🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Buick Model: Verano Year: 2012 Manual Title: 2012 Buick Verano Navigation Manual Product Type: Owner's Manual 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Compact Premium Sedan Target Audience: Buyers seeking comfort, refinement, and advanced technology in a smaller package Competitive Analysis Competitors: Acura ILX, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, Volvo S60 (depending on specific features and pricing) Key Features Premium Interior: Quiet cabin, quality materials, comfortable seating Refined Ride: Comfort-oriented suspension tuning, advanced sound deadening Advanced Infotainment: Available IntelliLink system with navigation and connectivity 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Focus: Navigation System and Infotainment Features Secondary Focus: Vehicle Features integrated with Navigation Page Count Estimated Pages: 150-200 Manual Type Type: Owner's Manual (Specific to Navigation System) Language Language: English Format Format: PDF Download 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Navigation System: Operation, Destination Entry, Route Planning, Traffic Information Infotainment Interface: Radio, CD/MP3 Player, USB/Auxiliary Inputs, Bluetooth Connectivity Climate Control Integration: Manual operation and potential integration with screen Driver Information Center: Display customization and access through infotainment Audio System Controls: Settings, equalization, source selection Procedures Included Initial Setup: System initialization and personalization Destination Entry: Manual input, points of interest, contacts Route Management: Adding waypoints, avoiding tolls/highways, rerouting Bluetooth Pairing: Connecting mobile devices for calls and audio streaming Media Playback: Operating CD, MP3, USB, and Auxiliary sources Technical Depth Depth: User-focused, detailed operational instructions for navigation and infotainment Diagnostic Coverage: Basic troubleshooting for system functions, not in-depth repair 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: Portable Document Format (PDF) Searchability: Likely text-searchable if OCR applied Print Quality Quality: Digital reproduction of original factory manual Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper: N/A (Digital Download) Completeness Version: Official Factory Manual (Navigation Specific) Scope: Focuses on Navigation and related infotainment, not a full vehicle owner's manual ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Type: Inline 4-Cylinder Displacement: 2.4L (2384 cc) Engine Code: LE5 (GM Ecotec) Performance Horsepower: 180 hp @ 6700 rpm Torque: 171 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Multi-port Fuel Injection (MPFI) Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane recommended) Emissions California Emissions Certification: SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) 🔧 Transmission Standard Type: 6-Speed Automatic Optional Type: N/A (Automatic was standard) Features Driver Selectable Modes: Driver Shift Control (Manual mode with paddle shifters or gear selector) Fluid Type Fluid Specification: Dexron VI (or equivalent) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: 183.9 inches (4671 mm) Width: 70.5 inches (1791 mm) Height: 59.0 inches (1499 mm) Wheelbase: 107.1 inches (2720 mm) Interior Front Headroom: 39.0 inches (991 mm) Rear Headroom: 37.0 inches (940 mm) Front Legroom: 42.2 inches (1072 mm) Rear Legroom: 31.2 inches (792 mm) Cargo Cargo Volume Rear Seats Up: 15.2 cubic feet (430 liters) Weights Curb Weight Est: 3300 - 3450 lbs (1497 - 1565 kg) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Overall Rating: 5-Star (for comparable model years/configurations) IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes (for 2013 model year, generally applicable to 2012 design) Active Features Braking System: 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist Stability Control: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control Tire Pressure Monitoring: Standard Passive Features Airbags: Dual front, front side-impact, curtain side airbags, rear side-impact airbags (on select trims) Seatbelts: 3-point belts with pretensioners and load limiters Child Seat Anchors: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system 💡 Technology Features Infotainment System Name: IntelliLink Display Size: 7-inch color touchscreen Navigation Provider: Garmin (typically) Driver Assistance Parking Assistance: Rear park assist sensors (optional on some trims) Lighting: Halogen projector-beam headlamps, LED daytime running lamps (on some trims) Connectivity Bluetooth: Standard for hands-free calling and audio streaming Usb Port: Standard for media playback and device charging Auxiliary Input: Standard 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change: Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, using synthetic oil Tire Rotation: Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) Engine Air Filter: Inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), replace as needed Cabin Air Filter: Replace every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or 1 year Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Type: SAE 5W-30 Synthetic (API Certified) Coolant Type: GM Dex-Cool (Orange) Brake Fluid Type: DOT 3 Known Issues Common Complaints: Some reports of turbocharger issues (on 2.0T models, not standard 2.4L), minor electrical gremlins, and suspension noise. Recalls: Check for recalls related to airbags (Takata), fuel system, or specific electronic components for the 2012 model year. 📚 Vehicle History Brand Heritage Buick Legacy: Long history of producing comfortable, refined, and well-equipped vehicles, often positioned as a premium marque within General Motors. Model Evolution Verano Introduction: The Verano was introduced for the 2012 model year as Buick's compact premium sedan, aiming to compete with European luxury brands. It was based on GM's global compact platform (Delta II). Production Manufacturing Location: Lake Orion, Michigan, USA Production Years: 2012-2017 🏆 Awards & Recognition Recognitions Consumer Reports Rating: Variable, often...
Connecting mobile devices for calls and audio streaming
Media Playback:
Operating CD, MP3, USB, and Auxiliary sources
Technical Depth
Depth:
User-focused, detailed operational instructions for navigation and infotainment
Diagnostic Coverage:
Basic troubleshooting for system functions, not in-depth repair
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Type:
Portable Document Format (PDF)
Searchability:
Likely text-searchable if OCR applied
Print Quality
Quality:
Digital reproduction of original factory manual
Binding Type
Binding:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper:
N/A (Digital Download)
Completeness
Version:
Official Factory Manual (Navigation Specific)
Scope:
Focuses on Navigation and related infotainment, not a full vehicle owner's manual
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Type:
Inline 4-Cylinder
Displacement:
2.4L (2384 cc)
Engine Code:
LE5 (GM Ecotec)
Performance
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
171 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-port Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane recommended)
Emissions
California Emissions Certification:
SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle)
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Type:
6-Speed Automatic
Optional
Type:
N/A (Automatic was standard)
Features
Driver Selectable Modes:
Driver Shift Control (Manual mode with paddle shifters or gear selector)
Fluid Type
Fluid Specification:
Dexron VI (or equivalent)
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
183.9 inches (4671 mm)
Width:
70.5 inches (1791 mm)
Height:
59.0 inches (1499 mm)
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches (2720 mm)
Interior
Front Headroom:
39.0 inches (991 mm)
Rear Headroom:
37.0 inches (940 mm)
Front Legroom:
42.2 inches (1072 mm)
Rear Legroom:
31.2 inches (792 mm)
Cargo
Cargo Volume Rear Seats Up:
15.2 cubic feet (430 liters)
Weights
Curb Weight Est:
3300 - 3450 lbs (1497 - 1565 kg)
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Overall Rating:
5-Star (for comparable model years/configurations)
IIHS Top Safety Pick:
Yes (for 2013 model year, generally applicable to 2012 design)
Active Features
Braking System:
4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Stability Control:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control
Tire Pressure Monitoring:
Standard
Passive Features
Airbags:
Dual front, front side-impact, curtain side airbags, rear side-impact airbags (on select trims)
Seatbelts:
3-point belts with pretensioners and load limiters
Child Seat Anchors:
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
System Name:
IntelliLink
Display Size:
7-inch color touchscreen
Navigation Provider:
Garmin (typically)
Driver Assistance
Parking Assistance:
Rear park assist sensors (optional on some trims)
Lighting:
Halogen projector-beam headlamps, LED daytime running lamps (on some trims)
Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Standard for hands-free calling and audio streaming
Usb Port:
Standard for media playback and device charging
Auxiliary Input:
Standard
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, using synthetic oil
Tire Rotation:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Engine Air Filter:
Inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), replace as needed
Cabin Air Filter:
Replace every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or 1 year
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic (API Certified)
Coolant Type:
GM Dex-Cool (Orange)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3
Known Issues
Common Complaints:
Some reports of turbocharger issues (on 2.0T models, not standard 2.4L), minor electrical gremlins, and suspension noise.
Recalls:
Check for recalls related to airbags (Takata), fuel system, or specific electronic components for the 2012 model year.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Buick Legacy:
Long history of producing comfortable, refined, and well-equipped vehicles, often positioned as a premium marque within General Motors.
Model Evolution
Verano Introduction:
The Verano was introduced for the 2012 model year as Buick's compact premium sedan, aiming to compete with European luxury brands. It was based on GM's global compact platform (Delta II).
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Lake Orion, Michigan, USA
Production Years:
2012-2017
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Consumer Reports Rating:
Variable, often noted for quietness and ride comfort but less so for predicted reliability in early years.
Ratings
Jd Power Award:
May have received awards for initial quality or dependability in specific categories, depending on the year.
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