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Buick 2013 Buick Verano Owner's Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 1-20
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Security... . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-30
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-39
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-57
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Special Application
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-18
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and VERANO are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22744468 A First Printing
©
2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
{
WARNING
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
®
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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2 NOTES
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Passenger Sensing
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17
Bluetooth
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
StabiliTrak
®
System . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-22
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
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1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents on page 8‑6.
2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2.
Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21.
3. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.
5. Keyless Access Ignition. See
Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑14 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17.
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑33. StabiliTrak
®
System on page 9‑35.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4.
8. Infotainment Display Screen.
9. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑12.
Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 2‑11.
10. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑4.
11. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑5
(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.
12. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
on page 10‑34.
13. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13.
14. Cruise Control on page 9‑36.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
16. Horn on page 5‑3.
17. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
18. Ignition Switch. See Ignition
Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑14 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑17.
19. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑28 (If Equipped).
20. Electric Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑30.
21. Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 (If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3 (If
Equipped).
Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6 (If Equipped).
22. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
Satellite Radio (If Equipped). See infotainment system manual.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
RKE without Remote Start
Press the button to extend the key. The key can be used for all locks. This key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
V : Press and hold to release the
trunk.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
Remote Vehicle Start
For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
/ for at
least two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
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When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold
/
until the parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the door from outside the vehicle, press
K on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the driver door.
From inside the vehicle with the doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it.
Push down on the door lock knob on the top of the door.
Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors.
See Door Locks on page 2‑9 for additional information.
Power Door Locks
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30 for more information.
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Trunk Release
To open the trunk, press 8 on the center stack or
V on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
For more information see:
.
Trunk on page 2‑11.
.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
Windows
The power window switches are located on the driver door. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the front of the switch up to raise it.
See Power Windows on page 2‑17 for additional information.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Front Seats
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Lift the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
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Seat Height Adjuster
If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat.
Seat Cushion Tilt Feature
If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the front of the seat cushion.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
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To return the seatback to an upright position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4.
Power Driver Seat
To adjust a power driver seat, if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
Rear Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded.
For detailed instructions, see Rear Seats on page 3‑7.
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Heated Seats
Uplevel Automatic Climate Control
System Shown, Other Automatic
Systems Similar
If available, the controls are on the climate control panel. The engine must be running to operate the heated seats.
Press
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.
See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑9.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑10.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑38.
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Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑24 for important information.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑12.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
1. Turn the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Move the control to adjust the mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to
9 to
deselect the mirror.
The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑16.
Interior Mirrors
Adjustment
Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See
Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑16.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑16.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Lift the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console.
( : Press to turn the lamps off,
even when a door is open.
H : Press to turn the lamps on
automatically when a door is opened.
' : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the headliner.
# or $ : Press the button near
each lamp to turn it on or off.
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Instrument Panel Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel.
D : Move the thumbwheel up or
down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel.
O : Briefly turn to this position to
turn the automatic lamp control off or on again.
AUTO: Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights.
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights.
5 : Turns on the headlamps,
parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.
# : For vehicles with fog lamps,
press to turn the lamps on or off.
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See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2.
.
Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: Move the lever up to INT
for intermittent wipes, then turn the
x INT band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
8 : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
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n L : Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.
Climate Control System
1. Temperature Control
2. Air Delivery Modes
3. Fan Control
4. Recirculation
5. Air Conditioning
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Defrost
See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped).
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
English Shown, Metric Similar
1. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Air Delivery Modes
4. Heated Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Conditioning
7. Fan Controls
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Defrost
10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑3 (If Equipped).
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or (−) manual position.
2. Press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to downshift. An M and the current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Manual Mode on page 9‑26.
While using the DSC feature, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking.
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Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
O
/VOL: Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND SiriusXM
®
: Press
to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM
®
, if equipped.
TUNE/MENU: Turn to select radio stations. Press to select a menu.
s © : Press to seek the previous
station or track.
¨ \ : Press to seek the next
station or track.
Buttons 1 to 6: Press to save and select favorite stations.
INFO (Information): Press to show available information about the current station or track.
For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑4.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.
To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1 to 6 for more than two seconds.
For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑7.
Setting the Clock (Radio with CD)
The clock menu can be only be used with the radio on while in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
To set the time:
1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings or press
H.
2. Select Set Time.
3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to adjust the highlighted number.
4. Press TUNE/MENU to select the next number.
5. To save the time and return to the Time Settings menu,
press
/ BACK at any time or
press the TUNE/MENU knob after adjusting the minutes.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings or press
H.
2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
3. Press TUNE/MENU to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.
Setting the Clock (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)
The clock menu can be only be used with the radio on while in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
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To set the time:
1. Press the CONFIG button to enter the menu options or
press
H. Turn the TUNE/MENU
knob to scroll through the available setup features. Press TUNE/MENU or press the Time screen button to display other options within that feature.
2. Press + or − to increase or decrease the Hours and Minutes displayed on the clock.
12/24 HR Format: Press the 12 HR screen button for standard time; press the 24 HR screen button for military time.
Day + or Day −: Press the Day + or Day − display buttons to increase or decrease the day.
Display: Press Display to turn the display of the time on the screen on or off.
See Clock on page 5‑4 for more information.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
.
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑10.
Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑17.
Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
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See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑22 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑26.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
b / g : Press to interact with the
available Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system.
$ / i : Press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call.
_ SRC ^ : Press the thumbwheel to
select an audio source.
Move the thumbwheel up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track.
+
x −: Press + to increase or − to
decrease the volume.
For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
Cruise Control
1 : Press the upper or lower
portion of the button to turn the cruise control system on or off. An indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument cluster.
[ : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate.
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SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down
to set a speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑36.
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press
and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.
2.
w / x : Use the thumbwheel to
scroll through the items in each menu.
3. MENU: Press to display the DIC
menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, this system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than
8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑39.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet located on the instrument panel below the climate control and one on the rear of the center floor console. These outlets are powered when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.
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Sunroof
For vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21.
Open/Close: Press switch (1) to the first detent position.
Express Open/Close: Press switch (1) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again.
Automatic Tilt/Close: Press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Press the front of switch (2) to close the sunroof vent.
If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. The sunroof will then return to the full-open or vent position.
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.
See Sunroof on page 2‑19.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off traction control, press and release
g located below the
infotainment system screen.
i
illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See
Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑29.
.
Press and release g again to
turn traction control back on.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑33.
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StabiliTrak®System
The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and
hold
g until g and i illuminate
and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride
Control System Messages on page 5‑29.
.
Press g again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, see
StabiliTrak
®
System on page 9‑35.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑46.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
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Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever to enter the Vehicle Information Menu. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE.
3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11.
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑48. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑46.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
.
When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Mexico: 01-800-466-0818
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑11.
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Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada)
If the vehicle has an active OnStar subscription, contact OnStar and the vehicle’s current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor to assess the situation, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay the exact location to send help.
OnStar
®
If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.
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