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Buick Verano Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9085356) - 2016 - crc - 10/19/15

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Summary of Contents for 2016 Verano

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Page 2: ...ief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 25 Seats and Restraints 48 Storage 93 Instruments and Controls 96 Lighting 132 Infotainment System 139 Climate Controls 170 Driving and Operating 175 Vehicle Care 227 Service and Maintenance 304 Technical Data 317 Customer Information 320 Reporting Safety Defects 330 OnStar 334 Index 344 ...

Page 3: ...region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www helminc com or from Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français a...

Page 4: ...pecific component control message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information 0 Shown when there is more information on another page see page Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the sym...

Page 5: ...al GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9085356 2016 crc 10 19 15 4 Introduction Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Control StabiliTrak a Under Pressure M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ...Lighting 15 Windshield Wiper Washer 15 Climate Controls 16 Transmission 17 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 17 Radio s 17 Satellite Radio 18 Portable Audio Devices 19 Bluetooth 19 Steering Wheel Controls 19 Cruise Control 19 Driver Information Center DIC 20 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 20 Lane Departure Warning LDW 20 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 20 Rear Vision Camera RVC 21 Rear Cross Tra...

Page 7: ...Buick Verano Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9085356 2016 crc 10 19 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 8: ...nt 0 139 10 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 170 If Equipped Heated Front Seats 0 53 If Equipped Heated Steering Wheel 0 98 If Equipped 11 Electric Parking Brake See Parking Brake 0 201 12 Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission 0 196 or Manual Transmission 0 199 If Equipped 13 ENGINE START STOP Button See Ignition Positions Keyless Access 0 186 or Ignition Positions Key Access 0 188 14 Stee...

Page 9: ... the vehicle does not have pushbutton start K Press to unlock the driver door or all doors Q Press to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized Y Press and hold to release the trunk 7 Press and release to initiate vehicle locator Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm Press again to cancel the panic alarm See Keys 0 25 and Remote Keyless Entry RKE Syst...

Page 10: ...r or use the key in the driver door From inside the vehicle with the doors locked pull once on the door handle to unlock it and a second time to open it Push down on the door lock knob on the top of the door Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors See Door Locks 0 34 for additional information Power Door Locks K Press to unlock the doors Q Press to lock the doors ...

Page 11: ...stment Power Driver Seat Adjustment To adjust a power driver seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the power seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recl...

Page 12: ...the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle 3 Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place Seat Height Adjuster If available move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat Seat Cushion Tilt Feature If available move the lever up or down to raise or lower the front of the seat cushion See Seat Adjustment 0 50 ...

Page 13: ...el Automatic Climate Control System Shown Other Automatic Systems Similar If available the controls are on the climate control panel The engine must be running to operate the heated seats Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press the control once for the highest setting With each press of the control the heated seat will change to the next lower setting and then ...

Page 14: ...board passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 68 for important information The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the center stack when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 105 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors 1 Turn the selector switch ...

Page 15: ...he glare from the headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 43 Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Lift the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel...

Page 16: ...ess together with the parking lamps taillamps license plate lamps instrument panel lights and sidemarker lamps Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on If equipped with fog lamps ...

Page 17: ...er lever down n L Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers See Windshield Wiper Washer 0 98 Climate Controls The heating cooling defrosting and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system 1 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3 Air Delivery Modes 4 AUTO Automatic Oper...

Page 18: ...adable applications if equipped Radio s O VOL Press to turn the system on and off Turn to increase or decrease the volume RADIO BAND Press to choose between FM AM or SiriusXM if equipped TUNE MENU Turn to select radio stations Press to select a menu s Press to seek the previous station or track Press to seek the next station or track Buttons 1 to 6 Press to save and select favorite stations INFO I...

Page 19: ... available setup features and select Time and Date Press TUNE MENU or press the Time screen button to display other options within that feature 2 Press or to increase or decrease the Hours and Minutes displayed on the clock 12 24 HR Format Press the 12 HR screen button for standard time press the 24 HR screen button for military time Day or Day Press the Day or Day display buttons to increase or d...

Page 20: ...m before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functions See Bluetooth Voice Recognition 0 161 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls 0 158 or Bluetooth Overview 0 156 Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel b g Press to interact with the available Bluetooth OnStar or navigation system i P...

Page 21: ...nu item displayed 2 w x Use the band to scroll through the items in each menu 3 MENU Press to display the DIC menus This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC 0 114 Forward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes FCA provides a green indicator V when a vehicle ...

Page 22: ...se It operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph and uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information Keep the sensors on the vehicle s rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation See Parking Assist 0 211 Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cell phone or MP3 player There is one accessory power outlet on the center stack below...

Page 23: ...n the path of the sunroof while it is express closing the reversal system will detect the object and stop In the event of closing difficulties like frost or other conditions it is possible to override the reversal system To override the reversal system close in manual mode To stop the movement release the switch The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure See Su...

Page 24: ...en the vehicle is first started and then turn off as the vehicle is driven This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance Maintain the correct tire pressures See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 270 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates eng...

Page 25: ... or drive more slowly when conditions require Keep vehicle tires properly inflated Combine several trips into a single trip Replace the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Roadside Assistance Program U S 1 800 252 1112 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 New Buick owners are automat...

Page 26: ...onvex Mirrors 42 Power Mirrors 42 Folding Mirrors 42 Heated Mirrors 43 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 43 Manual Rearview Mirror 43 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 43 Windows Windows 44 Power Windows 44 Sun Visors 46 Roof Sunroof 46 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and children or others...

Page 27: ...the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if equipped are connected to the provided key rings If the vehicle is equipped with a keyed ignition the ignition key key rings and RKE transmitter if equipped are designed to work together As a system it reduces the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position If replacements or additions are required see your dea...

Page 28: ...te Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 330 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or ...

Page 29: ...r The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started Remote Vehicle Start If equipped press to operate the remote start feature See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 The buttons on the transmitter are disabled when there ...

Page 30: ...losed Passive Locking If equipped with Keyless Access the vehicle will lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one transmitter has been removed or none remain in the vehicle If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle If passive locking is enabled the doors may loc...

Page 31: ... available follow this procedure to program the first key This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you 1 Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition 2 Turn to ON RUN The security light will come on 3 Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off 4 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF ...

Page 32: ...ress and hold the ignition for at least 10 seconds to exit programming mode Programming without a Recognized Transmitter Keyless Access Vehicles Only Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer 1 Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door and turn the ke...

Page 33: ...gramming mode Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery When trying to start the vehicle if the transmitter battery is weak the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or USE TRANSMITTER POCKET TO START The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also be displayed at this time To start the vehicle 1 Remove the cupholder liner from the center console cupholder See Cupholders 0 94 2 Place the...

Page 34: ...n during a remote start See Heated Front Seats 0 53 Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters For example some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view Check local regulations for any requirements Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 27 Starting the Vehicle To start the engine u...

Page 35: ...icle start feature will not operate if The key is in the ignition Key Access or if the key is in the vehicle Keyless Access The hood is not closed The hazard warning flashers are on The malfunction indicator lamp is on The engine coolant temperature is too high The oil pressure is low Two remote vehicle starts or a single remote start with an extension have already been used The vehicle is not in ...

Page 36: ...ng the driver door also automatically locks all other doors Keyless Access If equipped use the Keyless Access system to lock and unlock the door When the doors are locked and the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the driver door handle press the lock unlock button When unlocking from the driver door the first press unlocks that door press again within five seconds to unloc...

Page 37: ...k switch For vehicles with an automatic transmission shift the transmission into P Park For vehicles with a manual transmission and keyed ignition system remove the key from the ignition when parked For vehicles with a manual transmission and pushbutton start system turn the vehicle Off when parked Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Per...

Page 38: ...eyless Entry RKE transmitter 2 Open the door from the outside To cancel the safety lock 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position Do the same for the other door Doors Trunk Warning Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate trunk hatch open or with any objects that pass th...

Page 39: ... applied manual transmission or the shift lever must be in P Park automatic transmission in order for the trunk to be opened Press 8 on the center stack Press and hold Y on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Emergency Trunk Release Handle Caution Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle There is...

Page 40: ...s of the system Off Alarm system is disarmed On Solid Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system Fast Flash Vehicle is unsecured A door the hood or the trunk is open Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Close the trunk and the hood Turn off the vehicle 2 Lock the vehicle in one of three ways Use the RKE transmitter Use the Keyless Access system if equipped With a d...

Page 41: ...em if equipped Start the vehicle To avoid setting off the alarm by accident Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system if equipped Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the RKE t...

Page 42: ... have to be manually armed or disarmed The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition button is pushed in and a valid transmitter is in the vehicle The security light on the instrument cluster comes on when there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more trans...

Page 43: ...y really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Power Mirrors 1 Turn the selector switch to L Left or R Right to choose the driver or passenger mirror 2 Move th...

Page 44: ...of the area behind your vehicle If equipped with OnStar there are three buttons at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar Overview 0 334 To avoid accidental OnStar calls clean the mirror with the ignition off Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Manual Rearview Mirror If...

Page 45: ...ows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys 0 25 The power window switches on the driver ...

Page 46: ...ammed for the feature to work Before reprogramming replace or recharge the vehicle s battery To program each front window 1 Be sure the ignition is in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN or in RAP 2 Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open 3 Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed 4 Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the win...

Page 47: ... stop the movement press the switch again Automatic Tilt Close Press the rear of switch 2 to vent the sunroof Press the front of switch 2 to close the sunroof vent Automatic Reversal System The sunroof is equipped with an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof is being operated in express mode If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is express closing the revers...

Page 48: ...unroof is opened the sunshade is always open Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sun...

Page 49: ...ystem Parts after a Crash 61 Airbag System Airbag System 62 Where Are the Airbags 64 When Should an Airbag Inflate 65 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 66 How Does an Airbag Restrain 66 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 67 Passenger Sensing System 68 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 72 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 72 Airbag System Check 73 Replacing Airbag System Parts ...

Page 50: ... restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place The front seat outboard head restraints are not re...

Page 51: ... Front Seats Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust a manual seat 1 Lift the handle at the front of the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle 3 Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place Sea...

Page 52: ... rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the power seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise Reclining Seatbacks The seatbacks can be reclined For...

Page 53: ... That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked To recline a manual seatback 1 Lift the lever If necessary move the safety belt out of the way to access the lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return th...

Page 54: ...ight Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Heated Front Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin the seat heater may cause burns To reduce the risk of burns people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anythin...

Page 55: ...s after the vehicle is started The heated seat indicator lights on the control do not turn on during a remote start The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced This is normal The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is enabled in the vehicle personalization menu See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 and Vehicle Personalization 0 123 Rear S...

Page 56: ...hed or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be Continued Warning Continued seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 1 Make sure the safety belt is in the guide on the top of the seatback 2 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward until ...

Page 57: ...e where a safety belt cannot be worn properly In a crash if you or your passenger s are not wearing safety belts injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle In addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle It is extremely dan...

Page 58: ...ar safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires wearing safety belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size There are special...

Page 59: ...ulder belt under both arms or behind your back Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest Lap Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the ...

Page 60: ... the safety belt slowly If the safety belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out If this happens pull the safety belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing and then release it If the webbing is still locked in the retractor see your dealer Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a sa...

Page 61: ...ensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle s safety belt system will need to replaced See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 61 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults Wh...

Page 62: ...e all working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Remin...

Page 63: ...t airbag for the driver A seat mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger Seat mounted side impact airbags for the second row outboard passengers A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger All vehicle airbags have the ...

Page 64: ... seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear a safety belt even with airbags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle The safety belts and the front outboard passenger airb...

Page 65: ... passenger side instrument panel The driver knee airbag is below the steering column The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door The roof rail airbags for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard p...

Page 66: ...ting roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate This vehicle is equipped with airbags See Airbag System 0 62 Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system s deployment threshold Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants The vehicle has electro...

Page 67: ...cts Both roof rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side or in a severe frontal impact In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or repair costs What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing system sends...

Page 68: ...st in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag de...

Page 69: ...ndicator will light on the center stack when the vehicle is started The words ON and OFF will be visible during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or the word OFF will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 105 The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is...

Page 70: ...l airbag and knee airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint A front outboard passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal a...

Page 71: ...child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat 0 87 or Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat 0 90 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing t...

Page 72: ...al Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status See Safety Belts and Child Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushi...

Page 73: ...al see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 329 Warning For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the pers...

Page 74: ...mer Assistance Offices 0 322 Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light 0 105 Caution If an airbag covering is damaged opened or broken the airbag may not work properly Do not open or break the airbag coverings If there are any opened or broken airbag coverings have th...

Page 75: ...ide is not available or if the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An old...

Page 76: ...o wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen Cont...

Page 77: ... young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child wi...

Page 78: ...e restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear facing child restraint until age two or until they reach the...

Page 79: ...keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window Securing an Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be...

Page 80: ...ion or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it In some areas of the United States and Canada Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians CPSTs are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install child restraints In the U S refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Page 81: ...in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assem...

Page 82: ...child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether The LATCH anchorage system can be used until the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is 29 5 kg 65 lbs Use the safety belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the com...

Page 83: ...to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child restraint Lower Anchor an...

Page 84: ... type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint properly using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual Warni...

Page 85: ... seat If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat see Where to Put the Restraint 0 79 This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead use the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top...

Page 86: ...tructions and the following instructions If you are using a single tether in a rear outboard seating position with an adjustable head restraint raise the head restraint and route the single tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts If you are using a dual tether in a rear outboard seating position with an adjustable head restraint raise the head restraint and route th...

Page 87: ... the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth There should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement for proper installation Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint To remove the head restraint 1 Partially fold the seatback forward S...

Page 88: ... the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash Continued Warning Continued see your dealer to ha...

Page 89: ...ot have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 79 1 Put the child restraint on th...

Page 90: ...ctor is not locked repeat Steps 4 and 5 6 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 80 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move ...

Page 91: ...rd facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Sec...

Page 92: ...e off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 105 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Push the latch plate into the ...

Page 93: ...cked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status i...

Page 94: ...lders 94 Center Console Storage 94 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Pull down to open it Glove Box Lift up on the lever to open it The glove box features a pen holder 1 The intermediate shelf 2 can be removed by pulling on the front edge ...

Page 95: ...he rear panel 2 Cupholders There are two cupholders in the center console with a removable liner To remove the liner lift up on the notch on the underside of the rear of the cupholder Rear Seat There are two cupholders in the rear seat armrest Lower the rear seat armrest to access the cupholders Center Console Storage The armrest is adjustable Lift the lever to move it forward or rearward ...

Page 96: ... 2016 crc 10 19 15 Storage 95 The armrest must be in the rearward position to open it Lift the lever and then lift up on the armrest to access the storage area If equipped there is a USB port and auxiliary input jack inside the storage area See Auxiliary Devices 0 153 ...

Page 97: ...S Warning Light 109 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 110 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 110 Traction Off Light 110 StabiliTrak OFF Light 110 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 111 Tire Pressure Light 111 Engine Oil Pressure Light 112 Low Fuel Warning Light 112 Security Light 112 High Beam On Light 113 Front Fog Lamp Light 113 Lamps On Reminder 113 Cruise Control Light 113 Door Ajar Light 113 I...

Page 98: ...steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Lift the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel b g Push to Talk For vehicles with a Bluetooth OnStar or navigation system press to interact with those systems See Bluetooth or OnStar in the separate infotainment manual i Mu...

Page 99: ...e windshield wiper washer lever is on the right side of the steering column With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes INT Intermittent Wipes Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes OFF Use to turn the wi...

Page 100: ... to run until they reach the base of the windshield Compass The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center DIC The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System GPS antenna StabiliTrak and vehicle speed information The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from ...

Page 101: ...en driving into a new time zone 12 24 HR Format Press the 12 HR screen button for standard time press the 24 HR screen button for military time Day or Day Press the Day or Day display buttons to increase or decrease the day Display Press Display to turn the display of the time on the screen on or off Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a ce...

Page 102: ...sory power plugs only such as cell phone charge cords Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When one...

Page 103: ...Buick Verano Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9085356 2016 crc 10 19 15 102 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 104: ...e could be damaged and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the rpm s in the warning area Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on the fuel gauge tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on When the fuel is low a message may appear in the Driver Information Cent...

Page 105: ...he instrument cluster When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the driver safety belt is buckled neither the light nor the chime comes on Passenger Safet...

Page 106: ...fter the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the vehicle serviced right away Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 68 for important safety ...

Page 107: ...riving there could be a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked by your dealer Driving while this light is on could drain the battery If a short distance must be driven with the light on be sure to turn off all accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light This light is part of the vehicle s emission control on board diagnostic ...

Page 108: ... hauled as soon as possible If the light continues to flash find a safe place to park Turn the vehicle off and wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine If the light is still flashing follow the previous guidelines and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is on steady A malfunction has been detected Diagnosis and service may be required Check the following A loo...

Page 109: ...ght The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits If one circuit is not working the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working The brake system warning light will come on with the electric parking brake light when the electric parking brake is applied Both lights will stay on until the electric parking brake is...

Page 110: ...ke is applied Both lights will stay on until the electric parking brake is released If the light does not come on or remains flashing see your dealer If this light comes on there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the EPB to work at a reduced level The vehicle can still be driven but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible See Parking Brake 0 201 for more information...

Page 111: ...e Warning LDW 0 216 Vehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 212 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then turns off The traction off light comes on wh...

Page 112: ...sages to determine which feature s is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service If the light is on and flashing the TCS and or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 204 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides informatio...

Page 113: ... is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem See your dealer Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working If it does not come on have it fixed The low fuel warning light comes on and a chime sounds when the vehicle is low on fuel The light turn...

Page 114: ...lamps are turned off See Front Fog Lamps 0 135 for more information Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 132 Cruise Control Light For vehicles with cruise control the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active The light turns off when the cruise cont...

Page 115: ...nformation and warning messages if a system problem is detected The bottom of the DIC display shows the position of the shift lever and the odometer It may also show the direction the vehicle is driving In cold weather the DIC display may change slowly This is normal and will move more quickly as the vehicle s interior temperature rises DIC Buttons 1 SET CLR Set Clear Press to set or clear the men...

Page 116: ...d will change as driving conditions change The average fuel economy can be reset by pressing SET CLR while the Average Fuel Economy display is showing Instantaneous Fuel Economy The instantaneous fuel economy display shows the current fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg The instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the current approximate fuel economy and chan...

Page 117: ...ng useful life If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99 is displayed that means 99 of the current oil life remains When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages 0 119 The oil should be changed as soon as possible See Engine Oil 0 235 In addition to the Engine Oil Life System monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in ...

Page 118: ... is performed All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on your vehicle content Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point The battery sav...

Page 119: ...ore information SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed when there is a problem with the electric parking brake See Parking Brake 0 201 for more information Take the vehicle to your dealer Compass Messages CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated See Compass 0 99 Dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service See your dealer for service Door Ajar Message...

Page 120: ...s message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message may display if the coolant temperature is hot See Engine Overheating 0 244 Engi...

Page 121: ...tter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 27 REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter needs to be replaced See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 27 USE TRANSMITTER POCKET TO START This message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not detecte...

Page 122: ...eeds service Take the vehicle to your dealer SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS UNAVAILABLE This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone The sensor may be blocked by mud dirt snow ice or slush This message may also activate during ...

Page 123: ...tire pressure warning light will also come on See Tire Pressure Light 0 111 If a tire pressure message displays inflate the tires until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tires 0 262 Vehicle Load Limits 0 269 and Tire Pressure 0 269 More than one tire pressure message can be received at a time The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See...

Page 124: ...onalization menus for customizing vehicle features The following are all possible personalization features Depending on the vehicle some may not be available Infotainment System Audio System Controls Using the Faceplate MENU SELECT Knob Press to enter select or activate a highlighted menu option Turn to highlight a menu option Press to enable or disable a system setting BACK Press to exit a menu P...

Page 125: ...driving speeds or open windows This feature works best at lower volume settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound system volume Select Off Low Medium or High Gracenote Options Select and the following may display Normalization Normalization This feature improves voice recognition and media groupings See CD Player USB Auxiliary Devices and Bluetooth Audio in the infotainment...

Page 126: ...and depending on the radio the following may display Device List Pair Device Pair Device Phone Pair Device GPS Device List Select to connect to a different phone source disconnect a phone or delete a phone Pair Device Select to pair a new device See Pairing a Phone Device in Bluetooth in the infotainment manual Pair Device Phone or Pair Device GPS Select to pair a new phone See Pairing a Phone in ...

Page 127: ...anual Vehicle Settings Select and the following may display Climate and Air Quality Comfort and Convenience Collision Detection Systems Lighting Power Door Locks Remote Lock Unlock Start Return to Factory Settings Climate and Air Quality Select and the following may display Auto Fan Speed Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Auto Defog Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Speed This selection is available on vehicles...

Page 128: ...Zone Alert This allows the Side Blind Zone Alert feature to be turned on or off Select On or Off Lighting Select and the following may display Vehicle Locator Lights Exit Lighting Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off Select On or Off Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dar...

Page 129: ...ack is provided when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Select Lights and Horn Lights Only Horn Only or Off Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock on the first press of K on the RKE transmitter Select Driver Door or All Doors If Driver Door is selected all doors will unlock on the second press of K within five seconds of the prior press Passive Door Unlock ...

Page 130: ...uture programming Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated See Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons later in this section To program a garage door opener park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver Clear all people and objects near the garage door Make sure the hand held transmitter has a new battery for quick and accurate transmission of the ...

Page 131: ... or the garage door moves programming is complete If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move continue with programming Steps 4 6 Learn or Smart Button 4 After completing Steps 1 3 locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 5...

Page 132: ...niversal Remote system The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 3 under Programming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one half second The indicator light will come on while the signal is...

Page 133: ...lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel There are four positions O Off Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again AUTO Automatic Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness together with the parking lamps taillamps license plate lamps instrument panel lights and sidemarker lamps Parking Lamps Turns on the parkin...

Page 134: ... is not covered The DRL system makes the low beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met The ignition is in the ON RUN mode The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The vehicle is not in P Park When the DRL are on only the low beam headlamps at a reduced level of brightness will be on The taillamps sidemarker instrument panel and other lamps will not be on The ...

Page 135: ...uster may not be as bright as usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 136 Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming ...

Page 136: ...t come on a signal bulb may be burned out Replace any burned out bulbs If a bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 255 Front Fog Lamps For vehicles with front fog lamps the button is on the outboard side of the instrument panel The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps Front Fog Lamps Press to turn the fog lamps on or off An indicator light on the instrument ...

Page 137: ... brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps Dome Lamp Override Press to turn the lamps off even when a door is open H Door Pr...

Page 138: ...This feature can be changed See Vehicle Personalization 0 123 Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when the key is removed from the ignition The dome lamps also come on when the key is removed from the ignition The exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time then automatically turn off For vehicles with K...

Page 139: ...terior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on This protects against draining the battery To restart the 10 minute timer turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes the i...

Page 140: ...rks and License Agreements 166 Introduction Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems Read the following pages to become familiar with these features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash You or others could be inj...

Page 141: ...vorite stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving 0 176 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 192 Theft Deterrent Feature The theft deterrent feature...

Page 142: ... favorite stations 3 s Previous Reverse Radio Seeks the previous station CD Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track 4 O VOL Power Volume Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume 5 Next Forward Radio Seeks the next station CD Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track 6 FAV 1 2 3 Favorites Page Radio Opens the favorites list 7 AS 1 2 Autostore Radio Opens the auto ...

Page 143: ...ternal audio source 18 CD Selects the CD player Operation Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons multifunction knobs menus shown on the display and steering wheel controls if equipped Turning the System On or Off O VOL Power Volume Press to turn the system on and off Automatic Switch Off If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off t...

Page 144: ...highlighted option Submenus An arrow on the right hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options Activating a Setting 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob to highlight the setting 2 Press the TUNE MENU knob to activate the setting Setting a Value 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob to change the current value of the setting 2 Press the TUNE MENU knob to confirm the setting Turning a Function ...

Page 145: ...nce 3 Select the value Press BACK to go back to the Tone Settings menu Adjusting the EQ Equalizer For vehicles that have an equalizer 1 Press the TONE button 2 Select EQ presets 3 Select the setting Press BACK to go back to the Tone Settings menu System Settings Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages To configure the number of available favorite pages 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Set...

Page 146: ...or decrease the volume The volume is adjusted for the current audio source or voice prompts RADIO BAND Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM FM and SiriusXM if equipped TUNE MENU Turn to navigate the available menus and to search for stations INFO Press to display additional information that may be available for the current song s or Press to search for stations FAV 1 2 3 Press to open ...

Page 147: ...s that broadcast an RDS program type code specify the type of programming transmitted Some stations change the program type code depending on the content The system stores the RDS stations sorted by program type in the FM category list To search for a programming type determined by station 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob 2 Select FM category list A list of all programming types available displays 3 Sele...

Page 148: ...tation To select a preset station press the corresponding preset button Seeking a Station Press s or to search for a station Storing a Station as a Favorite Up to 36 preset stations can be stored Each page can store six preset stations The presets within a page can be from different radio bands To scroll through the pages press the FAV 1 2 3 favorites button The current page number displays above ...

Page 149: ...om radio stations This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available In rare cases a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station The RDS system is always on When information is broadcast from the current FM station the station na...

Page 150: ... is selected SiriusXM Categories SiriusXM channels are organized in categories Removing or Adding Categories Channels in a category that have been removed can still be accessed by using the s or buttons or the TUNE MENU knob To add or remove categories 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select XM Categories 4 Turn the TUNE MENU knob to highlight the category 5 Press the TUNE MENU ...

Page 151: ...ignals only reach about 16 to 65 km 10 to 40 mi Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference some static can occur especially around tall buildings or hills causing the sound to fade in and out AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each oth...

Page 152: ...glass antenna due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle warranty Multi Band Antenna The multi band antenna is on the roof of the vehicle The antenna is used for the AM FM radio OnStar the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service System and GPS Global Positioning System if the vehicle has these features Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear reception If the vehicle has...

Page 153: ...eturns to the CD screen Inserting a CD With the printed side facing up insert a disc into the CD slot until it is drawn in Removing a CD Press Z The disc is pushed out of the CD slot If the disc is not removed after it is ejected it is pulled back in after a few seconds Playing a CD or MP3 CD Press the CD button if there is a disc in the player it begins playing Information about the disc and curr...

Page 154: ...hot Try the disc again when the temperature returns to normal The road is very rough Try the disc again when the road is smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid Try the disc again later There was a problem while burning the disc The label is caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error continu...

Page 155: ...ling an iPod Not all iPods can be controlled by the infotainment system Connecting an iPod Connect the iPod to the USB port Searching for a Track Tracks that are found can be searched for by Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Podcasts Genres Audio Books Composers To search for tracks 1 Turn the TUNE MENU knob 2 Select Search 3 Select Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Podcasts Genres Audio Boo...

Page 156: ... knob and set Repeat to On or Off Repeat On Repeats the current track Repeat Off Starts playback from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive The infotainment system can only play back mp3 and wma files from a USB drive Only the first 10 000 songs are recognized on the device When a device is not supported the message No supported dat...

Page 157: ...ng Placement and receipt of calls in a hands free mode Sharing of the cell phone s address book or contact list with the vehicle To minimize driver distraction before driving and with the vehicle parked Become familiar with the features of the cell phone Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries If possible program speed dial or other shortcuts R...

Page 158: ...m allows certain controls to be selected on the infotainment display For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls see Operation 0 142 V 8 Phone Mute Press to enter the Phone main menu Press to mute the audio system Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system and dial phone numbers Noise The system may not recognize voi...

Page 159: ...ges or the cell phone is deleted from the system Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were first paired to the system To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pair...

Page 160: ...ts stored on your cell phone to make calls See your cell phone manufacturer s user guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone When a cell phone supports the phone book feature the Phone Book and Call Lists menus are automatically available The Phone Book menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call To make a ca...

Page 161: ... the wireless service carrier to work To start a conference while in a current call 1 Turn or press the TUNE MENU knob 2 Select Enter Number or press the TUNE MENU knob to select Enter Number 3 For the radio with CD only enter the character sequence then select Call See Entering a Character Sequence in Operation 0 142 For the radio with CD and touch screen enter the number 4 After the call has bee...

Page 162: ...tion A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving Pairing only needs to be completed once unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system Only one paired c...

Page 163: ...by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say Delete The system asks for which phone to delete 4 Say the name of the phone you want to delete Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to you may have to use this ...

Page 164: ...2 Say Digit Store 3 Say each digit one at a time that you want to store After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone After the last digit has been entered say Store and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number Using the Delete Command 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Delete 3 Say the...

Page 165: ...stem say Clear at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial 3 Say each digit one at a time that you want to dial After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone After the last digit has been entered say Dial Once conn...

Page 166: ...n be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON RUN To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle 1 Press b g 2 Say Transfer Call To Tran...

Page 167: ...by a tone 2 Say Dial 3 Say the number or name tag to send Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system it will be retained indefinitely This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information For information on how to delete this information see the previous sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags Trademarks a...

Page 168: ...xm com SiriusXM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada In Canada Some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes This is beyond the control of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Explicit Language Notice Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL preceding the channel name Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio rec...

Page 169: ...red by Gracenote logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and or other countries If you require more information regarding the use of the Gracenote Service visit www gracenote com corporate For the data provided by Gracenote Music Recognition Service the content is not necessarily guaranteed 100 Regarding the use of Gracenote Music Recognition Service w...

Page 170: ...owing anything about who you are For more information see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you AS IS Gracenote makes no representations or warranties express or implied regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers Gracenote reserves the right to delete data fr...

Page 171: ... Compartment Air Filter 174 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system 1 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3 Air Delivery Modes 4 AUTO Automatic Operation 5 Defrost 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Fan Controls 8 Air Conditioning 9 Recirculation ...

Page 172: ...speed Pressing the lower button longer turns the fan and cooling off Press the upper 9 button to increase the fan speed The selected fan speed is indicated by a number on the display screen Press AUTO to return to automatic operation Air Delivery Modes Press Y or X to change the direction of the airflow Air delivery mode settings can be combined An indicator light comes on in the selected mode but...

Page 173: ... window defogger on or off An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on The defogger only works when the ignition is in ON RUN The defogger turns off if the ignition is in the ACC ACCESSORY or LOCK OFF position The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation see Climate and Air Quality under Vehicle Personalization 0 123 When auto rear defog is s...

Page 174: ...Remote Vehicle Start 0 53 and Heated Front Seats 0 53 Sensors The solar sensor located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature fan speed recirculation and air delivery mode for best comfort If the sensor is covered the automatic climate control system may not work properly Air Vents ...

Page 175: ... Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See Maintenance Schedule 0 305 See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter ...

Page 176: ...st Engine Exhaust 195 Running the Vehicle While Parked 195 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 196 Manual Mode 198 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission 199 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 201 Parking Brake 201 Brake Assist 203 Hill Start Assist HSA 203 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 204 Cruise Control Cruise Control 206 Driver Assistance Systems Re...

Page 177: ...sting climate control and seat settings Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint Avoid stressful conversations while driving whether with a passenger or on a cell phone Warning Taking your eyes...

Page 178: ...p in mind include Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you Avoid needless heavy braking Keep pace with traffic If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven brake normally but do not pump the brakes Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down If the engine stops there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied Once the p...

Page 179: ...e tips 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the steering wheel about one eighth of a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge 3 Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle s three co...

Page 180: ...ddles and deep standing or flowing water Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing wate...

Page 181: ...l or with the ignition off is dangerous This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in its own lane Do not swing wide or cross the center line Be alert on top of hills something could be in your lane e g stalled car accident Pay attention to special road signs e g falling rocks area windi...

Page 182: ...o get inside Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle is stuck in snow Clear snow from the base of the vehicle especially any blocking the exhaust pipe Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the vehicle side that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument pa...

Page 183: ...s stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed ou...

Page 184: ...ehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your ve...

Page 185: ...r vehicle See Trailer Towing 2 0L Engine 0 224 or Trailer Towing Except 2 0L Engine 0 224 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Example 1 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs 3 Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs Example 2 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Exampl...

Page 186: ...le A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar The label may show the gross weight capacity of the vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Warning Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo are...

Page 187: ...ings Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions Keyless Access The vehicle may have an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start Pressing the button cycles it through three modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN START and Stopping the Engine OFF The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate If the pushbutton start is not working the vehicl...

Page 188: ...h a manual transmission Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 4 Set the parking brake See Parking Brake 0 201 Warning Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags While driving only shut the vehicle off in an emergency If the vehicle cannot be pulled over and must be shut off while driving press and hold the ENGINE START STOP...

Page 189: ...ully extended to start the vehicle To shift out of P Park turn the ignition to ON RUN and apply the brake pedal 0 Stopping the Engine When the vehicle is stopped turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF to turn the engine off Retained Accessory Power RAP will remain active See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 192 This is the only position from which the key can be removed This locks the ignition and aut...

Page 190: ...osition The battery could be drained if the key is left in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off The vehicle might not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time 3 This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to ON RUN for normal driving A warning tone sounds when the driver door is opened if ...

Page 191: ... not race the engine immediately after starting it Allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of time by returning the ignition to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the eng...

Page 192: ...ld be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you press the ENGINE START STOP button for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool down When the engine starts let go of the button and the accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the sa...

Page 193: ...damage electric shock and injury Do not operate the vehicle with the heater cord permanently attached to the vehicle Possible heater cord and thermostat damage could occur While in use do not let the heater cord touch vehicle parts or sharp edges Never close the hood on the heater cord Before starting the vehicle unplug the cord reattach the cover to the plug and securely fasten the cord Keep the ...

Page 194: ...e when the engine is running If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park 0 193 If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running the vehicle must be in P Park and the parking ...

Page 195: ...n See Ignition Positions Keyless Access 0 186 or Ignition Positions Key Access 0 188 for more information 3 Let up on the shift lever and make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way into P Park 4 Press the shift lever button 5 Move the shift lever into the desired gear If you still cannot move the shift lever from P Park consult your dealer or a professional towing service Parking If the vehic...

Page 196: ...inued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building...

Page 197: ... Continued Warning Continued could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park 0 193 Make sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system The regular brake must be fully applied fir...

Page 198: ...uld lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed Caution Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle D This position is for normal driving It pr...

Page 199: ...o use the DSC feature 1 Move the shift lever from D Drive to the left into the or manual position 2 Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift An M and the current gear will be displayed in the DIC While using the DSC feature the vehicle will have firmer quicker shifting You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills to stay in gear longer or to down...

Page 200: ...mission To operate the transmission Caution Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving The pressure could cause premature wear in the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving or while stopped The pressure can cause premature wear in the clutch The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle war...

Page 201: ...ress the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle the engine The shift lever is in Neutral when it is centered in the shift pattern not in any gear R Reverse To back up with the vehicle at a complete stop press down the clutch pedal Then pull up on the button on the shift lever and shift into R Reverse Let up on the clutch pedal slowly ...

Page 202: ...computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brak...

Page 203: ... and try to apply it again If the light does not come on or keeps flashing have the vehicle serviced Do not drive the vehicle if the red parking brake status light is flashing See your dealer See Electric Parking Brake Light 0 109 If the amber parking brake warning light is on lift up on the EPB switch and hold it up Continue to hold the switch until the red parking brake status light remains on I...

Page 204: ...riving conditions This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Mino...

Page 205: ...to limit wheel spin StabiliTrak activates when the vehicle senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path If cruise control is being used and traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel ...

Page 206: ...diagnose the problem If the condition persists see your dealer Turning the Systems Off and On The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center stack Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged To turn off only TCS press and release the g button The traction off light i displays in the instrument cluster The appropriate message wil...

Page 207: ...Do not use cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads The vehicle has a Traction Control System TCS or StabiliTrak system that begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control and the cruise...

Page 208: ...been set to the desired speed See Instrument Cluster 0 102 Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied or is pressed the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehicle speed is about 40 km h 25 mph or greater move the thumbwheel up toward RES briefly The vehicle returns to the previously set speed Inc...

Page 209: ...r pedal to maintain the vehicle speed When going downhill you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down If the brake pedal is applied cruise control will disengage Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise control To disengage cruise control step lightly on the brake pedal or the clutch pedal for manual transmissions Press Shift the transmission to N Neutra...

Page 210: ...ainment screen when an object is detected by the RPA system The RVC system may have a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot To turn the symbols or guidelines on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the CONFIG button to enter the configure menu options 3 Select Display Settings 4 Select Rear Camera Options 5 Select Symbols or Guidelines When a c...

Page 211: ...layed by the camera is limited It does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions Displayed images may be closer or farther than they appear The following illustrations show the field of view that the camera provides 1 View displayed by the camera 1 View displayed by the camera 2 Corner of the rear bumper...

Page 212: ...king assist always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before backing How the System Works RPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse A single beep sounds to indicate the system is working RPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps The time between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer...

Page 213: ... very large truck are affecting system performance Forward Collision Alert FCA System The FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes FCA provides a visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly The forward looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximatel...

Page 214: ...on Keep the windshield headlamps and FCA sensors clean and in good repair Collision Alert When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly the FCA display will come on in the DIC and several high pitched beeps will sound When this Collision Alert occurs the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief mild deceleration Continue to apply the brak...

Page 215: ...utside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on Warning SBZA does not alert the driver to vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones pedestrians bicyclists or animals It may not provide alerts when changing lanes under all driving conditions Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in injury death or vehicle damage Before making a lane change always ch...

Page 216: ...ther back when a trailer is towed Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer SBZA may alert to objects attached to the vehicle such as a trailer bicycle or object extending out to either side of the vehicle This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service SBZA may not always alert the driver to vehicles in the side blind zone especially in wet conditions The system doe...

Page 217: ...e camera Detect road edges Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marking Always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane or vehicle damage injury or death could occur Always keep the windshield headlamps and ca...

Page 218: ...s See www toptiergas com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines For vehicles with a 2 4L engine use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher Do not use gasoline with an octane rating below 87 as it may cause engine damage and will lower fuel economy For vehicles with a 2 0L turbo engine use premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM spe...

Page 219: ...to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions Standards the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance might be affected The malfunction indicator lamp ...

Page 220: ...ve the fuel pump unattended Do not use a cell phone while refueling Continued Warning Continued Do not re enter the vehicle while pumping fuel Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss...

Page 221: ...om your dealer The wrong type of fuel cap may not fit properly may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 106 Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other ...

Page 222: ...rst 800 km 500 mi of trailer towing do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle The vehicle can tow in D Drive but M Manual Mode is recommended See Manual Mode 0 198 Use a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Turn off Park Assist when towing Warning When towing a trailer exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate trunk hat...

Page 223: ...ssed vehicle before returning to the lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand To move the trailer to the left move your hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Caution Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the ...

Page 224: ...njured and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged When possible always park the rig on a flat surface If parking the rig on a hill 1 Press the brake pedal but do not shift into P Park yet Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the brake pedal until t...

Page 225: ...amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry See Weight of the Trailer Tongue following Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the tow vehicle has the driver a front seat passenger all the required tow equipment and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer wei...

Page 226: ...ed for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to it Use only a frame mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed If so seal the holes when the hitch is removed If the holes are not sealed dirt water and deadly carbon monoxide CO from the exhaust can get into the vehicle See Engine ...

Page 227: ...th vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt ba...

Page 228: ...ark Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 249 Wiper Blade Replacement 250 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 251 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 251 Halogen Bulbs 251 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 251 Fog Lamps 252 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 252 License Plate Lamp 254 Replacement Bulbs 254 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 255 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...

Page 229: ...one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals See Battery North America 0 248 and Jump Starting North America 0 290 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applic...

Page 230: ...t remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 72 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle ...

Page 231: ...s Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Hood To open the hood 1 Pull up on the hood release handle It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and with hand palm side down slide the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the vehicle 3 Lift the hood and pull the prop rod by the sleeve fro...

Page 232: ...pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop by the sleeve from the retainer slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer located above the radiator The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage 2 Lower the hood 20 cm 8 in above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat th...

Page 233: ...Buick Verano Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9085356 2016 crc 10 20 15 232 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 0L L4 Engine ...

Page 234: ...g System 0 240 4 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 235 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brake Fluid 0 247 6 Battery North America 0 248 Under Cover 7 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Engine Coolant 0 241 8 Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting North America 0 290 9 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 256 10 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservo...

Page 235: ...Buick Verano Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 9085356 2016 crc 10 20 15 234 Vehicle Care 2 4L L4 Engine ...

Page 236: ...ng the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 237 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oi...

Page 237: ...ving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil See Engine Compartment Overview 0 232 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when through Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification a...

Page 238: ...ers or into streams or bodies of water Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions engine temperature and miles driven Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an ...

Page 239: ...ssary to check the transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible The vehicle is not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid Because this procedure is difficult this should be done at ...

Page 240: ...l reaches the MIN line Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview 0 232 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter For intervals on changing and inspecting the engine air cleaner filter see Maintenance Schedule 0 305 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air...

Page 241: ...Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine which could damage it Always have the air cleaner...

Page 242: ... cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km 150...

Page 243: ...nty Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 314 Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground or into sewers streams or bodies of water Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center familiar with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal This will help protect the environm...

Page 244: ...ome out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous Plain water and other liquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture wil...

Page 245: ...lant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the indicated level mark 5 Replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight Check the level in the coolant surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down If the coolant is not at the proper level repeat Steps 1 3 and reinstall the pressure cap If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down...

Page 246: ...ng periods in traffic If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam 1 Turn the air conditioning off 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed Open the windows as necessary 3 When it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to P Park or N Neutral and let the engine idle If the coolant temperature gauge is no longer in the overheat zone the vehicle can...

Page 247: ... allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound can come and go or can be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly Warning The brake wear warnin...

Page 248: ...um marks on the brake fluid reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir may go down Normal brake lining wear When new linings are installed the fluid level goes back up A fluid leak in the brake clutch hydraulic system Have the brake clutch hydraulic system fixed With a leak the brakes will not work well Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area ar...

Page 249: ... and do not add fluid Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed See Engine Compartment Overview 0 232 for battery location Warning WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Batteries also contain...

Page 250: ...ting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Apply the parking brake Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition on but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves o...

Page 251: ...e followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer if service is required Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See the Maintenance Schedule 0 305 Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 315 Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield w...

Page 252: ...of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs 0 254 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps Driver Side Shown Pas...

Page 253: ...k clip engages into the underhood electrical center retainer Parking Turn Signal Lamp 1 Open the hood See Hood 0 230 2 Remove the parking turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out 4 Install the new bulb in the bulb socket 5 Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockw...

Page 254: ...ove the bulb from the socket by pulling straight out 8 Install the new bulb in the bulb socket 9 Reverse Steps 1 7 to reinstall Stoplamp Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar 1 Taillamp 2 Turn Signal Lamp 3 Stoplamp Taillamp To replace any one of these bulbs 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the push pins securing the trunk trim 3 Pull the trunk lining away from the tailla...

Page 255: ...the bulb socket 1 5 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly 6 Turn the lamp assembly into the lamp assembly opening engaging the clip side first 7 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Lamp 921K Deck Lid Taillamp 194 ...

Page 256: ...r overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and the wiper control is turned off After removal of the blockage the wiper motor will restart when the control is moved to the desired operating position Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy sno...

Page 257: ...Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Amps Usage 1 20A Engine control module Fuses Amps Usage 2 7 5A O2 sensor Purge solenoid 3 15...

Page 258: ... 30A Front power window Fuses Amps Usage 20 30A Rear power window 21 40A Rear electrical center 22 23 24 15A Right high beam headlamp 25 15A Left high beam headlamp 26 15A Front fog lamps 27 50A 28 29 30A Electric parking brake 30 60A ABS pump 31 32 5A Airbag 33 34 7 5A Fuses Amps Usage 35 7 5A Door switch supply Left power window 36 10A A C clutch 37 10A Canister vent 38 39 20A Fuel system contro...

Page 259: ...tarter 3 Engine control powertrain 4 Rear window defogger 5 Relays Usage 6 High beam headlamps 7 8 9 10 EGR Coolant pump AIR solenoid valve 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 1 Open the storage compartment 2 Pull str...

Page 260: ...nfotainment system 5 10A Information display Parking assist 6 20A Cigar lighter 7 20A Power outlet 8 30A Body control module 9 30A Body control module 10 30A Body control module 11 40A Interior fan Fuses Amps Usage 12 25A Driver power seat 13 14 7 5A Diagnostic connector 15 10A Airbag 16 10A Central locking system Tailgate 17 10A A C system 18 30A Infotainment system 19 30A Body control module 20 ...

Page 261: ...356 2016 crc 10 20 15 260 Vehicle Care Fuses Amps Usage 24 20A Body control module 25 26 Relays Usage 1 Trunk open 2 Door security 3 Power outlet Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block if equipped is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover ...

Page 262: ...es relays and features shown Fuses Amps Usage F1 F02 F03 5A Rear parking assist F04 Fuses Amps Usage F5 F06 F07 10A F08 F09 F10 F11 Fuses Amps Usage F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 5A Rear vision camera F17 F18 F19 7 5A Heated steering wheel F20 25A Sunroof F21 25A Heated seats F22 F23 F24 F25 5A Side blind zone alert F26 30A F27 30A Passive entry Passive start F28 ...

Page 263: ...perly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits 0 182 Continued Warning Continued 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 shou...

Page 264: ...ed 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 0 263 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...

Page 265: ...al passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall 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 t...

Page 266: ...that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Compact Spare Tire Example 1 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 2 Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire should not be driven at speeds over 80 km h 50 mph The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone...

Page 267: ...ter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association 2 Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall 3 Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in it...

Page 268: ...ead Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in kPa kilopascal or psi pounds per square inch before a tire has built up heat from driving See Tire Pressure 0 269 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of...

Page 269: ...n asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehic...

Page 270: ... lb plus the rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits 0 182 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under ...

Page 271: ...valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until the recommended pressure is reached If the inflation pressure is high press on the metal stem in the center of the tire val...

Page 272: ...en the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the sys...

Page 273: ...and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold See Vehicle Load Limits 0 182 for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location Also see Tire Pressure 0 269 The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressur...

Page 274: ...ating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification...

Page 275: ...rn tool against the tire sidewall near the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position 10 Proceed to the passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 8 11 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 8 12 Proceed to the driver side re...

Page 276: ...this rotation pattern when rotating the tires Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated See Tire Pressure 0 269 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 182 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 271 Check that all...

Page 277: ...tion Number TIN which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall 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 Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool dry clean area away from dir...

Page 278: ... one axle set of worn tires place the new tires on the rear axle 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 Never exceed the winter tires maximum speed capability when using winter tires with a lower speed rating Warning Tires could explode during improper service Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cau...

Page 279: ...ls are used there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires 0 276 and Accessories and Modifications 0 228 Uniform Tire Qu...

Page 280: ...sured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C rep...

Page 281: ...r replace it Some aluminum wheels can be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipment ...

Page 282: ... what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid Stop pressin...

Page 283: ...ll over or fall causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly Continued Warning Continued 2 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in 1 First or R Reverse 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 5 Place whee...

Page 284: ... two piece wrench if equipped 1 Hex Head Jack 2 Jack Handle Extension 3 Coin Pierce Jack 4 Two Piece Wrench This vehicle may have one of the following A coin pierce jack 3 a jack handle extension 2 and a two piece wrench 4 or a hex head jack 1 and two piece wrench 4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts Use the wheel wren...

Page 285: ...fety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 281 for more information 2 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise once on each wheel nut to loosen it Do not remove them yet 3 Place the jack near the flat tire 4 Place the wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 281 for proper wheel block placement 5 Place the jack unde...

Page 286: ... damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Warning Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing...

Page 287: ... or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper Continued Warning Continued towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt 1...

Page 288: ...et manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel Continued Warning Continued nuts See Capacities and Specifications 0 318 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacit...

Page 289: ... the wheel wrench and wheel blocks in the tool bag 2 Remove the foam container from the rear storage compartment Coin Pierce Jack Shown Hex Head Jack Similar 3 Place the flat tire in the storage compartment with the valve stem down 4 Place the jack and jack handle extension if the vehicle has one in the foam container 5 Place the foam container inside the flat tire Align the hole with the stow rod...

Page 290: ... that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km h 50 mph To conserve the tread of the spare tire have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area When using a compact spare tire the AWD if equipped ABS and Traction Control systems may engage until the spare tire is recognized by the vehicle especially on slippery roads Adjust driving to re...

Page 291: ...use cancer WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 228 Warning Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly ...

Page 292: ...ee Shifting Into Park 0 193 Caution If any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Whenever possible turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting 4 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles except the hazard warning flas...

Page 293: ...overed by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables allow it to idle for several minutes Towing the Vehicle Caution Incorrectly towing a dis...

Page 294: ... the flatbed 1 The ramp height should be approximately 102 mm 4 in Lower the flatbed onto the set of ramps Caution If ramps are not used the front fascia will come into contact with the flatbed and may cause damage Always use ramps 5 After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam fascia and flatbed 6 When the fascia has enough...

Page 295: ...facturer s recommendations How far will the vehicle be towed Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Does the vehicle have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed ...

Page 296: ...lly Caution Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed from the rear Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory Use a de icing agent only when absolutely necessary and have the locks greased after using See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 314 Washing the Vehicle To preserve...

Page 297: ...er to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Finish Care Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant wax materials is not recommended If painted surfaces are damaged see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired Foreign ...

Page 298: ... can damage the moldings Always dilute a concentrated cleaner according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not use cleaners that are not intended for automotive use Use a nonabrasive wax on the vehicle after washing to protect and extend the molding finish Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Emblems Decals and Stripes Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exter...

Page 299: ...ips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year Hot dry climates may require more frequent application Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 314 Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires Caution Using petroleum based ti...

Page 300: ...k constant velocity joint boots and axle seals for leaks Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges and the steel fuel door hinges unless the components are plastic Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Underbody Maintenance At least twice a year spring and fall use pl...

Page 301: ...eaners quickly Before using cleaners read and follow all safety instructions on the label While cleaning the interior open the doors and windows to get proper ventilation To prevent damage do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove soil from any interior surface Never use a brush with stiff bristles Never rub any surfa...

Page 302: ...rip from the cleaning cloth 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric 4 Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no longer any color transfer from the soil to the cleaning cloth 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution followed only by...

Page 303: ...licone or wax based products Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended Do not use cleaners that increase gloss especially on the instrument panel Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions Caution Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and paint...

Page 304: ...s need replacing it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased Non GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place any...

Page 305: ...e using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicians the dealer is the place for routi...

Page 306: ... Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe chart Warning Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury Perform maintenance work only if the required information proper tools and equipment are available If they are not see your dealer to have a trained technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work 0 229 Maintenance ...

Page 307: ...her Fluid 0 245 Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination and replace worn or damaged blades See Exterior Care 0 295 Replace wiper blades every 20 000 km 12 000 mi or 12 months See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 250 Check tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure 0 269 Inspect tire wear See Tire Inspection 0 274 Visually check for fluid leaks Inspect engine air cleane...

Page 308: ...heck parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 0 249 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the strut See your dealer if service is required Inspect sunroof track and seal if equipped See Sunroof 0 46 ...

Page 309: ...0 km 9 7 5 00 mi 16 8 000 k m 10 5 0 00 mi 18 0 00 0 km 11 2 5 00 mi 19 2 000 k m 12 0 0 00 mi 20 4 000 k m 12 7 5 00 mi 21 6 000 k m 13 5 0 00 mi 22 8 000 k m 14 2 5 00 mi 24 0 000 k m 15 0 0 00 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control s...

Page 310: ...nt air filter replacement may also be needed if there is reduced airflow window fogging or odors Your GM dealer can help determine when to replace the filter 2 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first If driving in dusty conditions inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed 4 Or every five years...

Page 311: ...and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid Change manual transmission fluid 2 4L Engine Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires 2 0L Turbo Engine Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Drain and fill engine cooling system 4 Visually inspect accessory drive be...

Page 312: ... 3 000 mi Have underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care 0 295 Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs To maintain vehicle performance additional maintenance services may be required It is recommended that your dealer perform these services their trained dealer t...

Page 313: ...d components See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 314 for GM approved fluids Engine oil and windshield washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks With a multi point inspection your ...

Page 314: ...cle looking like new vehicle care products are available from your dealer For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle s interior and exterior see Interior Care 0 300 and Exterior Care 0 295 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling improper vehicle handlin...

Page 315: ... See Engine Coolant 0 241 Hydraulic Brake Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No 19259104 in Canada 19259105 Key Lock Cylinders Hood Do...

Page 316: ...t number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 0L L4 Turbo Engine 13272720 A3145C 2 4L L4 Engine 13272719 A3144C Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13271190 CF181 Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G Spark Plugs 12620540 41 108 Wiper Blades Driver Side 67 5 cm 26 6 in 13348838 Passenger Side 62 5 cm 24 6 in 13348836 ...

Page 317: ...6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 318: ...hrough the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 318 for the vehicle s engine co...

Page 319: ...pe and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Engine Cooling System 2 0L L4 Engine 8 0 L 8 5 qt 2 4L L4 Engine 8 5 L 9 0 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 0L L4 Engine 6 0 L 6 3 qt 2 4L L4 Engine 4 7 L 5 0 qt Fuel Tank 59 0 L 15 6 gal Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level a...

Page 320: ...ico 9085356 2016 crc 10 19 15 Technical Data 319 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 0L L4 Engine V Automatic Manual 0 75 0 90 mm 0 037 0 035 in 2 4L L4 Engine K Automatic 0 75 0 90 mm 0 037 0 035 in Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 321: ...Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 331 Event Data Recorders 332 OnStar 332 Infotainment System 333 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Some...

Page 322: ...Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free o...

Page 323: ...263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 The inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Customer Assistance Offices Buick encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance However if a customer wishes to write or e...

Page 324: ...numbers and hours r Warranty Tracking Information Track your vehicle s warranty information J Recall Information View active recalls by Vehicle Identification Number VIN See Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 317 H Other Account Information View GM Card SiriusXM Satellite radio if equipped and OnStar account information F Live Chat Support Chat with online help representatives See my buick com to...

Page 325: ...e vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided for the duration of the vehicle s powertrain warranty In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered ...

Page 326: ...ing or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not accessible to the service vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or maintained public road which includes ice and winter roads Off road use is not covered Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel Delivery Reimbursement is up to 7 liters Diesel fuel delivery may...

Page 327: ...iod in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehi...

Page 328: ...mage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built...

Page 329: ...original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier consider switching to another insurance carrier If the vehicle is leased the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read the lease carefully as you may b...

Page 330: ...insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manu...

Page 331: ...0 251 310 ICES 001 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Reporting Safety...

Page 332: ...ation like this notify General Motors Call 1 800 521 7300 or write Buick Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33136 Detroit MI 48232 5136 In Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of compute...

Page 333: ...n are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment ...

Page 334: ...e OnStar website See OnStar Additional Information 0 338 Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions ...

Page 335: ...ttery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The ...

Page 336: ...le to help Press for a priority connection to an OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers direct them to your exact location and relay important information With OnStar Crisis Assist specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide a central point of contact assistance and information during a crisis With Roadside Assistance Advisors can locate a n...

Page 337: ...on Download Subscribers can have directions sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Press Q then ask the Advisor to download directions to the vehicle s navigation system if equipped After the call ends the navigation screen will provide prompts to begin driving directions Routes that are sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the navigation system See www onstar co...

Page 338: ...rt stop the vehicle if factory equipped Lock unlock doors if equipped with automatic locks Activate the horn and lamps Check the vehicle s fuel level oil life or tire pressure if factory equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System Send directions to the vehicle Locate the vehicle on a map U S market only Turn the vehicle s Wi Fi hotspot on off manage settings and monitor data consumption if equ...

Page 339: ...ms with a monthly e mail or by pressing Q The Proactive Alerts feature if available can help predict and alert of potential upcoming maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle before they become a problem OnStar can also monitor and report tire pressure if the vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System OnStar Additional Information In Vehicle Audio Messages Audio mess...

Page 340: ...gy compatible with OnStar services Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available unobstructed and compatible with the OnStar hardware OnStar services may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained If equipment or software is added connected or modified OnStar services may not work Other p...

Page 341: ... around airports in tunnels and underpasses or in an area with very dense trees If GPS signals are not available the OnStar system should still operate to call OnStar However OnStar could have difficulty identifying the exact location In emergency situations OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send a T...

Page 342: ...th GM servers to collect information about vehicle system status identify whether updates or changes are available or deliver updates or changes An active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to these software updates or changes and agreement that either OnStar or GM may remotely deliver them to the vehicle Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www onstar com U S or www ons...

Page 343: ... of individuals Mark Adler John Bush Karl Davis Harald Denker Jean Michel Dubois Jean loup Gailly Hunter Goatley Ed Gordon Ian Gorman Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith Owens George Petrov Greg Roelofs Kai Uwe Rommel Steve Salisbury Dave Smith Steven M ...

Page 344: ...t not be misrepresented as being the original source Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labeling of the altered versions with the names Info ZIP or any variation thereof including but not limited to different capitalizations Pocket UnZip WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info ZIP Such altered versions are fur...

Page 345: ...es an Airbag Restrain 66 Passenger Sensing System 68 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 66 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 67 When Should an Airbag Inflate 65 Airbag System cont d Where Are the Airbags 64 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 72 Passenger Status Indicator 105 Readiness Light 105 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 72 System Check 62 Alarm Vehicle Security 39 Alert Side Blind...

Page 346: ...177 Break In New Vehicle 186 Bulb Replacement 254 Fog Lamps 252 Halogen Bulbs 251 Headlamp Aiming 251 Headlamps 251 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 251 License Plate Lamps 254 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 252 Buying New Tires 276 C Calibration 99 California Fuel Requirements 218 California cont d Perchlorate Materials Requirements 228 California Proposition 65 Wa...

Page 347: ...sy Transportation Program 326 Cruise Control 206 Light 113 Cupholders 94 Customer Assistance 322 Offices 322 Text Telephone TTY Users 322 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 329 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 320 D Damage Repair Collision 327 Danger Warning and Caution 2 Data Recorders Event 332 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 133 Defensive Driving 176 Delayed Locking 35 Devi...

Page 348: ...ages 119 Oil Pressure Light 112 Overheating 244 Power Messages 120 Running While Parked 195 Starting 190 Entry Lighting 137 Equipment Towing 225 Event Data Recorders 332 Exit Lighting 137 Extender Safety Belt 61 Exterior Lamp Controls 132 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 138 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 239 Flash to Pass 133 Flashers Hazard Warning 134 Flat Tire 281 Changing 283 Floor Mats 303 Fluid...

Page 349: ...iming 251 Automatic 133 Bulb Replacement 251 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 133 Flash to Pass 133 High Beam On Light 113 High Low Beam Changer 132 Lamps On Reminder 113 Heated Steering Wheel 98 Heated Front Seats 53 Heated Mirrors 43 Heater Engine 191 High Beam On Light 113 Hill and Mountain Roads 180 Hill Start Assist HSA 203 Hood 230 Horn 98 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 57 Hydraulic Clutch 238 I...

Page 350: ...ning 109 Brake System Warning 108 Charging System 106 Cruise Control 113 Door Ajar 113 Electric Parking Brake 109 Engine Oil Pressure 112 Flash to Pass 133 Front Fog Lamp 113 High Beam On 113 High Low Beam Changer 132 Lane Departure Warning 110 Low Fuel Warning 112 Safety Belt Reminders 104 Security 112 StabiliTrak OFF 110 Tire Pressure 111 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak 111 Traction Off ...

Page 351: ... Break In 186 O Object Detection System Messages 120 Odometer 103 Trip 103 Off Road Recovery 178 Oil Engine 235 Engine Oil Life System 237 Messages 119 Pressure Light 112 Older Children Restraints 74 Online Owner Center 323 OnStar 332 OnStar Additional Information 338 OnStar Connections 336 OnStar Diagnostics 338 OnStar Emergency 335 OnStar Navigation 335 OnStar Overview 334 OnStar Security 335 Op...

Page 352: ...Maintenance 316 Recreational Vehicle Towing 294 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 323 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 27 Remote Vehicle Start 33 Replacement Bulbs 254 Replacement Parts Airbags 73 Maintenance 315 Replacing Airbag System 73 Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash 87 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 61 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 331 General Motors...

Page 353: ... Information 329 Scheduling Appointments 326 Services Special Application 311 Servicing the Airbag 72 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 249 Shifting Into Park 193 Out of Park 194 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 214 Signals Turn and Lane Change 135 Spare Tire Compact 289 Special Application Services 311 Specifications and Capacities 318 Speedometer 103 StabiliTrak OFF Light 110 St...

Page 354: ...eristics 221 Equipment 225 General Information 221 Recreational Vehicle 294 Trailer 224 Vehicle 292 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 111 Off Light 110 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 204 Trademarks and License Agreements 166 Trailer Towing 224 Transmission Automatic 196 Fluid Automatic 238 Fluid Manual 238 Messages 122 Transportation Program Courtesy 326 Trip Odometer 10...

Page 355: ...ane Departure LDW 216 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 101 Warnings Hazard Flashers 134 Washer Fluid 245 Messages 123 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 280 Different Size 278 Replacement 280 When It Is Time for New Tires 276 Where to Put the Restraint 79 Windows 44 Messages 123 Power 44 Windshield Wiper Washer 98 Winter Driving 180 Winter Tires 263 Wiper Blade Replacement 250 ...

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