driving on Wet Roads	189
Highway Hypnosis	190
Hill and Mountain Roads	190
Winter Driving	191
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	193
Vehicle Load Limits	194
Starting and Operating	198
New Vehicle Break-In	198
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	198
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	200
Starting the Engine	202
Engine Heater	204
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	205
Shifting Into Park	205
Shifting out of Park	206
Parking	207
Parking over Things That Burn	207
Engine Exhaust	208
Running the Vehicle While Parked	208
Automatic Transmission	209
Manual Mode	210
Manual Transmission	212
Brakes	213
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	213
Parking Brake	214
Brake Assist	216
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	216
Ride Control Systems	217
Traction Control System (TCS)	217
StabiliTrak® System	218
Cruise Control	220
Object Detection Systems	222
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	222
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	224
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	226
Fuel	229
Recommended Fuel	230
Gasoline Specifications	230
California Fuel Requirements	230
Fuels in Foreign Countries	231
Fuel Additives	231
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	232
Filling the Tank	233
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	234
Towing	235
General Towing Information	235
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	235
Trailer Towing (2.0L Engine)	238
Trailer Towing (Except 2.0L Engine)	238
Towing Equipment	239
Conversions and Add-Ons	240
Add-On Electrical Equipment	240
Vehicle Care	241
General Information	242
California Proposition 65 Warning	242
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	243
Accessories and Modifications	243
Vehicle Checks	243
Doing Your Own Service Work	243
Hood	244
Engine Compartment Overview	246
Engine Oil	249
Engine Oil Life System	251
Automatic Transmission Fluid	252
Manual Transmission Fluid	253
Hydraulic Clutch	253
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	253
Cooling System	254
Engine Coolant	256
Engine Overheating	259
Washer Fluid	259
Brakes	260
Brake Fluid	261
Battery	262
Starter Switch Check	263
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	263
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	263
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	264
Wiper Blade Replacement	264
Headlamp Aiming	265
Bulb Replacement	265
Halogen Bulbs	265
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	265
Fog Lamps	266
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	266
License Plate Lamp	268
Replacement Bulbs	268
Electrical System	269
Electrical System Overload	269
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	269
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	270
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	273
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	275
Wheels and Tires	277
Tires	277
All-Season Tires	278
Winter Tires	279
Low-Profile Tires	279
Tire Sidewall Labeling	279
Tire Designations	282
Tire Terminology and Definitions	282
Tire Pressure	285
Tire Pressure Monitor System	286
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	287
Tire Inspection	290
Tire Rotation	291
When It Is Time for New Tires	292
Buying New Tires	293
Different Size Tires and Wheels	294
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	295
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	296
Wheel Replacement	296
Tire Chains	297
If a Tire Goes Flat	298
Tire Changing	299
Compact Spare Tire	306
Jump Starting	306
Towing	309
Towing the Vehicle	309
Recreational Vehicle Towing	310
Appearance Care	312
Exterior Care	312
Interior Care	315
Floor Mats	318
Service and Maintenance	321
General Information	321
Maintenance Schedule	323
Special Application Services	328
Additional Maintenance and Care	329
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	332
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	332
Maintenance Replacement Parts	333
Maintenance Records	334
Technical Data	337
Vehicle Identification	337
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	337
Service Parts Identification Label	337
Vehicle Data	338
Capacities and Specifications	338
Engine Drive Belt Routing	340
Customer Information	341
Customer Information	342
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	342
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	344
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	345
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	345
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	346
Online Owner Center	346
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	347
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	347
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	350
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	352
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	352
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	354
Service Publications Ordering Information	356
Reporting Safety Defects	357
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	357
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	358
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	358
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	358
Event Data Recorders	359
OnStar®	360
Infotainment System	360
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	360
Radio Frequency Statement	360
OnStar	361
OnStar Overview	361
OnStar Services	362
Emergency	362
Security	362
Navigation	362
Connections	363
Diagnostics	365
OnStar Additional Information	365
Index	371
Index_A	371
Index_B	372
Index_C	372
Index_D	373
Index_E	374
Index_F	374
Index_G	375
Index_H	375
Index_I	376
Index_J	376
Index_K	376
Index_L	376
Index_M	377
Index_N	377
Index_O	377
Index_P	378
Index_R	378
Index_S	379
Index_T	380
Index_U	381
Index_V	381

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