2012 BUICK VERANO display

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Audio System
Radio with CD, Touchscreen and Navigation shown
SRCE:
Select
the
audio
source/VOL:
Power/
VolumeNext radio
station,
track or
file1–6:
Favorite
preset
stations HOME:
Main
screenPrevious
radio
station,
track or fileTONE:
Open the
Tone
menu
Open the
Phone menu/
Mute the
vehicle
speakers
INFO:
Display
available
song
information CONFIG:
Open the
Configuration
menu TUNE/MENU:
Turn the knob to
highlight menu items or
tune radio stations;
push the chrome ring to
open/select menu items
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Open the
Clock
menuBACK:Move back
one level
in the
menus
FAV:
Display
pages of
favorite
radio
stationsAS:
Autostore
list of
stations with
strongest
signal
Eject
disc

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Audio System
Note: Avoid extended searching for specific items or configuring system settings while driving.
Setting the Time
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Press the Clockbutton.
3. Press the MENUknob chrome ring to highlight the desired time.
4. Turn the MENUknob to change the value; press the chrome ring to confirm the set
value. Press the BACK button to return to the Time Settings menu.
Note:Open the Time and Date Settings in the Configuration menu to make other time and date
adjustments.
Storing Favorite Stations
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XM
✦) can be stored, in any order, on up to six
pages of favorites.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAVbutton to display the page where the station is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six numeric pushbuttons until a beep is heard.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton on each page.
Portable Audio Devices
A 3.5mm auxiliary input jack (A) and a
USB port
✦(B) are located in the center
console. Route the device wires through
the wire exit (C) of the console lid.
A portable audio device connected to the
auxiliary input jack can be controlled only
by using the portable device controls. To
optimize speaker volume, fully increase
the volume level of the portable device.
Compatible devices connected to the USB
port can be controlled by the audio sys-
tem. Not all devices may be supported.
Use the MENUknob and the audio
steering wheel controls to access various
functions and to disconnect a USB device.
Note: Some supported devices can be
recharged when connected to the USB port✦.
✦optional equipmentSee Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
IntelliLink✦
IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link a smartphone, cell phone, USB
flash drive or digital audio player to the touch screen infotainment display. It offers a
variety of entertainment options, including streaming audio from the Internet through a
smartphone, and features enhanced hands-free voice control and music information.
Not all features may be available with the navigation system
✦.
A
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Bluetooth® System
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make
and receive hands-free calls in the vehicle. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be
paired with the vehicle’s Bluetooth system. Not all phones will support all functions.
Pair a Device
1. Turn on the radio; press the CONFIGbutton.
2. Use the MENUknob to open the Phone Settings menu.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Pair Device. A four-digit PIN appears on the display.
5. Start the pairing process on the device. Locate the device named Your Vehicle on the
device list. Follow the instructions to enter the PIN.
6. The system prompts for a name for the device.
7. When complete, the system responds that the device has been successfully paired.
Visit www.gm.com/bluetooth and see Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
A. NAV Navigation
Press to view the vehicle’s current position
on the map screen.
B. DEST/NAV Destination/Navigation
Press to access the Destination Entry
screen to plan a destination.
C. RPT/NAV Repeat/Navigation
Press to repeat the voice guidance prompt.
To select various functions, touch the highlight-
ed touch screen buttons in the on-screen
menus or use the TUNE/MENU knob.
Use the 4-way control in the center of the
TUNE/MENUknob to move in each direction
on the map screen.
Navigation System✦
Note: When the vehicle is moving, various
on-screen functions are disabled to reduce
driver distraction.
Entering a Destination
1. Press the DEST/NAVbutton.
2. Touch the Address Entryscreen button to enter a specific address. The Destination
Entry menu also lists other options to plan a route.
3. Select State/Province, City or Street and enter the information. Touch the List
button to select the desired name from the generated list for each entry.
4. Enter the house number. Touch the Donescreen button.
5. The entered address is displayed.
6. Select the Route Options and touch the Start Guidancescreen button.
See your Navigation System Owner Manual.✦optional equipment
ABC

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Driver Information Center
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle
system information and warning messages.
DIC Controls
A. MENU
Press to display the Vehicle Information
menu (units, tire pressure, remaining oil
life, battery voltage) or the Trip/Fuel
Information menu (digital speedometer,
trip odometers, fuel range, average fuel
economy, instantaneous fuel economy,
average vehicle speed, time, OnStar
Turn-by-Turn guidance navigation).
B.
Rotate the switch to scroll through the
items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press and hold the button on the end of
the lever to set or clear a menu item or
warning message.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the On/Off button. The
Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in
white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed,
rotate the switch down to the SET
position to set the speed. The
symbol will illuminate in green on
the instrument cluster.
ABC
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate
Toggle the switch up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, toggle the switch
up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, toggle the switch down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control but retain the set speed in memory. Pressing the brake
pedal also will cancel the cruise control. Turn off cruise control or the vehicle ignition to
erase the cruise control set speed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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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 stability 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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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist✦
Detected objects are indicated by audible beeps when the vehicle is in Reverse. The
interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the
distance is less than 12 in. (30cm), the beeps are continuous. The system operates only
at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn the system off/on, open the Collision Detection menu in the Vehicle Settings
menu by using the audio system controls.
When the system is on, a beep sounds when shifting into Reverse.
Note: The system may be disabled if dirt, snow or ice builds up on the sensors. Keep the vehicle
clean for proper operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitor
TheLow Tire Pressurewarning 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 pressures 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
warning 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 MENUbutton to display the Vehicle Information menu on the DIC.
3. Rotate the switch to view Remaining Oil Life.
4. Press the SET/CLRbutton until 100% is displayed.
5. Turn off the ignition.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.