Buick 2012 Verano Getting Started Guide
Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Buick Verano. More
detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described in this guide
may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your
glove box.
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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
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
PARK
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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
Controls
Passenger’s Heated
Seat Button✦
Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
Trunk
Release
Button
Infotainment
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 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.
✦ 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/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 cupholders to enable the engine
to start.
Stop
Shift to Park and press the 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 sunroof✦ will be powered for 10 minutes or until any door is opened.
Accessory
With the engine off, press the 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 seatback. 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
A
B
A
B
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