Buick Verano 2016 Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Buick Verano is a small luxury car that combines style, comfort, and the latest technology. The Verano stands out on the road thanks to its sleek and elegant outer design, which shows how much Buick cares about the little things. Inside, the car is made of high-quality materials and has a sleek and roomy feel. The Verano’s well-tuned suspension and sound-dampening materials make for a smooth and quiet ride. It has a lot of tech features, like a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connection, and navigation that you can use if you want to. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are two safety tools that give you more peace of mind. With a good mix of luxury, speed, and value, the 2016 Buick Verano is a great choice for people who want a compact sedan that looks and feels refined.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view 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 equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Windows

Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows 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 door control all four windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the front of the switch up to raise it.
The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 192.

Express Window Operation
Windows with an express down or up feature allows the windows to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. All door windows have the express-down feature. Front door windows may also have the express up feature. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically. Stop the window by pushing or pulling the switch.

Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected or is not working, the windows with the express-up feature will need to be reprogrammed 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 window is completely closed.
   The window is now reprogrammed.
   Repeat the process for the other windows.

Rear Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. This feature only works when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, or in RAP.

Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod.

Roof

Sunroof 

If equipped, the sunroof operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 192.
Open/Close : Press switch (1) to the first detent position. Express Open/Close : Press switch (1) to the second detent position and release. To 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 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.

Initializing
After a power failure, the sunroof operation may be limited. Have the system initialized by a dealer technician.

Sunshade
The sunshade is manually operated. Close or open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof 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 sunroof.

Head Restraints

Warning
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

Front Seats
The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
The height of the head 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 removable.

Rear Seats
The vehicle’s rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head 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 If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 80.

Front Seats
Seat Adjustment

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.

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.

Power Seat Adjustment
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 recline.
• Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

Reclining Seatbacks
The seatbacks can be reclined.
For detailed instructions, see Reclining Seatbacks 0 52

Rear Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded. For detailed instructions, see Rear Seats 0 54.

Lumbar Adjustment
If available, press and hold the front of the switch to increase lumbar support, or the rear of the switch to decrease lumbar support. Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support.

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