Buick Verano 2014 Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Buick Verano is a stylish, comfortable, and fast-compact luxury car. The exterior of the Verano is sleek and stylish, which makes it stand out on the road. Its well-made interior offers a polished and upscale driving experience. The Verano is driven by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that gets good gas mileage and is a good mix of power and efficiency. It has a well-tuned suspension system that makes the ride smooth and comfy. The Verano’s cabin is roomy and comfortable, with high-quality materials and current technology like a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and available navigation. The Verano puts safety first, with features like antilock brakes, stability control, traction control, and multiple airbags. Overall, the 2014 Buick Verano is a stylish and well-equipped compact sedan that appeals to people who want luxury and speed in a smaller car.

Service and Maintenance

General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance. It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold. It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed. Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance 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 technicians, the dealer is the place
for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades.

Caution
Damage caused by improper maintenance can lead to costly repairs and may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are important to keep the vehicle in good working condition.
The Tire Rotation and Required Services are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is recommended to have your dealer perform these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle emissions. Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary. There may need to be more  frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services – Normal are for vehicles that:

• Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9.
• Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
• Use the recommended fuel. See Recommended Fuel on page 9-48.

Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services – Normal chart. The Additional Required Services –
Severe are for vehicles that are:

• Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather.
• Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain.
• Frequently towing a trailer.
• Used for high speed or competitive driving.
• Used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
  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 on page 10-3.

Maintenance Schedule

Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop

• Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10-9.
  Once a Month
• Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-47.
• Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10-53.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10-21.

Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-11.

Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation on page 10-53.

• Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10-9 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10-11.
• Check engine coolant level. See Engine Coolant on page 10-16.
• Check windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10-21.
• Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking,
  or contamination and replace worn or damaged blades. See Exterior Care on page 10-75. Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking,
  or contamination and replace worn or damaged blades. See Exterior Care on page 10-75.
• Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-47.
• Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10-53.
• Visually check for fluid leaks.
• Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-13.
• Inspect brake system.
• Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See Exterior Care on page 10-75.
• Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check on page 3-16.
• Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.
• Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts.
• Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10-75.
• Check starter switch. See Starter Switch Check on page 10-24.
• Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10-25.
• Check the ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-25.
• Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-25.
• Check the 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 on page 2-23.

Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services – Normal

1. Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if thevehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels.
   Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors.
2. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition.
3. Or every four years, whichever comes first.
4. Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-15.
5. Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed.
6. Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.

Special Application Services

• Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/ 3,000 mi.
• Have underbody flushing services performed? See “Underbody
  Maintenance” in Exterior Care on page 10-75.

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 technicians know your vehicle best. Your dealer can also perform a thorough assessment with a multi-point inspection to recommend when your vehicle may need attention. The following list is intended to explain the services and conditions to look for that may indicate services are required.

Battery
The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories.

• To avoid a breakdown or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power.
• Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion-free.

Belts

• Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting.
• Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustments or replacements when necessary.

Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving.

• Signs of brake wear may include chirping, grinding, or squealing noises, or difficulty stopping.
• Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts engineered for the vehicle.

Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids protect the vehicle’s systems and components. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11 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 dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed.

Lamps
Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on the road.

• Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming, failure to light, cracking, or damage. The brake lamps need to be checked periodically to ensure that they light when braking.
• With a multi-point inspection, your dealer can check the lamps and note any concerns.

Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride.

• Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration, bounce/sway while braking, longer stopping distance, or uneven tire wear.
• As part of the multi-point inspection, trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals,
  or damage, and can advise when service is needed.

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