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Buick Verano Owner's Manual

2012
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  • Page 149: Table Of Contents

    Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-22 System MP3 ......7-25 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .

  • Page 150: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Overview (Radio with CD) adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. for more information.
  • Page 151 Infotainment System Press to select menu H. AUX (Auxiliary) (Previous/Reverse) items. Selects an external audio Radio: Seeks the previous Radio: Manually selects source. station. radio stations. (Phone/Mute) CD: Selects the previous CD: Selects tracks. track or rewinds within a Opens the phone N.

  • Page 152: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system in the vehicle is a touch screen system. It is controlled by touching the screen buttons, the TUNE/MENU knob, preset buttons, and other buttons on the faceplate. The TUNE/MENU knob can be turned and then pressed to complete any of the highlighted...
  • Page 153 Infotainment System G. SRCE (Source) (Previous/Reverse) (Next/Forward) Press to change the audio Press to seek to the Press to seek the next sources such as AM-FM beginning of the current or track. Radio, XM (if equipped), previous track. If the track Press and hold to fast CD, and AUX.

  • Page 154: Touchscreen)

    Infotainment System K. TONE N. CONFIG (Configuration) Home Page Press to access the sound Press to adjust features The infotainment system displays a menu screen to adjust for radio, display, phone, home page that makes accessing bass, midrange, and treble. vehicle, and time.
  • Page 155 Infotainment System Out of all available Home Page Press the AM screen button to icons, up to eight icons can be display the AM main page and play selected and sorted for the first the current or last tuned AM station. Home Page screen.
  • Page 156 Infotainment System Time and Date Settings Radio Settings lower volume settings where background noise is typically louder From the Time and Date Settings Press the Config button on the than the sound system volume. screen button, press to display the Home Page or the CONFIG button Startup Volume: Press to set the Time and Date Settings menu.

  • Page 157: Operation

    Infotainment System Display Settings English and Metric Unit Volume Control Conversion Press the Config button on the /VOL (Power/Volume): Turn to Home Page or the CONFIG button adjust the volume. To change the display units between on the faceplate, then select Display English and metric units, see (Phone/Mute): Press to Settings from the list.
  • Page 158 7-10 Infotainment System Turn to: Submenus Setting a Value Highlight a menu option. An arrow on the right-hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a Select a value. submenu with other options. BACK: Activating a Setting Press to: Exit a menu.
  • Page 159 Infotainment System 7-11 Entering a Character Sequence 3. Press and hold the TUNE/MENU Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) knob until the value changes For vehicles that have an equalizer: to 0. 1. Press the TONE button. Press BACK to go back to the 2.

  • Page 160: Radio

    7-12 Infotainment System Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Radio The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio volume to compensate for road and be set. For vehicles equipped with the wind noise as the vehicle speeds up 1.
  • Page 161 Infotainment System 7-13 TUNE/MENU: Turn to navigate the Radio Menus (Radio with CD) If the radio station is known: available menus and to search for Radio menus are available for AM Press and hold until stations. and FM. the station on the display is INFO: Press to display additional reached, then release the button.
  • Page 162 7-14 Infotainment System Fade Category Lists Updating Station & Category Lists Balance Most stations that broadcast an If stations stored in the station list RDS program type code specify the can no longer be received: Setting the Tone type of programming transmitted. 1.
  • Page 163 Infotainment System 7-15 Gracenote Options To adjust the speaker balance: Number of Favorite Pages: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight Startup Volume Press L (Left) or R (Right) to the number of favorites. Press the change from the left or right Number of Favorite Pages TUNE/MENU knob to select.
  • Page 164 7-16 Infotainment System Seeking a Station To store a radio station to a Autostore Stations favorites page: AS 1-2 (Autostore): Autostore Press to search for a 1. Press the RADIO/BAND or searches and stores six FM and station. SRCE button until the desired six AM stations with the strongest Local Station List Search (Radio band is selected.

  • Page 165: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System 7-17 Radio Data System (RDS) The RDS system is always on. digital-quality sound. A service fee When information is broadcast from is required to receive the XM The audio system has a Radio Data the current FM station, the station service.
  • Page 166 7-18 Infotainment System INFO: Press to display additional To add or remove categories: Selecting a Channel Using the information that may be available TUNE/MENU Knob 1. Press the CONFIG button. about the current song. To select a channel using the 2.
  • Page 167 Infotainment System 7-19 Storing a Channel as a Favorite Loading XM: The audio system is No Information: The system is acquiring and processing audio and working properly. No text or To store the channel to a position text data. No action is needed. This informational messages are in the list, press and hold the message should disappear shortly.

  • Page 168: Radio Reception

    7-20 Infotainment System Unknown: If this message is Satellite Radio Service received when tuned to channel 0, FM signals only reach about 16 to XM Satellite Radio Service gives there could be a receiver fault. 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the digital radio reception from coast to Consult with your dealer.

  • Page 169: Backglass Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-21 Backglass Antenna Using a razor blade or Satellite Radio Antenna sharp object to clear the inside The AM-FM antenna is integrated The XM Satellite Radio antenna is rear window can damage the rear with the rear window defogger, located on the roof of the vehicle.

  • Page 170: Audio Players

    7-22 Infotainment System Audio Players the method of recording, the quality : Press to select of the music or video that has been tracks or to rewind or fast forward recorded, or the way the disc has within a track. CD Player been handled.
  • Page 171 Infotainment System 7-23 Inserting a CD Selecting a CD Track (Previous/Reverse): Using the control buttons: With the printed side facing up, Seeks to the beginning of the insert a disc into the CD slot until it current or previous track. Press to select the is drawn in.
  • Page 172 7-24 Infotainment System Using the CD Menu: To search for tracks: Error Messages 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. If Disc Read Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for 2. Select Playlists/Folders. 2.

  • Page 173: Mp3

    Infotainment System 7-25 Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, If the CD is not playing correctly, for Playlists: Press to view the 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, any other reason, try a known playlists stored on the disc. Select a 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, good CD.

  • Page 174: Auxiliary Devices

    7-26 Infotainment System Genres: Press to view the genres. No Folder Auxiliary Devices Select a genre to view a list of all When the CD only contains For vehicles equipped with the songs of that genre. Select a song compressed audio files without any MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment from the list to begin playback.
  • Page 175 Infotainment System 7-27 Adjusting the Volume Connecting and Controlling an iPod Turn the /VOL knob to adjust the Not all iPods can be controlled by volume of the infotainment system the infotainment system. after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device.
  • Page 176 7-28 Infotainment System To search for tracks: On: Repeats the current track. To search for tracks: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Off: Starts playback from the 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. beginning of the current track after 2. Select Search. 2.
  • Page 177 Infotainment System 7-29 Connecting and Controlling a Tracks can be searched for by: Shuffle Functionality USB Drive Playlists* Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On The infotainment system can only Artists or Off. play back .mp3 and .wma files from Albums a USB drive.

  • Page 178: Phone

    7-30 Infotainment System Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. WARNING (Continued) If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. Bluetooth (Overview) phone or the infotainment Review the controls and (navigation) system. Taking For vehicles equipped with the operation of the infotainment your eyes off the road too long or MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment system.

  • Page 179: Bluetooth

    Infotainment System 7-31 Bluetooth Controls Voice Recognition Other Information Use the buttons located on the The voice recognition system uses The Bluetooth® word mark and infotainment system and the commands to control the system logos are owned by the Bluetooth® steering wheel to operate the and dial phone numbers.
  • Page 180 7-32 Infotainment System Pairing only needs to be Pairing 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). completed once, unless the A four-digit Personal A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell Identification Number (PIN) must be paired to the Bluetooth phone changes or the cell phone appears on the display.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System 7-33 Listing All Paired and Connected 2. Select Phone Settings or The Phone Book menu allows you Phones Bluetooth Settings. to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 3.
  • Page 182 7-34 Infotainment System To make a call using the Call Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call Lists menu: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to When an incoming call is received, Decline and press TUNE/MENU to the infotainment system mutes and 1.

  • Page 183: Bluetooth

    Infotainment System 7-35 3. For Radio with CD only, enter To Cancel Mute Bluetooth (Voice the character sequence then Recognition) Turn or press the TUNE/MENU select Call. See Entering a knob and select Mute Call. Character Sequence in Using Voice Recognition for more Dual Tone Multi-Frequency For vehicles equipped with the...
  • Page 184 7-36 Infotainment System Calling, if available. See order that they were first paired PIN provided in Step 3. After the for more to the system. To link to a PIN is successfully entered, the information. different paired phone, see system prompts you to provide a Linking to a Different Phone name for the paired cell phone.
  • Page 185 Infotainment System 7-37 Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say Bluetooth. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. If the phone name you want to 3. Say Change phone. delete is unknown, see Listing All Delete All Name Tags: This If another cell phone is Paired and Connected Phones.
  • Page 186 7-38 Infotainment System To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call recognized by the system, say Command Calls can be made using the Verify at any time. This command deletes all stored following commands. name tags in the Hands-Free 1.
  • Page 187 Infotainment System 7-39 Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called Call Waiting will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a Call waiting must be supported on speakers. phone number to be dialed by the cell phone and enabled by the entering the digits one at a time.
  • Page 188 7-40 Infotainment System 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass-thru allows access to the to be called. system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the transferred.
  • Page 189 Infotainment System 7-41 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Trademarks and (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as includes all saved name tags in the name tags during a call.
  • Page 190 7-42 Infotainment System iPod is a trademark of Apple *Canada Some deterioration of Computer, Inc., registered in the service may occur in extreme U.S. and other countries. northern latitudes. This is beyond the control of XM Satellite iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and Radio.
  • Page 191 Infotainment System 7-43 XM website, the Online Service or See the Gracenote website for a any of its content. Furthermore, the non-exhaustive list of applicable AMBER voice compression software Gracenote patents. Gracenote and included in this product is protected CDDB, MusicID, Media VOCS, the by intellectual property rights Gracenote logo and logotype, and including patent rights, copyrights,...
  • Page 192 7-44 Infotainment System ® Gracenote End User License YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR Under no circumstances will EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE Gracenote become liable for any This application or device contains GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR payment to you for any information software from Gracenote, Inc.
  • Page 193 Infotainment System 7-45 Gracenote reserves the right to Gracenote disclaims all warranties delete data from the Gracenote express or implied, including, but Servers or to change data not limited to, implied warranties of categories for any cause that merchantability, fitness for a Gracenote deems sufficient.
  • Page 194 7-46 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 253 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-11 Cooling System ... . 10-12 Bulb Replacement ..10-23 Engine Coolant ... . . 10-13 Headlamps, Front Turn Engine Overheating .
  • Page 254 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....10-56 Tires ......10-36 For service and parts needs, Wheel Replacement .
  • Page 255 Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle is not covered under the terms of known to the State of California to can affect vehicle performance and...
  • Page 256 If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see It can be dangerous to work on This vehicle has an airbag system.
  • Page 257 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
  • Page 259 (Under Cover). To ensure proper engine B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan G. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful (Out of View). See Pressure Cap. See attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect C.
  • Page 260 It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See for the location of the If the oil is below the cross-hatched engine oil dipstick.
  • Page 261 Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the oils with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty.
  • Page 262 change is not necessary for up to a To reset the system: year. The engine oil and filter must 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with be changed at least once a year the engine off. and, at this time, the system must This vehicle has a computer system 2.
  • Page 263 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in , and To inspect the air cleaner/filter, be sure to use the fluid listed in remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter It is not necessary to check the remains covered with dirt, a new transmission fluid level.
  • Page 264 3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the 4. Align the filter correctly. An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct under the hood can start up even working temperature. 5. Install the cover by lowering it when the engine is not running over the filter and secure with and can cause injury.
  • Page 265 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system Gives freezing protection down can be dangerous. Plain water to 37°C ( 34°F), outside and other liquids, can boil before temperature.
  • Page 266 Never dispose of engine coolant by coolant surge tank, but be sure the putting it in the trash, pouring it on for more information. cooling system, including the the ground, or into sewers, streams, coolant surge tank pressure cap, The coolant surge tank is located in or bodies of water.
  • Page 267 Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before 1. Remove the coolant surge tank the proper coolant mixture will. pressure cap when the cooling The coolant warning system is set system, including the coolant for the proper coolant mixture.
  • Page 268 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the This emergency operating mode engine and let it run until the allows the vehicle to be driven to upper radiator hose can be felt When windshield washer fluid is a safe place in an emergency getting hot.
  • Page 269 Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the This vehicle has disc brakes. brakes are first applied or lightly Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes. warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are are worn and new pads are needed.
  • Page 270 A fluid leak in the brake/clutch hydraulic system can also cause Every time the brakes are applied, a low fluid level. Have the brake/ with or without the vehicle moving, clutch hydraulic system fixed, the brakes adjust for wear. since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well.
  • Page 271 If the vehicle has DOT 4 brake fluid, as indicated on the reservoir cap, The brake/clutch fluid can be use only new DOT 4 brake fluid checked without taking off the cap from a sealed container. It is by looking at the brake/clutch fluid recommended that the brake/clutch reservoir.
  • Page 272 Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this you and gas that can explode. inspection, the vehicle could for battery location. You can be badly hurt if you are move suddenly.
  • Page 273 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other While parked, and with the parking Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for brake set, try to turn the ignition to brake immediately if the vehicle...
  • Page 274 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear and cracking. the parking brake. To check the parking brake's for more information. holding ability: With the engine When you are doing this check, Replacement blades come in...
  • Page 275 To replace the windshield wiper blade: Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see assembly away from the If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, windshield.
  • Page 276 10. For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler To replace the front fog lamp bulb: neck by firmly pushing it 1. Open the hood. See straight into the bottle. Ensure 1. Locate the fog lamp located that the filler neck clip engages under the front fascia.
  • Page 277 To replace any one of these bulbs: 4. For the passenger side bulb, remove the pull handle 1. Open the trunk. fasteners (B) and pull handle. 5. Pull the trunk deck trim down far enough to gain access to the lamps.
  • Page 278 To replace any one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. To replace one of these bulbs: 2. Remove the push pins securing the trunk trim. 3. Pull the trunk lining away from the taillamp assembly. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the rear taillamp assembly.
  • Page 279 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly. Back-Up Lamp 921K 6. Turn the lamp assembly into the fascia engaging the clip side Deck Lid Taillamp first.
  • Page 280 An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right combination of fuses and circuit The vehicle has fuses and circuit away if the lamps go on and off or breakers.
  • Page 281 To open the fuse block cover, press the clips at the front and back and rotate the cover up to the side. A fuse puller is located in the engine compartment fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped Engine Control with all of the fuses, relays, and Module features shown.
  • Page 282 Ignition Empty Door Switch Coils/Injectors Supply/Left Empty Power Window Spare Engine Control Empty Module Conditioning Empty Transmission Compressor Control Module Clutch Mirror 7.5A Defogger Left Canister Vent High-Beam Powertrain Empty Headlamp Cooling Fuel System Empty Mass Air Flow Control Module 7.5A Sensor/Pre O2 Empty...
  • Page 283 Fuel Pump Starter Antilock Control Brake Empty System Rear Window Inside Rear Pump Defogger View Mirror Engine Front Power Empty Cooling Fan Window Ignition Engine Front Wipers Rear Power Control Window Empty Module/ Transmission Antilock Engine Control Module Brake Cooling Fan System Instrument Engine...
  • Page 284 Rear Window Defogger Empty Empty Spare Empty Spare EGR/Coolant Pump/AIR Solenoid Valve The instrument panel fuse block is Engine Cooling Fan on the driver side of the instrument Engine Cooling Fan panel. To access the fuses: Engine Cooling Fan 1. Access the fuse block by opening the storage Run/Crank compartment.
  • Page 285 Body Control Body Control Passenger Module Module Power Seat Body Control Interior Fan Instrument 7.5A Module Cluster Driver Body Control Power Seat Ignition/ Module 2A/5A Electronic Not Used Key System Infotainment Diagnostic System 7.5A Body Control Connector Module Information Airbag Display/ Body Control Parking...
  • Page 286 The rear compartment fuse block, if equipped, is located on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Empty Empty Spare Empty Empty Rear Park Assist...
  • Page 288 Underinflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded been damaged by impacts Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash with potholes, curbs, etc. high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury. Improperly repaired tires can leading tire manufacturer.

  • Page 289: Winter Tires

    See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and Consider installing winter tires on If the vehicle has P235/45R18 proper tire selection. Also, see the vehicle if frequent driving on size tires, they are classified as snow or ice covered roads is low profile tires.
  • Page 290 See the Tire Size illustration Tire Identification Number later in this section for more (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire detail. manufacturer and plant code, is molded into its sidewall. tire size, and date the tire was The examples show a typical manufactured.
  • Page 291 regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If the vehicle has a temporary use tire or compact compact spare tire, see spare tire should be inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi). For more information on tire pressure and inflation see The letters and numbers A combination of...
  • Page 292 The three digit Diameter of number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. The following is an example of These characters represent the a typical passenger vehicle A two digit load index and speed rating tire size.
  • Page 293 A pneumatic tire Department of Transportation combined weight of optional in which the plies are laid at (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety accessories. Some examples alternate angles less than Standards. The DOT code of optional accessories are 90 degrees to the centerline of includes the Tire Identification automatic transmission, power the tread.
  • Page 294 that contains a whitewall, The side of an asymmetrical tire, The load rating for a tire at the bears white lettering, or bears that must always face outward maximum permissible inflation manufacturer, brand, and/or when mounted on a vehicle. pressure for that tire. model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same The metric...
  • Page 295 A metal support for a tire Narrow and upon which the tire beads bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated are seated. bars, that show across the tread seating positions multiplied by of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated The portion of a tire (1/16 in) of tread remains.
  • Page 296 How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride Tires need the correct amount comfort. Never load the vehicle of air pressure to operate with more weight than it was effectively. designed to carry. Check the tires once a month or more.
  • Page 297 the vehicle has not been driven pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly for at least three hours or no under inflated. more than 1.6 km (1 mi). The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire Remove the valve cap from the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you...
  • Page 298 Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to system is not operating properly. ensure that the replacement or This vehicle may have a Tire The TPMS malfunction indicator is alternate tires and wheels allow the...
  • Page 299 If the warning light comes on, stop The low tire pressure warning light The TPMS can warn about a as soon as possible and inflate the may come on in cool weather when low tire pressure condition, but it tires to the recommended pressure the vehicle is first started, and then does not replace normal tire shown on the Tire and Loading...
  • Page 300 Replacement tires or wheels do sensor matching process not match the original equipment is performed successfully. tires or wheels. Tires and wheels See "TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS will not function properly other than those recommended Process" later in this section. if one or more of the TPMS sensors could prevent the TPMS from The TPMS sensor matching...
  • Page 301 There are two minutes to match 6. If requested, press the SET/CLR the first tire/wheel position, and button again to confirm the five minutes overall to match all selection. Each TPMS sensor has a unique four tire/wheel positions. If it takes The horn sounds twice to signal identification code.
  • Page 302 10. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated procedure in Step 8. including the spare tire, if the every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). 11. Proceed to the driver side rear vehicle has one, be inspected tire, and repeat the procedure for signs of wear or damage at...
  • Page 303 In an emergency, a cloth or a Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor paper towel can be used; System. See however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Check that all wheel nuts are Lightly coat the center of the properly tightened.
  • Page 304 Tires age when stored normally more information. mounted on a parked vehicle. Factors such as maintenance, The rubber in tires ages over time. Park a vehicle that will be stored for temperatures, driving speeds, This also applies for the spare tire, at least a month in a cool, dry, clean vehicle loading, and road conditions if the vehicle has one, even if it is...

  • Page 305: Tire Pressure

    number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the GM has developed and matched tires have an all season tread Tires could explode during specific tires for the vehicle. design, the TPC Spec number improper service. Attempting The original equipment tires will be followed by MS for mud to mount or dismount a tire...
  • Page 306 non TPC Spec rated tires are control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these installed. See systems can also be affected. Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel The Tire and Loading rim flanges to develop cracks Information label indicates the after many miles of driving.
  • Page 307 Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, The treadwear grade is a winter-type snow tires, comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found space-saver, or temporary use wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire spare tires, tires with nominal under controlled conditions on sidewall between tread shoulder...
  • Page 308 established for a tire that is properly inflated and not The traction grades, from The temperature grades are overloaded. Excessive speed, highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, A (the highest), B, and C, underinflation, or excessive and C. Those grades represent representing the tire's resistance loading, either separately or in the tire's ability to stop on wet...

  • Page 309: System

    Replace any wheel that is bent, Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous. It could one is dangerous.

  • Page 310: Tire Chains

    It may be very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the It is unusual for a tire to blow out road, if possible. while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. If air goes Do not use tire chains. There is out of a tire, it is much more likely to not enough clearance.

  • Page 311: If A Tire Goes Flat

    When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (A). under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
  • Page 312 3. Turn the retainer nut (A) counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the tool bag tether (B) from the stow rod, the tool bag (C) containing the To access the spare tire and tools: wheel wrench and wheel blocks, 1. Open the trunk. See and the spare tire (D).
  • Page 313 If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut caps will not come off. This vehicle may have aluminum If needed, use the flat end of the wheels with exposed wheel nuts. wheel wrench and pry along the Use the wheel wrench to loosen all edge of the cover until it comes off.
  • Page 314 5. Place the jack under the vehicle. 6. If you have a coin/pierce jack, attach the jack handle extension Getting under a vehicle when it is to the jack by sliding the hook lifted on a jack is dangerous. through the end of the jack. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or If you have a hex head jack,...
  • Page 315 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 a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
  • Page 316 In an emergency, a cloth or a Never use oil or grease on bolts paper towel can be used; or nuts because the nuts might however, use a scraper or wire come loose. The vehicle's wheel brush later to remove all rust could fall off, causing a crash.
  • Page 317 When reinstalling the wheel cover or center cap on the full-size tire, tighten all five plastic caps hand to the proper torque specification snug with the aid of the wheel after replacing. Follow the torque wrench and tighten them with the wheel wrench an additional specification supplied by the one quarter of a turn.
  • Page 318 6. Place the tool bag tether over the stow rod and the tool bag rear of the flat tire. 7. Turn the retainer nut clockwise until tight. Storing a jack, a tire, or other 8. Replace the load floor. equipment in the passenger The load floor may not lay flat.

  • Page 319: Compact Spare Tire

    Stop as soon as possible and Do not use the compact spare on check that the spare tire is correctly other vehicles. inflated after installing the spare on Do not mix the compact spare tire or the vehicle. The compact spare is wheel with other wheels or tires.
  • Page 320 Connect to a spot as far away from the discharged battery as For more information about the possible. vehicle battery, see These locations are used instead of a direct connection to the battery. If the battery has run down, try to The positive jump start connection use another vehicle and some is under a trim cover.
  • Page 321 Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly. Keep People have been hurt doing this, your hands away from moving and some have been blinded. parts once the engine is running. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
  • Page 322 7. Connect one end of the black To disconnect the jumper cables negative ( ) cable to the from both vehicles: negative ( ) terminal of the good 1. Disconnect the black battery (C). negative ( ) cable from the 8.

  • Page 323: Towing The Vehicle

    Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another of the towing vehicle? vehicle such as behind a motor Be sure to read the tow home.
  • Page 324 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 6. Release the parking brake. Tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels on the ground and the front wheels on a dolly. To tow the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly: 1.
  • Page 325 sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive To preserve the vehicle's finish, cleaners that are marked safe for wash it often and out of direct painted surfaces to remove foreign Rinse the vehicle well, before...
  • Page 326 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If the wiper motor overheats, Clean the outside of the windshield the windshield wipers will stop until Regularly clean bright metal parts with glass cleaner. the motor cools and the wiper with water or chrome polish on Clean rubber blades using lint-free control is turned off.
  • Page 327 Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, trunk Use a soft, clean cloth with mild hinges and steel fuel door hinge soap and water to clean the wheels. unless the components are plastic. After rinsing thoroughly with clean Applying silicone grease on water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
  • Page 328 Original manufacturer replacement Never allow cleaners to remain on parts will provide the corrosion the surface being cleaned for To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection while maintaining the extended periods of time. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. vehicle warranty. Cleaners may contain solvents Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 329 Do not use laundry detergents To clean: or dishwashing soaps with 1. Saturate a clean lint-free degreasers. For liquid cleaners, colorfast cloth with water or club use approximately 20 drops soda. Microfiber cloth is per 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. recommended to prevent lint A concentrated soap solution transfer to the fabric or carpet.
  • Page 330 If the soil is not completely removed, it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring formation occurs, clean the entire fabric or carpet.
  • Page 331 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage: The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
  • Page 353 Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-15...
  • Page 354 If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember dispute resolution program prior to member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be filing a court action, use of the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
  • Page 355 This program is available in all of owner disputes involving For further information concerning 50 states and the District of factory-related vehicle service eligibility in the Canadian Motor Columbia. Eligibility is limited by claims. The program provides for Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), vehicle age, mileage, and other the review of the facts involved by call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call...
  • Page 356 1908 Colonel Sam Drive General Motors de Mexico, However, if a customer wishes to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 S. de R.L. de C.V. write or e-mail Buick, the letter www.gm.ca Customer Assistance Center should be addressed to: Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 1-800-263-3777 (English) Col.
  • Page 357 Find the Buick-recommended Digital owner manual, warranty maintenance services for your information, and more. vehicle. Storage for online service and Take a trip to the Buick Owner maintenance records. Centre: Buick dealer locator for service Chat live with online help nationwide.
  • Page 358 For more information on the limited the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Your name, home address, and offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or Buick and General Motors of home telephone number. call the GM Mobility Assistance Canada Limited reserve the right to Telephone number of your Center at 1-800-323-9935.
  • Page 359 Allow three Tow to the chains, or other traction devices. weeks for delivery. nearest Buick dealer for Towing or services for vehicles warranty service, or if the vehicle driven on a non-public road or was in a crash and cannot be highway.
  • Page 360 Must be over 250 kilometers from where the trip was started to When the vehicle requires To enhance your ownership qualify. General Motors of warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating Canada Limited requires dealer and request an appointment. dealers are proud to offer Courtesy pre-authorization, original By scheduling a service...
  • Page 361 Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty service can generally be If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or completed while you wait. However, warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle if you are unable to wait, GM helps transportation is used instead of that you obtain if the vehicle is kept to minimize inconvenience by...
  • Page 362 Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These If the vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from All program options, such as shuttle collision and it is damaged, vehicles that were total losses in service, may not be available at have the damage repaired by a prior crashes.
  • Page 363 As a result, these parts may fit If the vehicle is leased, the leasing poorly, exhibit premature durability/ company may require you to have Protect your investment in the corrosion problems, and may not insurance that ensures repairs with GM vehicle with comprehensive perform properly in subsequent Genuine GM Original Equipment and collision insurance coverage.
  • Page 364 For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see Discuss this with the repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to Gather the following information: have the vehicle repaired with Driver name, address, and Genuine GM parts, even if your telephone number.
  • Page 366 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may believe that the vehicle has a call the Vehicle Safety Hotline safety defect, notify Transport toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Canada immediately, and notify (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);...
  • Page 367 Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: assist in understanding how a performance and how it is driven. vehicle's systems performed. The Buick Customer Assistance Center For example, the vehicle uses EDR is designed to record data P.O. Box 33136 computer modules to monitor and...
  • Page 368 This data can help provide a better such as law enforcement, that have understanding of the circumstances the special equipment, can read the If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. information if they have access to active OnStar system, that system the vehicle or the EDR.
  • Page 369 RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences rules and with Industry Canada...

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