2012 BUICK VERANO ignition

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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 Lockbutton 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/STOPbutton 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/STOPbutton 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/STOPbutton 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 seat-
back. 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
AB
AB

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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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Electric Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up theParking Brakeswitch by the shift lever.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal and press
down theParking Brakeswitch.
Note: The parking brake will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an
attempt is made to drive away.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Door Locks
Pull the inside door handle of a locked door to unlock it; pull the inside handle again to
open the door.
To prevent a rear door from opening from the inside and to disable the rear window
controls, press the Safety Locksbutton located on the driver’s door. The button
indicator will illuminate when activated.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Pen Holder
A convenient pen holder is located at the
front of the glove box.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
Sunroof✦
The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console.
Tilt/ Close
Press the top of the switch to tilt the
sunroof.
Press the bottom of the switch to close
the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.✦optional equipment
Express Open/ Close
Fully press the top of the switch to
express open the sunroof. Gently press
and hold the switch to partially open the
sunroof.
Fully press the bottom of the switch to
express close the sunroof. Gently press
and hold the switch to partially close the
sunroof.

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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.