2014 BUICK VERANO Get To Know Guide

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Audio System
Setting the Time
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Press the Clock button.
3. Press the MENU knob chrome ring to highlight the desired time.
4. Turn the MENU knob 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 XMF) can be stored, in any order, on up to six pages of favorites.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page where the station is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six numeric pushbuttons for more than two seconds.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton on each page.
Portable Audio Devices
A 3.5mm auxiliary input jack (A) and a USB portF (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 system. Not all devices may be supported. Use the MENU knob 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 portF.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
A
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IntelliLink System
IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible mobile device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®. IntelliLink enables streaming audio through a smartphone and hands-free voice contro\
l. For assis-tance with the IntelliLink system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit www.buick.com/intellilink.
Pair a Phone
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the IntelliLink system. Not all devices will support all functions. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. For more infor-mation, visit www.gmtotalconnect.com.
Pair a Phone using Voice Recognition
1. Press the Push to Talk button.
2. After the tone, say “Pair.” The system will search for your phone. A four-digit code appears on the display.
3. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate your vehicle name on the \
phone.
4. Enter the four-digit code that appears on the touch screen or confirm a six-digit code on the phone.
5. If your phone prompts you to accept the connection or phone book download, click “yes” and always allow.
Pair a Phone using the Screen Buttons
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Touch Phone Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth.
4. Touch Pair Device. A four-digit code appears on the display.
5. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate your vehicle name on the \
phone.
6. Enter the four-digit code that appears on the touch screen or confirm a six-digit code on the phone.
7. If your phone prompts you to accept the connection or phone book download, click “yes” and always allow.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.

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IntelliLink System
Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the enhanced voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will say “Please say a command,” followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do.
• Phone (Using your paired phone):
– “Pair” or “Connect”
– “Dial” or “Call [number]”
– “Dial” or “Call [phone book name]”
Example command: “Call Amanda” or “Dial 555-1212”
• Media Music Device Search:
– “Play CD”
– “Play USB”
– “Play Bluetooth audio”
Example command: “Play artist [name]”
Example command: “Play song ‘Dance the Night Away’”
• Radio Control:
Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune Classic Vinyl”
Example command: “Tune Pandora” (Pandora app required)
Example command: “Thumbs up” or “Thumbs down” (Pandora app \
required)
• Help:
– Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance.
Device List
To switch devices, select from the list of paired phones/devices.
Listing all Paired Phones using Voice Recognition
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
1. Press the Push to Talk button.
2. Say “Device list” or “Select device.”
Listing all Paired Phones using the Screen Buttons
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Touch Phone Settings.
3. Touch Bluetooth.
4. Touch Device List.

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IntelliLink System
Note: Always verify that your phone has the latest version of an application and that the phone
volume is turned up.
PANDORA® Internet Radio
Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres.
Download the Pandora app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to Pandora.
Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle.
Connect your smartphone/device to the system by Bluetooth or, for Apple
devices, by a USB cable.
Touch the Pandora icon on the touch screen to access Pandora. A slight delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station.
Stitcher™ SmartRadio
Stream favorite podcasts, radio shows and news to your vehicle.
Download the Stitcher app to your smartphone. Restart the smartphone and sign in to Stitcher.
Select a category to listen to.
If you like the station, touch the Star screen button to add it to your favorites list.
Note: BlackBerry® phones are not supported for this application.
Gracenote® Behind the Scenes
Gracenote is technology embedded in the IntelliLink system to help you better manage and navigate your music collection. With your portable audio device connected to the IntelliLink system, Gracenote identifies your music collection and displays the artist and album name and genre as well as the cover art. Gracenote also will fill in missing
information.
SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio
With SiriusXM, you have access to over 180 channels of commercial-free music, sports, talk, entertainment, comedy and weather using the radio controls or voice commands. A SiriusXM subscription is required.
• XM Travel Link includes fuel locations and prices, weather, and movies with theater locations. Additional subscription fee required.
• XM Tune Select finds your favorite artists or songs on all XM stations and alerts you.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.

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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 highlighted 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/MENU knob to move in each direc-tion on the map screen.
Navigation SystemF
Note: When the vehicle is moving, various
on-screen functions are disabled to reduce driver distraction.
Entering a Destination
1. Press the DEST/NAV button.
2. Touch the Address Entry screen 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 Done screen button.
5. The entered address is displayed.
6. Select the Route Options and touch the Start Guidance screen button.
See your Infotainment System Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Volume
Press + or – to adjust the volume.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
Next/Previous
Rotate the thumbwheel up or down to go to the next or previous favorite radio station, track, or file.

Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or interact with the audio, Bluetooth, or OnStar® system.

End Call/Mute
Press to end or reject a call.
Press to mute the vehicle speakers.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Personalization
Customize Settings
1. Press the CONFIG button (A) to enter the Configuration menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob (B) to highlight Vehicle Settings; press the MENU knob chrome ring to select it.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired menus and settings; press the MENU knob chrome ring to select the highlighted item.
4. Press the BACK button (C) to move back within a menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls and menus. Personalization menus may include Climate and Air Quality, Comfort and Convenience, Collision/Detection Systems, Exterior Ambient Lighting, Power Door Locks, Remote Lock/Unlock/Start, and Restore Factory Settings.
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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 ControlsA. MENU
Press to display the Vehicle Information menu (units, tire pressure, remaining oil life, battery voltage) or the Trip/Fuel menu (digital speedometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average fuel economy, instanta-neous fuel economy, average vehicle speed, time, OnStar Turn-by-Turn guidance navigation).
B.
Rotate the band to scroll through the items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press the button on the end of the lever to set a menu item or clear a message. Press and hold the button to reset a menu item.
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 thumbwheel 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 thumbwheel up to resume a set speed. When the system is activ\
e, toggle the thumbwheel up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, toggle the thumbwheel down to decrease speed.\
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control but retain the set speed in memory. P\
ressing the brake pedal also will cancel the cruise control. Turn off cruise control or th\
e 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 Off Traction Control
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
To turn off traction control, press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button. TheTraction Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Press the button again to turn on traction control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Traction Control and StabiliTrak® Systems
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stabili\
ty control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.