2014 BUICK VERANO Get To Know Guide

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Electric Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up the Parking Brake switch by the shift lever. The Brake and Parking Brake warning lamps on the instrument cluster illumina\
te when the parking brake is applied.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake peda\
l and press down the Parking Brake switch.
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 insi\
de handle again to open the door.
To prevent a rear door from opening from the inside, use the key to turn\
the safety lock, located on the inside edge of the rear doors, to the horizontal po\
sition.
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.
SunroofF
The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console.
Tilt/Close
Press the rear of the switch to tilt the sunroof.
Press the front of the switch to close the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Express Open/Close
Fully press the rear of the switch to express open the sunroof. Gently press and hold the switch to partially open the sunroof.
Fully press the front of the switch to express close the sunroof. Gently press and hold the switch to partially close the sunroof.
F Optional equipment

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Rear Vision Camera
Rear Vision Camera
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle appears on the infotainment screen.
To turn the system Off or On, press the CONFIG button to access the Configure menu and select Display > Rear Camera Options > Camera. A checkmark indicates the
system is On.
Note: The system may not display a clear image if dirt, snow or ice builds up on the camera lens. Clean the camera, located above the license plate, with water and a soft\
cloth.
Rear Cross Traffic AlertF
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert system warns of traffic coming from either direction — up to 65 feet (20m) from the left or right side of the vehicle — by displaying a visual alert on the infotainment screen from the Rear Vision Camera.
See your Driving and Operating Owner Manual.
Side Blind Zone AlertF
While driving, the Side Blind Zone Alert system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area. If the turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected, the warning symbol will flash.
To turn the system Off or On, press the CONFIG button to access the Configure menu and select Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert.
Note: The system may be disabled in heavy rainstorms or if dirt or snow builds up on the\
corners of the rear bumper. Keep the vehicle clean for proper operation.
See your Driving and Operating Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
Ultrasonic Rear Parking AssistF
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 or On, press the CONFIG button to access the Configure menu and select Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Park Assist.
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.

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Tire Pressure Monitor
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the T\
ire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tir\
e pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started in cooler temperatures and then turns off as the vehicle is driven, check for the proper tire pressures.\
Refer to your Owner Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
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.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Forward Collision AlertF
When the green symbol is displayed on the instrument cluster, the system is tracking the vehicle ahead. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, a visual alert is displayed on the Driver Information Center and audible beeps sound.
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to select a follow gap setting of Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Lane Departure WarningF
When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal, a visual alert is
displayed on the instrument panel and audible beeps sound.
To turn the system Off or On, press the Lane Departure Warning button on the upper center of the instrument panel.
Note: The system operates only at speeds greater than 35 mph. The visual alert and displ\
ay turn off at speeds below 35 mph.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment

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Roadside Assistance
1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick\
Roadside Assistance program for 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive\
across town or travel the open road.
Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of \
trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider\
for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, \
press the OnStar
button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar \
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your \
exact location so you will get the help you need.
Buick Owner Center
The Buick Owner Center, a complimentary service for Buick owners, is a o\
ne-stop resource designed to enhance your Buick ownership experience. Exclusive member benefits include online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual,\
special privileges and more. Sign up today at my.buick.com.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the \
latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2013 General\
Motors. All rights reserved.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
myBuick and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myBuick and OnStar RemoteLink mobile apps connect owners to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner \
Manual, real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as enabling users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands, including locking and unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle.
An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app. Visit\
OnStar.com for more information. Download the mobile apps from your iPhone® or Android™ device’s app store.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer to y\
our Owner Manual, call 1-888-466-7827 or visit OnStar.com.
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