Buick 2013 Buick Verano - User Manual

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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/15/12
2013 Buick Verano Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
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
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
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

Summary

In Brief

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on vehicle keys, locks, and remote entry systems.

Doors

Vehicle Security

Windows

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Guide on proper safety belt usage, types, and use during pregnancy.

Airbag System

Explanation of the airbag system components, operation, and warnings.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and using child restraints for various age groups.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Information on exterior lamp controls, headlamps, and fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Infotainment System

Radio

Audio Players

Phone

Information on Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and calling.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Explanation of climate control system operation and modes.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on safe driving practices, avoiding distractions, and drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for starting the vehicle and new vehicle break-in.

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Brakes

Information on the braking system and its components.

Ride Control Systems

Details on traction control and stability control systems.

Cruise Control

Guide on using the cruise control system for speed maintenance.

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel types and filling the tank.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic vehicle checks and maintenance.

Bulb Replacement

Electrical System

Details on fuses, circuit breakers, and electrical system overload.

Wheels and Tires

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Data

Engine Identification

Customer Information

Customer Information

Roadside Assistance Program

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting safety defects to government bodies and GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Overview of available OnStar services like Emergency and Navigation.

Buick 2013 Buick Verano Specifications

General

Brand	Buick
Model	2013 Buick Verano
Category	Automobile
Language	English