2013 BUICK VERANO Owner's Manual

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J-CaseFuses Amps Usage
45 30A Engine Cooling Fan
(RPO LEA)
48 60A Engine Cooling Fan
Relays Usage 1 Empty
2 Starter
3 Engine Control Powertrain
4 Rear Window Defogger
5 Empty
6 Empty
7 Spare
8 Empty
9 Spare
10 EGR/Coolant Pump/ AIR Solenoid Valve Relays Usage
11 Engine Cooling Fan (RPO LEA)
12 Engine Cooling Fan (RPO LEA)
13 Engine Cooling Fan (RPO LEA)
14 Run/Crank
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
on the driver side of the instrument
panel. To access the fuses:
1. Access the fuse block by opening the storage
compartment.
2. Pull straight down and out to remove the storage
compartment.
3. Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, line up the
retainers and push into place.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Fuses Amps Usage
1 2A Body Control Module
2 20A Body Control Module
3 20A Body Control Module
4 20A Infotainment System
5 10A Information Display/
Parking
Assist
6 20A Ignition/ Electronic
Key System
7 20A Power Outlet
8 30A Body Control Module
9 30A Body Control Module
10 30A Body Control Module Fuses Amps Usage
11 40A Interior Fan
12 25A Driver Power Seat
13 –Not Used
14 7.5A Diagnostic Connector
15 10A Airbag
16 10A Central Locking
System/
Tailgate
17 10A Air Conditioning
System
18 30A Infotainment System
19 30A Body Control Module
20 5A Passenger Power Seat
21 7.5A Instrument Cluster

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Fuses Amps Usage22 2A/5A Ignition/ Electronic
Key System
23 20A Body Control Module
24 20A Body Control Module
25 –Not Used
26 –Not Used
Relays Usage 1 Trunk Open
2 Door Security
3 Power OutletRear Compartment Fuse
Block
The rear compartment fuse block,
if equipped, is located on the left
side of the trunk behind a cover.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
F02 –Empty
F03 5A Rear Park Assist Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
F04 –Empty
F06 –Empty
F07 10A Spare
F08 –Empty
F09 –Empty Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
F10 –Empty
F11 –Empty
F13 –Empty
F14 –Empty
F15 –Empty
F16 5A Rear Vision Camera
F17 –Empty
F18 –Empty
F19 7.5A Heated Steering
Wheel
F20 25A Sunroof
F21 25A Heated Seats
F22 –Empty
F24 –Empty
F25 5A Side Blind Zone Alert
F26 30A Spare

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Mini
Fuses Amps Usage
F28 –Empty
F30 –Empty
F31 30A Amplifier
J-Case Fuses Amps Usage
F1 –Empty
F5 –Empty
F12 –Empty
F23 –Empty
F27 30A Passive Entry
F29 –Empty Relays Usage
R01 Empty
R02 Run
R03 Empty
R04 Empty
R05 EmptyWheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{WARNING
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much flexing.
There could be a blowout
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WARNING (Continued)and a serious crash. See
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑10.
.Underinflated tires pose
the same danger as
overloaded tires. The
resulting crash could
cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently
to maintain the
recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires
are cold.
.Overinflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured,
or broken by a sudden
impact— such as when
hitting a pothole. Keep
tires at the recommended
pressure.
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WARNING (Continued)
.Worn or old tires can
cause a crash. If the tread
is badly worn,
replace them.
.Replace any tires that
have been damaged by
impacts with potholes,
curbs, etc.
.Improperly repaired tires
can cause a crash. Only
the dealer or an
authorized tire service
center should repair,
replace, dismount, and
mount the tires.
.Do not spin the tires in
excess of 56 km/h
(35 mph) on slippery
surfaces such as snow,
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with
all-season tires. These tires are
designed to provide good overall
performance on most road surfaces
and weather conditions. Original
equipment tires designed to GM's
specific tire performance criteria
have a TPC specification code
molded onto the sidewall. Original
equipment all-season tires can be
identified by the last two characters
of this TPC code, which will
be “MS.”
Consider installing winter tires on
the vehicle if frequent driving on
snow or ice-covered roads is
expected. All-season tires provide
adequate performance for most
winter driving conditions, but they
may not offer the same level of
traction or performance as winter
tires on snow or ice-covered roads.
See Winter Tires on page 10‑39.

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Winter Tires
This vehicle was not, originally,
equipped with winter tires. Winter
tires are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice-covered
roads. Consider installing winter
tires on the vehicle if frequent
driving on snow or ice-covered
roads is expected. See your dealer
for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection.
Also, seeBuying New Tires on
page 10‑53.
With winter tires, there may be
decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise, and shorter
tread life. After changing to winter
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
handling and braking. If using winter tires:.Use tires of the same brand and
tread type on all four wheel
positions.
.Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and
speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment tires
may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter
tires with a lower speed rating are
chosen, never exceed the tire's
maximum speed capability.
Low-Profile Tires
If the vehicle has P235/45R18
size tires, they are classified as
low‐profile tires. Notice:
Low‐profile tires are
more susceptible to damage
from road hazards or curb
impact than standard profile
tires. Tire and/or wheel
assembly damage can occur
when coming into contact
with road hazards like,
potholes, or sharp edged
objects, or when sliding into a
curb. The warranty does not
cover this type of damage.
Keep tires set to the correct
inflation pressure and, when
possible, avoid contact with
curbs, potholes, and other
road hazards.Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The
examples show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a
compact spare tire sidewall.

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Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
(1) Tire Size:The tire size is a
combination of letters and
numbers used to define a
particular tire's width, height,
aspect ratio, construction type,
and service description. See the
“Tire Size” illustration later in this
section.
(2) TPC Spec (Tire
Performance Criteria
Specification)
:Original
equipment tires designed to
GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications meet or
exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
(3) DOT (Department of
Transportation)
:The
Department of Transportation
(DOT) code indicates that the
tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of
Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
DOT Tire Date of
Manufacture
:The last four
digits of the TIN indicate the tire
manufactured date. The first two
digits represent the week (01–
52) and the last two digits, the
year. For example, the third
week of the year 2010 would
have a four-digit DOT date
of 0310. (4) Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
:The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code are the
Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture.
(5) Tire Ply Material
:The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality
Grading (UTQG)
:Tire
manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three
performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature
resistance. For more information
see Uniform Tire Quality
Grading on page 10‑55.