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Contents Introduction ...... 2 In Brief ...... 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 21 Seats and Restraints ...... 46 Storage ...... 89 Instruments and Controls ...... 92 Lighting ...... 119 Infotainment System ...... 126 Climate Controls ...... 212 Driving and Operating ...... 216 Vehicle Care ...... 254 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 330 Technical Data ...... 343 Customer Information ...... 346 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 356 OnStar ...... 360 Index ...... 370 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

2 Introduction Introduction This manual describes features that Helm, Incorporated may or may not be on the vehicle Attention: Customer Service because of optional equipment that 47911 Halyard Drive was not purchased on the vehicle, Plymouth, MI 48170 model variants, country USA specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your Using this Manual region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the The names, logos, emblems, Refer to the purchase back of the manual. It is an slogans, vehicle model names, and documentation relating to your alphabetical list of what is in the vehicle body designs appearing in specific vehicle to confirm the manual and the page number where this manual including, but not limited features. it can be found. to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and CASCADA are Keep this manual in the vehicle for trademarks and/or service marks of quick reference. Danger, Warning, and General Motors LLC, its Caution subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Canadian Vehicle Owners Warning messages found on vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada, A French language manual can be labels and in this manual describe substitute the name “General obtained from your dealer, at hazards and what to do to avoid or Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick www.helminc.com, or from: reduce them. Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23271687 A First Printing © 2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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A circle with a slash through it is a 9 : Airbag Readiness Light { Danger safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.” ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Symbols or OnStar® The vehicle has components and $ : Brake System Warning Light { Warning labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with " : Charging System Warning indicates a hazard that the text describing the operation or I : Cruise Control could result in injury or death. information relating to a specific component, control, message, ^ : Do Not Service gauge, or indicator. B : Engine Coolant Temperature Caution M : Shown when the owner O : Exterior Lamps manual has additional instructions ` : Do Not Puncture Caution indicates a hazard that or information. could result in property or vehicle * _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited damage. : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions # : Fog Lamps or information. . : Fuel Gauge 0 : Shown when there is more + : Fuses information on another page — 3 “see page.” : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Vehicle Symbol Chart ( : Heated Steering Wheel Here are some additional symbols j that may be found on the vehicle : LATCH System Child Restraints and what they mean. For more * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp information on the symbol, refer to : : Oil Pressure the Index. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

4 Introduction

} : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Driver Information In Brief Center (DIC) ...... 17 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System ...... 17 Instrument Panel Lane Departure Instrument Panel Overview ...... 6 Warning (LDW) ...... 17 Initial Drive Information Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 17 Initial Drive Information ...... 8 Parking Assist ...... 18 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Outlets ...... 18 System ...... 8 Convertible ...... 18 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 8 Performance and Maintenance Door Locks ...... 9 Traction Control/Electronic Trunk Release ...... 9 Stability Control ...... 18 Windows ...... 10 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 19 Seat Adjustment ...... 10 Engine Oil Life System ...... 19 Heated Seats ...... 11 Driving for Better Fuel Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12 Economy ...... 19 Safety Belts ...... 12 Roadside Assistance Passenger Sensing System . . . 12 Program ...... 20 Mirror Adjustment ...... 12 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13 Interior Lighting ...... 13 Exterior Lighting ...... 14 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 14 Climate Controls ...... 15 Transmission ...... 15 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls ...... 16 Cruise Control ...... 16 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

6 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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1. Air Vents 0 214. 10. Anti-Theft Alarm System 16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Indicator. See Vehicle Alarm Transmission 0 233. 2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam 0 Changer 0 120. System 31. 17. Power Outlets 0 96. 11. Traction Control/Electronic Turn Signal Lever. See Turn 0 18. Ignition Switch. See Ignition and Lane-Change Stability Control 239. Positions 0 227. 0 Signals 122. Lane Departure Warning 19. Horn 0 94. (LDW) 0 247. Driver Information Center (DIC) 20. Steering Wheel Buttons. See Driver Information Assistance Systems for Adjustment 0 93. Center (DIC) 0 110. Parking or Backing 0 243. 21. Instrument Panel Storage 0 89. 3. Cruise Control 0 241. 12. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 212. Instrument Panel Fuse Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Block 0 285. System 0 245 (If Equipped). Heated Front Seats 0 50 (If 0 Equipped). 22. Hood Release. See 4. Instrument Cluster 98. Hood 0 257. Heated Steering Wheel 0 94 (If 5. Driver Information Center 23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 119. (DIC) 0 110. Equipped). 0 Fog Lamps 0 122. 6. Steering Wheel Controls 0 93. 13. USB 158. Instrument Panel Illumination 7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94. Input Jack. See Auxiliary Devices 0 164. Control 0 123. 8. Central Locking Switch. See 0 24. Data Link Connector (DLC) Power Door Locks 0 28. 14. Convertible Top 37 (If Equipped). (Out of View). See Malfunction Hazard Warning Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Flashers 0 122. Central Power Window Switch. Light) 0 102. See Power Windows 0 34. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 101 15. Electric Parking Brake. See Parking Brake 0 236 9. Infotainment. See Overview 0 126. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

8 In Brief Initial Drive Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Information Personalization 0 113 This section provides a brief V : Press and hold to release the overview about some of the trunk. important features that may or may 7 : Press and release to initiate not be on your specific vehicle. vehicle locator. Press and hold for at For more detailed information, refer least three seconds to sound the to each of the features which can be panic alarm. Press again to cancel found later in this owner manual. the panic alarm. See Keys 0 21 and Remote Keyless Remote Keyless Entry With Remote Start Shown Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 23. (RKE) System Press the button to extend the key. The RKE transmitter may work up to The key can be used for the driver Remote Vehicle Start 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. side lock and the ignition. If equipped, the engine can be K : Press to unlock both doors, started from outside of the vehicle. trunk and fuel door. Press and Starting the Vehicle hold K to open all windows. See Vehicle Personalization 0 113. 1. Press and release Q on the Some vehicles may have a feature RKE transmitter. that also allows the convertible top 2. Immediately press and hold / to open. SeePower Windows 0 34. for at least four seconds or until Q : Press to lock all doors. Press the turn signal lamps flash. and hold the lock button to close all 3. Start the vehicle normally after windows. entering. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Remote start can be extended. Power Door Locks Trunk Release Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26. Door Locks Press the lower half of the emblem K : Press to unlock. To lock or unlock the doors from to open the trunk. See Trunk 0 29. outside the vehicle: Q : Press to lock. . Press Q or K on the Remote See Power Door Locks 0 28. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. . Use the key in the driver door. To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle: . Press Q or K on the power door lock switch. . Pulling an interior door handle will unlock the door. Pulling the door handle again unlatches it. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

10 In Brief

Windows Seat Adjustment Power Driver Seat Adjustment

To adjust the power seatback: . Tilt the top of the control The driver power window switches rearward to recline. control all windows. Each . Tilt the top of the control forward passenger door has a switch that To adjust a power driver seat, to raise. controls only that window. if equipped: See Reclining Seatbacks 0 49. Press the switch to the first detent to . Move the seat forward or lower the window. Pull the switch up rearward by sliding the control to the first detent to raise it. forward or rearward. See Power Windows 0 34. . 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. See Power Seat Adjustment 0 48. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Power Lumbar Seatback Latches Heated Seats

If equipped, press and hold the front To fold the seatback, lift the release If available, the controls are on the of the switch to increase lumbar lever and fold the seatback forward. climate control panel. The engine support, or the rear of the switch to The seat will slide forward. must be running to operate the heated seats. decrease lumbar support. To raise, lift the seatback to its To adjust the height of the support, upright position until the seat locks. Press M or L to heat the driver or press and hold the top or bottom of The seat will slide back to the passenger seat cushion and the switch. Release the switch when original position. seatback. the seatback reaches the desired See Seatback Latches 0 50. level of lumbar support. Press the control once for the Rear Seats highest setting. With each press of See Lumbar Adjustment 0 49. the control, the heated seat will The rear seatbacks can be folded. change to the next lower setting, For detailed instructions, see Rear and then the off setting. Three lights Seats 0 51. indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

12 In Brief

See Heated Front Seats 0 50. Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Head Restraint System Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary The passenger sensing system while keeping the seat and the head turns off the front outboard restraint height in the proper passenger frontal airbag and knee position. airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the See Head Restraints 0 47 and Refer to the following sections for passenger sensing system. See Reclining Seatbacks 0 49. important information on how to use Passenger Sensing System 0 64 for safety belts properly: important information. 0 . Safety Belts 53. The passenger airbag status . How to Wear Safety Belts indicator will be visible on the center Properly 0 54. stack when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status . Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55. Indicator 0 101. . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 77. Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Automatic Dimming Rearview 3. Turn the selector switch to 9 4. Lift the lever up to lock the Mirror to deselect the mirror. steering wheel in place. Automatic dimming reduces the The vehicle has manual folding Do not adjust the steering wheel glare of headlamps from behind. mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 33. while driving. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Steering Wheel Interior Lighting See Automatic Dimming Rearview Adjustment Dome Lamps Mirror 0 34. Exterior Mirrors

To adjust the steering wheel: The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the 1. Pull the lever down. 1. Turn the selector switch to L front and rear interior lamps. 2. Move the steering wheel up (Left) or R (Right) to choose ( : Press to turn the lamps off, or down. the driver or passenger mirror. even when a door is open. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel 2. Move the control to adjust the H : Press to turn the lamps on closer or away from you. mirror. automatically when a door is opened. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

14 In Brief

' : Press to turn on the dome Exterior Lighting 5 : Turns on the headlamps lamps. together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning Reading Lamps chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. # : If equipped with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 119 The exterior lamp control is to the . Fog Lamps 0 122 left of the steering column on the instrument panel. Windshield Wiper/Washer O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again. The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. AUTO : Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, # or $ : Press the button near together with the parking lamps, each lamp to turn it on or off. taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and With the ignition in ACC/ sidemarker lamps. ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or START, ; : Turns on the parking lamps move the lever to select the wiper including all lamps, except the speed. headlamps. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 212. Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) DSC allows you to shift an INT : Move the lever up to INT, then automatic transmission similar to a turn the x INT band up or down manual transmission. To use the for more or less sensitivity to DSC feature: moisture. 1. Move the shift lever from OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. D (Drive) to the left into the (+) 1. Driver and Passenger Heated or (−) manual position. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move Seats (If Equipped) 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) the lever down. For several wipes, 2. Driver and Passenger hold the lever down. to upshift or rearward (−) to Temperature Controls downshift. An M and the n L : Pull the lever toward you to 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) current gear will be displayed spray windshield washer fluid and 4. Air Delivery Modes in the Driver Information activate the wipers. Center (DIC). 5. Fan Controls See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94. See Manual Mode 0 234. 6. Defrost Climate Controls While using the DSC feature, the 7. Rear Window Defogger vehicle will have firmer, quicker The heating, cooling, defrosting, and 8. Recirculation shifting. You can use this for sport ventilation for the vehicle can be driving or when climbing or controlled with this system. 9. Heated Steering Wheel (If descending hills, to stay in gear Equipped) longer, or to downshift for more 10. Air Conditioning power or engine braking. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

16 In Brief Vehicle Features infotainment system. Press again to Cruise Control turn the sound on. Press to cancel Steering Wheel Controls voice recognition. _ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio Depending on the vehicle options, source. some audio functions can be controlled through the steering Use the thumbwheel to select the wheel controls. next or previous favorite radio station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and Bluetooth Audio. Use _ SRC to skip to the next song or show using Pandora or Stitcher. See Pandora Internet Radio 0 146 or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 150. x + − : Press + to increase the 1 : Press to turn the cruise control volume. Press − to decrease. system on or off. A white indicator See Steering Wheel Controls 0 93. comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. RES/+ : If there is a set speed in memory, move the thumbwheel up b / g : Press to interact with briefly to resume to that speed or Bluetooth or voice recognition. See hold upward to accelerate. If cruise Bluetooth 0 197 or Voice control is already active, use to Recognition 0 191. increase vehicle speed. $ / i : Press to decline an incoming call, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down 2. w / x : Use the band to Lane Departure briefly to set the speed and activate scroll through the items in Warning (LDW) cruise control. If cruise control is each menu. already active, use to decrease If equipped, LDW may help avoid speed. 3. MENU: Press to display the unintentional lane departures at DIC menus. This button is also * : Press to disengage cruise speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or used to return to or exit the last greater. LDW uses a camera sensor control without erasing the set screen displayed on the DIC. speed from memory. to detect the lane markings. The See Driver Information Center LDW light, @, is green if a lane See Cruise Control 0 241. (DIC) 0 110. marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn Driver Information Forward Collision Alert signal in that direction, the light will Center (DIC) (FCA) System change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. The DIC display is in the center of If equipped, FCA may help avoid or the instrument cluster. It shows the reduce the harm caused by See Lane Departure Warning 0 status of many vehicle systems. The front-end crashes. FCA provides a (LDW) 247. controls for the DIC are on the turn green indicator, , when a vehicle signal lever. V is detected ahead. When Rear Vision approaching a vehicle ahead too Camera (RVC) quickly, FCA provides a visual alert If equipped, RVC displays a view of and rapidly beeps. the area behind the vehicle on the See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) center stack display when the System 0 245. vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, backing maneuvers. or press and hold to clear, the See Assistance Systems for Parking menu item displayed. or Backing 0 243. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

18 In Brief Parking Assist or until the driver door is opened Performance and within 10 minutes of turning off the If equipped, Rear Parking Assist vehicle. See Retained Accessory Maintenance (RPA) uses sensors on the rear Power (RAP) 0 230. bumper to assist with parking and 0 Traction Control/ avoiding objects while in See Power Outlets 96. R (Reverse). It operates at speeds Electronic Stability less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may Convertible Control display a warning triangle on the The convertible top can be The Traction Control System (TCS) RVC screen and a graphic on the automatically opened and closed. instrument cluster to provide the limits wheel spin. The system is on For step-by-step instructions, see when the vehicle is started. object distance. In addition, multiple Convertible Top 0 37. beeps may occur if very close to an The StabiliTrak system assists with object. directional control of the vehicle in The vehicle may also have the Front difficult driving conditions. The Parking Assist system. system is on when the vehicle is started. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 243. . To turn off TCS, press and release g on the center stack. Power Outlets The appropriate DIC message is displayed. The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, . Press and release g again to such as a cell phone or MP3 player. turn TCS back on. The There is one accessory power outlet appropriate DIC message is on the center stack below the displayed. climate controls and one on the rear . To turn off both TCS and of the center floor console. These StabiliTrak, press and hold g outlets are powered when the key is until comes on in the in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, g Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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instrument cluster and the Loading Information label. See Resetting the Oil Life System 0 appropriate DIC message is Vehicle Load Limits 223. The 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN displayed. warning light will remain on until the with the engine off. tire pressure is corrected. . Press g again to turn on both 2. Press the DIC MENU button on systems. The appropriate DIC The low tire pressure warning light the turn signal lever to enter message is displayed. may come on in cool weather when the Vehicle Information Menu. the vehicle is first started, and then Use the thumbwheel to scroll See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Stability Control 0 239. through the menu items until may be an early indicator that the you reach REMAINING tire pressures are getting low and OIL LIFE. Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the 3. Press SET/CLR to reset the oil This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. life at 100%. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. the correct tire pressures. See Engine Oil Life System 0 262. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 296. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Engine Oil Life System Driving habits can affect fuel The low tire pressure warning light The engine oil life system calculates mileage. Here are some driving tips alerts to a significant loss in engine oil life based on vehicle use to get the best fuel economy pressure of one of the vehicle's and displays the CHANGE ENGINE possible. tires. If the warning light comes on, OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate stop as soon as possible and inflate smoothly. the tires to the recommended The oil life system should be reset pressure shown on the Tire and to 100% only following an oil . Brake gradually and avoid change. abrupt stops. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. Avoid idling the engine for long New Buick owners are automatically periods of time. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance . When road and weather Program. conditions are appropriate, use See Roadside Assistance cruise control. Program 0 350. . Always follow posted speed limits 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 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows 21 Keys, Doors, and Heated Mirrors ...... 33 Keys and Locks Interior Mirrors Windows Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 34 Keys Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...... 34 Keys and Locks { Warning Keys ...... 21 Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windows ...... 34 System ...... 23 Power Windows ...... 34 an ignition key or Remote Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Sun Visors ...... 36 Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is System Operation ...... 23 dangerous and children or others Remote Vehicle Start ...... 26 Roof could be seriously injured or Door Locks ...... 27 Convertible Top ...... 37 killed. They could operate the Power Door Locks ...... 28 power window or other controls or Delayed Locking ...... 28 make the vehicle move. The Automatic Door Locks ...... 28 windows will function with the key Lockout Protection ...... 29 in the ignition or with the RKE Doors transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught Trunk ...... 29 in the path of a closing window. Vehicle Security Do not leave children in a vehicle Vehicle Security ...... 31 with the ignition key or an RKE Vehicle Alarm System ...... 31 transmitter. Immobilizer ...... 32 Immobilizer Operation ...... 32 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...... 33 Power Mirrors ...... 33 Folding Mirrors ...... 33 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Warning (Continued)

impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.

The ignition key, key rings, and RKE Interference from radio-frequency { Warning transmitter, if equipped, are identification (RFID) tags may designed to work together. As a If the key is unintentionally prevent the key from starting the system, it reduces the risk of rotated while the vehicle is vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from unintentionally moving the key out the key when starting the vehicle. running, the ignition could be of the RUN position. If replacements moved out of the RUN position. or additions are required, see your The key that is part of the RKE This could be caused by heavy dealer. Limit added items to a few transmitter can be used for the items hanging from the key ring, essential keys or small, light items ignition and driver side lock. or by large or long items attached no larger than an RKE transmitter. to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar (RKE) System Operation Overview 0 360. The transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the Remote Keyless Entry vehicle. (RKE) System Keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can See Radio Frequency impact the performance of the Statement 0 356. transmitter. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: Press the button on the RKE . Check the distance. The transmitter to extend the key. Press transmitter may be too far from the button and the key blade to the vehicle. retract the key. . Check the location. Other If it becomes difficult to turn the key, vehicles or objects may be inspect the key blade for debris. blocking the signal. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later See your dealer if a new key is in this section. needed. . If the transmitter is still not With Remote Start Shown If locked out of the vehicle, see working correctly, see your K : Press to unlock both doors, Roadside Assistance dealer or a qualified technician trunk and fuel door. Press and hold Program 0 350. for service. the K to open all windows. See Vehicle Personalization 0 113. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Some vehicles may have a feature V : Press and hold to release the longer work. Any remaining that also allows the convertible top trunk. transmitters will need to be to open. See Power Windows 0 34. reprogrammed. Each vehicle can 7 : Press and release one time to The turn signal indicators may flash have up to eight transmitters initiate vehicle locator. The exterior matched to it. to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle lamps flash and the horn chirps Personalization 0 113. three times. Programming with a Recognized Transmitter Pressing K will disarm the alarm Press and hold 7 for at least system. See Vehicle Alarm three seconds to sound the panic To program a new key: System 0 31. alarm. The horn sounds and the 1. Insert the original, already Q : Press to lock all doors. Press turn signals flash for 30 seconds, programmed key in the ignition and hold the lock button to close all or until 7 is pressed again or the and turn the key to the ON/ windows. vehicle is started. RUN position. The turn signal indicators may flash / : If equipped, press to operate 2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and/or the horn may sound to the remote start feature. See and remove the key. indicate locking. Remote Vehicle Start 0 26. 3. Insert the new key to be If the driver door is open when Q is The buttons on the transmitter are programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within pressed, all doors lock and the disabled when there is a key in the five seconds. driver door will immediately unlock, ignition. if enabled through vehicle Programming Transmitters to The security light will turn off personalization. See Vehicle once the key has been Personalization 0 113. the Vehicle programmed. Only RKE transmitters programmed If the passenger door is open when 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional is pressed, all doors lock. to the vehicle will work. If a keys are to be programmed. Q transmitter is lost or stolen, a Pressing Q may also arm the alarm replacement can be purchased and If a key is lost or damaged, see your system. See Vehicle Alarm programmed through your dealer. dealer to have a new key made. System 0 31. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Programming without a and all previously known keys Recognized Transmitter will no longer work with the Program a new key to the vehicle vehicle. when a recognized key is not Remaining keys can be learned by available. Canadian regulations following the procedure in require that owners see their dealer. “Programming with a Recognized If there are no currently recognized Transmitter.” keys available, follow this procedure Battery Replacement to program the first key. This procedure will take Caution approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The When replacing the battery, do 2. Remove the battery cover by vehicle must be off and all of the not touch any of the circuitry on prying it with a finger. keys you wish to program must be the transmitter. Static from your with you. body could damage the 3. Remove the battery by pushing transmitter. on the battery and sliding it 1. Insert the new vehicle key into toward the key blade. the ignition. 4. Insert the new battery, positive 2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: side facing up. Push the light will come on. battery down until it is held in 3. Wait 10 minutes until the 1. Press the button on the place. Replace with a CR 2032 security light turns off. transmitter to extend the key. or equivalent battery. 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter. 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Remote Vehicle Start Other conditions can affect the a 10-minute extension is desired. performance of the transmitter. See Remote start can be extended If equipped, this feature allows the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) only once. engine to be started from outside System 0 23. the vehicle. The key must be turned to ON/RUN Starting the Vehicle before driving. / : This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote To start the engine using the remote Extending Engine Run Time start. start feature: For a 10-minute extension, repeat The climate control system will use 1. Press and release Q. Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is the previous settings during a still running. An extension can be 2. Immediately after completing remote start. The rear defogger and requested 30 seconds after starting. Step 1, press and hold / for at heated seats may come on during The remote start can be remote start based on cold ambient least four seconds or until the extended once. conditions. See Heated Front Seats turn signal lamps flash. The 0 50 and Vehicle turn signal lamps flashing When the remote start is extended, Personalization 0 113. confirms the request to remote the second 10 minutes will start start the vehicle has been immediately. Laws in some local communities received. may restrict the use of remote For example, if the engine has been starters. For example, some laws When the vehicle starts, the parking running for five minutes, and require a person using remote start lamps will turn on and remain on as 10 minutes are added, the engine to have the vehicle in view. Check long as the engine is running. The will run for a total of 15 minutes. local regulations for any doors will be locked and the climate A maximum of two remote starts, requirements. control system may come on. or a single start with an extension, If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not The engine will continue to run for is allowed between ignition cycles. use the remote start feature. The 10 minutes unless a time extension The vehicle's ignition must be vehicle may run out of fuel. is done or the ignition is turned on. turned on and then back off before After 30 seconds, repeat the steps if the remote start procedure can be used again. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Canceling a Remote Start . The vehicle is not in P (Park). Warning (Continued) To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: Door Locks death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle . Press and hold / until the { Warning whenever leaving it. parking lamps turn off. . Outsiders can easily enter . Turn on the hazard warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous. through an unlocked door flashers. when slowing or stopping . Turn the vehicle on and then off. . Passengers, especially the vehicle. Lock the doors children, can easily open to help prevent this from Conditions in Which Remote Start the doors and fall out of a happening. Will Not Work moving vehicle. The chance The remote vehicle start feature will of being thrown out of the To lock or unlock the doors from not operate if: vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are outside the vehicle: . The key is in the ignition. not locked. So, all . Press Q or K on the Remote . The hood is not closed. passengers should wear Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. safety belts properly and the . The hazard warning flashers doors should be locked . Use the key in the driver door. are on. whenever the vehicle is To lock or unlock the doors from . The malfunction indicator lamp driven. inside the vehicle: is on. . Young children who get into . Press or K on the power door . The engine coolant temperature unlocked vehicles may be Q is too high. unable to get out. A child lock switch. . The oil pressure is low. can be overcome by . Pulling an interior door handle extreme heat and can suffer will unlock the door. Pulling the . Two remote vehicle starts, or a permanent injuries or even door handle again unlatches it. single remote start with an extension, have already (Continued) been used. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Free-Turning Locks Power Door Locks When Q is pressed on the power The door lock cylinder turns freely door lock switch while the door is when either the wrong key is used, open, a chime will sound three or the correct key is not fully times indicating delayed locking is inserted. The free-turning door lock active. feature prevents the lock from being The doors will lock automatically forced open. five seconds after all doors are To reset the lock, turn it to the closed. If a door is reopened before vertical position with the correct key that time, the five-second timer will fully inserted. Remove the key and reset when all doors are closed insert it again. again. If this does not reset the lock, turn Press Q on the door lock switch the key halfway around in the again or press Q on the RKE cylinder and repeat the reset transmitter to lock the doors procedure. The central locking switch locks and unlocks both doors, the trunk, and immediately. the fuel door. This feature can also be K : Press to unlock. programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 113. Q : Press to lock. Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically This feature delays the locking of when all doors are closed, the the doors until five seconds after all ignition is on, and the shift lever is doors are closed. moved out of P (Park). To unlock the doors: . Press K on the power door lock switch. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows 29 . Shift the transmission into Doors P (Park). Warning (Continued) Automatic door locking cannot be Trunk and set the fan speed to the disabled. Automatic door unlocking highest setting. See can be programmed. See Vehicle { Warning “Climate Control Systems” Personalization 0 113. in the Index. Exhaust gases can enter the . If the vehicle is equipped Lockout Protection vehicle if it is driven with the with a power liftgate, disable When locking is requested with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, the power liftgate function. or with any objects that pass driver door open and the key in the See Engine Exhaust 0 232. ignition, all the doors will lock and through the seal between the then the driver door will unlock. This body and the trunk/hatch or can be manually overridden by liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Trunk Release pressing and holding Q on the carbon monoxide (CO) which To open the trunk, the vehicle must power door lock switch. cannot be seen or smelled. It can be off or the shift lever must be in cause unconsciousness and even If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned P (Park). death. on, the vehicle is off with the driver door open, and door locking is If the vehicle must be driven with requested, all the doors will lock and the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: only the driver door will unlock. The . Close all of the windows. Open Door Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle . Fully open the air outlets on Personalization 0 113. or under the instrument panel. . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark Handle emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. After use, return to the stored position.

. Press the lower half of the emblem on the trunk lid. . Press and hold V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Caution transmitter. 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. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows 31 Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured The vehicle alarm system will not during the delay to arm the system. arm if the doors are locked with This vehicle has theft-deterrent Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. the key. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, convertible top, If the driver door is opened without the vehicle impossible to steal. or the trunk is open. first unlocking with the RKE Vehicle Alarm System Slow Flash : Alarm system is transmitter, the horn will chirp and armed. the turn signal lights will flash to This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is system. Arming the Alarm System not started, or the door is not 1. Close the trunk and the hood. unlocked by pressing K on the RKE Turn off the vehicle. transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be 2. Lock the vehicle in one of activated. two ways: If a door, the hood, or the trunk is . Use the RKE transmitter. opened without first disarming the . With a door open, press the system, the turn signals will flash inside Q. and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will 3. After 30 seconds the alarm then re-arm to monitor for the next system will arm, and the unauthorized event. indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the Disarming the Alarm System The indicator light, on the alarm system is operating. Do one of the following to disarm instrument panel near the Pressing Q on the RKE the alarm system or turn off the windshield, indicates the status of transmitter a second time will alarm if it has been activated: the system: bypass the 30-second delay . Press K and Q on the RKE Off : Alarm system is disarmed. and immediately arm the alarm system. transmitter. . Start the vehicle. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation When trying to start the vehicle, the accident: security light comes on briefly when This vehicle has a passive the ignition is turned on. . Lock the vehicle after all theft-deterrent system. occupants have left the vehicle If the engine does not start and the and all doors are closed. The system does not have to be security light stays on, there is a manually armed or disarmed. . Always unlock a door with the problem with the system. Turn the RKE transmitter. The vehicle is automatically ignition off and try again. immobilized when the key is If the engine still does not start, and Unlocking the driver door with the removed from the ignition. key will not disarm the system or the key appears to be undamaged turn off the alarm. The system is automatically or the light continues to stay on, try disarmed when the vehicle is another ignition key. How to Detect a Tamper started with the correct key. The key If the engine still does not start with Condition uses a transponder that matches an the other key, the vehicle needs immobilizer control unit in the If K is pressed on the RKE service. If the vehicle does start, the vehicle and automatically disarms first key may be damaged. See your transmitter and the horn chirps and the system. Only the correct key dealer who can service the the turn signal lights flash three starts the vehicle. The vehicle may theft-deterrent system and have a times, an alarm occurred previously not start if the key is damaged. new key made. while the alarm system was armed. Do not leave the key or device that If the alarm has been activated, a disarms or deactivates the message will appear on the DIC. theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement 0 356. The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows 33 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward Convex Mirrors to return it to the original position. { Warning Heated Mirrors A convex mirror can make things, If equipped with heated mirrors: like other vehicles, look farther = : The rear window defogger also away than they really are. If you heats the outside mirrors. cut too sharply into the right lane, See Dual Automatic Climate Control you could hit a vehicle on the System 0 212. right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 1. Turn the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose The passenger side mirror is convex the driver or passenger mirror. shaped. A convex mirror's surface is 2. Move the control to adjust the curved so more can be seen from mirror. the driver seat. 3. Turn the selector switch to 9 to deselect the mirror. Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the Interior Rearview Mirrors { Warning sound, open either a front window Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear or the sunroof, if equipped. Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind the vehicle. adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, Power Windows Do not spray glass cleaner directly especially with the windows on the mirror. Use a soft towel closed in warm or hot weather. dampened with water. They can be overcome by the { Warning extreme heat and suffer Children could be seriously Automatic Dimming permanent injuries or even death injured or killed if caught in the from heat stroke. Rearview Mirror path of a closing window. Never The rearview mirror automatically leave keys in a vehicle with dims to reduce the glare of the children. When there are children headlamps from behind. This in the rear seat, use the window feature comes on when the vehicle lockout button to prevent is started. operation of the windows. See Keys 0 21.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Express Window Operation The central power window switch will express-open all windows when Windows with an express-down or pressed. Pull to express-close. up feature allow the windows to be lowered or raised without holding Express Window Anti-Pinch the switch. All door windows have Feature the express-down feature. Front door windows may also have the If any object is in the path of the express-up feature. Pull a window window when the express-up is switch up or push it down all the active, the window will stop at the way, release it, and the window obstruction and auto-reverse to a goes up or down automatically. Stop preset factory position. Weather the window by pushing or pulling the conditions such as severe icing may The power window switches on the switch. also cause the window to driver door control all four windows. auto-reverse. The window will return Each passenger door has a switch Central Power Window Switch to normal operation after the that controls only that window. obstruction or condition is removed. Press the switch to the first detent to Express Window Anti-Pinch lower the window. Pull the switch up Override to the first detent to raise it. The switches work when the ignition { Warning is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained If express override is activated, Accessory Power (RAP). See the window will not reverse Retained Accessory Power automatically. You or others could (RAP) 0 230. be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To override the anti-pinch feature, Programming the Power The window is now reprogrammed. hold the window switch all the way Windows Repeat the process for the other up to the second position. The windows. window will raise for as long as the If the battery on the vehicle has switch is held. Once the switch is been recharged or disconnected, Sun Visors released, the express mode is or is not working, the windows with reactivated. the express-up feature will need to be reprogrammed for the feature to In this mode, the window can close work. Before reprogramming, on an object in its path. Use care replace or recharge the vehicle's when using the override mode. battery. Window Indexing To program each front window: Indexing lowers the window a small 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or amount when the door is opened. ACC/ACCESSORY, or when When the door is closed, the Retained Accessory Power window will raise fully. If the vehicle (RAP) is active, close all doors. Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the loses power, you may need to 2. Pull and hold the power center mount to pivot to the side reprogram the windows. window switch until the window window or, if equipped, extend is fully closed. Continue Comfort Open along the rod. holding the switch up for To open the windows remotely, approximately two seconds press and hold K on the RKE after the window is completely transmitter until the windows closed. fully open. 3. Press the power window switch down until the window is fully open. Continue holding the switch down for approximately two seconds after the window is completely open. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Roof Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Convertible Top . Remove all objects from the . Do not open or store the trunk that may contact the convertible top when it is Review the following before convertible top when it is dirty or wet. This could operating: operated. result in stains, mildew, or other damage. { Warning . Do not leave the vehicle with the convertible . Only store the vehicle with While opening or closing the top open. the top fully closed. convertible top, people can be . Do not exceed 50 km/h injured by the moving parts of the (31 mph) until the top has Opening the Convertible Top tonneau cover or convertible top. completely closed or 1. Place the partition in the rear opened. Maintain visual contact with the storage area in the upright top while it is being operated. . Do not open or close the top position. See Rear while driving in high wind Storage 0 89. conditions. Caution 2. Close the trunk. . Do not operate the 3. Start the vehicle or place it in convertible top multiple Follow these guidelines when ACC/ACCESSORY. operating the convertible top or times in a short period of 4. When possible, operate the damage can occur: time without starting the engine to avoid draining the convertible top when the . Remove all items from the vehicle battery. vehicle is stopped. The top can roof, trunk lid, or tonneau (Continued) be operated while driving cover before operating. below 50 km/h (31 mph) and (Continued) will stop if that speed is exceeded. The top operation will take approximately Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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25 seconds. Make sure the top If the radio is on, the sound may be operation can be completed muted for a brief time due to a new before that speed is reached. audio system equalization being loaded. Closing the Convertible Top 1. Make sure the sun visor mirror covers are closed and the sun visors are stored in the center mount position. 2. Close the trunk. 3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY. 5. Press and hold the front of the convertible top switch. The 4. When possible, operate the windows will automatically convertible top when the lower. vehicle is stopped. The top can 5. Pull and hold the front of the 6. After the convertible top is convertible switch. The be operated while driving below 50 km/h (31 mph) and completely closed, a chime will windows will automatically sound. Release the switch. lower. will stop if that speed is exceeded. The top operation 7. Briefly pull the front of the 6. Continue holding until the will take approximately central power window switch to convertible top is completely 25 seconds. Make sure the top close all windows. open. A chime will sound. operation can be completed Release the switch. before that speed is reached. If the radio is on, the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new 7. Briefly pull the front of the audio system equalization being central power window switch to loaded. close all windows. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Opening Convertible Top with . At cooler outside temperatures, Complete the power window RKE Transmitter the convertible top may not indexing procedure. See Power K open. It is possible to close the Windows 0 34. If equipped, press and hold the top down to temperatures of on the RKE transmitter until the Other features may be affected about −20 °C (−4 °F). A DIC while operating the convertible top: convertible top is completely open message will display if the top and the tonneau cover is closed. All will not open due to low . The trunk can only be opened windows will be opened during this temperature. If necessary, move with the key until the convertible operation. The exterior lamps will the vehicle to a heated indoor top is completely opened or flash when operation is completed. area to operate the top. closed. Troubleshooting . If the top has recently been . The windows cannot close while Check the following if the cycled repeatedly or left in an the top is moving. convertible top switch is not intermediate state, it will be . When driving with the top not operating: temporarily disabled. A DIC fully secured, chimes can be message displays. Normal heard above 80 km/h (50 mph). . The ignition should be in ACC/ operation will be restored within ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, 10 minutes after the system has If the vehicle battery has been or Retained Accessory Power cooled. disconnected and reconnected, the (RAP) should be active. fuses were pulled or replaced, or a . If the vehicle battery is low, the . The trunk lid should be closed jump start was performed, the TOP power top operation may be NOT SECURE message may and the trunk partition in place. disabled. Try to start the vehicle. A DIC message will display. display. Press and hold the A DIC message displays. convertible top switch to open/close . If the ONLY MANUAL . If the battery has recently been the top until this message is OPERATION OF TOP reconnected or if the vehicle has cleared. POSSIBLE message is been jump started, the top may Partial Top Cycling displayed on the DIC, see not operate until the power “Manual Movement of Top” later windows have been indexed. If the convertible top operation is in this section. stopped before completion, the top will temporarily hold its position. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If the ignition is in ACC/ Manual Closing of Top ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the top If the DIC displays the ONLY will be held for up to 10 minutes. MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP If the vehicle is moving or off, the POSSIBLE message: amount of time will vary from a few seconds to about a minute. 1. Press and hold or pull and hold the convertible top switch to Chimes and DIC messages will be either open or close the top. displayed before the top will move. Press or pull the switch in the When this occurs, immediately finish opposite direction if one does the convertible top operation by not work. pressing the button again until it completes. 2. If the top moves, continue holding the switch in that If the top cannot be secured, keep 2. Open the trunk and pull the direction for at least clear of the top components. In tonneau cover release lever five seconds. The top should some conditions the top may move downward. then work normally. quickly. 3. Close the trunk. The trunk If the top does not respond in either Do not drive with the convertible top cannot be opened from this direction, use the following in an unsecured position. The top step forward. procedure to manually close the components may move convertible top and tonneau cover unexpectedly. In some cases the before servicing if needed. This top may not be able to be power requires more than one person. operated. If this occurs, follow the DIC messages displayed. There is a hex wrench in the glovebox. There is also string in the If the tonneau cover is not secured glovebox for your dealer to manually and latched, and the vehicle is secure the top completely if needed. moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the tonneau cover may automatically 1. Place the ignition switch move to a stable position. in OFF. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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5. With the tonneau cover being held in the half raised position, insert the hex wrench into the marked position of the flap drive unit. Turn the wrench clockwise to the stop. The sideways flaps will turn inward. 6. With an additional person, raise tonneau cover to the fully open position.

4. With an additional person, lift 8. Move the front bow to the the tonneau cover from both windshield frame. sides to approximately the half raised position.

7. Lift the convertible top by pulling up on both sides of the front bow and tension bow. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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9. Remove the cap covering the At this time the vehicle can be To protect the convertible top: manual closure opening. There driven, however the convertible . Make sure the convertible top is is a recess in the cap to snap it top is not latched at the rear completely dry before lowering it. off using a tool. Insert the hex and will not be completely wrench into the opening and waterproof. See your dealer to . Do not get any cleaner on the then turn the wrench clockwise service the convertible top vehicle's painted finish; it could until it stops. The convertible system. leave streaks. top is now locked. Cleaning the Convertible Top Wind Deflector The convertible top should be cleaned often. Do not use high-pressure car washes as these may cause water to enter the vehicle. Hand wash the convertible top in partial shade. Use mild soap, lukewarm water, and a soft sponge. A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Do not use detergents, harsh cleaners, 10. Lift up the tension bow on both solvents, or bleaching agents. There are two wind deflectors in a sides and raise the tonneau Wet the entire top and let the soap stowage bag behind the rear seat cover to approximately the half remain on the fabric for a few backrests. See Rear Seats 0 51. raised position and then allow it minutes. Wash evenly to avoid to slide into the closed position. spots or rings. When the top is very . The small wind deflector can be placed between the rear head 11. Lower the tension bow. dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle, restraints. then let the top dry in direct sunlight. . The large wind deflector can be placed behind the front seats. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Do not place any objects on the wind deflectors. Small Wind Deflector

2. Insert the deflector into the 1. Turn the upper locking pins out deflector mount. of the brackets on the wind 3. Slide the deflector to the right deflector. side of the vehicle until it locks. 2. Lift the tabs to open the lower 1. Remove the cover from the 4. Raise the rear seatbacks. locking pins. mount between the rear head 3. Open the wind deflector. restraints by sliding it to the left Reverse steps to remove the small vehicle side. wind deflector. Large Wind Deflector The rear seat cannot be occupied when the large wind deflector is in use. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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4. Insert the right side pins into 7. Fold the front half of the 2. Insert top of bag in the stowage the trim recesses. deflector to the vertical compartment, align remainder 5. Slightly fold the deflector at the position. of bag to fit and secure with straps. center hinge and insert the left Reverse steps 1–7 to remove the pins into the trim recesses. large wind deflector. Rollover Protection System 6. Push center of the deflector Stowing the Wind Deflectors The rollover protection system down to fully engage the pins. 1. After stowing both deflectors in consists of a reinforced windscreen the stowage bag, lower rear frame and anti-roll bars under seatbacks. covers behind the rear head restraints. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The soft top must not be operated if the anti-roll bars have been deployed. A continuous warning will sound and a message appears in the DIC if the switch is actuated.

In the event of a vehicle rollover, head-on collision or side impact, the anti-roll bars deploy upwards automatically within milliseconds. They also deploy together with the front and side airbag systems. Do not place any objects on the covers of the anti-roll bars behind the head restraints. The airbag control indicator 9 illuminates if the anti-roll bars have been deployed. The system deploys with the soft top opened or closed. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Airbag System Securing Child Restraints Seats and Airbag System ...... 59 (Rear Seat) ...... 84 Restraints Where Are the Airbags? ...... 60 Securing Child Restraints (Front When Should an Airbag Passenger Seat) ...... 86 Inflate? ...... 61 Head Restraints What Makes an Airbag Head Restraints ...... 47 Inflate? ...... 62 How Does an Airbag Front Seats Restrain? ...... 62 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 48 What Will You See after an Lumbar Adjustment ...... 49 Airbag Inflates? ...... 62 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 49 Roll Bars ...... 64 Seatback Latches ...... 50 Passenger Sensing System . . . 64 Heated Front Seats ...... 50 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 68 Rear Seats Adding Equipment to the Rear Seats ...... 51 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 68 Safety Belts Airbag System Check ...... 69 Safety Belts ...... 53 Replacing Airbag System Parts How to Wear Safety Belts after a Crash ...... 69 Properly ...... 54 Child Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 55 Older Children ...... 70 Safety Belt Use During Infants and Young Children . . . . 72 Pregnancy ...... 57 Child Restraint Systems ...... 74 Safety Belt Extender ...... 57 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 76 Safety System Check ...... 58 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Safety Belt Care ...... 58 Children (LATCH System) . . . . 77 Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts Parts after a Crash ...... 58 After a Crash ...... 84 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Seats and Restraints 47 Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the the head restraint after the button is top of the restraint is at the same released to make sure that it is height as the top of the occupant's locked in place. { Warning head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, Front Seats there is a greater chance that The vehicle's front seats have occupants will suffer a neck/ adjustable head restraints in the spinal injury in a crash. Do not outboard seating positions. drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To adjust the head restraint forward, grasp the head restraint and pull forward to the desired locked position. To adjust the head restraint rearward, grasp the head restraint and pull forward fully, until the mechanism releases and allows the To raise or lower the head restraint, head restraint to return to the full press the button on the side of the rear position. head restraint, and pull up or push the head restraint down, and release the button. Pull and push on Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

48 Seats and Restraints Active Head Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats Your vehicle has an Active Head The vehicle’s rear seats have Restraint System in the front non-adjustable head restraints in the Power Seat Adjustment outboard seating positions. These outboard seating positions. Power Driver Seat Adjustment automatically activate to reduce the The rear head restraints are risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit designed to be removed. See “Head from behind. Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors { Warning and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 77. If your head restraint has been activated due to a rear collision, If you are installing a child restraint you must return the vehicle to the in the rear seat, see “Securing a dealer for inspection and Child Restraint Designed for the re-setting or replacement of the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system. (LATCH System) 0 77.

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 control up or down. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. Power Lumbar { Warning { Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden Sitting in a reclined position when stop or crash. That could cause the vehicle is in motion can be injury to the person sitting there. dangerous. Even when buckled Always push and pull on the up, the safety belts cannot do seatbacks to be sure they are their job. locked. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. If equipped, press and hold the front The lap belt could go up over of the switch to increase lumbar your abdomen. The belt forces support, or the rear of the switch to would be there, not at your pelvic decrease lumbar support. bones. This could cause serious To adjust the height of the support, internal injuries. press and hold the top or bottom of For proper protection when the the switch. Release the switch when vehicle is in motion, have the the seatback reaches the desired seatback upright. Then sit well level of lumbar support. back in the seat and wear the To adjust the power seatback: safety belt properly. . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To fold the seatback, lift the release Heated Front Seats lever and fold the seatback forward. The seat will slide forward. { Warning To raise, lift the seatback to its upright position until the seat locks. If you cannot feel temperature The seat will slide back to the change or pain to the skin, the original position. seat heater may cause burns. To In case the seatback cannot fold reduce the risk of burns, people and is blocked by the head restraint, with such a condition should use move the seat backward or care when using the seat heater, downward slightly, or adjust the especially for long periods of head restraint to a lower position. time. Do not place anything on Do not have a seatback reclined if See Power Seat Adjustment 0 48 or the seat that insulates against the vehicle is moving. Head Restraints 0 47. heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may Obstructions Seatback Latches cause the seat heater to If the seat encounters an overheat. An overheated seat obstruction or resistance while heater may cause a burn or may sliding forward or backward, the damage the seat. action is stopped and the seat will move in the opposite direction. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Seats and Restraints 51 Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats When it is cold outside, the heated Either side of the rear seatback can seats can be turned on be folded for more cargo space or to automatically during a remote access the wind deflector bag. vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated seat { Warning controls to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. Take care when operating the foldable rear seats. The rear The heated seat indicator lights on seatback folds forward with the control do not turn on during a considerable power which can remote start. If equipped, the controls are on the cause injury, particularly to climate control panel. The engine The temperature performance of an children. Ensure that nothing is must be running to operate the unoccupied seat may be reduced. attached to the rear seats or on heated seats. This is normal. the seat cushion. Press M or L to heat the driver or The heated seats will not turn on passenger seat cushion and during a remote start unless the seatback. heated seat feature is enabled in Caution the vehicle personalization menu. Press the control once for the See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26 and Folding a rear seat with the safety highest setting. With each press of Vehicle Personalization 0 113. belts still fastened may cause the control, the heated seat will damage to the seat or the safety change to the next lower setting, belts. Always unbuckle the safety and then the off setting. Three lights belts and return them to their indicate the highest setting and one normal stowed position before light the lowest. folding a rear seat. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To fold the rear seatbacks: 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other { Warning 1. Remove the wind deflector if seatback, if necessary. installed. To raise the seatback: If the seatback is not locked, it 2. Move the front seats forward or could move forward in a sudden remove the rear head { Warning stop or crash. That could cause restraints. See Power Seat injury to the person sitting there. Adjustment 0 48 or Lower A safety belt that is improperly Always pull forward on the top of Anchors and Tethers for routed, not properly attached, the seatback at the area of the Children (LATCH System) 0 77 or twisted will not provide the latch to be sure it is locked. for head restraint removal protection needed in a crash. The instructions. Store the head person wearing the belt could be 2. Push and pull on the seatback restraints in the cargo area. seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be to make sure it is locked into position. sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and 3. Reinstall the head restraints, are not twisted. if necessary. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 77 1. Lift the seatback up and push it for head restraint reinstallation rearward until it latches into instructions. place. Keep the safety belts clear of the seatback and 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other untwisted. seatback, if necessary Keep the seat in the upright locked position when not in use. 3. Pull the release switch in the trunk to fold the rear seatback down. 4. Fold the seatback forward. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Seats and Restraints 53 Safety Belts When riding in a vehicle, you travel Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the This section of the manual vehicle stops suddenly, you keep describes how to use safety belts passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you. properly. It also describes some the vehicle that is not equipped It could be the windshield, the things not to do with safety belts. with seats and safety belts. instrument panel, or the safety belts! Always wear a safety belt, and When you wear a safety belt, you { Warning check that all passenger(s) are and the vehicle slow down together. restrained properly too. There is more time to stop because Do not let anyone ride where a you stop over a longer distance and, safety belt cannot be worn This vehicle has indicators as a when worn properly, your strongest properly. In a crash, if you or your bones take the forces from the passenger(s) are not wearing reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 100. safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts, injuries can be much safety belts makes such good worse than if you are wearing Why Safety Belts Work sense. safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things Questions and Answers About inside the vehicle harder or by Safety Belts being ejected from the vehicle. In Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle addition, anyone who is not after a crash if I am wearing a buckled up can strike other safety belt? passengers in the vehicle. A: You could be — whether you are It is extremely dangerous to ride wearing a safety belt or not. in a cargo area, inside or outside Your chance of being conscious of a vehicle. In a collision, during and after a crash, so you passengers riding in these areas can unbuckle and get out, is are more likely to be seriously much greater if you are belted. injured or killed. Do not allow (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be should I have to wear safety to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap belts? unbelted people are hurt more often belt. If you slid under it, the belt A: Airbags are supplemental in crashes than those who are would apply force on your systems only; so they work with wearing safety belts. abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. safety belts — not instead of There are important things to know them. Whether or not an airbag about wearing a safety belt properly. . Wear the shoulder belt over the is provided, all occupants still shoulder and across the chest. have to buckle up to get the These parts of the body are best most protection. able to take belt restraining Also, in nearly all states and in forces. The shoulder belt locks if all Canadian provinces, the law there is a sudden stop or crash. requires wearing safety belts. { Warning How to Wear Safety Belts You can be seriously injured, Properly or even killed, by not wearing This section is only for people of your safety belt properly. adult size. . Never allow the lap or There are special things to know shoulder belt to become about safety belts and children. And . Sit up straight and always keep loose or twisted. there are different rules for smaller your feet on the floor in front of you. . Never wear the shoulder children and infants. If a child will be belt under both arms or riding in the vehicle, see Older . Always use the correct buckle behind your back. Children 0 70 or Infants and Young for your seating position. Children 0 72. Follow those rules for . Never route the lap or . Wear the lap part of the belt low everyone's protection. shoulder belt over an and snug on the hips, just armrest. touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock Pull up on the latch plate to if you pull the belt across you make sure it is secure. If the All seating positions in the vehicle very quickly. If this happens, let belt is not long enough, see have a lap-shoulder belt. the belt go back slightly to Safety Belt Extender 0 57. The following instructions explain unlock it. Then pull the belt Position the release button on how to wear a lap-shoulder belt across you more slowly. the buckle so that the safety properly. If the shoulder portion of a belt could be quickly unbuckled 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is passenger belt is pulled out all if necessary. adjustable, so you can sit up the way, the child restraint straight. To see how, see locking feature may be “Seats” in the Index. engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.

4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.

2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Before a door is closed, be sure the The presenter may automatically safety belt is out of the way. If a retract when any of the following door is slammed against a safety occur: belt, damage can occur to both the . The respective door is opened safety belt and the vehicle. again. Safety Belt Presenter . The key is removed from The safety belt presenters bring the ignition. front outboard safety belts to the . The respective latch plate is front to help fasten them. inserted into the buckle. . A time-out of 45 seconds elapsed. To unlatch the belt, push the button The vehicle is driven longer than on the buckle. The belt should . 15 seconds with a speed of return to its stowed position. more than 3 mph. Always stow the safety belt slowly. If the safety belt presenter does not If the safety belt webbing returns retract automatically, push it back quickly to the stowed position, the slightly. retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out. If this happens, pull the Safety Belt Pretensioners safety belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing, and then This vehicle has safety belt release it. If the webbing is still pretensioners for front and rear locked in the retractor, see your The presenter comes out when: outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be dealer. . The respective door is closed seen, they are part of the safety belt and the ignition is turned on. assembly. They can help tighten the . The ignition is on and the door is safety belts during the early stages closed. of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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threshold conditions for pretensioner Safety Belt Use During that the fetus will not be hurt in a activation are met. Safety belt crash. For pregnant women, as for pretensioners can also help tighten Pregnancy anyone, the key to making safety the safety belts in a side crash or a Safety belts work for everyone, belts effective is wearing them rollover event. including pregnant women. Like all properly. Pretensioners work only once. If the occupants, they are more likely to pretensioners activate in a crash, be seriously injured if they do not Safety Belt Extender wear safety belts. the pretensioners and probably If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten other parts of the vehicle's safety around you, you should use it. belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System But if a safety belt is not long Parts after a Crash 0 58. enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to Rear Safety Belt Comfort order it, take the heaviest coat you Guides will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid Rear safety belt comfort guides may personal injury, do not let someone provide added safety belt comfort else use it, and use it only for the for older children who have seat it is made to fit. The extender outgrown booster seats and for has been designed for adults. Never some adults. When installed on a use it for securing child seats. To shoulder belt, the comfort guide wear it, attach it to the regular safety positions the belt away from the A pregnant woman should wear a belt. For more information, see the neck and head. lap-shoulder belt, and the lap instruction sheet that comes with Comfort guides are available portion should be worn as low as the extender. through your dealer for the rear possible, below the rounding, outboard seating positions. throughout the pregnancy. Instructions are included with the The best way to protect the fetus is comfort guide. to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Safety System Check After a minor crash, replacement of { Warning safety belts may not be necessary. Now and then, check that the safety But the safety belt assemblies that belt reminder light, safety belts, Do not bleach or dye safety belts. were used during any crash may buckles, latch plates, retractors, and It may severely weaken them. In have been stressed or damaged. anchorages are all working properly. a crash, they might not be able to See your dealer to have the safety Look for any other loose or provide adequate protection. belt assemblies inspected or damaged safety belt system parts Clean safety belts only with mild replaced. that might keep a safety belt system soap and lukewarm water. from doing its job. See your dealer New parts and repairs may be to have it repaired. Torn or frayed necessary even if the safety belt safety belts may not protect you in a Replacing Safety Belt system was not being used at the crash. They can rip apart under System Parts after a time of the crash. impact forces. If a belt is torn or Crash Have the safety belt pretensioners frayed, get a new one right away. checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light Make sure the safety belt reminder { Warning light is working. See Safety Belt stays on after you start the vehicle Reminders 0 100. or while you are driving. See Airbag A crash can damage the safety Readiness Light 0 101. Keep safety belts clean and dry. belt system in the vehicle. See Safety Belt Care 0 58. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the Safety Belt Care person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a Keep belts clean and dry. crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Seats and Restraints 59 Airbag System For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the Warning (Continued) The vehicle has the following side of the seatback closest to airbags: the door. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of . A frontal airbag for the driver. Airbags are designed to supplement hitting things inside the vehicle or . A frontal airbag for the front the protection provided by safety being ejected from it. Airbags are belts. Even though today's airbags outboard passenger. “supplemental restraints” to the are also designed to help reduce safety belts. Everyone in the . A knee airbag for the driver. the risk of injury from the force of an vehicle should wear a safety belt inflating bag, all airbags must inflate . A knee airbag for the front properly, whether or not there is very quickly to do their job. outboard passenger. an airbag for that person. . A seat-mounted side impact Here are the most important things airbag for the driver. to know about the airbag system: . A seat-mounted side impact { Warning airbag for the front outboard { Warning Because airbags inflate with great passenger. You can be severely injured or force and faster than the blink of All vehicle airbags have the word killed in a crash if you are not an eye, anyone who is up AIRBAG on the trim or on a label wearing your safety belt, even against, or very close to, any near the deployment opening. with airbags. Airbags are airbag when it inflates can be For frontal airbags, the word designed to work with safety seriously injured or killed. Do not AIRBAG is on the center of the belts, not replace them. Also, sit unnecessarily close to any steering wheel for the driver and on airbags are not designed to inflate airbag, as you would be if sitting the instrument panel for the front in every crash. In some crashes on the edge of the seat or leaning outboard passenger. safety belts are the only restraint. forward. Safety belts help keep For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG See When Should an Airbag you in position before and during 0 is on the lower part of the Inflate? 61. a crash. Always wear the safety instrument panel. (Continued) (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The driver frontal airbag is in the Warning (Continued) center of the steering wheel. belt, even with airbags. The driver The front outboard passenger should sit as far back as possible frontal airbag is in the passenger while still maintaining control of side instrument panel. the vehicle. The safety belts and There is an airbag readiness light the front outboard passenger on the instrument cluster, which airbags are most effective when shows the airbag symbol. The you are sitting well back and system checks the airbag electrical upright in the seat with both feet system for malfunctions. The light on the floor. tells you if there is an electrical Occupants should not lean on or problem. See Airbag Readiness sleep against the door or side Light 0 101. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted airbags. Where Are the Airbags?

{ Warning The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard Children who are up against, passenger knee airbag is below the or very close to, any airbag when glove box. it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 70 or Infants and Young Children 0 72. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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severity of the impact. Deployment Warning (Continued) thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design. clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an Frontal airbags are designed to airbag, and do not attach or put inflate in moderate to severe frontal anything on the steering wheel or near frontal crashes to help hub or on or near any other reduce the potential for severe airbag covering. injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's head Do not use seat accessories that and chest. block the inflation path of a Whether the frontal airbags will or seat-mounted side impact airbag. should inflate is not based primarily Driver Side Shown, Passenger on how fast the vehicle is traveling. Side Similar When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The driver and front outboard direction of the impact, and how passenger seat-mounted side Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. impact airbags are in the sides of This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at 0 the seatbacks closest to the door. airbags. See Airbag System 59. different crash speeds depending on Airbags are designed to inflate if the whether the vehicle hits an object { Warning impact exceeds the specific airbag straight on or at an angle, and system's deployment threshold. whether the object is fixed or If something is between an Deployment thresholds are used to moving, rigid or deformable, narrow occupant and an airbag, the predict how severe a crash is likely or wide. airbag might not inflate properly to be in time for the airbags to or it might force the object into inflate and help restrain the Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in that person causing severe injury occupants. The vehicle has rear impacts, or in many side or even death. The path of an electronic sensors that help the impacts. inflating airbag must be kept airbag system determine the (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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In addition, the vehicle has What Makes an Airbag But airbags would not help in many advanced technology frontal types of collisions, primarily airbags. Advanced technology Inflate? because the occupant's motion is frontal airbags adjust the restraint In a deployment event, the sensing not toward those airbags. See When according to crash severity. system sends an electrical signal Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 61. Knee airbags are designed to inflate triggering a release of gas from the Airbags should never be regarded in moderate to severe frontal or inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the as anything more than a supplement near frontal impacts. Knee airbags airbag causing the bag to break out to safety belts. are not designed to inflate during of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. What Will You See after or in many side impacts. an Airbag Inflates? Seat-mounted side impact airbags For airbag locations, see Where Are 0 After the frontal and seat-mounted are designed to inflate in moderate the Airbags? 60. side impact airbags inflate, they to severe side crashes depending quickly deflate, so quickly that some on the location of the impact. How Does an Airbag people may not even realize the Seat-mounted side impact airbags Restrain? airbags inflated. Some components are not designed to inflate in frontal of the airbag module may be hot for impacts, near frontal impacts, In moderate to severe frontal or several minutes. For location of the rollovers, or rear impacts. near frontal collisions, even belted airbags, see Where Are the A seat-mounted side impact airbag occupants can contact the steering Airbags? 0 60. is designed to inflate on the side of wheel or the instrument panel. In the vehicle that is struck. moderate to severe side collisions, The parts of the airbag that come even belted occupants can contact into contact with you may be warm, In any particular crash, no one can the inside of the vehicle. but not too hot to touch. There may say whether an airbag should have be some smoke and dust coming inflated simply because of the Airbags supplement the protection from the vents in the deflated vehicle damage or repair costs. provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact airbags. Airbag inflation does not more evenly over the prevent the driver from seeing out of occupant's body. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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the windshield or being able to steer without airbag inflation, after an In many crashes severe enough to the vehicle, nor does it prevent event that exceeds a predetermined inflate the airbag, windshields are people from leaving the vehicle. threshold. You can lock the doors, broken by vehicle deformation. and turn off the interior lamps and Additional windshield breakage may { Warning hazard warning flashers by using also occur from the front outboard the controls for those features. passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there Turning off the hazard warning . Airbags are designed to inflate may be dust in the air. This dust flasher requires an ignition cycle only once. After an airbag could cause breathing problems first. inflates, you will need some new for people with a history of parts for the airbag system. asthma or other breathing trouble. { Warning If you do not get them, the To avoid this, everyone in the airbag system will not be there vehicle should get out as soon as A crash severe enough to inflate to help protect you in another it is safe to do so. If you have the airbags may have also crash. A new system will include breathing problems but cannot damaged important functions in airbag modules and possibly get out of the vehicle after an the vehicle, such as the fuel other parts. The service manual airbag inflates, then get fresh air system, brake and steering for the vehicle covers the need by opening a window or a door. systems, etc. Even if the vehicle to replace other parts. appears to be drivable after a If you experience breathing . The vehicle has a crash sensing problems following an airbag moderate crash, there may be and diagnostic module which deployment, you should seek concealed damage that could records information after a medical attention. make it difficult to safely operate crash. See Vehicle Data the vehicle. Recording and Privacy 0 357 and Event Data The vehicle has a feature that may Use caution if you should attempt Recorders 0 358. automatically unlock the doors, turn to restart the engine after a crash on the interior lamps and hazard has occurred. . Let only qualified technicians warning flashers, and shut off the work on the airbag system. fuel system after the airbags inflate. Improper service can mean that The feature may also activate, Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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the airbag system will not work The roll bars deploy with the The words ON and OFF will be properly. See your dealer for convertible top open or closed. If the visible during the system check. service. roll bars deploy, do not operate the When the system check is convertible top. complete, either the word ON or the Roll Bars Do not place any objects on the word OFF will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status covers of the roll bars behind the 0 { Warning head restraints. Indicator 101. Have the roll bars checked if the The passenger sensing system Vehicle rollovers are vehicle has been in a crash, or if the turns off the front outboard unpredictable and dangerous airbag readiness light stays on after passenger frontal airbag and knee events that may result in injury or starting or driving the vehicle. See airbag under certain conditions. No death regardless of the roll bar or Airbag Readiness Light 0 101. other airbag is affected by the any other feature. No feature can passenger sensing system. fully protect an occupant in every Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system crash, including a rollover. System works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. The roll bars are under covers The vehicle has a passenger The sensors are designed to detect behind the rear head restraints. The sensing system for the front the presence of a properly seated roll bars are designed to deploy if outboard passenger position. The occupant and determine if the front the sensing system predicts that the passenger airbag status indicator outboard passenger frontal airbag vehicle is about to roll over on its will light on the center stack when and knee airbag should be allowed side. In addition, the roll bars are the vehicle is started. to inflate or not. designed to deploy in moderate to According to accident statistics, severe side crashes depending on children are safer when properly the location of the impact, as well as secured in a rear seat in the correct in a severe frontal impact. Roll bars child restraint for their weight are not designed to deploy in rear and size. impacts. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Whenever possible, children age . A front outboard passenger 12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued) takes his/her weight off of the a rear seating position. seat for a period of time. deploy under some unusual Never put a rear-facing child seat in circumstance, even though the . There is a critical problem with the front. This is because the risk to airbag(s) are off. the airbag system or the the rear-facing child is so great, passenger sensing system. if the airbag inflates. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, even if When the passenger sensing the airbag is off. If securing a system has turned off the front { Warning outboard passenger frontal airbag forward-facing child restraint in and knee airbag, the off indicator the front outboard passenger A child in a rear-facing child will light and stay lit as a reminder restraint can be seriously injured seat, always move the seat as far that the airbags are off. See or killed if the passenger frontal back as it will go. It is better to Passenger Airbag Status airbag inflates. This is because secure child restraints in the rear Indicator 0 101. the back of the rear-facing child seat. Consider using another The passenger sensing system is restraint would be very close to vehicle to transport the child designed to turn on the front the inflating airbag. A child in a when a rear seat is not available. outboard passenger frontal airbag forward-facing child restraint can and knee airbag anytime the system be seriously injured or killed if the The passenger sensing system is senses that a person of adult size is passenger frontal airbag inflates designed to turn off the front sitting properly in the front outboard and the passenger seat is in a outboard passenger frontal airbag passenger seat. When the forward position. and knee airbag if: passenger sensing system has Even if the passenger sensing . The front outboard passenger allowed the airbags to be enabled, system has turned off the front seat is unoccupied. the on indicator will light and stay lit outboard passenger airbag(s), no as a reminder that the airbags are . The system determines that an active. system is fail-safe. No one can infant is present in a child guarantee that an airbag will not restraint. For some children, including (Continued) children in child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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sensing system may or may not turn and knee airbag if the system sure that the vehicle seatback off the front outboard passenger determines that an infant is present is not pushing the child frontal airbag and knee airbag, in a child restraint. If a child restraint restraint into the seat cushion. depending upon the person's has been installed and the on Also make sure the child seating posture and body build. indicator is lit: restraint is not trapped under Everyone in the vehicle who has 1. Turn the vehicle off. the vehicle head restraint. outgrown child restraints should If this happens, adjust the head wear a safety belt properly — 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. restraint. See Head whether or not there is an airbag for Restraints 0 47. that person. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, 6. Restart the vehicle. { Warning cushions, seat covers, seat The passenger sensing system may heaters, or seat massagers. or may not turn off the airbag(s) for If the airbag readiness light ever a child in a child restraint depending comes on and stays on, it means 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions upon the child’s size. It is better to that something may be wrong provided by the child restraint secure the child restraint in a rear with the airbag system. To help manufacturer and refer to seat. Never put a rear-facing child avoid injury to yourself or others, Securing Child Restraints restraint in the front seat, even if the have the vehicle serviced right (Rear Seat) 0 84 or Securing on indicator is not lit. away. See Airbag Readiness Child Restraints (Front Light 0 101 for more information, Passenger Seat) 0 86. including important safety information. 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still If the On Indicator Is Lit for a lit, turn the vehicle off. Then Child Restraint slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat The passenger sensing system is cushion, if adjustable, to make designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an massagers. Also, remove Additional Factors Affecting Adult-Sized Occupant laptops, or other electronic System Operation devices. Safety belts help keep the 3. Place the seatback in the fully passenger in position on the seat upright position. during vehicle maneuvers and 4. Have the person sit upright in braking, which helps the passenger the seat, centered on the seat sensing system maintain the cushion, with legs comfortably passenger airbag status. See extended. “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional 5. Restart the vehicle and have information about the importance of the person remain in this proper restraint use. position for two to three minutes after the on A thick layer of additional material, indicator is lit. such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as If a person of adult size is sitting in { Warning seat covers, seat heaters, and seat the front outboard passenger seat, massagers can affect how well the but the off indicator is lit, it could be If the front outboard passenger passenger sensing system because that person is not sitting operates. We recommend that you properly in the seat. Use the airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag not use seat covers or other following steps to allow the system aftermarket equipment except when will not be able to inflate and help to detect that person and enable the approved by GM for your specific protect that person in a crash, front outboard passenger frontal vehicle. See Adding Equipment to airbag and knee airbag: resulting in an increased risk of the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68 serious injury or even death. An 1. Turn the vehicle off. for more information about adult-sized occupant should not modifications that can affect how 2. Remove any additional material ride in the front outboard the system operates. from the seat, such as passenger seat, if the passenger blankets, cushions, seat airbag off indicator is lit. covers, seat heaters, or seat Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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A wet seat can affect the or other electronic device is put on performance of the passenger an unoccupied seat. If this is not { Warning sensing system. Here is how: desired remove the object from the seat. For up to 10 seconds after the . The passenger sensing system vehicle is turned off and the may turn off the passenger battery is disconnected, an airbag { Warning airbag(s) when liquid is soaked can still inflate during improper into the seat. If this happens, the Stowing of articles under the service. You can be injured if you off indicator will be lit, and the are close to an airbag when it airbag readiness light on the passenger seat or between the inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. instrument panel will also be lit. passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the They are probably part of the . Liquid pooled on the seat that proper operation of the passenger airbag system. Be sure to follow has not soaked in may make it sensing system. proper service procedures, and more likely that the passenger make sure the person performing sensing system will turn on the work for you is qualified to do so. passenger airbag(s) while a Servicing the child restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to the airbag(s) are turned on, the on Airbags affect how the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle indicator will be lit. should be serviced. There are parts Adding accessories that change the If the passenger seat gets wet, dry of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your vehicle's frame, bumper system, the seat immediately. If the airbag height, front end, or side sheet readiness light is lit, do not install a dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the metal, may keep the airbag system child restraint or allow anyone to from working properly. The occupy the seat. See Airbag vehicle and the airbag system. To 0 purchase a service manual, see operation of the airbag system can Readiness Light 101 for important also be affected by changing or safety information. Service Publications Ordering Information 0 355. moving any parts of the front seats, The on indicator may be lit if an safety belts, the airbag sensing and object, such as a briefcase, diagnostic module, steering wheel, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, instrument panel, any of the airbag Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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modules, roll bars, front sensors, turning off the passenger airbag(s). side impact sensors, or airbag See Passenger Sensing Caution wiring. System 0 64. If an airbag covering is damaged, Your dealer and the service manual If you have to modify your vehicle opened, or broken, the airbag have information about the location because you have a disability and may not work properly. Do not of the airbag sensors, sensing and you have questions about whether open or break the airbag diagnostic module, and airbag the modifications will affect the coverings. If there are any wiring. vehicle's airbag system, or if you opened or broken airbag have questions about whether the In addition, the vehicle has a coverings, have the airbag airbag system will be affected if the passenger sensing system for the covering and/or airbag module vehicle is modified for any other front outboard passenger position, replaced. For the location of the which includes sensors that are part reason, call Customer Assistance. See Customer Assistance airbags, see Where Are the of the passenger seat. The 0 Offices 0 348. Airbags? 60. See your dealer passenger sensing system may not for service. operate properly if the original seat The vehicle has roll bars. See trim is replaced with non-GM Different Size Tires and covers, upholstery, or trim; or with Wheels 0 304. Replacing Airbag System GM covers, upholstery, or trim Parts after a Crash designed for a different vehicle. Any Airbag System Check object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort-enhancing pad The airbag system does not need { Warning or device, installed under or on top regularly scheduled maintenance or A crash can damage the airbag of the seat fabric, could also replacement. Make sure the airbag interfere with the operation of the readiness light is working. See systems in the vehicle. 0 passenger sensing system. This Airbag Readiness Light 101. A damaged airbag system may could either prevent proper not work properly and may not deployment of the passenger protect you and your airbag(s) or prevent the passenger passenger(s) in a crash, resulting sensing system from properly (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

70 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that in serious injury or even death. To Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a help make sure the airbag lap-shoulder belt until the child systems are working properly passes the fit test below: after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary . Sit all the way back on the seat. replacements made as soon as Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, possible. return to the booster seat. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. If an airbag inflates, you will need to Does the shoulder belt rest on replace airbag system parts. See the shoulder? If yes, continue. your dealer for service. If no, try using the rear safety If the airbag readiness light stays on belt comfort guide, if equipped. after the vehicle is started or comes See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort on when you are driving, the airbag Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt Older children who have outgrown ” system may not work properly. Have 0 55. If a comfort guide is not booster seats should wear the the vehicle serviced right away. See available, or if the shoulder belt vehicle safety belts. Airbag Readiness Light 0 101. 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. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts wear safety belts? properly. A: An older child should wear a { Warning lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder Never allow more than one child belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The belt should not cross the face or safety belt cannot properly spread neck. The lap belt should fit the impact forces. In a crash, they snugly below the hips, just can be crushed together and { Warning touching the top of the thighs. seriously injured. A safety belt This applies belt force to the must be used by only one person Never allow a child to wear the child's pelvic bones in a crash. at a time. safety belt with the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the behind their back. A child can be abdomen, which could cause seriously injured by not wearing severe or even fatal internal the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a injuries in a crash. crash, the child would not be Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort restrained by the shoulder belt. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder The child could move too far Belt 0 55. forward increasing the chance of According to accident statistics, head and neck injury. The child children are safer when properly might also slide under the lap restrained in a rear seating position. belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should every Canadian province says have the protection provided by That could cause serious or fatal children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints. Neither injuries. The shoulder belt should restrained while in a vehicle. the vehicle's safety belt system nor go over the shoulder and across its airbag system is designed the chest. { Warning for them. Children who are not restrained Children can be seriously injured properly can strike other people, or strangled if a shoulder belt is or can be thrown out of the vehicle. wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but { Warning cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is Never hold an infant or a child pulled all the way out of the while riding in a vehicle. Due to retractor. It unlocks when the crash forces, an infant or a child shoulder belt is allowed to go all will become so heavy it is not the way back into the retractor, possible to hold it during a crash. but it cannot do this if it is For example, in a crash at only wrapped around a child’s neck. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) If the shoulder belt is locked and infant will suddenly become a Infants and Young tightened around a child’s neck, 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's Children the only way to loosen the belt is arms. An infant should be to cut it. secured in an appropriate Everyone in a vehicle needs restraint. protection! This includes infants and Never leave children unattended all other children. Neither the in a vehicle and never allow distance traveled nor the age and children to play with the safety size of the traveler changes the belts. need, for everyone, to use safety Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The 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.

Q: What are the different types of { Warning { Warning add-on child restraints? To reduce the risk of neck and Children who are up against, A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle head injury in a crash, infants and or very close to, any airbag when toddlers should be secured in a it inflates can be seriously injured owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular rear-facing child restraint until age or killed. Never put a rear-facing two, or until they reach the child restraint in the front restraint should take into consideration not only the child's maximum height and weight limits outboard seat. Secure a weight, height, and age but also of their child restraint. rear-facing child restraint in a rear whether or not the restraint will seat. It is also better to secure a be compatible with the motor forward-facing child restraint in a vehicle in which it will be used. { Warning rear seat. If you must secure a For most basic types of child forward-facing child restraint in restraints, there are many A young child's hip bones are still the front outboard seat, always different models available. When so small that the vehicle's regular move the front passenger seat as purchasing a child restraint, be safety belt may not remain low on far back as it will go. sure it is designed to be used in (Continued) a motor vehicle. If it is, the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued)

the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should Forward-Facing Child Seat always be secured in appropriate child restraints. Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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important, so if they are not Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or Keep in mind that an unsecured LATCH system, following the child restraint can move around in a instructions that came with that collision or sudden stop and injure child restraint and the instructions people in the vehicle. Be sure to in this manual. properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. To help reduce the chance of injury, In some areas of the United States the child restraint must be secured and Canada, Certified Child Booster Seats in the vehicle. Child restraint Passenger Safety Technicians systems must be secured in vehicle A booster seat is a child restraint (CPSTs) are available to inspect seats by lap belts or the lap belt designed to improve the fit of the and demonstrate how to correctly portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by vehicle's safety belt system. use and install child restraints. In the LATCH system. See Lower A booster seat can also help a child the U.S., refer to the National Anchors and Tethers for Children to see out the window. Highway Traffic Safety (LATCH System) 0 77. Children can Administration (NHTSA) website to be endangered in a crash if the child Securing an Add-On Child locate the nearest child safety seat restraint is not properly secured in Restraint in the Vehicle inspection station. For CPST the vehicle. availability in Canada, check with { Warning When securing an add-on child Transport Canada or the Provincial restraint, refer to the instructions Ministry of Transportation office. A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { Warning Warning (Continued) A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the { Warning restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back or killed if the front passenger as it will go. It is better to secure A child can be seriously injured or airbag inflates. This is because the child restraint in a rear seat. killed in a crash if the child is not the back of the rear-facing child properly secured in the child See Passenger Sensing System restraint would be very close to restraint. Secure the child 0 64 for additional information. the inflating airbag. A child in a properly following the instructions forward-facing child restraint can that came with that child restraint. be seriously injured or killed if the When securing a child restraint in a front passenger airbag inflates rear seating position, study the Where to Put the and the passenger seat is in a instructions that came with the child forward position. restraint to make sure it is Restraint compatible with this vehicle. Even if the passenger sensing According to accident statistics, Child restraints and booster seats system has turned off the front children and infants are safer when vary considerably in size, and some passenger frontal airbag, no properly restrained in a child may fit in certain seating positions restraint system or infant restraint system is fail-safe. No one can better than others. system secured in a rear seating guarantee that an airbag will not Depending on where you place the position. deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is child restraint and the size of the Whenever possible, children aged turned off. child restraint, you may not be able 12 and under should be secured in to access adjacent safety belt a rear seating position. Secure rear-facing child restraints assemblies or LATCH anchors for in a rear seat, even if the airbag Never put a rear-facing child seat in additional passengers or child the front. This is because the risk to is off. If you secure a restraints. Adjacent seating the rear-facing child is so great if the forward-facing child restraint in positions should not be used if the airbag deploys. (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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child restraint prevents access to or attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must interferes with the routing of the rear-facing and forward-facing child never be attached using only the top safety belt. seats can be properly installed tether. Wherever a child restraint is using either the LATCH anchors or The LATCH anchorage system can installed, be sure to secure the child the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not be used until the combined weight restraint properly. use both the safety belts and the of the child plus the child restraint is LATCH anchorage system to secure Keep in mind that an unsecured 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt a rear-facing or forward-facing alone instead of the LATCH child restraint can move around in a child seat. collision or sudden stop and injure anchorage system once the people in the vehicle. Be sure to Booster seats use the vehicle’s combined weight is more than properly secure any child restraint in safety belts to secure the child in 29.5 kg (65 lbs). the booster seat. If the manufacturer the vehicle — even when no child is The following explains how to attach in it. recommends that the booster seat a child restraint with these be secured with the LATCH system, attachments in the vehicle. this can be done as long as the Lower Anchors and booster seat can be positioned Not all vehicle seating positions or Tethers for Children properly and there is no interference child restraints have lower anchors (LATCH System) with the proper positioning of the and attachments or top tether lap-shoulder belt on the child. anchors and attachments. In this The LATCH system secures a child case, the safety belt must be used restraint during driving or in a crash. Make sure to follow the instructions (with top tether where available) to LATCH attachments on the child that came with the child restraint, secure the child restraint. See restraint are used to attach the child and also the instructions in this Securing Child Restraints (Rear restraint to the anchors in the manual. Seat) 0 84 or Securing Child vehicle. This system is designed to When installing a child restraint with Restraints (Front Passenger make installation of a child restraint a top tether, you must also use Seat) 0 86. easier. either the lower anchors or the In order to use the LATCH system in safety belts to properly secure the your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Lower Anchors Top Tether 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 and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint to the vehicle. lower anchors for each LATCH A top tether anchor is built into the seating position that will vehicle. The top tether accommodate a child restraint with attachment (2) on the child restraint lower attachments (2). connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Rear Seat Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top I : Seating positions with top tether to the anchor. tether anchors. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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H : Seating positions with two There are top tether anchor symbols According to accident statistics, lower anchors. to assist you in locating the top children and infants are safer when tether anchors properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 76 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

{ Warning

If a LATCH-type child restraint is The rear outboard seating positions not attached to anchors, the child have exposed metal lower anchors The top tether anchors are located restraint will not be able to protect on the backside of the rear in the openings below the crease the child correctly. In a crash, the seatbacks. Be sure to use an between the seatback and the seat child could be seriously injured or cushion. anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position killed. Install a LATCH-type child where the child restraint will be restraint properly using the placed. anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the Do not secure a child restraint in a restraint, following the instructions position without a top tether anchor that came with the child restraint if a national or local law requires and the instructions in this that the top tether be attached, or if manual. the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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{ Warning Warning (Continued) Caution

To reduce the risk of serious or wrapped around a child’s neck. Do not let the LATCH fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and attachments rub against the not attach more than one child tightened around a child’s neck, vehicle’s safety belts. This may restraint to a single anchor. the only way to loosen the belt is damage these parts. If necessary, Attaching more than one child to cut it. move buckled safety belts to restraint to a single anchor could Buckle any unused safety belts avoid rubbing the LATCH cause the anchor or attachment behind the child restraint so attachments. to come loose or even break children cannot reach them. Pull Do not fold the rear seatback during a crash. A child or others the shoulder belt all the way out when the seat is occupied. Do not could be injured. of the retractor to set the lock, fold the empty rear seat with a and tighten the belt behind the safety belt buckled. This could child restraint after the child damage the safety belt or the { Warning restraint has been installed. seat. Unbuckle and return the Children can be seriously injured safety belt to its stowed position, or strangled if a shoulder belt is before folding the seat. wrapped around their neck. The { Warning shoulder belt can tighten but Take care when operating the If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see cannot be loosened if it is locked. foldable rear seats. The rear Where to Put the Restraint 0 76. The shoulder belt locks when it is seatback folds forward with pulled all the way out of the considerable power which can This system is designed to make retractor. It unlocks when the cause injury, particularly to installation of child restraints easier. shoulder belt is allowed to go all children. Ensure that nothing is When using lower anchors, do not the way back into the retractor, attached to the rear seats or on use the vehicle's safety belts. but it cannot do this if it is the seat cushion. Instead use the vehicle's lower (Continued) anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether. 1. For rear seating positions, if the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed. See “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” at the end of If you are using a single this section. tether in a rear seating position, route the tether 2. If the child restraint 2.1. Pull the release switch in under the head restraint. manufacturer's instructions the trunk to fold the rear recommend that the top tether seatback forward to be attached, attach the top access the top tether tether to the top tether anchor. anchors. See Rear Seats Refer to the child restraint 0 51 for additional instructions and the following information. steps: 2.2. Adjust the top tether to its full length and route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the If you are using a single following instructions: tether in a rear seating position and the head restraint has been removed, route the single tether over the seatback. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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the child restraint to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the safety belts and the top tether. Refer to your child restraint If you are using a dual manufacturer instructions and tether in a rear seating see Securing Child Restraints position, route the tether (Rear Seat) 0 84 or Securing around the sides of the Child Restraints (Front 2.3. Attach the top tether hook Passenger Seat) 0 86. head restraint. to the anchor on the backside of the rear 4. Tighten the top tether. seatback. Make sure that 5. Before placing a child in the you secure the top tether child restraint, make sure it is to the top tether anchor securely held in place. To and not to the seatback check, grasp the child restraint latch. at the LATCH path and attempt 2.4. Push rearward on the to move it side to side and seatback until it locks into back and forth. There should its upright position. Push be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper If you are using a dual and pull on the seatback installation. tether in a rear seating to make sure it is secured position and the head properly. restraint has been 3. Put the child restraint on the removed, route the dual seat. Attach and tighten the tether over the seatback. lower LATCH attachments on Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Head Restraint Removal and 3. Store the head restraint in the To reinstall the head restraint: Reinstallation trunk of the vehicle. The rear outboard head restraints 4. When the child restraint is can be removed if they interfere with removed, reinstall the head the proper installation of the child restraint before the seating restraint. position is used. To remove the head restraint: { Warning 1. Pull the release switch in the trunk to fold the seatback With head restraints that are not forward. See Rear Seats 0 51 installed and adjusted properly, for additional information. there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for 1. Insert the head restraint posts all occupants are installed and into the holes in the top of the adjusted properly. seatback. The notches on the posts must face the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Push the head restraint down. 3. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.

2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time, and pull up on the head restraint. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be When securing a child restraint in a attached. { Warning rear seating position, study the If the child restraint or vehicle seat instructions that came with the child A crash can damage the LATCH position does not have the LATCH restraint to make sure it is system, you will be using the safety system in the vehicle. A damaged compatible with this vehicle. LATCH system may not properly belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the secure the child restraint, If the child restraint has the LATCH instructions that came with the child resulting in serious injury or even system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the death in a crash. To help make System) 0 77 for how and where to child restraint when and as the sure the LATCH system is install the child restraint using instructions say. working properly after a crash, LATCH. If a child restraint is see your dealer to have the If more than one child restraint secured in the vehicle using a needs to be installed in the rear system inspected and any safety belt and it uses a top tether, necessary replacements made as seat, be sure to read Where to Put see Lower Anchors and Tethers for the Restraint 0 76. soon as possible. Children (LATCH System) 0 77 for top tether anchor locations. 1. If the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of If the vehicle has the LATCH system Do not secure a child seat in a the child restraint, the head and it was being used during a position without a top tether anchor restraint may be removed. See crash, new LATCH system parts if a national or local law requires “Head Restraint Removal and may be needed. that the top tether be anchored, or if Reinstallation” under Lower New parts and repairs may be the instructions that come with the Anchors and Tethers for necessary even if the LATCH child restraint say that the top strap Children (LATCH System) 0 77. system was not being used at the must be anchored. 2. If the child restraint time of the crash. manufacturer recommends using a top tether, adjust the top tether to its full length and Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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attach it to the top tether 5. Push the latch plate into the anchor. Refer to the buckle until it clicks. If the latch instructions that came with the plate will not go fully into the child restraint and see Lower buckle, check if the correct Anchors and Tethers for buckle is being used. 0 Children (LATCH System) 77. Position the release button on 3. Put the child restraint on the buckle so that the safety the seat. belt could be quickly unbuckled 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run if necessary. the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions 7. To tighten the belt, push down will show you how. on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set Try to pull the belt out of the the lock. When the retractor retractor to make sure the lock is set, the belt can be retractor is locked. If the tightened but not pulled out of retractor is not locked, repeat the retractor. Steps 4 and 5. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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8. Tighten the top tether. See Securing Child Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Warning (Continued) Children (LATCH System) 0 77. (Front Passenger Seat) passenger frontal airbag inflates. 9. Before placing a child in the This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a This is because the back of the child restraint, make sure it is rear-facing child restraint would securely held in place. To forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 76. be very close to the inflating check, grasp the child restraint airbag. A child in a forward-facing at the safety belt path and In addition, the vehicle has a child restraint can be seriously attempt to move it side to side passenger sensing system which is injured or killed if the front and back and forth. When the designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag child restraint is properly outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is installed, there should be no and passenger knee airbag under more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of certain conditions. See Passenger in a forward position. movement. Sensing System 0 64 and Even if the passenger sensing Passenger Airbag Status Indicator system has turned off the front To remove the child restraint, 0 unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and 101 for more information, outboard passenger frontal let it return to the stowed position. including important safety airbag, no system is fail-safe. No If the top tether is attached to a top information. one can guarantee that an airbag tether anchor, disconnect it. If the Never put a rear-facing child seat in will not deploy under some head restraint was removed, the front. This is because the risk to unusual circumstance, even reinstall it before the seating the rear-facing child is so great, though it is turned off. position is used. See Head if the airbag deploys. “ Secure rear-facing child restraints Restraint Removal and in a rear seat, even if the airbag Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors { Warning and Tethers for Children (LATCH is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in System) 0 77. A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard (Continued) (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that front passenger seat as far back came with the child restraint and the as it will go. It is better to secure following instructions: the child restraint in a rear seat. 1. Move the seat as far back as it See Passenger Sensing System will go before securing the 0 64 for additional information. forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing If the child restraint uses a top system has turned off the front tether, see Lower Anchors and outboard passenger frontal Tethers for Children (LATCH airbag and passenger knee System) 0 77 for top tether anchor airbag, the off indicator on the 4. Push the latch plate into the locations. passenger airbag status buckle until it clicks. Do not secure a child seat in a indicator should light and stay Position the release button on position without a top tether anchor lit when you start the vehicle. the buckle, so that the safety if a national or local law requires See Passenger Airbag Status belt could be quickly unbuckled 0 that the top tether be anchored, or if Indicator 101. if necessary. the instructions that come with the 2. Put the child restraint on child restraint say that the top strap the seat. must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run In Canada, the law requires that the lap and shoulder portions forward-facing child restraints have of the vehicle's safety belt a top tether, and that the tether be through or around the restraint. attached. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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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 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down indicator in the passenger airbag way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the status indicator will come on and the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to stay on when the vehicle is started. lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the If a child restraint has been installed tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt and the on indicator is lit, see “If the the retractor. back into the retractor. When On Indicator Is Lit for a Child installing a forward-facing child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing restraint, it may be helpful to System 0 64 for more information. use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you To remove the child restraint, tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Storage 89 Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up on the lever to open the glove box. Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 89 { Warning The glove box features a pen Instrument Panel Storage ...... 89 holder. Glove Box ...... 89 Do not store heavy or sharp The intermediate shelf can be Rear Storage ...... 89 objects in storage compartments. removed by pulling on the Center Console Storage ...... 91 In a crash, these objects may front edge. cause the cover to open and could result in injury. To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the side guides and push back until it engages into the rear panel. Instrument Panel Storage Rear Storage Rear Trunk Partition The rear trunk partition must be folded out for the convertible top to move. If the partition is not completely folded out, including the pass-through flap behind the rear seats, a warning chime will sound and a DIC message will display. See Rear Seats 0 51.

Pull down to open. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To enlarge the rear storage Cargo Tie-Downs compartment when the convertible top is closed, the rear storage partition can be folded in. Push upward on the partition near the loop area. See Convertible Top 0 37. Shopping Bag Hooks

Pull the strap downward to the rear. The pass-through flap must be closed in the vertical position. The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads.

The hooks along the upper edge of the trunk can be used for hanging up to 5 kg (11 lb). Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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There may be a small storage drawer on the rear of the console. To access the storage, the armrest must be in the rearward position. Press the button and lift. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Charging System Light ...... 102 Information Displays Instruments and Malfunction Indicator Lamp Driver Information Controls (Check Engine Light) ...... 102 Center (DIC) ...... 110 Brake System Warning Light ...... 104 Vehicle Messages Controls Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Messages ...... 113 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 93 Light ...... 105 Vehicle Personalization Service Electric Parking Brake Steering Wheel Controls ...... 93 Vehicle Personalization ...... 113 Heated Steering Wheel ...... 94 Light ...... 105 Horn ...... 94 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 94 Warning Light ...... 105 Compass ...... 95 Operate Pedal Light ...... 105 Clock ...... 96 Power Steering Warning Power Outlets ...... 96 Light ...... 106 Lane Departure Warning Warning Lights, Gauges, and (LDW) Light ...... 106 Indicators Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 106 Warning Lights, Gauges, and StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...... 106 Indicators ...... 97 Traction Control System (TCS)/ Instrument Cluster ...... 98 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 107 Speedometer ...... 99 Tire Pressure Light ...... 107 Odometer ...... 99 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 107 Trip Odometer ...... 99 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 108 Tachometer ...... 99 Security Light ...... 108 Fuel Gauge ...... 99 High-Beam On Light ...... 108 Engine Coolant Temperature Adaptive Forward Lighting Gauge ...... 100 (AFL) Light ...... 109 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 100 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 109 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 101 Lamps On Reminder ...... 109 Passenger Airbag Status Cruise Control Light ...... 109 Indicator ...... 101 Door Ajar Light ...... 109 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Instruments and Controls 93 Controls Steering Wheel Controls infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. Press to cancel Depending on the vehicle options, voice recognition. Steering Wheel some audio functions can be Adjustment controlled through the steering _ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio wheel controls. source. Use the thumbwheel to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and Bluetooth Audio. Use _ SRC to skip to the next song or show using Pandora or Stitcher. See Pandora Internet Radio 0 146 or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 150. + x − : Press + to increase the volume. Press − to decrease.

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. b / g : Press to interact with Bluetooth or voice recognition. See 2. Move the steering wheel up Bluetooth 0 197 or Voice or down. Recognition 0 191. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel / : Press to decline an closer or away from you. $ i incoming call, or to end a current 4. Lift the lever up to lock the call. Press to silence the vehicle steering wheel in place. speakers while using the Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade With the ignition in ACC/ Replacement 0 273. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select Heavy snow or ice can overload the the wiper speed. wiper motor. See Electrical System Overload 0 281. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes. Wiper Parking ( : If equipped with a heated When using Rainsense wipes, the steering wheel, press to turn it on or wipers pause briefly on the off. A light on the button displays windshield. If the wiper lever is when the feature is turned on. moved to OFF or if Rainsense and The steering wheel takes about additional wipes are not required, three minutes to start heating. the wipers may move to the base of the windshield. Horn If the ignition is put in OFF while the INT : Move the lever up to INT, then wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they Press a on the steering wheel pad turn the x INT band up or down will immediately stop. to sound the horn. for more or less sensitivity to moisture. See “Rainsense” later in this section. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If the windshield wiper lever is then . Turn the band up for more lever is released or the maximum moved to OFF before the driver sensitivity to moisture. wash time is reached. When the door is opened or within 10 minutes, . Turn the band down for less windshield wiper lever is released, the wipers will restart and move to sensitivity to moisture. additional wipes may occur the base of the windshield. depending on how long the . Move the windshield wiper lever If the ignition is put in OFF while the windshield washer had been out of the INT position to activated. See Washer Fluid 0 269 wipers are performing wipes due to deactivate Rainsense. windshield washing or Rainsense for information on filling the wipes, the wipers continue to run Wiper Arm Assembly Protection windshield washer fluid reservoir. until they reach the base of the If equipped with wiper arm assembly { Warning windshield. protection, when using an automatic Rainsense car wash, move the windshield In freezing weather, do not use wiper lever to OFF. This disables A sensor detects the amount of the washer until the windshield is the automatic Rainsense windshield warmed. Otherwise the washer water on the windshield and wipers. controls the frequency of the fluid can form ice on the windshield wiper. With Rainsense, if the transmission windshield, blocking your vision. is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle INT : Move the windshield wiper speed is very slow, the wipers will lever to INT. Turn the x INT band automatically stop at the base of the Compass on the wiper lever to adjust the windshield. The vehicle may have a compass sensitivity. The wiper operations return to display on the Driver Information normal when the transmission is no Center (DIC). The compass receives longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle its heading and other information speed has increased. from the Global Positioning L System (GPS) antenna, n : Pull the windshield wiper StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed lever toward you to spray windshield information. washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The compass system is designed to To set the time: There is one accessory power outlet operate for a certain number of 1. Press CONFIG to enter the on the center stack below the miles or degrees of turn before H climate controls and one on the rear needing a signal from the GPS menu options or press . Turn of the center floor console. These satellites. When the compass Z and select Time and outlets are powered when the key is display shows CAL, drive the Date or touch Time and Date. in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, vehicle for a short distance in an Press Z or touch the Set or until the driver door is opened open area where it can receive a Time screen button to display within 10 minutes of turning off the GPS signal. The compass system other options within that vehicle. See Retained Accessory will automatically determine when a feature. Power (RAP) 0 230. GPS signal is restored and provide 2. Touch + or − to increase or a heading again. decrease the Hours and Caution Minutes displayed on the clock. Clock Leaving electrical equipment If Automatic Clock Update is set, the plugged in for an extended period The infotainment system controls time displayed on the clock may not are used to access the time and of time while the vehicle is off will update immediately when driving drain the battery. Always unplug date settings through the menu into a new time zone. system. The clock menu can only electrical equipment when not in be used with the radio while in ON/ 12/24 hr Format : Select the 12 use and do not plug in equipment RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. See Hour screen button for standard that exceeds the maximum Using the System 0 131 for time; select the 24 Hour screen 20 amp rating. information about how to use the button for military time. menu system. Power Outlets Certain electrical accessories may Setting the Clock not be compatible with the The accessory power outlets can be accessory power outlet and could The clock is in the center stack used to plug in electrical equipment, overload vehicle or adapter fuses. display. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Instruments and Controls 97 When adding electrical equipment, Warning Lights, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the Gauges, and equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 252. Indicators Warning lights and gauges can Caution signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough Hanging heavy equipment from to cause an expensive repair or the power outlet can cause replacement. Paying attention to the damage not covered by the warning lights and gauges could vehicle warranty. The power prevent injury. outlets are designed for Some warning lights come on briefly accessory power plugs only, such when the engine is started to as cell phone charge cords. indicate they are working. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Speedometer An arrow on the fuel gauge Caution indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the vehicle fuel door is on. speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) If the engine is operated with the and miles per hour (mph). rpm’s in the warning area at the When the fuel is low, a message high end of the tachometer, the may appear in the Driver Odometer vehicle could be damaged, and Information Center (DIC), and a the damage would not be covered chime will sound. The odometer shows how far the by the vehicle warranty. Do not Here are four things that some vehicle has been driven, in either operate the engine with the rpm s owners ask about. None of these kilometers or miles. ’ in the warning area. show a problem with your fuel Trip Odometer gauge: Fuel Gauge . At the service station, the fuel The trip odometer shows how far pump shuts off before the gauge the vehicle has been driven since reads full. the trip odometer was last reset. . It takes a little more or less fuel The trip odometer is accessed and to fill up than the gauge reset through the Driver Information indicated. For example, the Center (DIC). See Driver gauge may have indicated the Information Center (DIC) 0 110. tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than Tachometer half the tank's capacity to fill The tachometer displays the engine the tank. speed in revolutions per . The gauge moves a little while minute (rpm). turning a corner or speeding up.

When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. The gauge takes a few seconds If the vehicle has been operated If the driver safety belt is buckled, to stabilize after the ignition is under normal driving conditions, pull neither the light nor the chime turned on, and will go back to off the road, stop the vehicle, and comes on. empty when the ignition is turn off the engine as soon as turned off. possible. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders There is a passenger safety belt Temperature Gauge reminder light near the passenger Driver Safety Belt Reminder airbag status indicator. See Light Passenger Sensing System 0 64. There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten When the vehicle is started, this their safety belt. Then the light stays light flashes and a chime may come on solid until the belt is buckled. This gauge shows the engine This cycle continues several times if coolant temperature. on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays the passenger remains or becomes If the indicator needle moves to the on solid until the belt is buckled. unbuckled while the vehicle is hot side of the gauge toward the This cycle may continue several moving. shaded area, the engine is too hot. times if the driver remains or If the passenger safety belt is becomes unbuckled while the buckled, neither the chime nor the vehicle is moving. light comes on. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed grocery bag, laptop, or other immediately. electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove { Warning the object from the seat or buckle When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator the safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays will light ON and OFF for several on after the vehicle is started or seconds as a system check. Then, Airbag Readiness Light comes on while driving, it means after several seconds, the status This light shows if there is an the airbag system might not be indicator will light either ON or OFF electrical problem with the airbag working properly. The airbags in to let you know the status of the system. The system check includes the vehicle might not inflate in a front outboard passenger frontal the airbag sensor(s), passenger crash, or they could even inflate airbag and knee airbag. without a crash. To help avoid sensing system, the pretensioners, If the word ON is lit on the injury, have the vehicle serviced the airbag modules, the roll bars, passenger airbag status indicator, it right away. the wiring, and the crash sensing means that the front outboard and diagnostic module. For more passenger frontal airbag and knee information on the airbag system, airbag are allowed to inflate. see Airbag System 0 59. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the word OFF is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it The vehicle has a passenger means that the passenger sensing sensing system. See Passenger system has turned off the front 0 Sensing System 64 for important outboard passenger frontal airbag safety information. The center stack and passenger knee airbag. has a passenger airbag status indicator. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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problem with the lights or the The light turns off when the engine passenger sensing system. See is started. If it does not, have the your dealer for service. vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light stays on, or comes on { Warning while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging If the airbag readiness light ever system. Have it checked by your Malfunctions are often indicated by comes on and stays on, it means dealer. Driving while this light is on the system before any problem is that something may be wrong could drain the battery. noticeable. Being aware of the light with the airbag system. To help and seeking service promptly when If a short distance must be driven avoid injury to yourself or others, it comes on may prevent damage. with the light on, be sure to turn off have the vehicle serviced right all accessories, such as the radio away. See Airbag Readiness and air conditioner. Caution Light 0 101 for more information, including important safety Malfunction Indicator If the vehicle is driven continually information. with this light on, the emission Lamp (Check Engine control system may not work as Light) well, the fuel economy may be Charging System Light lower, and the vehicle may not This light is part of the vehicle s ’ run smoothly. This could lead to emission control on-board diagnostic system. If this light is on costly repairs that might not be while the engine is running, a covered by the vehicle warranty. malfunction has been detected and the vehicle may require service. The light should come on to show that it is working when the ignition is in The charging system light comes on ON/RUN with the engine not briefly when the ignition is turned running. See Ignition on, but the engine is not running, as Positions 0 227. a check to show the light is working. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If the light continues to flash, find a If the light remains on, see your Caution safe place to park. Turn the vehicle dealer. off and wait at least 10 seconds Modifications to the engine, before restarting the engine. If the Emissions Inspection and transmission, exhaust, intake, light is still flashing, follow the Maintenance Programs or fuel system, or the use of previous guidelines and see your If the vehicle requires an Emissions replacement tires that do not dealer for service as soon as Inspection/Maintenance test, the meet the original tire possible. test equipment will likely connect to specifications, can cause this light If the light is on steady : A the vehicle's Data Link to come on. This could lead to malfunction has been detected. Connector (DLC). costly repairs not covered by the Diagnosis and service may be vehicle warranty. This could also required. affect the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions Inspection/ Check the following: Maintenance test. See . A loose or missing fuel cap may Accessories and cause the light to come on. See Modifications 0 255. Filling the Tank 0 250. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed may turn the The DLC is under the instrument If the light is flashing : A light off. panel to the left of the steering malfunction has been detected that wheel. Connecting devices that are could damage the emission control . Poor fuel quality can cause not used to perform an Emissions system and increase vehicle inefficient engine operation and Inspection/Maintenance test or to emissions. Diagnosis and service poor driveability, which may go service the vehicle may affect may be required. away once the engine is warmed vehicle operation. See Add-On up. If this occurs, change the 0 To help prevent damage, reduce Electrical Equipment 252. See fuel brand. It may require at vehicle speed and avoid hard your dealer if assistance is needed. least one full tank of the proper accelerations and uphill grades. fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel 0 248. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning { Warning inspection if: Light . The light is on when the engine The brake system might not be is running. The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one working properly if the brake . The light does not come on circuit is not working, the remaining system warning light is on. when the ignition is in ON/RUN circuit can still work to stop the Driving with the brake system with the engine not running. vehicle. For normal braking warning light on can lead to a . Critical emission control systems performance, both circuits need to crash. If the light is still on after have not been completely be working. the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, diagnosed. If this happens, the The brake system warning light will have the vehicle towed for vehicle would not be ready for come on when there is a brake inspection and might require problem. service. several days of routine driving If the warning light stays on, have before the system is ready for If the light comes on while driving, a inspection. This can happen if the vehicle inspected by your dealer right away. chime sounds. Pull off the road and the 12-volt battery has recently stop. The pedal might be harder to been replaced or run down, or if push or go closer to the floor. the vehicle has been recently It might also take longer to stop. serviced. If the light is still on, have the See your dealer if the vehicle will vehicle towed for service. See not pass or cannot be made ready Towing the Vehicle 0 317. for the test. This light should come on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Electric Parking Brake The parking brake warning light If the light does not come on, have Light should come on briefly when the vehicle serviced by your dealer. starting the vehicle. If it does not If the ABS light comes on and stays come on, have it fixed so it will be on while driving, stop as soon as ready to warn if there is a problem. possible and turn the ignition off. If this light stays on, there is a Start the engine again to reset the problem with the Electric Parking system. If the light stays on after Brake (EPB) system or another driving at a speed above 20 km/h system on the vehicle that is (13 mph), see your dealer for causing the parking brake system to service. A chime may also sound The parking brake status light work at a reduced level. The vehicle when the light comes on steady. comes on when the brake is can still be driven, but should be If the regular brake system warning applied. If the light continues taken to a dealer as soon as flashing after the parking brake is light is not on, the vehicle still has possible. See the information for the brakes, but not antilock brakes. released, or while driving, there is a EPB under Parking Brake 0 236. problem with the Electric Parking If the regular brake system warning Brake (EPB) system. light is also on, the vehicle does not Antilock Brake System have antilock brakes and there is a If the light does not come on, (ABS) Warning Light problem with the regular brakes. or remains flashing, see your dealer. See Brake System Warning Light 0 104. Service Electric Parking Brake Light Operate Pedal Light

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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This light comes on when the brake Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator pedal needs to be applied to release the Electric Parking Brake (EPB). (LDW) Light Power Steering Warning Light

If equipped, this indicator will If equipped, this light comes on display green when a vehicle is briefly while starting the vehicle. If it detected ahead does not come on, have the vehicle See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) serviced. System 0 245. If equipped, this light comes on This light is green if LDW is on and briefly when the ignition is turned to ® ready to operate. StabiliTrak OFF Light ON/RUN as a check to show it is working. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane If it does not come on have the marking has been crossed without vehicle serviced by your dealer. using a turn signal in that direction. If this light stays on, or comes on See Lane Departure Warning while driving, the system may not be (LDW) 0 247. working. If this happens, see your dealer for service. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the When the Light Is On Steady StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak This indicates that one or more of If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled. A DIC the tires are significantly Control System (TCS) is also off. message may display. Check the underinflated. If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning Stop as soon as possible, and system does not assist in controlling inflate the tires to the pressure value the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and and whether the vehicle requires service. shown on the Tire and Loading the StabiliTrak systems, and the Information label. See Tire warning light turns off. If the light is on and flashing, the Pressure 0 295. See Traction Control/Electronic TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system Stability Control 0 239. is actively working. When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady See Traction Control/Electronic Traction Control System Stability Control 0 239. If the light flashes for about a minute (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light and then stays on, there may be a Tire Pressure Light problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 297. Engine Oil Pressure Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Caution Monitor System (TPMS), this light If the light does not come on, have comes on briefly when the engine is Lack of proper engine oil the vehicle serviced by your dealer. started. It provides information maintenance can damage the If the system is working normally, about tire pressures and the TPMS. engine. Driving with the engine oil the indicator light turns off. low can also damage the engine. (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always The security light should come on follow the maintenance schedule briefly as the engine is started. If it for changing engine oil. does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. This light comes on for a few If the light stays on and the engine seconds when the ignition is turned does not start, there could be a on as a check to indicate it is problem with the theft-deterrent working. If it does not come on, system. See Immobilizer have it fixed. Operation 0 32. This light should come on briefly as The low fuel warning light comes on the engine is started. If it does not and a chime sounds when the High-Beam On Light come on, have the vehicle serviced vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns by your dealer. off when fuel is added to the fuel tank. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The high‐beam on light comes on Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 120 for more information. Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light If equipped, this light comes on For vehicles with cruise control, the when the fog lamps are on. cruise control light is white when the The light goes out when the fog cruise control is on and ready, and lamps are turned off. See Fog turns green when the cruise control Lamps 0 122. is set and active. The light turns off when the cruise Lamps On Reminder control is turned off. See Cruise This light should come on briefly as Control 0 241. the vehicle is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced Door Ajar Light by your dealer. This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting This light comes on when the modes. See Adaptive Forward exterior lamps are in use. See Lighting (AFL) 0 121. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 119. If equipped, this light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

110 Instruments and Controls Information Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press MENU on the turn signal Driver Information lever until the Trip/Fuel Menu is Center (DIC) displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the following menu items: The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning . Digital Speedometer messages if a system problem is . Trip 1 detected. See Vehicle Messages 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, 0 113. All messages appear in the or press and hold to clear, the . Trip 2 DIC display in the center of the menu item displayed. . Fuel Range instrument cluster. 2. w / x: Use to scroll through . Average Fuel Economy DIC Operation and Displays the items in each menu. . Instantaneous Fuel Economy A small marker will move The DIC has different displays across the bottom of the page . Average Vehicle Speed which can be accessed by using the as you scroll through the items. DIC buttons on the turn signal lever. . Timer This shows where each page is The DIC displays trip, fuel, and in the menu. . Navigation vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system 3. MENU: Press to get to the Trip/ Digital Speedometer problem is detected. Fuel Menu and the Vehicle The speedometer shows how fast Information Menu. This button The bottom of the DIC display the vehicle is moving in either is also used to return to or exit shows the position of the shift lever kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles the last screen displayed on and the odometer. It may also show per hour (mph). The speedometer the DIC. the direction the vehicle is driving. cannot be reset. Trip 1 and Trip 2 These displays show the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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the last reset for the trip odometer. can be reset by pressing SET/CLR Timer The trip odometer can be reset to while the Average Fuel Economy This display can be used as a timer. zero by pressing SET/CLR, or the display is showing. To start the timer, press SET/CLR trip odometer reset stem in the Instantaneous Fuel Economy while Timer is displayed. The instrument cluster, while the trip display will show the amount of time odometer display is showing. The instantaneous fuel economy that has passed since the timer was display shows the current fuel Fuel Range last reset, not including time the economy in liters per 100 kilometers ignition is off. Time will continue to This display shows the approximate (L/100 km) or miles per gallon be counted as long as the ignition is distance the vehicle can be driven (mpg). The instantaneous fuel on, even if another display is being without refueling. The fuel range economy reflects only the current shown on the DIC. The timer will estimate is based on an average of approximate fuel economy, and record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, the vehicle's fuel economy over changes frequently as driving and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after recent driving history and the conditions change. Unlike average which the display will return to zero. amount of fuel remaining in the fuel economy, this display cannot be To stop the timer, press SET/CLR tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. reset. briefly while Timer is displayed. To Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR. This display shows the approximate This display shows the average average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ speed of the vehicle in kilometers Navigation 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). per hour (km/h) or miles per This display is used for the Average fuel economy is calculated hour (mph). This average is Navigation System Turn-by-Turn based on the number of L/ calculated based on the various guidance. If equipped with 100 km (mpg) recorded since the vehicle speeds recorded since the navigation, see Using the last time this menu item was reset. last reset of this value. The average Navigation System 0 166. This number reflects only the speed can be reset by pressing approximate average fuel economy SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle that the vehicle has right now, and Speed display is showing. will change as driving conditions change. The average fuel economy Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Vehicle Information Menu See Tire Pressure Monitor System engine oil life system, press SET/ Items 0 296 and Tire Pressure Monitor CLR while the Remaining Oil Life Operation 0 297. display is active. See Engine Oil Press MENU on the turn signal Life System 0 262. lever until the Vehicle Information Remaining Oil Life Menu is displayed. Use w / x to This display shows an estimate of Battery Voltage scroll through the following menu the oil's remaining useful life. This display shows the current items: If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is battery voltage. If the voltage is in . Unit displayed, that means 99% of the the normal range, the value will current oil life remains. display. For example, the display . Tire Pressure When the remaining oil life is low, may read Battery Voltage 15.0 . Remaining Oil Life the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Volts. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state . Battery Voltage message will appear on the display. The oil should be changed as soon of the battery. The battery voltage Unit as possible. See Engine Oil 0 260. can fluctuate while viewing this information on the DIC. This is Press SET/CLR to set. Move / In addition to the engine oil life w system monitoring the oil life, normal. See Charging System to switch between metric or US 0 x additional maintenance is Light 102. when the set Unit display is active. recommended in the Maintenance Press SET/CLR to confirm the Schedule. See Maintenance setting. This will change the Schedule 0 331. displays on the cluster and DIC to either metric or English (US) Remember, the Remaining Oil Life measurements. display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, Tire Pressure be careful not to reset the The display will show a vehicle with Remaining Oil Life display the approximate pressures of all accidentally at any time other than four tires. Tire pressure is displayed when the oil has just been changed. in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds It cannot be reset accurately until per square inch (psi). the next oil change. To reset the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Instruments and Controls 113 Vehicle Messages . Driver Assistance Systems Vehicle . Cruise Control Messages displayed on the DIC Personalization indicate the status of the vehicle or . Lighting and Bulb Replacement Use the audio system controls to some action that may be needed to . Wiper/Washer Systems access the personalization menus correct a condition. Multiple for customizing vehicle features. messages may display one after the . Doors and Windows other. . Convertible Top The following are all possible personalization features. Depending The messages that do not require . Safety Belts on the vehicle, some may not be immediate action can be available. acknowledged and cleared by . Airbag Systems pressing SET/CLR. The messages . Engine and Transmission Infotainment System Audio that require immediate action cannot . Tire Pressure System Controls be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be . Battery Using the Faceplate taken seriously and clearing the Z Knob messages does not correct the . Press the outer diameter problem. (chrome ring) to enter, select, Follow the instructions given in the or activate a highlighted menu messages. The system displays option. messages regarding the following . Turn to highlight a menu option. topics: . Press the outer diameter . Service Messages (chrome ring) to enable or . Fluid Levels disable a system setting. . Vehicle Security BACK . Brakes . Press to exit a menu. . Ride Control Systems . Press to return to a previous screen. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Using the Touch Screen . Radio Settings . Software Versions Menu Touch a screen feature to: . Phone Settings Auto Volume . View more feature options. . Navigation Settings This feature adjusts the volume to . Enable or disable the feature. . Display Settings minimize the effects of unwanted background noise that can result w : Touch to scroll up. . Vehicle Settings from changing road surfaces, driving x : Touch to scroll down. Each menu is detailed in the speeds, or open windows. This following information. feature works best at lower volume Back : Touch to return to the settings where background noise is previous menu. Languages typically louder than the sound To access the Select Languages, then select from system volume. personalization menu: the available language(s). Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. 1. Touch Config on the Home Time and Date Page on the infotainment Gracenote Options system display or press Manually set the time and date. See Select and the following may CONFIG on the faceplate. Clock 0 96. display: 2. Select the desired feature to Radio Settings . Normalization display a list of available Normalization options. Select and the following may display: This feature improves voice 3. Select the desired feature recognition and media groupings. setting. . Auto Volume See CD Player 0 155, USB 0 158, . Gracenote Options Personalization Menus Auxiliary Devices 0 164, and . XM Channel Art 0 The following list of menu items may Bluetooth Audio 164. be available: . Max Startup Volume Select to enable or disable. . Languages . Number of Favorites Pages . Time and Date . XM Categories Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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XM Channel Art Software Versions Menu Display Settings This feature turns the XM Audio Select to display information about Select and the following may page background on the XM the system and update software if display: Channel display on and off. available. . Home Page Menu Select to enable or disable. Phone Settings . Rear Camera Options Max Startup Volume Select and the following may . Display Off display: This feature sets the maximum . Map Settings startup volume. If the vehicle is . Bluetooth started and the volume is greater Home Page Menu Bluetooth than this level, the volume is Select and the following may adjusted to this level. Select and the following may display: display: Select + or − to increase or . Customize decrease the volume. . Device List . Sort Number of Favorite Pages . Pair Device . Restore Home Page Defaults Select to set the number of favorite Device List pages to display. Customize Select to connect to a different Select the desired number. phone source, disconnect a phone, This feature allows the selection of or delete a phone. what icons will be on the first XM Categories Home Page. Pair Device This allows which available XM Select and follow the screen Categories are used and displayed. Select to pair a new device. See prompts. Select to enable or disable available “Pairing a Phone/Device” in 0 Sort categories. Bluetooth 197. Navigation Settings This feature allows the icons on the Home Page to be moved. See “Navigation Settings” in Configure Menu 0 183. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Select and follow the screen Display Off . Auto Rear Defog prompts. Select to turn the display off. The Auto Fan Speed Restore Home Page Defaults display will return when any radio buttons are pressed or the screen is Choose from the following blower This feature will restore the Home touched (if equipped). speed settings: Page to the factory settings. Select High, Medium, or Low. Select and follow the screen Map Settings Remote Start Auto Heat Seat prompts. See “Map Settings” in Configure Menu 0 183. When on, this feature will turn the Rear Camera Options heated seats on when using remote Select and the following may Vehicle Settings start on cold days. display: Select and the following may Select to enable or disable. . Symbols display: Auto Rear Defog . Guide Lines . Climate and Air Quality When on, this feature turns on the Comfort and Convenience Symbols . rear window defogger at vehicle Collision Detection Systems See Assistance Systems for Parking . start when the interior temperature or Backing 0 243. . Lighting is cold and fog is likely. The auto rear defog function can be disabled Select to enable or disable. . Power Door Locks by selecting 1. When off, the Guide Lines . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start feature can be turned on by 1 See Assistance Systems for Parking . Return to Factory Settings? selecting . See “Rear Window or Backing 0 243. Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate and Air Quality Climate Control System 0 212. Select to enable or disable. Select and the following may Select to enable or disable. display: . Auto Fan Speed . Remote Start Auto Heat Seat Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Comfort and Convenience Lighting Open Door Anti Lock Out Select and the following may Select and the following may When on, this feature will keep the display: display: driver door from locking until the door is closed. If this feature is . Chime Volume . Vehicle Locator Lights turned on, the Delayed Door Lock . Button Chime . Exit Lighting menu will not be available. Chime Volume Vehicle Locator Lights Select to enable or disable. This allows the selection of the This allows the vehicle locator lights Auto Door Unlock chime volume level. to be turned on or off. This allows selection of which doors Select Low or High. Select to enable or disable. will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Button Chime Exit Lighting Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. This allows the Button Chime This allows the selection of how feature to be turned on or off. long the exterior lamps stay on Delay Door Lock when leaving the vehicle when it is Select to enable or disable. When on, this feature will delay the dark outside. locking of the doors. See Delayed Collision Detection Systems Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, Locking 0 28. or 2 Minutes. Select and the following may Select to enable or disable. display: Power Door Locks . Park Assist Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select and the following may Select and the following may Park Assist display: display: This allows the Parking Assist . Open Door Anti Lock Out . Remote Unlock Feedback feature to be turned on or off. . Auto Door Unlock . Remote Lock Feedback Select Off or On. . Delay Door Lock . Remote Door Unlock Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Remote Unlock Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Flash Lights or Off. Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what feedback 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. If Driver Door is selected, all doors will unlock on the second press of K within five seconds of the prior press. Select Driver Door or All Doors. Return to Factory Settings? This returns all of the vehicle personalization settings to the factory settings. Select Yes or No. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Lighting 119 Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...... 123 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Courtesy Lamps ...... 123 Dome Lamps ...... 123 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 119 Reading Lamps ...... 124 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 120 Lighting Features Flash-to-Pass ...... 120 Entry Lighting ...... 124 Daytime Running Exit Lighting ...... 124 Lamps (DRL) ...... 120 Battery Load Management . . . 124 Automatic Headlamp Battery Power Protection . . . . . 125 System ...... 121 Exterior Lighting Battery Adaptive Forward Saver ...... 125 Lighting (AFL) ...... 121 The exterior lamp control is to the Headlamp Leveling Control . . . 122 left of the steering column on the Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 122 instrument panel. Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 122 There are four positions: Fog Lamps ...... 122 O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic lamp control off or on again. AUTO : Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and sidemarker lamps. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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; : Turns on the parking lamps 3 : Push the turn signal lever away Daytime Running including all lamps, except the from you and release to turn the Lamps (DRL) headlamps. high beams on. 5 DRL can make it easier for others to : Turns on the headlamps To return to low beams, push the see the front of your vehicle during together with the parking lamps and lever again or pull it toward you and the day. Fully functional DRL are instrument panel lights. A warning release. required on all vehicles first sold in chime sounds if the driver door is Canada. opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. The dedicated DRL will come on # when all of the following conditions : If equipped, press to turn the are met: fog lamps on or off. 0 . The ignition is in the ON/ See Fog Lamps 122. RUN mode. When the lights are on, ; will be This indicator light turns on in the . The exterior lamp control is lit. See Lamps On Reminder 0 109. instrument cluster when the in AUTO. high-beam headlamps are on. Headlamp High/ . The vehicle is not in P (Park). Flash-to-Pass The headlamps automatically Low-Beam Changer change from DRL to the regular To flash the high beams, pull the headlamps depending on the turn signal lever all the way toward darkness of the surroundings and you. Then release it. information provided by the rain sensor. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps go off and the DRL come on. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To turn the DRL off or on again, turn is in the full bright position. See speed is greater than 3 km/h the exterior lamp control to O and Instrument Panel Illumination (2 mph). AFL will not operate when 0 then release. For vehicles first sold Control 123. the transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately operable in Canada, the DRL cannot be Lights On with Wipers turned off. after starting the vehicle; driving a If the windshield wipers are short distance is required to Automatic Headlamp activated in daylight with the engine calibrate the AFL. See Exterior on, and the exterior lamp control is Lamp Controls 0 119. System in AUTO, the headlamps, parking Curve Lighting When it is dark enough outside and lamps, and other exterior lamps the exterior lamp control is in the come on. The transition time for the The light beam pivots based on the automatic position and the engine is lamps coming on varies based on steering wheel position and vehicle running, the headlamps come on wiper speed. When the wipers are speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph). automatically. See Exterior Lamp not operating, these lamps turn off. The headlamps shine at an angle of Controls 0 119. Move the exterior lamp control to P up to 15 degrees to the right or left of the direction of travel. The system may also turn on the or ; to disable this feature. headlamps when driving through a Corner Lighting parking garage or tunnel. Adaptive Forward On tight bends or when making a If the vehicle is started in a dark Lighting (AFL) turn, depending on the steering garage, the automatic headlamp angle or the turn signal lamp, an The AFL system adjusts the system comes on immediately. If it additional left or right reflector is headlamps to provide greater road is light outside when the vehicle turned on to illuminate the road at a illumination in various driving leaves the garage, there is a slight right angle to the direction of travel. conditions. delay before the automatic It is activated up to a speed of headlamp system changes to the To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp 40 km/h (25 MPH). DRL. During that delay, the control to the AUTO position. Reversing Function instrument cluster may not be as Moving the control out of the AUTO bright as usual. Make sure the position will deactivate the system. If the headlamps are on and the instrument panel brightness control AFL will operate when the vehicle shift lever is in R (Reverse), both corner lights are turned on. They Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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remain on for 20 seconds after | : Press to make the front and Raise or lower the lever until the moving the shift lever out of rear turn signal lamps flash on and arrow starts to flash to signal a lane R (Reverse) position or until the off. This warns others that you are change. The turn signal flashes vehicle is driving forward faster than having trouble. Press again to turn three times. 16 km/h (10 mph). the flashers off. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. Headlamp Leveling In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the hazard If after signaling a turn or lane Control warning flashers are activated change the arrow flashes rapidly or The level of the headlamps is automatically. does not come on, a signal bulb adjusted automatically based on may be burned out. Replace any vehicle load. Turn and Lane-Change burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not Signals burned out, check the fuse. See Hazard Warning Flashers Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 282. Fog Lamps

Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster The front fog lamp button is on the will flash in the direction of the turn exterior lamp control to the left of or lane change. the steering column. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Lighting 123 The ignition must be on to turn on Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps the fog lamps. The courtesy lamps come on # : Press to turn the fog lamps on Instrument Panel automatically when any door is or off. An indicator light on the Illumination Control opened and the dome lamp is in the instrument cluster comes on when door position. the fog lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together Dome Lamps with the parking lamps. Dome Lamps Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D : Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim The interior lamps control in the the instrument panel controls and overhead console controls both the infotainment display screen. front and rear interior lamps. ( : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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H : Press to turn the lamps on Lighting Features exterior lamps and dome lamps automatically when a door is remain on after the door is closed opened. for a set amount of time, then Entry Lighting automatically turn off. ' : Press to turn on the dome Some exterior lamps and most of lamps. The exterior lamps turn off the interior lamps turn on briefly at immediately by turning the exterior night or in areas with limited lighting lamps control off. Reading Lamps when the Remote Keyless Entry This feature can be changed. See The front reading lamps are in the (RKE) transmitter K button is Vehicle Personalization 0 113. overhead console. pressed. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 23. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps Battery Load turn off, then the dome lamps and Management remaining interior lamps dim to off. The vehicle has Electric Power Entry lighting can be disabled Management (EPM) that estimates manually by changing the ignition the battery's temperature and state out of the OFF position, or by of charge. It then adjusts the voltage pressing the RKE transmitter Q for best performance and extended button. life of the battery. This feature can be changed. See When the battery's state of charge Vehicle Personalization 0 113. is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to # or $ : Press the button near Some exterior lamps come on at each lamp to turn it on or off. prevent overcharging. If the vehicle night, or in areas with limited has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage lighting, when the key is removed display on the Driver Information from the ignition. The dome lamps Center (DIC), you may see the also come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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voltage move up or down. This is Normally, these actions occur in the battery. To restart the 10-minute normal. If there is a problem, an steps or levels, without being timer, turn the exterior lamp control alert will be displayed. noticeable. In rare cases at the to the off position and then back to The battery can be discharged at highest levels of corrective action, the parking lamp or headlamp idle if the electrical loads are very this action may be noticeable to the position. high. This is true for all vehicles. driver. If so, a DIC message might To keep the lamps on for more than This is because the generator be displayed and it is recommended 10 minutes, the ignition must be in (alternator) may not be spinning fast that the driver reduce the electrical the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN enough at idle to produce all of the loads as much as possible. See position. Driver Information Center power needed for very high 0 electrical loads. (DIC) 110. A high electrical load occurs when Battery Power Protection several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, rear The battery saver feature is window defogger, climate control fan designed to protect the vehicle's at high speed, heated seats, engine battery. cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads If some interior lamps are left on plugged into accessory power and the ignition is turned off, the outlets. battery rundown protection system EPM works to prevent excessive automatically turns the lamp off after discharge of the battery. It does this some time. by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. Exterior Lighting Battery It can increase engine idle speed to Saver generate more power whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce The exterior lamps turn off about the power demands of some 10 minutes after the ignition is accessories. turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on. This protects against draining Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

126 Infotainment System Navigation Introduction Infotainment Using the Navigation System System ...... 166 Maps ...... 170 Overview Navigation Symbols ...... 170 Read the following pages to Introduction Destination ...... 172 become familiar with the ® Overview ...... 126 OnStar Destination infotainment system features. Steering Wheel Controls ...... 130 Download ...... 182 Using the System ...... 131 Configure Menu ...... 183 { Warning Software Updates ...... 136 Global Positioning System (GPS) ...... 189 Taking your eyes off the road for Radio Vehicle Positioning ...... 189 too long or too often while using AM-FM Radio ...... 136 Problems with Route any infotainment feature can Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 138 Guidance ...... 190 cause a crash. You or others Satellite Radio ...... 139 If the System Needs could be injured or killed. Do not Radio Reception ...... 144 Service ...... 190 Multi-Band Antenna ...... 145 Map Data Updates ...... 191 give extended attention to Quick Info ...... 145 Database Coverage infotainment tasks while driving. Pandora Internet Radio ...... 146 Explanations ...... 191 Limit your glances at the vehicle Stitcher Internet Radio ...... 150 displays and focus your attention Pictures ...... 154 Voice Recognition on driving. Use voice commands Voice Recognition ...... 191 whenever possible. Audio Players CD Player ...... 155 Bluetooth Phone/Devices MP3 ...... 157 Bluetooth ...... 197 The infotainment system has built-in USB ...... 158 Text Messaging ...... 204 features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some Auxiliary Devices ...... 164 Trademarks and License Bluetooth Audio ...... 164 functions when driving. These Agreements functions may gray out when they OnStar System Trademarks and License are unavailable. Many infotainment OnStar System ...... 165 Agreements ...... 207 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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features are also available through infotainment system. Specialists are the instrument cluster and steering available when calling this wheel controls. Customer Assistance number: Before driving: U.S. 1-855-4SUPPORT (478-7767). . Become familiar with the Infotainment System Overview operation, faceplate buttons, and The infotainment system is screen buttons. controlled by using the buttons, . Set up the audio by presetting touch screen, steering wheel favorite stations, setting the controls, and voice recognition. tone, and adjusting the See Using the System 0 131. 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 0 217. To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 230. Customer Assistance Assistance is available to help with Bluetooth pairing, application downloading and installation, other mobile device interface, and operation support of the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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7. AS 1/2 (Autostore) 8. CONFIG (Configuration Menu) 9. H (Clock) 10. J (Play/Pause) 11. Z (Eject) 12. INFO (Information) 13. Z (Outer Ring) 14. Inner Rocker Knob 15. BACK 16. CD Slot 17. PHONE 18. RPT (Repeat Navigation) 19. NAVI (Navigation) 20. DEST (Destination) 21. SRCE (Source) Infotainment Control Buttons The buttons on the faceplate are used to start primary functions while 1. { (Home) 4. O /n (Power/Volume) using the infotainment system. 2. Preset Buttons 1−6 5. ¨ \ (Seek Next/Forward) 3. s © (Seek Previous/Reverse) 6. FAV 1/2/3 (Favorites) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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SRCE : Press to change the audio . If a destination has already been scroll through the favorites pages. source to AM, FM, SiriusXM® (if entered, press to access the The stored stations for each list equipped), Pandora® (if equipped), Destination Menu. See display on the bottom of the screen. Stitcher® (if equipped), CD, USB/ Destination 0 172. To change the number of preset iPod, AUX, or Bluetooth Audio. O / n : Favorite Pages press the Config on { : Press to go to the Home Page. the Home Page, then press Radio . Press to turn the system on Settings, and then press Number of See “Home Page” later in this and off. section. Favorite Pages. . Turn to adjust the volume. s © : AS 1/2 : See “Autostore” later in this ¨ \ : section. . CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: Press to seek to the beginning of . CD, USB, Bluetooth Audio: NAVI : the current or previous track. Press to seek the next track. . Press to view the vehicle’s Press and hold to quickly Press and hold to fast forward current position on the map reverse through a track. Release through a track. Release the screen. button to return to playing the button to return to playing . Continue pressing to cycle speed. See CD Player 0 155, speed. See CD Player 0 155, 0 USB 0 164, or Bluetooth through the full map and split USB 164, or Bluetooth screens. Audio 0 164. Audio 0 164. PHONE : . AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): . AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): Press to seek to the previous Press to seek to the previous . Press to enter the phone main strong station. strong station. screen. See Bluetooth 0 197 or OnStar Overview 0 360. Preset Buttons 1–6 : Use to select J : Press to pause or resume stored AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if playback. See CD Player 0 155, . Press and hold to mute or equipped) stations. USB 0 164, or Bluetooth unmute the infotainment system. Audio 0 164. DEST : RPT : Press to repeat the last voice FAV 1/2/3 : Press to display the guidance prompt. . Press to enter a destination. current favorite page number above BACK : Press to return to the the preset buttons. Keep pressing to previous screen in a menu. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Inner Rocker Knob : Move the Autostore rocker knob in different directions to To use Autostore: navigate through the map display only. 1. Press SRCE to select FM or AM. Z Knob : 2. Press AS 1/2 for two seconds. 1. Turn to change a radio station. See AM-FM Radio 0 136. 3. The radio searches and automatically stores the six 2. Turn to highlight a feature strongest stations. within a menu. Press the outer diameter (chrome ring) of the Press AS 1/2 to alternate between Z knob to activate the the Autostore stations and favorites. highlighted feature. Autostore does not delete INFO : Press to alternate between previously stored favorite stations. b / g : Press to interact with Bluetooth or voice recognition. See an audio or navigation information Autostore does not function with 0 screen. Bluetooth 197 or Voice SiriusXM radio stations. Recognition 0 191. CONFIG : Press to adjust features for Languages, Time and Date, Touch Screen Buttons $ / i : Press to decline an incoming call, or to end a current Radio Settings, Phone Settings, Touch screen buttons are on the Display Settings, and Vehicle screen and highlighted when a call. Press to silence the vehicle Settings. feature is available. Some toggle speakers while using the screen buttons highlight when active infotainment system. Press again to Z : Press to eject a disc from the turn the sound on. Press to cancel and gray out when inactive. CD player. See CD Player 0 155. voice recognition. H : Press to open the clock menu. Steering Wheel Controls _ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio source. Depending on the vehicle options, some audio functions can be controlled through the steering wheel controls. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Use the thumbwheel to select the Home Page q Previous : Touch to go to the next or previous favorite radio previous page. station, CD, MP3 track, USB, and Bluetooth Audio. Next r : Touch to go to the next page. Use _ SRC to skip to the next song or show using Pandora or Stitcher. Home Page Customization See Pandora Internet Radio 0 146 or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 150. + x − : Press + to increase the volume. Press − to decrease. Touch Screen Buttons See Steering Wheel Controls 0 93. The Home Page allows access to Using the System many of the features. Back : Touch to return to the The infotainment system is previous page. controlled by touching the screen, The first Home Page can be and by using the knobs and other Home : Touch to go back to the customized. buttons. Home Page. To add screen buttons: Voice recognition, through the Fav : Touch to display a page of steering wheel controls, can be stored (favorite) AM, FM, or XM (if 1. Touch Menu. used to control the infotainment equipped) stations. Keep touching 2. Touch Customize. features. Fav to scroll through the favorite pages. 3. Touch a screen button to add Press b / g on the steering wheel or remove from the first Home controls to begin voice recognition. More r : This button may display Page. A h indicates it will be See Voice Recognition 0 191. depending on the number of options displayed. The maximum stored on the Home Page. Touch to number of buttons on Home go to the next page. Page 1 is eight. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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4. Touch Done. To move screen buttons: 1. Touch Sort. 2. Touch to select an icon to move and swap with another icon on the first Home Touch Now Playing to display the Touch Destination to display the Page only. active source page. The sources Destination Entry home page or the 3. Touch Done. available are AM, FM, SiriusXM (if Destination Menu. The available equipped), CD, USB/iPod, Pandora screen buttons provide easy access To restore Home Page 1 defaults: (if equipped), Stitcher, Bluetooth to a variety of ways to enter a 1. Touch Menu. Audio, and AUX. destination. See Destination 0 172. 2. Touch Restore Home Page See AM-FM Radio 0 136, Satellite Defaults. Radio 0 139, CD Player 0 155, Pandora Internet Radio 0 146, 3. Touch Yes or Cancel. Stitcher Internet Radio 0 150, Home Page Features and Auxiliary Devices 0 164. Touch screen buttons are highlighted when a feature is Touch Phone to display the Phone available. main page. See Bluetooth 0 197. Various functions are disabled when the vehicle is moving.

Touch Navigation to display a map of your current vehicle position. See Using the Navigation System 0 166, Maps 0 170, Navigation Symbols 0 170, and Configure Menu 0 183. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Touch Config to display the Config Touch Pictures to view pictures on main page. From this display, adjust your USB drive or SD card. Pictures features such as time and date, on the SD card can only be viewed radio, phone, navigation, vehicle, through a USB adapter. See and display. See Configure Pictures 0 154. Menu 0 183. Touch XM (if equipped) to display the XM main page and play the current or last tuned SiriusXM channel. See AM-FM Radio 0 136 and Satellite Radio 0 139.

Touch FM to display the FM main Touch Tone to display the Tone page and play the current or last main page. Adjust the tone and tuned FM station. See AM-FM speakers by touching the screen Radio 0 136. buttons to change the levels of sound for treble, midrange, bass, fade, and balance. See AM-FM Touch Pandora (if equipped) to 0 Radio 136. display the Pandora home page and stream personalized radio stations based on artists, songs, genres, and comedians. See Pandora Internet Touch AM to display the AM main Radio 0 146. page and play the current or last tuned AM station. See AM-FM Radio 0 136. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Touch E Bluetooth to display the Bluetooth Audio main page to play music through a Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth Audio 0 164.

Touch Stitcher (if equipped) to Touch AUX to access any display the Stitcher home page and connected auxiliary device. See stream news, sports, and Auxiliary Devices 0 164. entertainment shows through the audio system. See Stitcher Internet 0 Radio 150. Touch iPod to display the iPod main page and play the current or last track selected. See Auxiliary Devices 0 164.

Touch Weather (if equipped) to display the weather main page. Select other weather-related options Touch CD to display the CD main from that list. See “SiriusXM Travel page and play the current or last CD Link Weather” under Satellite track selected. See CD Radio 0 139. 0 Player 155. Touch USB to display the USB main page and play the current or last track selected. See Auxiliary Devices 0 164. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Touch Fuel (if equipped) to display Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces detailed nationwide fuel pricing See and Vehicle Information and “SiriusXM Travel Link Fuel Pricing” Radio Displays under Satellite Radio 0 139. For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. Touch Messages (if equipped) to Before wiping the surface with the display the Text Message Inbox. 0 microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle See Text Messaging 204. brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to Touch Movies (if equipped) to show clean. Never use window cleaners details of local movie theater or solvents. Periodically hand wash listings, start times, and ratings if the microfiber cloth separately, available. See “SiriusXM Travel Link using mild soap. Do not use bleach Movie Listings” under Satellite or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly 0 Radio 139. If equipped, Apps requires a Wi-Fi and air dry before next use. Internet connection as part of a smartphone or other mobile device Caution data service plan. On most smartphones, activation is in the Do not attach a device with a Settings menu under Mobile suction cup to the display. This Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot, may cause damage and would Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Hotspot, not be covered by the vehicle Touch Quick Info to access or similar. After activation of Wi-Fi warranty. information on Audio playing, on the smartphone, touch Apps on OnStar Turn-by-Turn route (if the radio Home Page. Follow the equipped), 5-day Forecast, Nearby prompts to configure the Internet Fuel Stations, and Movie connection and set up an account. Showtimes. See Quick Info 0 145. See www.buick.com/intellilink (U.S.). Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

136 Infotainment System Software Updates Radio Some radios may stay on longer and reset the time for 10 minutes if See www.buick.com for software there are any additional presses of updates. AM-FM Radio the radio button. Playing the Radio The radio can be turned off at any O /n: time by pressing the power button. . Press to turn the radio on or off. Audio Source . Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the active source. The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls 0 130. Radio Operation Press SRCE on the faceplate or The radio will work when the key is SRC on the steering wheel controls in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. to display and scroll through the When the key is turned from ON/ available sources AM, FM, SiriusXM RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will (if equipped), Pandora (if equipped), continue to work for 10 minutes or Stitcher, CD, USB, AUX, and until the driver door is opened. Bluetooth Audio. The radio can be turned on by Infotainment System Settings pressing the power button on the radio and will stay on for Tone Settings 10 minutes. Opening the driver door To access the tone settings, touch will not turn the radio off when Tone Settings on the Home Page. pressing the power button. Tone settings are specific to each source. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To adjust the settings: Turn the Z knob to find a radio 2. Touch the Menu screen button . Bass: Touch + or − to change station. To select a preset station, to display the AM stations or the level. press FAV 1/2/3 to scroll through the categories. favorite pages and then press a 3. Touch to select an option. To . Mid (Midrange): Touch + or − to preset button on the radio or the change the level. update the station list, touch screen button. Refresh. . Treble: Touch + or − to change the level. Seeking a Station FM s \ . EQ: Press or turn the Z Press © or ¨ to search for a knob to cycle through the preset station. EQ options. AM . Fade: Touch F or R for more sound from the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the front and rear speakers. . Balance: Touch L or R for more 1. Touch the FM screen button on sound from the left or right the Home Page or select FM speakers. The middle position by pressing SRCE on the balances the sound between the faceplate or pressing SRC on left and right speakers. 1. Touch the AM screen button on the steering wheel controls, or say Tune FM or FM Finding a Station the Home Page or select AM “ ” “ ” by pressing SRCE on the through voice recognition. Press SRCE on the faceplate or faceplate or pressing SRC on 2. Touch the Menu screen button press SRC on the steering wheel the steering wheel controls, to display the FM stations or controls to select AM, FM, SiriusXM or say “Tune AM” or “AM” categories. (if equipped), Pandora (if equipped), through voice recognition. Stitcher (if equipped), CD, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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3. Touch to select an option. To Storing Radio Station Presets 1. Touch Config on the update the station list, touch Home Page. Up to 36 preset stations can be Refresh. stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if 2. Touch Radio Settings. XM (If Equipped) equipped) can be mixed. 3. Touch Number of Favorite 1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM Pages. main page, press and hold any Recalling a Preset Station of the 1−6 buttons or one of the preset screen buttons at the To recall a preset station from a bottom of the screen. After a favorites page, do one of the few seconds, a beep is heard following: and the new preset information . Touch the Fav screen button at displays on that screen button. the top bar to display the preset 2. Repeat for each preset. pop-up. Touch one of the preset 1. Touch the XM screen button on screen buttons to go to the the Home Page or select XM Mixed-Band Presets selected preset station. by pressing SRCE on the Each favorite page can store . In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if faceplate or pressing SRC on six preset stations. The presets equipped) main page, touch one the steering wheel controls, within a page can be different radio of the preset screen buttons to or say “Tune XM” or “XM” bands. go to the selected preset station. through voice recognition. To scroll through the pages, press 2. Touch the Menu screen button FAV 1/2/3 or touch the Fav screen Radio Data System (RDS) to display the XM categories. button on the top bar. The current RDS features are available for use 3. Touch a category and then turn page number displays above the only on FM stations that broadcast preset buttons. The stored stations the Z knob to scroll the RDS information. With RDS, the for each favorite page display on the radio can: station list. Touch to select an preset buttons. option. . Seek to stations broadcasting To change the number of favorite the selected type of pages displayed: programming. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. Receive announcements Satellite Radio TuneSelect concerning local and national emergencies. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio . Display messages from radio stations. This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. It is possible that a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that An alert will be sent when the radio causes the radio features to work sees that search criteria on any improperly. If this happens, contact Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM SiriusXM channel is met and will the radio station. satellite radio subscription can offer the option to tune to that song When information is broadcast from receive SiriusXM programming. or artist. Up to 10 artists and songs the current FM station, the station SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide can be saved in the TuneSelect list. name or call letters display on the variety of programming and To store an Artist or Song: audio screen. RDS can provide a commercial-free music, coast to program type (PTY) for current coast, and in digital-quality sound. 1. Touch Menu when the Artist or Song is on SiriusXM. programming and the name of the See www.siriusxm.com or call program being broadcasted. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). 2. Select TuneSelect to access When SiriusXM is active, the station the TuneSelect Menu. name, number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen. SiriusXM may update the background picture at any time. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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SiriusXM Categories 4. Select or deselect any category to be used in XM mode. SiriusXM stations are organized in A checkmark will indicate that categories. the category is selected. Adding or Removing XM Touch Show All XM Categories to Categories restore all SiriusXM categories. SiriusXM Channel Art SiriusXM provides updated category 3. Select Save Alert for Artist background graphics and the radio Playing or Save Alert for Song will automatically update the screen. Playing. SiriusXM may send updated 4. Touch OK to confirm. category graphics to the vehicle. When this happens, the background To turn TuneSelect on or off: graphics may appear to be incorrect 1. Touch Menu when in SiriusXM. but the radio will update once all of the graphics have been downloaded 2. Select TuneSelect. To customize which SiriusXM categories are used and displayed from SiriusXM. 3. Select Alerts Active to turn the in the system: To turn SiriusXM channel graphics alerts on or off. 1. Press CONFIG or touch the on or off: To delete TuneSelect Alerts: Config screen button on the 1. Press { on the faceplate. 1. Touch Menu when in SiriusXM. Home Page. 2. Select XM. 2. Touch Manage TuneSelect. 2. Select Radio Settings from the Settings Menu list. 3. Touch Menu on the XM Now 3. Touch Delete Alerts. 3. Select XM Categories. Playing Screen. 4. Select the alert to delete. 4. Touch the XM Channel Art to 5. Touch OK to confirm. turn on or off. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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NavTraffic® (If Equipped) Traffic information is delivered to the All Traffic Events : Touch to view a vehicle by the SiriusXM Radio list of reported traffic conditions for The navigation system might have a satellites. SiriusXM NavTraffic up to approximately 100 km (70 mi). SiriusXM NavTraffic receiver. It is a provides continuously updated It could take some time to display subscription service provided traffic information. the information received. through SiriusXM Satellite Radio. A service fee is required to receive SiriusXM NavTraffic currently The information is displayed with an the SiriusXM NavTraffic service. broadcasts the traffic information for arrow and distance. The arrow Real-time traffic information is many markets nationally. The indicates the distance is a straight provided to fully integrate the service may be available in more line and the direction of the event navigation system to display current cities in the future. See from the vehicle's current position. traffic conditions for the chosen www.xmnavtraffic.com for more Traffic Events on Route : Touch to route. See “Traffic Settings” later in details on local coverage. display a list of reported traffic this section. To access the traffic features, touch conditions on the current route. The A screen displays to indicate that the Traffic button from the button is toned down if no route is the SiriusXM NavTraffic subscription Navigation Menu or map screen. active. is not activated. Traffic Settings : Touch to If activated, traffic information customize traffic options. displays: . Unscheduled traffic incident data, such as accidents and disabled vehicles. . Scheduled traffic incident data, such as road construction and road closures. . Traffic flow information (rate of speed data). Flow data might not be available in all markets. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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SiriusXM Travel Link (If SiriusXM Travel Link Fuel Pricing . Choose Fuel Type: The Available) When SiriusXM Travel Link available fuel types are Regular information is available, the system (unleaded), Mid-Range, The infotainment system may have Premium, and Diesel. SiriusXM Travel Link®. It is a will display a list of fuel stations subscription service provided close to the vehicle location. The list For more information on the fuel through SiriusXM Satellite Radio. will include the fuel station name, station, select the fuel station name. A service fee is required to receive direction, distance and price. The The screen will show the fuel station the SiriusXM Travel Link service. list can be sorted by distance or name, address, phone number, When subscribed to SiriusXM Travel price and there are four different distance, amenities, and the last Link, one or more services may be fuel types to choose from. As the time the fuel price was updated. If a available: vehicle is moving, a direction arrow fuel station does not appear in the and distance to fuel station will list, it may be new or the price may . Travel Link Fuel Pricing: update. The arrow represents the not have been updated in the past Detailed nationwide fuel price direction to the gas station from the 24 hours. information may be available. current vehicle position. The If equipped with Navigation when . Travel Link Movie Listings: distance represents the straight line the fuel station is selected, see Detailed local movie theater distance between the vehicle Destination 0 172 for more listings, start times, and ratings location and the fuel station. information of navigation routing may be available. From the Home Page, touch Fuel. features. . Travel Link Weather: National The system will display a list of fuel Allow up to five minutes after turning and Local Weather gives current stations close to the vehicle. on the vehicle for the fuel and forecasted weather. Change the fuel information on the information to appear. For more detailed information and screen by touching the Fuel Menu coverage details on SiriusXM Travel button to: Link see www.siriusxm.com. . Sort Fuel Stations By Price or By Distance: The default sort method is by distance. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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SiriusXM Travel Link Movie arrow represents the location of the Listings theater from the current vehicle When SiriusXM Travel Link location. The distance represents information is available, the Movie the straight line distance between feature provides movie showtime the current vehicle location and the and theater information for movies theater. close to the vehicle location. Movie details are available when a From the Home Page, touch movie is selected. Select the Movies. The system displays the appropriate button to display more information: From the Home Page, touch Movie and Theater search page. Weather. The system displays the To search movies: . Cast and Synopsis XM Weather Menu. Some options may only be available on vehicles . Select the Movie field to choose . Playtime equipped with navigation. a movie name. . Rating (G, PG-13, R, etc.) . Select the Theater field to . Theater Name 3 Hour / 6 Hour Forecast choose a specific theater. . Showtimes The 3 Hour / 6 Hour Forecast page shows the current weather condition . Select the Date field to choose Theater information includes which date to search movies in the city of the vehicle's current address, phone number, distance, position. and/or theaters. and amenities. . Touch the Search button to view Allow up to 15 minutes for the a list of movies or theaters. SiriusXM Travel Link Weather current weather in the area to display. When searching by movie, a list will SiriusXM Travel Link Weather uses display movies to select. When a the same sources that professional 5 Day Forecast pilots and mariners rely on. movie is selected, a theater list will Touch to show the extended 5 Day appear with a direction arrow and forecast. distance. The direction and distance will update every 10 seconds as the vehicle is moving. The direction Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Forecast Along Route The options available are: Acquiring Signal : Radio is If a destination is set, weather . Around Current Position downloading the activation information or not receiving a good conditions can be viewed for up to . Around Destination three locations along the route: signal. Move the vehicle to open sky . Select Weather Station and restart the vehicle. . Current vehicle position. Current Weather Advisories No XM Signal : Reception is . Midway point from current blocked. Move the vehicle into position to final destination. From the XM Weather Menu, touch open sky. the Current Weather Advisories . Current weather condition of the destination city. screen button to display any current Radio Reception weather advisory warnings in effect Nearby Ski Conditions near the current position. Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio Touch to show the nearby ski Troubleshooting reception if items such as cell phone conditions. SiriusXM Travel Link services use chargers, vehicle convenience Location the SiriusXM® Satellite Signal and accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the Select this option to view weather GPS Satellite Signal to provide this feature. accessory power outlet. If there is conditions around or in a specific interference or static, unplug the city entered by name or selected When the vehicle is started, it can item from the accessory power from the map. take up to five minutes for the radio outlet. to receive the Travel Link services. FM Travel Link Messages FM signals only reach about 16 to No GPS Signal : Move the vehicle 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the into a position that is visible to radio has a built-in electronic circuit the sky. that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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especially around tall buildings or Cellular Phone Usage Quick Info hills, causing the sound to fade in Cell phone usage, such as making and out. or receiving phone calls, charging, AM or having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio. The range for most AM stations is Unplug the phone or turn it off if this greater than for FM, especially at happens. night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can occur when Multi-Band Antenna things like storms and power lines The multi-band antenna is used for interfere with radio reception. When OnStar, the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Quick Info gives access to quick this happens, try reducing the treble Service System, and GPS (Global information on Audio playing, on the radio. Positioning System), if the vehicle OnStar Turn-by-Turn route (if ® has these features. Keep the equipped), 5-day Forecast, Nearby SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna clear of obstructions for Service Fuel Stations, and Movie clear reception. Showtimes. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is gives digital radio reception from To access, touch Quick Info on the open, reception can also be Home Page or press INFO on the coast to coast in the 48 contiguous affected. United States, and in Canada. Just faceplate. Depending on the system as with FM, tall buildings or hills can and if the options are available for interfere with satellite radio signals, that region, some options may be causing the sound to fade in and grayed out. out. In addition, traveling or standing Audio Info : Displays information under heavy foliage, bridges, on the current item playing. garages, or tunnels may cause loss OnStar Turn-by-Turn : Displays the of the SiriusXM signal for a period next maneuver in a route. See of time. OnStar® Destination Download 0 182. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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5-day Forecast : Displays the www.pandora.com. Pandora may See Auxiliary Devices 0 164 or 5-day forecast for the weather not be available in Canada or Bluetooth 0 197. For first-time use, station closest to the current Mexico. set up stations before connecting to location. See “SiriusXM Travel Link the vehicle. The Pandora icon will 0 A phone or tablet with Internet Weather” in Satellite Radio 139. connection and the Pandora be available on the Home Page and Nearby Fuel Stations : Displays application installed is required. the source pop-up displays if the fuel prices and distances for close Personal cell phone data plans are latest application is installed on the device. fuel stations. See “SiriusXM Travel used. Make sure the latest version Link Fuel Pricing” in Satellite is installed on the device and the Using an iPhone, iPod touch, Radio 0 139. volume is turned up. or iPad Movie Showtimes : Displays a list To install Pandora: 1. Plug the device into the USB of movies playing in the theaters . On an Android™ phone or port. The phone screen must closest to the current location. See Android Tablet, go to the Android be unlocked. “SiriusXM Travel Link Movie Play Store, and search for Listings in Satellite Radio 0 139. 2. To launch, do one of the ” Pandora. Install to the phone, following : not to the SD card. Pandora Internet Radio . Launch the application on . On a BlackBerry® phone, go to ® the device. Pandora is a free Internet radio the BlackBerry App World™ and Touch Pandora on the service that streams personalized search for Pandora. . Home Page. radio stations based on artists, ® ® songs, genres, and comedians. . On an iPhone , iPad , or iPod ® ® . Press / and say Create stations using the Pandora touch , go to the iTunes Store b g Pandora or Tune website or smartphone application, and search for Pandora. “ ” “ Pandora.” then use - (thumbs up) or } Launching Pandora (thumbs down) to personalize . Accept any notifications on Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod the device screen. stations. To set up an account, or for touch to the USB port, or connect more information, go to an Android or BlackBerry through To relaunch Pandora, press SRCE Bluetooth. on the faceplate or press SRC on the steering wheel controls. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If nothing happens when the . Press b / g and say 2. Use one of the following to available Pandora screen button is “Pandora” or “Tune launch: touched, download the latest Pandora.” . Launch the application on Pandora application and retry. After Pandora has been launched, the device. Pandora will always be highlighted press SRCE on the faceplate or . Touch Pandora on the on the Home Page when an iPhone, press SRC on the steering wheel Home Page. iPad, or iPod touch is connected controls to access Pandora using the USB port. To use, log into features. . Press b / g and say your account. “Pandora” or “Tune If nothing happens when the Pandora.” If the “Please See Device” message available Pandora screen button is is shown, the login screen may touched, download the latest After Pandora has been launched, display on the device. Pandora application and retry. press SRCE on the faceplate or press SRC on the steering wheel If Pandora is shut down on the If the “Please See Device” message phone or another audio app is used, controls to access Pandora is shown, the login screen may features. Pandora may not start on the next display on the device. ignition cycle. If iPod source is If nothing happens when the selected, it may show iPod and then If the “Please Unlock the Phone or available Pandora screen button is switch to Pandora. Restart the App and Try again” pressed, download the latest message is shown, then the phone Pandora application and retry. Using an Android Phone may be locked. Unlock the phone, 1. Pair the Android phone using close the app, and then restart the If the “Please See Device” message Bluetooth. app to ensure proper is shown, the login screen may communication. display on the device. 2. Use one of the following to launch: Using a BlackBerry Phone If the “Please Unlock the Phone or Restart the App and Try again” . Launch the application on The phone must be unlocked. To message is shown, then your phone the device. launch Pandora service: may be locked. Unlock the phone, . Touch Pandora on the 1. Pair the BlackBerry phone close the app, then restart the app Home Page. using Bluetooth. to ensure proper communication. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Pandora Menus d : When touched, Pandora changes to the next track. J : Press J on the radio faceplate to pause playback. Press again to resume. Tuning Pandora Stations : When Pandora is playing, use b / g on the steering wheel to tune to any Pandora station on the device. } : Touch while playing a track to Touch Menu on the Pandora bookmark either the track or the 1. Press b / g on the steering main page. artist. Bookmarks are viewable on wheel. www.pandora.com. Pandora has a menu system with 2. Say “Tune Pandora Radio.” the information, changes to the next Shuffle : Touch to play the stations track, and does not play the track on Pandora voice control will not work in random order. this station again. This helps until Pandora is launched the first time during that ignition cycle. Touch a user-created station to play Pandora choose which tracks from the displayed list. should not play on this station. This Pandora Skip Limit feature is only available on user Pandora Features created stations. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed on their service. When the Pandora has features to rate tracks, - : When touched, Pandora stores skip tracks, or change stations. skip limit is reached, } will not skip this information and - is the currently playing track, but } highlighted for the remainder of the feedback will be recorded. track. This helps Pandora choose which tracks should play on this station. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Pandora Advertisement Unable to Start Pandora Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Pandora may display If the device is unable to launch Error advertisements. Artist name and Pandora: If there is an error trying to rate a track title will not be displayed and . Check that the latest version of track with the } or - buttons, an the skip track button is not Pandora is installed. error message will display. Touch available. OK to retry. . Check that there is an active Switching Between Pandora and account logged into Pandora. Loss of Audio Stitcher . Have at least one station Loss of Pandora audio can happen To switch between Pandora and created. in different ways: Stitcher, press the application icon on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. . For Android and BlackBerry . Weak or lost data connection. This is not required for Android devices, check that the device is . Device needs to be charged. devices. See Stitcher Internet paired with the vehicle, and the Radio 0 150. Bluetooth icon on the display is . Application needs to be highlighted. relaunched. Pandora Troubleshooting . For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad . Connection between phone and Unable to Connect Device to devices, check that the USB radio lost. Vehicle cable is connected to the USB . If any iPhone, iPod touch, port and the screen is unlocked. If the device is unable to connect to or iPad is connected to the USB or Bluetooth: . Close Pandora on the device Bluetooth and the dock and launch again. Devices that connector, go to the Airplay icon 1. Turn the vehicle off. allow multitasking may require on the device and select dock 2. Remove the key from the an extra step to quit the Pandora connector or disconnect and ignition. application. See the cell phone reconnect the dock connector on the device. 3. Open and close the driver door, manufacturer's user guide. wait about 30 seconds, and try . The volume is too low. Turn up to connect the device again. the volume on the device. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. The battery saver and task No Stations Found : Logged in but use Stitcher's preset stations. To set manager applications on the no stations have been created. up an account, download the phone can cause Pandora to Touch OK to continue. application from the Android Market function incorrectly. Remove Please Unlock the Phone or or iTunes Store, or go to those apps from the phone or Restart the App and Try again : www.stitcher.com. remove Pandora and Bluetooth Communication failure between the A phone or tablet with Internet from the task lists. radio and the phone application, connection is required for this If the connection is lost between the or the device is locked. application. Personal cell phone application and device, a message Devices that allow multitasking may data plans are used. Make sure the “Please Unlock the Phone or require an extra step to quit the latest version is installed on the Restart the App and Try again” will Pandora application. Close Pandora device and the volume on the display. Touch OK to retry. on the device and launch again. device is turned up. If touching OK does not clear the Unlock the phone and check that BlackBerry phones are not issue on the phone, see "Please the Home Page shows on the supported for this application. Unlock the Phone or Restart the phone/device. To install Stitcher: App and Try again” under "Common Pandora Messages" following. See the cell phone manufacturer's . On an Android phone or Tablet user guide. with Internet connection, go to Common Pandora Messages See www.pandora.com/help for the Android Play Store, search Please See Device : When not more information. If the service will for Stitcher, and install to the logged in or when authentication not work, see your dealer for phone, not to the SD card. failed, see the device. Touch OK to assistance. . On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod continue. touch, go to the iTunes Store Paused or Audio Paused : Stitcher Internet Radio and search for Stitcher. Playback is paused on the radio or Stitcher SmartRadio® is an Internet on the device. Press J or play on radio service that streams news, the device. sports, and entertainment shows through the audio system. Create personalized, on-demand stations or Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Launching Stitcher 3. If Stitcher does not begin Using an Android Phone playing, select a category and Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPod 1. Pair the Android phone using then a station. touch to the USB port, or connect Bluetooth. Android through Bluetooth. See After Stitcher has been launched, 2. Use one of the following to 0 Auxiliary Devices 164 or Bluetooth press SRCE on the faceplate or launch: 0 197. For first-time use, set up the press SRC on the steering wheel stations before connecting to the controls to access Stitcher features. . Press the application on the device. vehicle. The Stitcher icon will be If nothing happens when the available on the Home Page and available Stitcher screen button is . Touch Stitcher on the source pop-up displays if the latest touched, download the latest Home Page. application is installed on the Stitcher application and retry. device. . Press b / g and say Stitcher will always be highlighted “Stitcher” or “Tune Stitcher.” Using the iPhone, iPod touch, on the Home Page when an iPhone, or an iPad iPad, or iPod touch is connected 3. If Stitcher does not begin using the USB port. To use, log into playing, select a category and 1. Plug the device into the USB then a station. port. The phone screen must your account. After Stitcher has been launched, be unlocked. If the “Please See Device” message press SRCE on the faceplate or 2. Use one of the following to is shown, the login screen may display on the device. press SRC on the steering wheel launch : controls to access Stitcher features. If the “Please Unlock the Phone or . Press the application on the If nothing happens when the device. Restart the App and Try again” message is shown, then the phone available Stitcher screen button is . Touch Stitcher on the may be locked. Unlock the phone, touched, download the latest Home Page. close the app, then restart the app Stitcher application and retry. . Press b / g and say and make sure the home page is If the “Please See Device” message visible on the phone/device. is shown, the login screen may “Stitcher” or “Tune Stitcher.” display on the device. . Accept any notifications on the device screen. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If the “Please Unlock the Phone or Stitcher Station Categories : q : When touched, the current Restart the App and Try again” Displays categories by topic. show is added to the favorites message is shown, then your phone When a category then sub-category station. may be locked. Unlock the phone, is selected, the radio will start } : When touched, Stitcher close the app, then restart the app playing the first program in that to ensure proper communication. changes to the next show. This sub-category. helps Stitcher provide a Stitcher Menus Turn the Z knob to display the personalized listening experience. first 24 stations of that sub-category. - : When touched, Stitcher stores Current Station Playlist : While this information and - is listening to a show, turn the highlighted for the remainder of the Z show. This helps Stitcher provide a knob to display the menu list of personalized listening experience. shows available for the current station. d : When touched, Stitcher changes to the next show. Stitcher Features J : Press on the faceplate to pause Stitcher service has features to rate playback. Press again to resume. Touch Menu on the Stitcher or skip shows, or change stations. main page. Stitcher Advertisement Stitcher has a menu system with the Stitcher may display following: advertisements. Artist name and title My On Demand Stations : Displays may not display and the skip track a list of favorite stations and shows. button is not available. Select and store programs as Switching Between Pandora and favorites on the device. Favorite Stitcher station lists can be created to To switch between Pandora and include favorite shows which can be Stitcher, press the application icon accessed through My On Demand on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Stations. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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This is not required for Android . Check that there is an active . If any iPhone, iPod touch, devices. See Pandora Internet account logged into Stitcher. or iPad is connected to 0 Radio 146. . For Android devices, check that Bluetooth and the dock connector, go to the Airplay icon Stitcher Troubleshooting the device is paired with the vehicle, and the Bluetooth icon on the device and select dock Unable to Connect Device to on the display is highlighted. connector or disconnect and Vehicle reconnect the dock connector on . For iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad the device. If the device is unable to connect to devices, check that the USB the USB or Bluetooth: cable is connected to the USB . The volume is too low. Turn up the volume on the device. 1. Turn the vehicle off. port and the screen is unlocked and the Home Page is showing. If the connection is lost between the 2. Remove the key from the application and device, a message ignition. . Close Stitcher on the device and launch again. Devices that allow “Please Unlock the Phone or 3. Open and close the driver door, multitasking may require an Restart the App and Try again” will wait about 30 seconds, and try extra step to quit the Stitcher display. Touch OK to retry. to connect the device again. application. See the cell phone If touching OK does not clear the The battery saver and task manager manufacturer's user guide. issue, see “Please Unlock the applications on the phone can Phone or Restart the App and Try Loss of Audio cause Stitcher to function again” under “Common Stitcher incorrectly. Remove those apps Loss of Stitcher audio can happen Messages” following. from the phone or remove Stitcher due to: Common Stitcher Messages and Bluetooth from the task lists. . Weak or lost data connection. Please Try Again Later : A general Unable to Start Stitcher . Device needs to be charged. error has occurred. A data If the device is unable to launch . Application needs to be connection may be unavailable due Stitcher: relaunched. to a weak or lost signal or the Stitcher service being temporarily . Check that the latest version of . Connection between phone and down. Touch OK to continue. Stitcher is installed. radio is lost. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Paused or Audio Paused : See www.stitcher.com/help for more Playback is paused on the radio or information. If the service will not on device. Press J or play on the work, send an e-mail to device. [email protected] or see your dealer for assistance. Please See Device : When the user is not logged in or when Pictures authentication failed, see the device. Touch OK to continue. Pictures can only be viewed using Disconnect the phone from the radio USB devices. If pictures are on an 3. A list displays. Select a picture and follow the Stitcher account login SD card, transfer to a USB device to view. process on the phone. or use a USB-SD adapter. A maximum 5Mb uncompressed No Stations Found : The user is photo size is supported, however to logged in but no stations have been achieve this, use a 4 Megapixel or created. Touch OK to continue. lower resolution camera setting. Please Choose a New Station : Only jpeg, bmp, gif, and png files The end of the station has been are supported. reached and there is no more 1. Touch Pictures on the content to play. Select a new station Home Page. through the Stitcher menu. 2. The system does a search to Please Unlock the Phone or find the picture folders. 4. Once a picture displays, the Restart the App and Try again : A Please wait message following options are available: Communication failure between the “ ” displays until the search is radio and the phone application or Info : Touch to turn file name finished. the device is locked. information on or off. S : Touch to display a previous picture if not in slide show mode. r : Touch to toggle between slide show mode and manual mode. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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T : Touch to display a next picture if Audio Players . Do not apply labels to discs. The not in slide show mode. labels could get caught in the player. E : Touch to manually rotate a CD Player picture 90 degrees . Insert only one disc at a time. The CD player is capable of playing: counterclockwise. . Keep the loading slot free of . Most audio CDs Menu : Touch to open the Picture foreign materials, liquids, and Viewer Settings screen. Slide . CD-R debris. Picture Viewer Main, Slideshow . CD-RW . Use a marking pen to label the Timer, and Shuffle Images display top of the disc. as options for configuring the view . MP3, unprotected WMA, and of images stored in the system. AAC formats Loading and Ejecting Discs If the displayed picture screen is not When playing any compatible To load a disc: recordable disc, the sound quality used within six seconds, the upper 1. Turn the vehicle on. and lower bar options will disappear. may be reduced due to the disc, the Touch-tap the screen to re-display method of recording, the quality of 2. Insert a disc into the slot, right the upper and lower bar. the music recorded, or how the disc side up. The player pulls it in has been handled. the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly There may be increased skipping, loaded, there is an error and difficulty reading recorded tracks, the disc ejects. finding tracks, and/or loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, The disc automatically plays once check the disc for damage or try a loaded. known good disc. Press Z to eject a disc from the To avoid damage to the CD player: CD player. If the disc is not removed . Do not use scratched or within a short period of time, it is damaged discs. automatically pulled back into the player. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Playing an Audio CD s ©: Error Messages . Press to seek to the beginning of If Disc Error displays and/or the disc the current or previous track. comes out, it could be due to: If the track has been playing for . The disc has an invalid or less than five seconds, it seeks unknown format. to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current . The disc is very hot. Try the disc track starts from the beginning. again when the temperature returns to normal. . Press and hold to fast reverse through a track. Release the . The road is very rough. Try the 1. Touch CD on the Home Page button to return to playing disc again when the road is or select CD from the source speed. Elapsed time displays. smoother. pop-up to display the CD ¨ \: . The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, main page. or upside down. . Press to seek to the next track. 2. Touch the Menu screen button . The air is very humid. Try the to display the menu options. . Press and hold to fast forward disc again later. through a track. Release the 3. Touch to select the option. button to return to playing . There was a problem while On the CD main page, the track speed. Elapsed time displays. burning the disc. number displays and the Song, Knob : Turn to the right or . The label is caught in the CD Artist, and Album information Z left to select the next or previous player. displays when available. track. Press the outer ring of this If the CD is not playing correctly, try Use the following radio controls to knob to select from the list. If a track a known good CD. play the disc: is selected from the menu, the If any error continues, contact your J : Use to pause or resume play. system plays the track and returns to the CD screen. dealer. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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MP3 MP3 Music Menu Song Titles : Touch to display a list of all songs on the disc. Songs are Playing an MP3 CD Touch the Menu screen button while that source is active to access displayed as stored on the disc. To play an MP3 CD, follow the same the menu. There might be a delay before the list displays. To begin playback, instructions as “Playing an Touch any of the following buttons select a song from the list. Audio CD”. on the MP3 Menu: The following guidelines must be Genres : Touch to view the genres. Shuffle Songs : Touch to play the Select a genre to view a list of all met when creating an MP3 disc, tracks randomly. Touch again to otherwise the CD might not play: songs of that genre. Select a song stop shuffle. from the list to begin playback. . Sampling rate: 16 kHz, Play Lists : Touch to view the Folders : Touch to open a folder list 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, playlists stored on the disc. Select a 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. to access the files within the folder playlist to view the list of all songs in structure. . Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, that playlist. There might be a delay 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, before the list displays. Select a Root Directory 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, song from the list to begin playback. The root directory is treated as a and 320 kbps. Artists : Touch to view the list of folder. All files contained directly . Maximum number of folders: artists stored on the disc. Select an under the root directory are eight folders with 255 files per artist name to view a list of all songs accessed prior to any root directory folder. by the artist. There might be a delay folders. . Maximum of 1,000 files on before the list displays. Select a Empty Folders song from the list to begin playback. a disc. If a root directory or folder is empty . Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. Albums : Touch to view the albums or contains only folders, the player on the disc. Select the album to advances to the next folder in the . The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ view a list of all songs on the album. file structure that contains a Genre information requires a CD There might be a delay before the compressed audio file. The empty to be fully scanned before the list displays. Select a song from the folder(s) are not displayed or music navigator works with list to begin playback. numbered. these menus. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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No Folder If equipped, the USB port is in the Searching Music Library Using When the CD only contains center stack. Voice Recognition compressed audio files without any The USB icon displays when the Voice Recognition: Gracenote folders or playlists, all files are USB device is connected. improves music search and under the root folder. navigation by identifying bands, USB Media Formats artists, and albums names that may File System and Naming The USB port will support the be hard to pronounce, irregular The song titles, artists, albums, and following media formats: spellings, and nicknames as voice genres are taken from the file's ID3 commands to access music. See . MP3 tag and are only displayed if present Voice Recognition 0 191. . Unprotected WMA in the tag. If a song title is not Normalization: If equipped, present in the ID3 tag, the radio . Unprotected AAC normalization helps to improve the displays the file name as the Other formats may be supported. voice recognition accuracy for titles track name. that sound similar. It also helps ® Preprogrammed Playlists Gracenote group long lists of genres into 10 common genres. For example, there Gracenote technology embedded The radio recognizes may be multiple rock genres in the into the radio helps manage and preprogrammed playlists; however, media library; normalization will navigate the USB device music there is no editing capability. These group all those into one rock genre. collection. When a USB device is playlists are treated as special Normalization default is off. folders containing compressed connected to the radio, Gracenote audio song files. identifies the music collection and delivers the correct album, artist USB name, genres, and cover art on the screen. If information is missing, Playing from a USB Gracenote will fill it in. A USB mass storage or Certified Windows Vista®/Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) device can be connected to the USB port. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To turn Normalization On: Menu when the device is music search will be available. The 1. Press CONFIG or touch Config reconnected. If songs are removed radio will index and store two on the Home Page. from the device, the system will skip devices with up to 10,000 songs on over those songs and play the next each device. 2. Touch Radio Settings, then available song. touch Gracenote Options. USB MP3 Players and USB Drives Use the touch screen or voice 3. Touch Normalization to turn on recognition to create a More Like . The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply or off. This Play List. See “Voice with the USB Mass Storage Cover Art: The Gracenote Recognition Commands” in Voice 0 Class specification (USB MSC). embedded database contains cover Recognition 191. . Hard disk drives are not art or album art information for the Gracenote Indexing music on the USB device. If the supported. music is recognized by Gracenote While Gracenote is indexing, . The radio will not be able to play and does have cover art, Gracenote infotainment features are available back write-protected music. will use the cover art found in the including selecting music from the embedded database and display it menu. Voice recognition music will . File systems supported: FAT32, on the radio. User predefined cover not be available until the radio has NTFS, Linux, and HFS+. art will always be used first. If no completed indexing the device. . The following restrictions apply cover art is found, Gracenote will Devices with more music may take for the data stored on a USB use generic genre graphics or longer to index. The device will MP3 player or USB device: images of artists. index when plugged into the radio for the first time. When Indexing is ‐ Maximum folder structure More Like This removed from the screen, the radio depth: 8 levels. The Gracenote database contains is ready to support music search. ‐ Maximum number of MP3/ attributes for music, such as genre, On the next connection or ignition WMA files that can be era of music, region, artist type, cycle, Indexing will show briefly on displayed: 10,000. mood, etc. Use this to create a the screen. The radio is searching for changes to the device and ‐ Playlist entries must be in the playlist of up to 30 songs "more like" form of relative paths. the currently playing song. This preparing the music list. If there are playlist will be stored in the Playlist no changes, the voice recognition Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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‐ The system attribute for The radio supports plugging a cell ¨ \: folders/files that contain audio phone in as a USB drive as long as data must not be set. the cell phone supports USB mass . Touch to seek to the next track. To play a USB device, do one of the storage class or has USB disc drive . Touch and hold to advance following: support enabled. quickly through playback. While the USB source is active, use Release to return to playing . Connect the USB and it begins speed. Elapsed time displays. to play. the following to operate USB function: USB Menu . Touch Now Playing on the Home Page. Z Knob : Turn to scroll through The following are available through the list. Turn quickly to fast scroll the USB Menu: . Press SRCE to scroll until the alphabetically through large lists. USB source screen is available. Shuffle: Touch to play the tracks J : Touch to start, pause, randomly. Touch again to stop . Press b / g on the steering or resume play of the current media shuffle. wheel controls to play CD, Artist, source. Play More Like This: Album, Song Title, or Song s ©: Genre. See Voice 1. Touch to automatically create a Recognition 0 191. . Touch to seek to the beginning playlist of songs that are like of the current or previous track. the song currently playing. The following playlist formats are If the track has been playing for supported: less than five seconds, the 2. The radio will show Playlist Creation Succeeded and . M3U (Standard and Extended) previous track plays. If playing longer than five seconds, the continue playing the . iTunes current track restarts. current song. . PLS (Standard) . Touch and hold to reverse Playlist Creation Failed may . WAX quickly through playback. appear if a song is not found in Release to return to playing the Gracenote Database. . ASX speed. Elapsed time displays. Delete Automatic Playlist: Touch . RMP to delete a More Like This playlist. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Folders: Touch to open a folder list 3. Select a song from the list to Playing from an iPod® to access the files within the folder begin playback. This feature supports the following structure. Genres: iPod models: Playlists: 1. Touch to view the genres on . iPod classic® (6th generation) 1. Touch to view the playlists on the USB. . iPod nano® (3G, 4G, 5G, 6G, the USB. 2. Select a genre to view a list of and 7G) 2. Select a playlist to view the list all songs of that genre. . iPod touch® (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, of all songs in that playlist. 3. Select a song from the list to 5G, and 6G) 3. Select a song from the list to begin playback. There may be problems with the begin playback. Songs: operation and function in the Artists: 1. Touch to display a list of all following situations: 1. Touch to view the list of artists songs on the USB. . When connecting an iPod on on the USB. 2. Songs are displayed as they which a more recent version of 2. Select an artist name to view a are stored on the disc. To begin the firmware is installed than is list of all albums by the artist. playback, select a song from supported by the infotainment system. 3. To select a song, touch Songs the list. When connecting an iPod on List or touch an album and File System and Naming . then select a song from the list. which firmware from other The songs, artists, albums, and providers is installed. Albums: genres are taken from the file s ’ To connect an iPod: 1. Touch to view the albums on song information and are only the USB. displayed if present. The radio 1. Connect one end of the displays the file name as the track standard iPod USB cable to the 2. Select the album to view a list name if the song information is not iPod's dock connector. of all songs on the album. available. 2. Connect the other end to the USB port in the center stack. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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iPod music information displays on Play More Like This: Allows the 2. Select an artist name to view a the radio’s display and begins radio to create playlists with songs/ list of all albums with songs by playing through the vehicle’s audio tracks that are similar to what is the artist. system. being listened to. The radio will 3. Select an album. The iPod battery recharges create a playlist with up to 30 similar songs. The playlist will appear in the 4. Select the song from the list to automatically while the vehicle is on. begin playback. The iPod shuts off and stops Playlist category of the menu for charging when the vehicle is future listening. Albums: shut off. 1. Touch to automatically create a 1. Touch to view the albums on If the iPod is an unsupported model, playlist of songs that are similar the iPod. to the song currently playing. it can still be listened to in the 2. Select an album name to view vehicle by connecting to the 2. The radio will show Playlist a list of all songs on the album auxiliary input jack using a standard Creation Succeeded and or select Songs List to view all 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. continue playing the songs on the iPod. current song. iPod Menu 3. Select the song from the list to Delete Automatic Playlist: Touch begin playback. to delete a More Like This playlist. Genres: Playlists: 1. Touch to view the genres on 1. Touch to view the playlists on the iPod. the iPod. 2. Select a genre name to view a 2. Select a playlist name to view list of artists of that genre. a list of all songs in the playlist. 3. Select an artist to view all 3. Select the song from the list to albums of that genre. begin playback. Use the iPod Menu to select: 4. Select Album to view songs. Artists: Shuffle: Touch to play the tracks 5. Select the song from the list to randomly. Touch again to stop 1. Touch to view the artists on begin playback. shuffle.. the iPod. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Songs: Playing from an iPhone Some functionality may differ based ® 1. Touch to view a list of all songs or iPad on operating system version on device. on the iPod. This feature supports the following 2. Select the song from the list to iPhone or iPad models: USB Troubleshooting begin playback. . iPhone® (2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, If the device is not being recognized Podcasts: 6, and 6 plus) or the music is missing screen . iPad® (1G, 2G) information, restore the radio 1. Touch to view the podcasts on defaults: the iPod. Follow the same instructions as 1. Touch Config. 2. Select a podcast name to stated earlier for using an iPod. To begin playback. use voice recognition to play music, 2. Touch Radio Settings. say Play USB, Play Artist, Play “ ”“ ”“ 3. Touch Software Composers: Album, Play Song, or Play ”“ ” “ Versions Menu. 1. Touch to view the composers Genre.” See Voice on the iPod. Recognition 0 191. 4. Touch Clear and Reset Radio. 2. Select the composer to view a iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad 5. Touch Yes. list of songs by that composer. Troubleshooting Pair the phone again and the device 3. Select a song from the list to When an iPhone, iPod touch, will have to index again. begin playback. or iPad is connected through USB Bluetooth Audio and Voice Audio Books: and Bluetooth, the audio may not be Recognition heard when the iPod source on the 1. Touch to view the audio books radio is selected. If a phone call is See Bluetooth Audio 0 164 and on the iPod. received while listening to the iPod Voice Recognition 0 191 for information on using voice 2. Select the audio book from the source and there is no audio for the recognition with Bluetooth audio. list to begin playback. iPod after the source, then go to the Airplay icon on the device and Make sure all devices have the select dock connector or disconnect latest software downloaded. and reconnect the dock connector on the device. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Auxiliary Devices . Press SRCE to scroll all of the . Press SRC on the steering available audio source screens, wheel controls until If equipped, this vehicle has an until the AUX source screen is Bluetooth Audio is selected. auxiliary input jack in the center selected. See Steering Wheel stack. Possible auxiliary audio Controls 0 130. sources include: . Say “Play Front AUX” using voice recognition to play the . Use voice recognition. See . Laptop computer auxiliary device. See Voice Voice Recognition 0 191. 0 . MP3 player Recognition 191. The music can be controlled by . Tape player . Touch AUX on the Home Page. either the infotainment controls or the controls on the device. This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphones into the Bluetooth Audio When a phone is connected to the auxiliary input jack. Set up any If equipped, music may be played system through Bluetooth Audio, the auxiliary device while the vehicle is from a paired Bluetooth device. See phone notifications and sounds may in P (Park). “Pairing a Phone/Device” under not be heard on the phone until Bluetooth 0 197. Bluetooth is disconnected. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable Notification features may vary based from the auxiliary device to the To play music through a Bluetooth on the phone. Check the phone auxiliary input jack. When a device device : manufacturer’s information for is connected, the system 1. Power on the device, pair, and notification support. automatically begins playing audio connect the device. from the device over the vehicle Bluetooth Audio Menu 2. Music can be launched by speakers. Touch the Menu screen button and doing one of the following: If an auxiliary device has already the following may display: . Touch Bluetooth on the been connected, but a different Shuffle: Press the outer ring of the Home Page. source is currently active, do one of Z knob to turn shuffle on or off. the following: . Press SRCE until Bluetooth Not all devices support the shuffle Audio is selected. feature. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Infotainment System 165 When selecting Bluetooth audio, the When playing music on the radio OnStar System Bluetooth device internal music from a Bluetooth device, make sure player may not open depending on the Bluetooth device is unlocked OnStar® with 4G LTE the status of the device. All devices and the intended music application launch and play back audio is showing on the home screen. differently. Make sure the correct For iPhone/iPod touch and iPad audio source is playing on the devices, Bluetooth Audio will not device for Bluetooth audio playback work if the device is connected on the radio. When the vehicle is through the USB and Bluetooth at not moving, use the device to begin the same time. playback. As new devices are introduced, see If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up When selecting Bluetooth audio as Software Updates 0 136. to seven devices, such as a source, the radio may source to smartphones, tablets, and laptops, the Bluetooth Audio Paused screen can be connected to high-speed with no audio playing. Press play on Internet through the vehicle’s built-in the device or press J to begin Wi-Fi hotspot. playback. This may happen depending on how the device communicates over Bluetooth. Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio. When the radio receives this information, it will check to see if any album art is available and display it. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

166 Infotainment System Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR Navigation (1-888-466-7827) to connect to an OnStar Advisor for assistance. See www.onstar.com for a detailed Using the Navigation instruction guide, vehicle availability, System details, and system limitations. Services and apps vary by make, model, year, carrier, availability, and conditions. 4G LTE service is available in select markets. 4G LTE The Menu screen button at the performance is based on industry bottom right side of the display averages and vehicle systems accesses the Navigation Menu. design. Some services require a data plan. The touch-sensitive buttons available are: Press NAVI on the faceplate or touch Navigation on the Home Page to access the navigation map. Press NAVI again to change between alternative views of the normal split and full map views.

Destination Entry/Route Menu Touch to enter the Destination Entry screen where a destination can be entered when guidance is inactive. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Touch to enter Route Menu to Map Modes Map Settings modify the current route, cancel a destination, or add a waypoint when guidance is active. Heading Indicator

Touch to change the view of the Touch Map Settings to display the maps while using the navigation Map Display line item. Touch Map function. The system offers a variety Display to select one of the of full and split views. Some views available options: are only selectable when route . Automatic Touch Heading Indicator to display guidance is active. the Map View. There are three . Day indicator settings: . Night . 2D North Up: Displays North at 0 the top of the map screen See Configure Menu 183. regardless of the direction the Select Speed Limits to toggle the vehicle is traveling. speed limit display on or off. . 2D Heading Up: Displays the direction the vehicle is traveling. Another way to change the view of The shaded triangle icon points the maps is to touch the map North. mode icon. . 3D Heading Up: Is the same as 2D Heading Up, but the map is in 3D. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Traffic Show POIs POIs Along Route Touch to display a search list of POIs that lie along or near the route to the destination. Select the desired POI. Exit List Touch to display a list of the next three highway exits if available. Select an exit to display a list of POIs associated with that exit that Touch Traffic to display the Traffic Touch to customize which major can be routed. Menu. Touch one of the options: POI categories are displayed on . All Traffic Events: View all the map. Switch Route Time/Destination reported traffic events while on Nearby POIs Touch to customize the arrival/travel or off a planned route. time and waypoint/destination . Traffic Events on Route: View information displayed in the main traffic events while on a planned map screen. route. Current Position Info . Traffic Settings: Customize traffic Touch to display a split screen options. This feature can also be showing detailed information about accessed by touching the traffic the vehicle position. This feature light screen button at the left can also be accessed by touching lower side of the map screen. the vehicle information tab on the See Configure Menu 0 183. Touch to display a search list of lower center of the display. The nearby POIs. Select the location can be saved to the desired POI. Address Book by touching Save in the split screen. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Destination Position Info . Touch the Map Scale + or − . Touch and hold the screen in Touch to display a split map screen button on the lower corners of any direction outside the scroll showing the final destination. the map screen or the different symbol to scroll the map in that zoom indications to change the direction. Map Adjustments zoom level. . Scroll speed increases when The system lets you adjust the scale The map scale bar times out if touching closer to the edge of of view on the map. Also, as you the zoom level is not changed the screen. drive, the map scrolls automatically within a few seconds. . Press NAVI or BACK on the based on the direction of travel. The scale can be configured for faceplate to exit map scrolling Map Scales English or metric units. To change and return to the current vehicle from English to metric, see Driver location on the map. Information Center (DIC) 0 110. Scroll Features

Touch the cycling arrows at the top of the map screen to toggle from the There are two ways to change the normal top bar (Back, Home, and . To scroll within the map, touch map scale: Fav) to the audio information bar. anywhere on the map screen . Turn the Z knob clockwise and the scroll symbol displays. or counterclockwise to zoom out . Tap the map to center at that or in. location on the screen. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Maps gas stations, tourist attractions, and historical monuments. The map database may not include data for newly constructed areas, map database corrections, or long term construction projects. The navigation system provides full The destination symbol marks the route guidance in the detailed map final destination after a route has areas. been planned. Navigation Symbols This section includes basic Following are the most common information about the map symbols that appear on a map database. screen. The maps are stored in an internal flash memory that is used in the navigation system. The waypoint symbol marks one or more set waypoints. Detailed Areas A waypoint is a stopover destination Road network attributes are point added to the planned route. contained in the map database for detailed areas. Attributes include The vehicle symbol indicates the The estimated time and distance to information such as street names, current position and heading the destination are displayed. street addresses, and turn direction of the vehicle on the map. restrictions. A detailed area includes all major highways, service roads, and residential roads. The detailed areas include points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants, airports, banks, hospitals, police stations, Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Select this screen symbol to change The No GPS symbol appears when the view to Heading up or 3D. there is no Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signal.

This symbol indicates that the map view is Heading up. This symbol at the bottom of a map Heading up view displays the screen changes the current map If waypoints have been added to the direction the vehicle is traveling at mode screen. current route, each waypoint the top of the map screen. The destination displays estimated time shaded triangle indicates North. and distance. Touch this screen symbol to change to 3D mode. The 3D symbol is the same as the Heading up symbol, but the map is in 3D. This symbol on the right of the map screen displays the speed limit while on a route. The speed limit This symbol indicates that the map may not be accurate due to view is North up. North up displays changes from the Department of North at the top of the map screen Transportation, the local regardless of the direction the municipalities, or older map data. vehicle is traveling. Always follow the posted speed limit on the road. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Driving on a Route Home may be grayed out if no destination was previously entered Urgent Maneuver Alert or saved. The system will give an indication that the next maneuver is close. Alpha-Numeric Keyboard Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and numbers, when available, display on the navigation screen as alpha/numeric keyboards. Driving on a Residential Road The alpha keyboard displays when data needs to be entered. Destination ABC or QWERTY : Touch to toggle between ABC or QWERTY keyboard character layouts. Driving on a Highway ÄÖ : Touch to access an alternate language keyboard. Sym : Use to select symbols. Space : Use to enter a space between characters or the words of a name. If route guidance is not active, touch Delete : Touch to delete an Destination on the Home Page to incorrect character that has been access the Destination Entry selected. screen. Several options can be Last 5 : Touch to select any of the selected to plan a route by entering last five cities or street names destinations. Some destination entered if available. entry items such as Previous Destinations, Address Book, and My Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Address Entry of available streets. Touch the Done screen button to view the list and select the street. 3. Enter the house number. 4. Touch the Done screen button at any time and the system tries to resolve a destination Touch the Address screen button to based on the entered display the Address Entry screen. information, then displays it on Set a route by entering the state City : Enter a city name. the screen. name, city name, street name, State : Enter a state name. house number, and intersection. Street : Enter a street name. If no state or province has been entered previously, the city and House # : Enter a valid address state fields are not available. Touch number. the screen button at the right of the Junction : Enter a street name that city name to select a state or intersects with the selected street. province. To enter the city name first: If the state or province was 1. Enter the city name. previously set and is displayed, 5. Touch the Start Guidance touch the screen button at the right 2. Enter the street name. Use the screen button and the route of the city name to change the Delete screen button to delete calculates. selected state or province. an incorrectly entered character. To make name selection easier, the system highlights only characters A list displays if six or fewer that are available after the names are available. If there previously entered one. are more than six, there is a match counter with a number Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To Enter a Destination in Canada 1. Touch Destination on the Point of Interest (POI) To change the destination address Home Page. from the United States to Canada, 2. Touch the Address screen the country will need to change in button to display the Address the navigation system. To change Entry screen. the country address: 3. Go to the State/Province line 1. Touch Destination on the option and select. The State/ Home Page. Province entry screen displays. Touch POI on the Destination Entry 2. Touch the Address screen Select the Country line option. page. Several options can be button to display the Enter The available Country List selected to plan a route. Address screen. displays. 3. Go to the State/Province line 4. Select the desired country. For option and select. The State/ example, select Canada as a Province entry screen displays. default country. Select the Country line option. 5. Enter State/Province. For The Country List displays. example, enter Ontario and 4. Select Canada. confirm the selection. 5. Enter Province and confirm the The destination in other countries selection. can also be changed using voice recognition. See Voice The POI List allows selection of a Entering a Destination in Other Recognition 0 191. destination search by Category, Countries Name, or Telephone Number. To change the destination address Entering by POI name: from the United States to another country, the country will need to 1. Select to search By Name. change in the navigation system. To change the country address: Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If no destination is saved to the 2. Make sure the correct country, 7. Touch Start Guidance and the address book, save a destination: state/province, and city are route calculates. 1. Touch Destination on the present, then select Search. Home Page. Add the city location to narrow Previous Destinations down the results of the search. 2. Enter an address using any of the destination methods 3. Enter the POI name. (Address Entry, POI 4. Select a few of the characters Entry, etc.). or spell the name in full, by 3. On the Destination using the alpha keyboard. Confirmation screen, select Save. 5. Select the Done screen button, Select a destination from the or if the list has six or fewer Previous Destination List. Up to 4. The system displays the items, a list of POIs will 15 points that have been previously options Name, Number, Icon, immediately display. entered can be recalled. If the list is and Done. Touch Done to save 6. Touch the desired POI. full, the oldest destinations are the destination. automatically deleted once the 5. To customize the address book newest destinations are added. entry, select Name, Number, or Icon. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If a destination is already saved to 4. To customize the address book 1. Touch Destination on the Home the address book, touch Destination entry, select Name, Number, Page. Touch the Latitude and on the Home Page to display the or Icon. Longitude screen button to Address Book screen button. display the screen above. Latitude/Longitude Coordinates Choose a destination by selecting 2. Select Latitude or Longitude to an address that has been stored in change. Enter the coordinates the address book. in degrees, minutes, and 1. Touch Address Book. A list seconds. displays the address book 3. Touch Search if the information entries. is correct. 2. Select the destination from Choose a destination based on 4. Touch the Start Guidance the list. latitudinal and longitudinal screen button. The route 3. Touch Start Guidance and the coordinates. calculates. route calculates. Favorite Routes To edit Address Book entries: 1. Select an item from the address book. 2. On the Destination Confirmation screen, select Edit. Adding a Favorite Route: 3. The system displays the 1. Touch the Home Page options Name, Number, Icon, To enter the location as coordinates, Destination button to display and Delete. Touch Delete to latitude and longitude: delete the destination from the the Favorite Routes screen address book. button. 2. Touch Favorite Routes to display New Favorite Route. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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3. Select New Favorite Route and button. Touch this button to My Home enter a favorite route name. display the list of available 4. Touch OK and the display favorite routes. returns to the favorite 2. Scroll and select the route to routes list. be deleted. 5. Select the favorite route and 3. Touch Edit. add a waypoint using any of 4. Touch Delete Favorite Route. the destination methods, such If no home destination is entered, as address entry, POI Changing the route name: save a destination by touching the entry, etc. 1. Touch the Home Page Home Page Destination button. Selecting a Favorite Route: Destination button to display Enter a destination using any of the the Favorite Routes screen destination entry methods (Address 1. Touch the Home Page button. Touch this button to Entry, POI Entry, etc.). Select Save Destination button to display display the list of available as Home from the Destination the Favorite Routes screen favorite routes. Confirmation screen. button. 2. Touch the Edit screen button. If a destination is already saved as 2. Touch Favorite Routes to home, touch the Home Page 3. Select Edit Name. display a list of available Destination button to display the My favorite routes. 4. Using the keypad, enter Home screen button. Touch this 3. Scroll and select a favorite the name. button to start route guidance. route. 5. Touch the Done screen button. Select from Map 4. Touch the Start Guidance The new name will be in the screen button. The route Favorite Routes Menu. calculates. Deleting a Favorite Route: 1. Touch the Home Page Destination button to display the Favorite Routes screen Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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1. Touch the Home Page Touch Travel Guide on the 1. Select Category from the POI Destination button to display Destination Entry page. Several List menu to access the POI the Select from Map screen options can be selected to plan a Selection screen display. button. Touch this button to route. 2. Enter the necessary display the map screen with a information by first selecting scroll symbol centered on the location line item to access the map. the Location menu. 2. Touch the Zoom in/out button on the screen and touch the map to locate the destination to select. Touch and hold a finger on the map to activate fast scrolling. 3. Touch the Go button on the The Travel Guide POI entry list bottom of the screen to display allows selection of a destination the Destination Confirmation search by category or name. screen. Entering by POI Category 3. Select any of the line options 4. Touch the Start Guidance such as Nearby. screen button. The route calculates. 4. Select Category from the POI Selection menu to access the Travel Guide POI List. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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5. Select any of the line options 1. Select to search By Name. The Travel Guide POI will have such as All POIs. 2. Make sure the correct country, some detailed information about the 6. Select Sort Method from the state/province, and city are selection made. This information POI Selection menu to access present, then select Search. may include: the Search Order menu. Select 3. Enter the POI name. . Brief Description one of the two options: By . Address Distance or By Name. 4. Select a few of the characters or spell the name in full, by . Number 7. Select Search. using the alpha keyboard. . Hours of Operation 8. Select the desired POI. 5. Touch the Done screen button, . Price Entering by POI name: or if the list has six or fewer items, a list of POIs will . Website immediately display. Photos may not be available for 6. Touch the desired POI. certain locations or countries. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Destination Confirmation Save as Home : Touch to save the Fastest : This calculates the displayed destination as your home quickest route. destination. The home destination Shortest : This calculates the will be stored at the top of the list of shortest route. destinations in the address book. Eco : This calculates the most fuel Route Options : Touch to change efficient route based on speed and route options. See “Route Options” distance. following. Under the Route Options menu, Route Options there are route preferences that by default are all enabled. Multiple options are available on the A checkmark placed next to each Destination Confirmation screen: preference indicates this. All of Start Guidance : Touch to start a these preferences are used when route calculation to the displayed calculating the route. If any of these destination. preferences are unselected, the route will be calculated without Show on Map : Touch to switch to including these preferences. the map view with the displayed destination centered on the map. Use Highways : Deselect to avoid major roads. Save/Edit : Touch to save the Touch to display various route displayed destination into the options. Use Toll Roads : Deselect to avoid address book. If the displayed toll roads. Alternative Routes : If enabled, the destination is already stored in the system will provide an additional Use Ferries : Deselect to avoid address book, Edit will show as the screen after Start Guidance has ferries. menu item. been selected. Select Fastest, Use Tunnels : Deselect to avoid Call : Touch to initiate a phone call Shortest, or Eco calculated routes tunnels. to the displayed phone number, before selecting GO. if phone capability is available. Use Time Restricted : Deselect to avoid time restricted roads. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Use Car Train : Deselect to avoid Destination List avoid a segment of roads. car trains. A maximum of eight avoided segments are allowed. Menu with Route Guidance Active Avoid List Select Avoid List to display a list of avoided road segments with the option to remove the avoided items from the list. Voice Prompt Select Destination List to view Select Voice Prompt to view options options for organizing waypoints. to disable or manage navigation voice prompts and traffic alert Turn List prompts. Several functions can be performed after a destination has been Detour entered. Touch the Home Page Touch Detour to display the route Destination Entry screen button to detour options. Select to detour the access the Route Menu screen. whole route or by a specific distance. Cancel Guidance Touch Cancel Guidance to cancel Route Options the current route. This feature can be accessed from the Destination Confirmation Menu Select Turn List to view a list of and Destination Menu with Route maneuvers for the entire route. Guidance Active. See Destination Touch the Avoid screen button next “ Confirmation previously in this to one of the turn maneuvers to ” section. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Waypoints 1. From the Destination menu, Instead of deleting individual Up to three waypoints can be added touch Destination List. waypoints, select Delete All to the current route. The waypoints 2. Touch Delete Waypoint. Waypoints to delete all waypoints at can be sorted (moved) or deleted. the same time. To save a destination list as a favorite route, select Save as Favorite Route. OnStar® Destination Download The destination download lets an OnStar® Subscriber ask an OnStar 3. Select the waypoints to be Advisor to download a destination to To add a waypoint: deleted. Touch the Delete the navigation system. OnStar will screen button. send address information and 1. From the Destination List location coordinates of the menu, touch Add Waypoint. The Sort Waypoint feature allows destination into the navigation 2. Enter the waypoint by any of reorganization of the destination list. system. the add destination methods. To sort a waypoint: Using Destination Download The system calculates and 1. From the Destination menu, highlights the route and the touch Destination List. The navigation radio screen must route can be started. be turned on before a download. 2. Touch Sort Waypoints. 3. To add more waypoints, touch The navigation system displays Add Waypoint to add the 3. Select the waypoint to move. “Please wait” as the address is waypoint in the order desired 4. Select the location to move the searched within the map database. on the route. waypoint to. To delete a waypoint: Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If the address is not found within the Save : Touch to save the Previous Destinations map database, the system may use downloaded destination to the Previously downloaded OnStar latitude and longitude coordinates to address book. destinations are saved under locate the destination. Call : Touch to initiate a call with Previous Destinations in the If the system is unable to locate the Bluetooth Phone or OnStar navigation system, where they can address, the Downloading OnStar Hands-Free Calling (if available). be accessed or saved to the destination failed screen displays. Save as Home : Touch to set an Address Book. address as a home destination. Route Guidance Not Active Configure Menu If an OnStar destination is Route Guidance Active The Configuration Menu is used to downloaded while route guidance is If an OnStar destination is not activated, the navigation system adjust features and preferences, downloaded while route guidance is such as Sound, Radio, Nav displays a pop-up screen with the already active, the system displays following screen functions: (Navigation), Display, or Time a pop-up screen with the following Settings. screen function: . Touch Start Guidance; the navigation system adds the downloaded destination before the next waypoint of the existing route (closest to the current vehicle position). . All other buttons on the pop-up 1. Touch Config on the Home screen operate as described Page or press CONFIG on the under “Route Guidance Not faceplate. Start Guidance : Touch to start Active.” route calculation to the destination(s) received. Show on Map : Touch to display the Map Screen. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Time and Date Settings Radio Settings Touch Config on the Home Page or press CONFIG on the faceplate to enter the menu options. Turn the Z knob or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll through the available options. Press the Z knob or touch Radio Settings to display the 2. Touch-tap the scroll bar until radio settings menu. Touch this the desired option displays. feature to make changes for radio information displayed, preset pages, Select the desired settings to From the Time and Date Setting Auto Volume, and XM Categories change. See Vehicle menu, touch to display the Time and Restore. See Satellite Radio 0 139, Personalization 0 113 on Date menu. adjusting most vehicle settings. for information about XM See Navigation Settings and Automatic Clock Update : When Categories. “ ” enabled, this feature will set the Navigation Settings Button The Radio Settings are: “ ” clock automatically. later in this section. Auto Volume : Select Off, Low, Set Time : Touch + or − to increase Medium, or High sensitivity to Languages or decrease the Hours and Minutes automatically adjust the volume to displayed on the clock. Touch Config on the Home Page or minimize the effects of unwanted press CONFIG on the faceplate to Set Date : Touch + or − to increase background noise that can result enter the menu options. Turn the or decrease the day. from changing road surfaces, driving Z knob or touch-tap the scroll speeds, or open windows. This bar to scroll through the available 12 hr / 24 hr Format : Touch the 12 Hour screen button for standard feature works best at lower volume options. Press the knob or Z time; touch the 24 Hour screen settings where background noise is press Languages to display the button for military time. typically louder than the sound languages. Select the desired system volume. language. Touch the Back screen button to save the adjustments. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Gracenote Options : Touch to Navigation Settings enable/disable Normalization used Touch Config on the Home Page to to improve voice recognition and enter the setup menu. Turn the media groupings. See CD Player knob or touch-tap the scroll 0 155, USB 0 158, Auxiliary Devices Z bar until the Navigation Settings 0 164, and Bluetooth Audio 0 164. option displays. Select this feature XM Channel Art : Touch to enable/ to make changes to Voice Prompt, disable the XM Audio page Traffic Settings, Guidance Alert, background on the XM Channel Delete Saved Destinations, Bread display. Crumbs, and Route Simulation. Touch Navigation Settings to access the navigation system settings. Max Startup Volume : Touch to set Navigation Settings Button the maximum volume level for Voice Prompt startup that will be used even if a higher volume had been set when the radio was turned off. Number of Favorite Pages : Touch to select the number of favorite pages to be displayed. XM Categories : Touch to customize which available XM Categories are used and displayed. Various navigation system settings The Voice Prompt menu allows Software Version Information : are available through the changes to the voice prompt Touch to display information about Configuration Settings menu. Some features. the system and update software if options are only available after a available. route is planned. Navigation Voice Prompts : Select the On or Off button to turn the Phone Settings voice instructions on or off while See Bluetooth 0 197. traveling on a planned route. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Traffic Alert Prompts : Select the Route Based on Traffic On or Off button to turn the traffic Conditions : Touch to display a voice prompt on or off while submenu of options. traveling on a planned route. . Route Based on Traffic Navigation Volume : Select to Conditions: Touch to enable or change the volume of the navigation disable the route feature. prompts. . Automatic Recalculation: Touch Mute Voice Prompts while in to enable automatic route Calls : Select to mute voice recalculation. . Show All: Touch to enable prompts while in a call. . Recalculation after Confirmation: display of all traffic icons on the map. Traffic Settings Touch to enable route recalculation after confirmation. . Hide All: Touch to disable Sort Method : Touch to display a display of all traffic icons on submenu of sort options. the map. . Sort by Distance: Touch to . User Defined: Touch to define display traffic events in order of the individual types of icons that distance with the closest event are displayed for traffic flow and shown first. traffic conditions. . Sort byRoad Name: Touch to Traffic Flow Status display traffic events in The traffic flow status will display in Touch to display the Traffic alphabetical order. green, yellow, or red lines beside Settings menu. Show Traffic Events on Map : the road. Traffic Events (On/Off) : Touch to Touch to display traffic icons on . Red indicates significantly enable or disable the traffic feature. the map. impaired traffic flow with average Traffic Alert Prompts (On/Off) : speed less than 40 km/h Touch to enable or disable the traffic (25 mph). voice prompts. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic flow with average speed between 40 and 73 km/h (25 and 45 mph). . Green indicates normal traffic flow with average speed above 73 km/h (45 mph). Accident Road Closed Road Visibility Other Closed Roads, Traffic Delays, Guidance Alert Roadworks, Incidents, and Advisories Select the traffic event group for display on the map screen. Some events may cover more than one traffic condition. See the following traffic conditions. Lane Narrows Road Work, Construction Traffic Conditions The following traffic condition icons Touch to enable the guidance alert may display: pop-up to be viewed on the map or on the main screens such as audio, weather, phone, etc. A checkmark appears to indicate the guidance alert mode is on. Alert Road Condition Stopped Traffic Traffic Jam Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Delete Saved Destinations Previously stored bread crumbs can To stop the simulation, press DEST be loaded from the Saved menu and select Cancel Guidance. item, and then displayed by To exit from Simulation mode, return selecting Show on Map. to the Navigation Settings menu, Route Simulation select Route Simulation, then select Cancel Route Simulation. Select to display a route simulation. Use Last Known Position : Select Vehicle Settings to start the simulation from the last See Vehicle Personalization 0 113. known position. Display Settings Touch to delete all saved Use Previous Destination : Select destinations. A Delete Saved to start the simulation from a Touch Config on the Home Page or Destinations submenu displays. previous destination. press CONFIG on the faceplate, Select the desired options for then select Display Settings from Use Specified Location : Select to the list. deletion and touch Delete at the start the simulation from a specified bottom to continue. A confirmation location. The following options may display: screen displays requesting to delete or cancel. Once the starting position for the Home Page Menu : Touch to simulation is selected, select customize the first page of the Bread Crumbs Navigation and the Map display will Home Page. Bread crumbs, when displayed, be in Simulation mode. SIM is Rear Camera Options : Touch to show a previously followed route. displayed on the map. enable or disable Symbols and Select Display to enable bread Select and enter the destination as Guide Lines.. crumbs on the map display. for a normal journey and select Start Display Off : Touch to turn off the Guidance to calculate the route in display. The display will return when It is possible to record and store Simulation mode. bread crumbs to retrieve journeys any radio buttons are pressed or the for future reference. Touch Next to skip to the next turn, screen is touched (if equipped). or touch Stop to pause the simulation. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Map Settings : Touch to enter the Global Positioning . Satellites are being repaired or submenu to change Map Display System (GPS) improved. settings and enable Speed Limit For more information if the GPS is display on map. The position of the vehicle is not functioning properly, see Map Display : Touch to change the determined by using satellite Problems with Route Guidance screen background. signals, various vehicle signals, and 0 190 and If the System Needs map data. 0 . The Automatic setting adjusts Service 190. the screen background At times, other interference such as automatically depending on the the satellite condition, road Vehicle Positioning exterior lighting conditions. configuration, condition of the vehicle, and/or other circumstances At times, the position of the vehicle . The Day setting brightens the can affect the navigation system's on the map could be inaccurate due map background. ability to determine the accurate to one or more of the following reasons: . The Night setting darkens the position of the vehicle. map background. The GPS shows the current position . The road system has changed. To change the overall brightness of the vehicle using signals sent by . The vehicle is driving on slippery setting for the display, use the GPS Satellites. When the vehicle is road surfaces such as sand, vehicle interior lighting instrument not receiving signals from the gravel, or snow. satellites, a symbol appears on the panel illumination control. . The vehicle is traveling on map screen. See Navigation winding roads or long straight Speed Limits : Touch to enable or Symbols 0 170. disable displayed speed limits on roads. This system might not be available the map. . The vehicle is approaching a tall or interference can occur if any of building or a large vehicle. the following are true: . The surface streets run parallel . Signals are obstructed by tall to a freeway. buildings, trees, large trucks, or a tunnel. . The vehicle has been transferred by a vehicle carrier or a ferry. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. The current position calibration Problems with Route . The route prohibits the entry of a is set incorrectly. Guidance vehicle due to a regulation by . The vehicle is traveling at high time or season or any other speed. Inappropriate route guidance can regulation which may be given. occur under one or more of the . Some routes might not be . The vehicle changes directions following conditions: more than once, or the vehicle is searched. turning on a turn table in a . The turn was not made on the . The route to the destination parking lot. road indicated. might not be shown if there are . The vehicle is entering and/or . Route guidance might not be new roads, if roads have exiting a parking lot, garage, or a available when using automatic recently changed, or if certain lot with a roof. rerouting for the next right or roads are not listed in the map left turn. data. See Maps 0 170. . The GPS signal is not received. . The route might not be changed To recalibrate the vehicle's position . A roof carrier is installed on the when using automatic rerouting. on the map, park with the vehicle vehicle. running for two to five minutes, until . There is no route guidance when the vehicle position updates. Make . Tire chains have been installed. turning at an intersection. sure the vehicle is parked in a . The tires are replaced or worn. . Plural names of places might be location that is safe and has a clear . The tire pressure for the tires is announced occasionally. view of the sky and away from large incorrect. . It could take a long time to obstructions. . This is the first navigation use operate automatic rerouting after the map data is updated. during high-speed driving. If the System Needs Service . The 12-volt battery was . Automatic rerouting might disconnected for several days. display a route returning to the If the navigation system needs set waypoint if heading for a service and the steps listed here . The vehicle is driving in heavy destination without passing traffic where driving is at low have been followed but there are through a set waypoint. still problems, see Problems with speeds, and the vehicle is 0 stopped and started repeatedly. Route Guidance 190. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Infotainment System 191 Map Data Updates Database Coverage Voice Recognition The map data in the vehicle is the Explanations Voice recognition allows for most up-to-date information Coverage areas vary with respect to hands-free operation of the available when the vehicle was the level of map detail available for infotainment system features. produced. The map data is updated any given area. Some areas feature Voice recognition can be used when periodically, provided that the map greater levels of detail than others. information has changed. the radio is on or when Retained If this happens, it does not mean Accessory Power (RAP) is active. For questions about the operation of there is a problem with the system. See Retained Accessory Power the navigation system or the update As the map data is updated, more (RAP) 0 230. The system maintains process, contact the GM Nav Disc detail can become available for a minimum volume level. Center toll-free phone number, areas that previously had limited 1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472) detail. See Map Data Using Voice Recognition or go to the center s website, Updates 0 191. ’ 1. Press / on the steering www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are b g needed, call the GM Nav Disc wheel. The audio system Center or order a new Map Update mutes. A voice prompt states, online. To order map data, have the “Please say a command.” Wait until the tone is heard before vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available. See speaking. Vehicle Identification Number If there is no tone, make sure (VIN) 0 343. that the volume is turned up. After receiving the updated map While voice recognition is data, see Maps 0 170. active, the system displays a g symbol in the top right of the screen. 2. Clearly speak one of the commands listed later in this section. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Press b / g twice on the steering . When the system does not adjusted during a voice wheel to skip the voice prompt recognize the command, the recognition session, a Volume messages. system says “Pardon.” bar appears on the screen showing the voice volume level Canceling Voice Recognition . If experiencing difficulty with the system recognizing a command, as it is being adjusted. This also confirm that the command is changes the volume of the 1. Press and release $ / i on guidance prompts. the steering wheel control to correct. Try saying the command cancel a command, if the clearly or wait for a brief moment . When using navigation system response does not after the tone. commands, take the time to match the voice command, . Background noise such as a become familiar with the or say “Goodbye” or “Cancel.” climate control fan positioned on address. Long delays when giving the address can result in 2. The system replies, “Goodbye.” high, open windows, and very loud outside noises, even if the the system not recognizing the Helpful Hints for Speaking windows are closed, can cause address or routing to a different Commands voice commands to be location than intended. misunderstood. . When providing the house . When multiple commands are number portion of the address, available, choose the command . The system is able to recognize the system recognizes both digit that works best for you. commands in different languages, such as English, format and numerical text. An . Words in parentheses are Canadian French, and Spanish. example would be to say, optional. For example, for the The system only recognizes “3-0-0-0-1” or “Thirty command Tune FM “ commands based on the Thousand One.” (frequency), saying Tune FM ” “ language selected. If the system provides the 87.7 or Tune FM are both . ” “ ” destination in another country on valid commands. . To increase or decrease the voice volume during a voice several attempts, say the . When the command is recognition session, turn the “Change Country” command and recognized, the system will volume knob of the radio, say the country of interest. The either perform the function or or press the volume steering country default is the United ask to confirm the choice. wheel control. If the volume is States. To enter a destination in Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Canada or Mexico, the country Voice Recognition Commands Phone Commands will first have to be changed in The following list shows the voice Dial or Call (phone number or the system. commands available for the contact) : Instructs the system to Voice Recognition Help infotainment system with a brief start a phone call. For example, say description of each. The commands “Dial 1 248 123 4567.” To call a To enter the help playback session, are listed with the optional words in phone book contact, say “Dial” or clearly speak one of the help parentheses. To use the voice “Call,” say the name and location, commands. commands, see the previous and then say “Dial.” For example, Help : The system plays back more instructions. say “Call John at Home” or “Call specific help commands such as John at Work.” If a number is not Radio Settings to choose from. Radio Commands recognized, the first number in the Radio : Use this command to learn Tune AM, Tune FM, Tune XM, list will be called. about how to select a band (AM, Tune Pandora, Tune Stitcher : Pair or Connect : Instructs the FM, or SiriusXM), and how to Instructs the system to go to the system to begin pairing a device. specific band and the last station. change radio stations by speaking Digit Dial : Instructs the system to frequency numbers. Tune AM (frequency), Tune FM dial a phone number one digit at a Phone : Use this command to learn (frequency), Tune XM (station time. After saying the digits, about how to dial, pair a device, number or name) : Instructs the say “Dial.” system to go to the specific station. or delete a device. Redial or Redial Last Number : My Media : Use this command to Thumbs Up : Instructs the system Instructs the system to dial the last learn how to play specific tracks, to give the current song or station a phone number called. thumbs up in Pandora or Stitcher. artists, albums, devices connected Select Device or Change Phone : to the USB port, or to change Thumbs Down : Instructs the Instructs the system to switch to a sources. system to give the current song or different paired device. The device Settings : Use this command to station a thumbs down in Pandora must be selected from the screen or or Stitcher. learn about how to turn Verbose on using the Z knob. or off, or set the language. Delete Device : Instructs the system to delete a paired device. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Read Text Messages or Read SMS Play Genre (genre name) : Search Podcast (podcast name) : Messages : Instructs the system to Instructs the system to play songs Instructs the system to show a list of begin reading text messages from a of a particular genre. all tracks in a specific podcast. paired device. Search Artist (artist name) : More Like This : Instructs the Not all devices support text Instructs the system to show a list of system to create a playlist of tracks messages. Applicable where all songs by a specific artist. similar to the current track playing. equipped. Search Composer (composer Settings Commands My Media Commands name) : Instructs the system to show a list of all songs by a specific Verbose (set) on (mode), Verbose CD, AUX, USB, or Bluetooth composer. (set) off (mode) : Instructs the Audio : Instructs the system to system to turn voice prompts on or change the source. Search Album (album name) : off. When off, this feature turns off Instructs the system to show a list of voice prompts. Play CD : Instructs the system to all songs on a specific album. play a CD. Language (language) : Instructs Search Genre (genre name) : the system to set the language. The following commands only apply Instructs the system to show a list of to USB, iPod, and iPhone sources. all songs for a specific genre. List Devices : Instructs the system They are supported after the device to give a list of devices to use. has been indexed. Search Folder (folder name) : Instructs the system to show a list of Other Commands Play Artist (artist name) : Instructs all songs in a specific folder. the system to play songs by a Goodbye : Instructs the system to specific artist. Search Playlist (playlist name) : end a phone call or voice Instructs the system to show a list of recognition. Play Album (album title) : Instructs all songs in a specific playlist. the system to play a specific album. Cancel : Instructs the system to Search Audio Book (audio book cancel an action. Play Song (song title) : Instructs name) : Instructs the system to the system to play a specific song. Go Back, Back, Previous : show a list of all tracks in a specific Instructs the system to go back to a audio book. prior menu. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Main Menu : Instructs the system to If there is no tone, make sure Directed Address : Allows an go to the main menu. the volume is turned up. address to be stated one step at a Yes, Yep, Yup, Ya, Sure, Right, While voice recognition is time. The format will be State, City, Correct, OK, Positive, You Got it, active, the system displays a Street, then House Number. Probably, You Bet : These can be symbol in the top right of the Intersection : Allows an used to say “Yes.” screen. Intersection to be stated as the No, Nope, Na, No way, Wrong, 2. Clearly speak the command destination. The format will be State, City, Street, then Intersection. Incorrect, Negative, Not really, No “Navigation.” I said, No I Did Not, No I Do Not : 3. Clearly speak one of the Contact : When a phone is paired These can be used to say “No.” commands in this section. to the system, which contains Next Page, Page Down : Instructs Address Information stored for The following commands only apply contacts, the address associated the system to scroll forward one once the Navigation command is page in a list. with that contact can become a given. route. If the system cannot resolve Previous Page, Page Up : Instructs Change Country : Changes the the address, an error displays. the system to scroll back one page country origin to input a destination in a list. Home : Instructs the system to start from that region. The system will guidance to the address saved as Navigation Commands (If accept United States, Canada, My Home. or Mexico. Equipped) Points of Interest or POI : Allows a To activate the navigation voice Address or Destination : Allows Point of Interest to be stated as a recognition: an address to be stated as a destination. one-shot method. The system will 1. Press / on the steering recognize the address if stated all at Say the name or list item number of b g the category and subcategory to wheel. The audio system once or say a city center. An return a list of POIs. Say the item mutes. A voice prompt says, example is to say, “200 number to select a POI from the list. “Please say a command.” Wait Renaissance Street, Detroit, until the tone is heard before Michigan” or “Detroit, Michigan.” speaking. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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POI commands for Nearby, Along Entering a Destination in Other OnStar : These commands can be Route, and Around Destination will Countries used after the OnStar button is be available if route guidance is For the voice recognition to respond pressed. active. to a local address, the Help Commands Add Waypoint : Allows addition of corresponding country needs to be individual waypoints or the set in the navigation system. . Help destination. The system will ask for The country can also be set using . Hands-Free Calling (if available) the choice of entry method to voice commands. However, the . Turn-by-Turn Directions continue. An example is to say, “POI country will change back to the . OnStar Info Along Route” or “Intersection.” default country when the vehicle is Delete Waypoint : When guidance keyed off. After each list of help commands, is active, this command allows the the following are available: 1. Press b / g on the steering deletion of individual waypoints or . Go Back the destination. If guidance is not wheel. . Repeat active, the system will indicate the 2. Say “Navigation.” destination list is empty. . Cancel 3. Say “Change Country.” Where Am I?, My Location, . Help or Current Position : Instructs the 4. Say the country name. For Goodbye system to give the current position example, say “Canada.” . of the vehicle. OnStar Command (If Hands-Free Calling (if available) Help : The system plays back more Equipped) . Call specific help commands associated To activate OnStar voice . Store with Navigation or a Navigation = sub-feature. recognition, press on the mirror . Commands or press b / g on the steering Cancel Guidance or Cancel ‐ Call wheel and say OnStar after the Route : Instructs the system to “ ” beep. This will active the OnStar ‐ Store cancel guidance. voice control. See OnStar ‐ My Number Overview 0 360. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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‐ Minutes . Commands Bluetooth Phone/ ‐ Store Last Number ‐ Messages Devices ‐ Digit Dial ‐ Virtual Advisor ‐ Redial ‐ My Number Bluetooth ‐ Dial ‐ Minutes Overview ‐ Number Recall ‐ Number Recall For vehicles equipped with ‐ Directory ‐ Advisor Playback Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones and ‐ Digit Store . Virtual Advisor devices, allowing: Turn-by-Turn Directions (if Virtual Advisor (if available) . Placing and receiving hands-free available) Choose this option to connect to a calls. . Directory live Advisor. . Sharing of the cell phone’s . Plan Route Voice Pass-Thru address book or contact list with the vehicle. The phone book will . Commands Voice pass-thru allows access to the only display when that phone is ‐ Directory voice recognition commands on the connected. cell phone, namely Siri® or Voice ‐ Store Destination Command. See the cell phone . Placing outgoing calls by voice recognition. ‐ Plan Route manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. The system can be used while in ‐ Delete Destination To activate the phone voice ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, Mute Directions ‐ recognition system, press and hold or Retained Accessory Power OnStar Info (if available) b / g on the steering wheel for (RAP). The range of the Bluetooth approximately two seconds. system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). . Messages The radio can connect to most . Minutes . My Number Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Bluetooth-enabled phones. PHONE : Press to enter the Phone adjusted volume level remains in Available features and functions main menu. Press and hold to mute memory for later calls. The system may be dependent on the device. or unmute. maintains a minimum volume level. On a current phone call screen, an Voice Recognition See Voice Recognition 0 191. image of the contact from your phone's contact list can be The voice recognition system uses Bluetooth Audio displayed. Not all phones are commands to control the system See Bluetooth Audio 0 164. compatible with this feature. and dial phone numbers. When using voice recognition: Pairing with Infotainment Bluetooth Controls Controls . The system may not recognize Use the buttons on the infotainment voice commands if there is too A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system and the steering wheel to much background noise. must be paired and then connected operate the Bluetooth system. to the vehicle before it can be used. . A tone sounds to indicate that See the cell phone manufacturer's Steering Wheel Controls the system is ready for a voice user guide for Bluetooth functions b / g : Press to answer incoming command. Wait for the tone and before pairing the cell phone. If a calls and start voice recognition. then speak. Bluetooth phone is not connected, $ / i : Press to end a call, . Speak clearly in a calm and calls will be made using OnStar decline an incoming call, or cancel natural voice. Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar Overview 0 360. voice recognition. See Voice Recognition 0 191. Pairing Information + x − : Press + or − to increase or Audio System decrease the volume. . A Bluetooth-enabled phone and Sound comes through the vehicle's an audio playback device can be Infotainment System Controls front audio system speakers and paired to the system at the For information about how to overrides the audio system. Use the same time. VOL/n knob during a call to navigate the menu system using the . Up to five devices can be paired infotainment controls, see change the volume level. The to the Bluetooth system. Overview 0 126. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. The pairing process is disabled 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. cell phone to be paired to the Phones/Devices . Pairing only needs to be vehicle. See the cell phone 1. Press CONFIG. manufacturer's user guide. completed once, unless the 2. Select Phone Settings. pairing information on the cell 5. Locate and select the device phone changes or the cell phone named after the vehicle make 3. Select Device List. is deleted from the system. and model in the list on the cell Deleting a Paired Phone/Device phone. Follow the instructions . Only one paired cell phone can 1. Press CONFIG. be connected to the Bluetooth on the cell phone to enter the system at a time. PIN provided in Step 3, or to 2. Select Phone Settings. confirm the six-digit code . If multiple paired cell phones are matches. The system 3. Select Device List. within range of the system, the recognizes the new connected 4. Select the phone to delete and radio will connect to the first phone after the pairing process follow the screen prompts. phone in the list or to the phone is complete. that was previously connected. Connecting to a Different Phone 6. If the phone prompts to accept Pairing a Phone/Device connection or allow phone To connect to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle 1. Press CONFIG or PHONE. book download, select always accept and allow. The phone and available to be connected to the 2. Select Phone Settings. book may not be available if Bluetooth system before the process is started. 3. Select Pair Device (Phone). not accepted. Some phones The radio displays “Please will put connection request or a 1. Press CONFIG. phonebook request in a pull start Bluetooth search on your 2. Select Phone Settings. phone. Confirm or enter down task bar at the top of the number :”. If the device screen. Drag down the task bar 3. Select Device List. supports a four-digit Personal and look for connection/ 4. Select the new phone to Identification Number (PIN), it phonebook request and accept. connect to and follow the will display. The PIN is used in 7. Repeat to pair additional screen prompts. Step 5. phones. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Pairing with Voice Recognition PIN or confirming the six-digit Deleting a Paired Phone passcode. The PIN is used in A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone If the phone name to delete is Step 4. must be paired and then connected unknown, see “Listing All Paired to the vehicle before it can be used. 4. Locate and select the device and Connected Phones.” See the cell phone manufacturer's named after the vehicle make user guide for Bluetooth functions and model in the list on the cell 1. Press b / g. The system before pairing the cell phone. If a phone. Follow the instructions responds “Please say a Bluetooth phone is not connected, on the cell phone to enter the command,” followed by a tone. calls will be made using OnStar PIN provided in Step 3 or to 2. Say “Delete Device.” Hands-Free Calling, if available. confirm the six-digit code 3. The system responds: To See OnStar Overview 0 360. matches. The system responds “ delete a device, please select “Successfully paired.” Pairing a Phone its name from the list.” Select 5. Repeat Steps 1−4 to pair the device to delete on the 1. Press b / g. The system additional phones. display and it will be removed. responds “Please say a Listing All Paired and Connected command,” followed by a tone. To cancel this command, press $ / Phones i on the steering wheel control or 2. Say “Pair.” The system The system can list all cell phones press BACK on the radio faceplate. responds with “Please search paired to it. If a paired cell phone is for Bluetooth devices on your Connecting to a Different Phone also connected to the vehicle, the phone, select your vehicle, or Device confirm or enter the PIN system responds to confirm that To connect to a different cell phone, number provided on the phone name is connected. the system looks for the next screen. ” 1. Press b / g. The system available cell phone. Depending on 3. Start the search for Bluetooth responds “Please say a the cell phone to be connected, this devices on the phone. Then command,” followed by a tone. command may need to be repeated. select the device and follow the 2. Say “Device List.” instructions on the phone by 1. Press b / g. The system either entering the four-digit responds “Please say a command,” followed by a tone. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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2. Say “Change Phone.” The Call Lists menu allows access 3. Select the Incoming Calls, . To select a device, touch to the phone numbers from the Outgoing Calls, or Missed the name on the display. Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Calls list. Missed Calls menus on the cell 4. Select the name or number . If another cell phone is not phone to make a call. found, the original phone to call. remains connected. The radio will display the first 1,000 contacts and the phone numbers for Making a Call Using the Making a Call Using Phone each contact including Home, Work, Infotainment Controls Book and Infotainment Mobile, and Other. To make a call: Controls To make a call using the Phone 1. Press PHONE once on the For cell phones that support the Book menu: radio or touch the Phone screen button. phone book feature, the Bluetooth 1. Press V / $ once on the radio system can use the contacts stored or the Phone screen button. 2. Touch Enter Number. on the cell phone to make calls. See the cell phone manufacturer‘s user 2. Select Phone Book. 3. Enter the phone number. guide or contact the wireless 3. Select the letter group of the 4. Select OK to start dialing the provider to find out if this feature is phone book entry to scroll number. supported. through the list of names/ 5. Select Call to place the call. When a cell phone supports the numbers. phone book feature, the Phone To make a call using voice 4. Select the name. recognition, see “Making a Call” Book and Call Lists menus are 0 automatically available. 5. Select the number to call. under Bluetooth 197. The Phone Book menu allows To make a call using the Call Accepting or Declining a Call Lists menu: access to the phone book stored in When an incoming call is received, the cell phone to make a call. 1. Press PHONE once on the the infotainment system mutes and radio or touch the Phone a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. screen button. 2. Select Call Lists. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Using the Infotainment Controls . Press b / g to answer an 2. Enter the phone number and select OK. Turn the Z knob to “Answer” or incoming call when another call is active. The original call is “Decline” and press the outer ring of 3. After the call has been placed, placed on hold. the Z knob or touch Accept or turn the Z knob and Decline on the screen. . Press b / g again to return to choose Merge Calls. the original call. Using Steering Wheel Controls 4. To add more callers to the . To decline answering the conference call, repeat Steps 1 Press b / g to answer or $ / i to incoming call, touch Decline on −3. The number of callers that decline the call. the screen or take no action. can be added is limited by your wireless service carrier. Call Waiting Using the . Press $ / i to disconnect the Infotainment Controls current call and switch to the call Ending a Call Call waiting must be supported on on hold. Using the Infotainment Controls the Bluetooth phone and enabled by Conference Calling Using the Turn and press the outer ring of the the wireless service carrier to work. Infotainment Controls Z knob and select Hang Up or press Hang Up on the screen. Switching Between Calls (Call Conference calling and three-way Waiting Calls Only) calling must be supported on the Using Steering Wheel Controls To switch between calls, turn and Bluetooth phone and enabled by the Press $ / i. press the outer ring of the Z wireless service carrier to work. This knob and select Switch Call or feature is only supported when the Muting a Call vehicle is not moving. select Switch Call on the screen. During a call, all sounds from inside To start a conference while in a the vehicle can be muted so that the Call Waiting Using Steering current call: Wheel Controls person on the other end of the call 1. Turn and press the outer ring of cannot hear them. Call waiting must be supported on the knob and select the cell phone and enabled by the Z wireless service carrier. Enter Number. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Using the Infotainment Controls Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Making a Call Turn and press the outer ring of the (DTMF) Tones Calls can be made using the Z knob and select Mute Call. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can following commands. Press again to cancel mute. send numbers during a call. This is Dial or Call : These commands can Transferring a Call used when calling a menu-driven be used interchangeably to dial a phone system. phone number. Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell Using the Infotainment Controls Digit Dial : This command allows a phone. 1. Turn and press the outer ring of phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. The cell phone must be paired and the Z knob and select connected with the Bluetooth Enter Number. Redial : This command dials the last number used on the cell phone. system before a call can be 2. Enter the phone number, transferred. or select Enter Number on the To call a number: To Transfer Audio from the screen and select digits, then 1. Press b / g. The system Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone touch OK. responds “Please say a During a call with the audio in the Hands-Free Phone command,” followed by a tone. vehicle, touch the Transfer Call 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” button on the screen or press and Using Bluetooth Voice Recognition hold / on the steering wheel. 3. Say the entire number without b g pausing, followed by Dial. To use voice recognition, press / “ ” To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth b on the steering wheel. Use the Once connected, the person called System from a Cell Phone g commands below for the various will be heard through the audio Use the audio transfer feature on voice features. For additional speakers. the cell phone. See your cell phone information, say “Help” while in a To call using a name tag: manufacturer's user guide for more voice recognition menu. information. Touch the Transfer Call 1. Press b / g. The system button on the screen or press and responds “Please say a hold b / g on the steering wheel. command,” followed by a tone. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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2. Say “Dial” or “Call” and then Using the “Redial” Command Not all phones support all functions say the name tag. For and work with Bluetooth. The radio 1. Press / . The system example, say “Call John b g only supports the receipt of SMS at Work.” responds “Please say a text messages. A request may need command,” followed by a tone. Once connected, the person called to be accepted on the phone or will be heard through the audio 2. After the tone, say “Redial.” some phone settings may need to speakers. The system dials the last be changed to allow text messaging number called from the to function. See the cell phone Using the “Digit Dial” Command connected cell phone. manufacturer’s user guide. This allows a phone number to be Once connected, the person called Using Text Messaging dialed by entering the digits one at will be heard through the audio a time. speakers. 1. Press b / g. The system Clearing the System responds Please say a “ Unless information is deleted out of command, followed by a tone. ” the vehicle Bluetooth system, it will 2. Say “Digit Dial.” be retained. This includes phone 3. Say each digit, one at a time, pairing information. For directions to dial. After each digit is on how to delete this information, entered, the system repeats see “Deleting a Paired Phone/ 1. Touch Messages on the Home back the digit it heard followed Device.” previously in this section. Page or select Text Messages by a tone. After the last digit from the Phone main screen. has been entered, say Dial. Text Messaging “ ” Until all text messages are If an unwanted number is repeated For vehicles equipped with retrieved, the Home Page icon back, say “Clear” to clear the last Bluetooth capability, the system, will remain gray and the Phone number. if equipped with text messaging, can main screen option will be display text messages, play back a Once connected, the person called removed. message over the audio system, will be heard through the audio and send a predefined message. speakers. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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This feature will be disabled if the paired Bluetooth device does not support SMS text messaging.

3. View the message or select . Select the desired message from Listen to hear the message the display of predefined through voice recognition. The messages to send as the reply message view screen is locked message. out while the vehicle is in 2. Once all messages are motion. retrieved, the Text Message . Select Call to dial the contact or Inbox displays. Select a number associated with the text. message for viewing. Viewing Not all phones allow calling the messages is only available sender of the message and will while the vehicle is not in result in not being able to motion. select Call. . Select Reply to reply to a text message that was received as . Select Send to send that an incoming message. Not all message. phones allow message sending. . Select Back to cancel and return to the previous screen. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Incoming Text Messages . Select Dismiss to close out the . Select Manage Predefined incoming pop-up message Messages to create a user screen. defined message that can be used later to reply to a text Text Messaging Settings message. . Select Text Alerts to choose the alert behavior for incoming text messages: ‐ Text alert with tone ‐ Tone only A pop-up screen is displayed when Off there is an incoming text. The ‐ pop-up will remain on the screen until Dismiss is selected. Text Message Settings are available . Select Listen to hear the from the Text Message Inbox. message through voice recognition. . Select View to view the message. Viewing is not available while the vehicle is in motion. . Select Reply to reply to the message using a predefined message. . Select Call to dial the contact or number associated with the text. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Infotainment System 207 Trademarks and iPod shuffle®, and iPod touch® are channel name. Channel blocking is trademarks of Apple Inc., registered available for SiriusXM Satellite License Agreements in the U.S. and other countries. Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM: FCC Information . U.S: 866-635-2349 or see See Radio Frequency www.siriusxm.com. Statement 0 356. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, software incorporated in receivers taxes, one time activation fee, and compatible with the SiriusXM other fees may apply. Subscription Satellite Radio System or that fee is consumer only. All fees and support the SiriusXM website, the “Made for iPod,” and “Made for programming subject to change. Online Service or any of its content. iPhone,” mean that an electronic Subscriptions subject to Customer Furthermore, the AMBER voice accessory has been designed to Agreement available at compression software included in ® connect specifically to iPod or www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM this product is protected by iPhone and has been certified by service only available in the intellectual property rights including the developer to meet Apple 48 contiguous United States and patent rights, copyrights, and trade performance standards. Apple is not Canada. secrets of Digital Voice responsible for the operation of this In Canada: Some deterioration of Systems, Inc. device or its compliance with safety service may occur in extreme General Requirements: and regulatory standards. Please northern latitudes. This is beyond note that the use of this accessory the control of SiriusXM® Satellite 1. A License Agreement from with iPod or iPhone may affect Radio. SiriusXM is required for any wireless performance. iPhone®, product that incorporates iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, Explicit Language Notice: Channels SiriusXM Technology and/or for with frequent explicit language are use of any of the SiriusXM indicated with an “XL” preceding the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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marks to be manufactured, In addition, the Lonely Planet Travel distributed, or marketed in the Guide content is subject to the SiriusXM Service Area. following supplier notices (if 2. For products to be distributed, equipped): marketed, and/or sold in © 2014 Lonely Planet Publications Canada, a separate agreement Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. is required with Canadian Manufactured under license from PANASONIC and its content Satellite Radio Inc. (operating Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the providers have tried to make this as XM Canada). double-D symbol are trademarks of information as accurate as possible, Gracenote Dolby Laboratories. but it is provided “as is” and PANASONIC and its content Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and Map End User License Agreement (Optional providers accept no responsibility logotype, and the "Powered by for any loss, injury or inconvenience Gracenote" logo are either a Equipment Applies Where resulting from this information. You registered trademark or a trademark Equipped) should verify critical information (like of Gracenote, Inc. in the United END USER TERMS visas, health and safety) before you States and/or other countries. travel. The Map Data Disc (“Data”) is Bluetooth provided for your personal, internal TERMS AND CONDITIONS ® The Bluetooth word mark and use only and not for resale. It is Personal Use Only. You agree to ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth protected by copyright, and is use this Data together with the SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks subject to the following terms (this General Motors MyLink or IntelliLink by General Motors is under license. “End User License Agreement”) and Connected Navigation Radio Other trademarks and trade names conditions which are agreed to by Platform for the solely personal, are those of their respective owners. you, on the one hand, and HERE non-commercial purposes for which North America, LLC (“HERE”) and Pandora (If Equipped) you were licensed, and not for its licensors (including their service bureau, time-sharing or Pandora is a registered trademark licensors and suppliers) on the other similar purposes. Accordingly, of Pandora Media, Inc., used under other hand. but subject to the restrictions set license. forth in the following paragraphs, Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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212 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 5. Fan Controls Systems 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Dual Automatic Climate 8. Recirculation Control System ...... 212 Control System 9. Heated Steering Wheel (If Air Vents The heating, cooling, and ventilation Equipped) Air Vents ...... 214 for the vehicle can be controlled 10. Air Conditioning with this system. Maintenance Automatic Operation Passenger Compartment Air The system automatically controls Filter ...... 215 the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings.

1. Driver and Passenger Heated To place the system in Seats (If Equipped) automatic mode: 2. Driver and Passenger 1. Press AUTO. Temperature Controls 2. Set the temperature. Allow the 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as 4. Air Delivery Modes needed for best comfort. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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To improve fuel efficiency and can be combined. An indicator light Press AUTO to return to automatic to cool the vehicle faster, comes on in the selected mode operation and the air conditioner recirculation may be button. runs as needed. When the indicator automatically selected in warm Changing the mode cancels the light is on, the air conditioner runs weather. The recirculation light automatic operation and the system automatically to cool the air inside will not come on. Press L goes into manual mode. Press the vehicle or to dry the air needed to select recirculation; press it AUTO to return to automatic to defog the windshield faster. again to select outside air. operation. L : Press to turn recirculation on English units can be changed to % : Air is directed to the or off. An indicator light comes on. metric units through the Driver windshield and side window vents. Air is recirculated to quickly cool the Information Center (DIC). See Y inside of the vehicle or reduce entry Driver Information Center : Air is directed to the instrument of outside air and odors. 0 panel outlets. (DIC) 110. Rear Window Defogger [ : Air is directed to the floor Manual Operation outlets. = : Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light 9 : Press the lower 9 button to : Press to clear the windshield decrease the fan speed. Pressing 0 on the button comes on to show that of fog or frost more quickly. Air is the rear window defogger is on. the lower button longer turns the fan directed to the windshield. and cooling off. Press the upper 9 The defogger only works when the button to increase the fan speed. For best results, clear all snow and ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger The selected fan speed is indicated ice from the windshield before turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ defrosting. by the number of segments on the ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF display screen. Press AUTO to # : Press to turn the air position. return to automatic operation. conditioning on or off. If the fan is The rear window defogger can be turned off or the outside set to automatic operation; see Air Delivery Modes : Press %, Y, temperature falls below freezing, the [ “Climate and Air Quality” under or to change the direction of the air conditioning compressor will Vehicle Personalization 0 113. airflow. Air delivery mode settings not run. When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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automatically when the interior M or L : Press to turn the heated Air Vents temperature is cold and the outside seats on or off. See Heated Front temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F) Seats 0 50. Adjustable Air Vents and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about ( : If equipped, press to turn the 10 minutes. At higher speeds, the heated steering wheel on or off. See 0 rear window defogger may stay on Heated Steering Wheel 94. continuously. Remote Start Climate Control If equipped with heated outside Operation : If equipped with the rearview mirrors, they turn on when remote vehicle start feature, the the rear window defogger button is climate control system may run on and help to clear fog or frost from when the vehicle is started remotely. the surface of the mirrors. See The system uses the driver’s Heated Mirrors 0 33. previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. The rear defog may come on during remote start Caution based on cold ambient conditions. Do not try to clear frost or other The rear defog indicator light does not come on during a remote start. material from the inside of the If the vehicle has front heated seats, front windshield and rear window they may come on during a remote with a razor blade or anything start. The heated seat indicator else that is sharp. This may lights do not come on during a damage the rear window remote start. See Remote Vehicle defogger grid and affect the Start 0 50 and Heated Front radio's ability to pick up stations Seats 0 50. clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Climate Controls 215 2. Thumbwheel Maintenance Pollen Filter Use the slider knobs (1) on the air The pollen filter cleans dust, pollen, vents to change the direction of the Passenger Compartment and other airborne irritants from air airflow. Air Filter entering the vehicle through the air Use the thumbwheels (2) near the intake. air vents to control the amount of Air Intake airflow or to shut off the airflow. Fixed Air Vents Additional air vents are under the windshield, near the side windows, and in the foot wells. Operation Tips . Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance. . Keep the path under all seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more The air intake in front of the effectively. windshield in the engine compartment must be kept clear to . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect allow air intake. Remove any the performance of the system. leaves, dirt or snow. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Engine Exhaust California Fuel Driving and Engine Exhaust ...... 232 Requirements ...... 249 Operating Running the Vehicle While Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 249 Parked ...... 232 Fuel Additives ...... 249 Filling the Tank ...... 250 Automatic Transmission Driving Information Filling a Portable Fuel Automatic Transmission ...... 233 Container ...... 251 Distracted Driving ...... 217 Manual Mode ...... 234 Defensive Driving ...... 217 Trailer Towing Drunk Driving ...... 217 Brakes General Towing Control of a Vehicle ...... 218 Antilock Brake Information ...... 252 Braking ...... 218 System (ABS) ...... 236 Steering ...... 218 Parking Brake ...... 236 Conversions and Add-Ons Off-Road Recovery ...... 219 Brake Assist ...... 238 Add-On Electrical Loss of Control ...... 219 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 238 Equipment ...... 252 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 220 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 221 Ride Control Systems Winter Driving ...... 221 Traction Control/Electronic If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 222 Stability Control ...... 239 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 223 Cruise Control Starting and Operating Cruise Control ...... 241 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 226 Driver Assistance Systems Ignition Positions ...... 227 Assistance Systems for Starting the Engine ...... 229 Parking or Backing ...... 243 Retained Accessory Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Power (RAP) ...... 230 System ...... 245 Shifting Into Park ...... 230 Lane Departure Shifting out of Park ...... 231 Warning (LDW) ...... 247 Parking over Things That Burn ...... 231 Fuel Fuel ...... 248 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Driving and Operating 217 Driving Information . Become familiar with vehicle Refer to the infotainment section for features before driving, such as more information on using that programming favorite radio system, including pairing and using Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate a cell phone Distraction comes in many forms control and seat settings. and can take your focus from the Program all trip information into Defensive Driving task of driving. Exercise good any navigation device prior to Defensive driving means always judgment and do not let other driving. “ expect the unexpected. The first activities divert your attention away ” . Wait until the vehicle is parked step in driving defensively is to wear from the road. Many local to retrieve items that have fallen the safety belt. See Safety governments have enacted laws to the floor. Belts 0 53. regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in . Stop or park the vehicle to tend . Assume that other road users your area. to children. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be To avoid distracted driving, always . Keep pets in an appropriate careless and make mistakes. keep your eyes on the road, hands carrier or restraint. Anticipate what they might do on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Avoid stressful conversations and be ready. . Do not use a phone in while driving, whether with a . Allow enough following distance demanding driving situations. passenger or on a cell phone. between you and the driver in Use a hands-free method to front of you. place or receive necessary { Warning phone calls. . Focus on the task of driving. Taking your eyes off the road too . Watch the road. Do not read, long or too often could cause a take notes, or look up Drunk Driving crash resulting in injury or death. information on phones or other Focus your attention on driving. Death and injury associated with electronic devices. drinking and driving is a global . Designate a front seat tragedy. passenger to handle potential distractions. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Average driver reaction time is Steering { Warning about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at Electric Power Steering Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m dangerous. Your reflexes, The vehicle has electric power (66 ft), which could be a lot of steering. It does not have power perceptions, attentiveness, and distance in an emergency. judgment can be affected by even steering fluid. Regular maintenance a small amount of alcohol. You Helpful braking tips to keep in mind is not required. include: can have a serious — or even If power steering assist is lost due fatal — collision if you drive after . Keep enough distance between to a system malfunction, the vehicle drinking. you and the vehicle in front can be steered, but may require of you. increased effort. See your dealer if Do not drink and drive or ride with there is a problem. a driver who has been drinking. . Avoid needless heavy braking. If the steering wheel is turned until it Ride home in a cab; or if you are . Keep pace with traffic. with a group, designate a driver reaches the end of its travel and is If the engine ever stops while the who will not drink. held against that position for an vehicle is being driven, brake extended period of time, power normally but do not pump the steering assist may be reduced. brakes. Doing so could make the Control of a Vehicle If the steering assist is used for an pedal harder to push down. If the extended period of time, power Braking, steering, and accelerating engine stops, there will be some are important factors in helping to power brake assist but it will be assist may be reduced. control a vehicle while driving. used when the brake is applied. Normal use of the power steering Once the power assist is used up, it assist should return when the Braking can take longer to stop and the system cools down. Braking action involves perception brake pedal will be harder to push. See your dealer if there is a time and reaction time. Deciding to problem. push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. . Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control . Reduce speed before entering a curve. Skidding . Maintain a reasonable steady There are three types of skids that speed through the curve. correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating . Braking Skid — wheels are not gently into the straightaway. rolling. Steering in Emergencies . Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a . There are some situations when curve causes tires to slip and steering around a problem may The vehicle's right wheels can drop lose cornering force. be more effective than braking. off the edge of a road onto the . Acceleration Skid — too much . Holding both sides of the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: throttle causes the driving steering wheel allows you to turn wheels to spin. 180 degrees without removing 1. Ease off the accelerator and a hand. then, if there is nothing in the Defensive drivers avoid most skids way, steer the vehicle so that it by taking reasonable care suited to . The Antilock Brake System existing conditions, and by not (ABS) allows steering while straddles the edge of the pavement. overdriving those conditions. But braking. skids are always possible. 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the If the vehicle starts to slide, follow right front tire contacts the these suggestions: pavement edge. . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The vehicle may straighten out. Always drive slower in these types Hydroplaning Be ready for a second skid if it of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water occurs. driving through large puddles and can build up under the vehicle's deep-standing or flowing water. . Slow down and adjust your tires so they actually ride on the driving according to weather water. This can happen if the road is conditions. Stopping distance { Warning wet enough and you are going fast can be longer and vehicle enough. When the vehicle is control can be affected when Wet brakes can cause crashes. hydroplaning, it has little or no traction is reduced by water, They might not work as well in a contact with the road. snow, ice, gravel, or other quick stop and could cause There is no hard and fast rule about material on the road. Learn to pulling to one side. You could hydroplaning. The best advice is to recognize warning clues such lose control of the vehicle. — slow down when the road is wet. as enough water, ice, or packed After driving through a large snow on the road to make a puddle of water or a car/vehicle Other Rainy Weather Tips mirrored surface — and slow wash, lightly apply the brake down when you have any doubt. Besides slowing down, other wet pedal until the brakes work weather driving tips include: . Try to avoid sudden steering, normally. acceleration, or braking, . Allow extra following distance. Flowing or rushing water creates including reducing vehicle speed . Pass with caution. by shifting to a lower gear. Any strong forces. Driving through . Keep windshield wiping sudden changes could cause flowing water could cause the equipment in good shape. the tires to slide. vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle . Keep the windshield washer fluid Remember: Antilock brakes help occupants could drown. Do not reservoir filled. avoid only the braking skid. ignore police warnings and be . Have good tires with proper very cautious about trying to drive tread depth. See Tires 0 288. Driving on Wet Roads through flowing water. Rain and wet roads can reduce . Turn off cruise control. vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving { Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice mountains is different than driving Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: or with the ignition off is Snow or ice between the tires and dangerous. This can cause the road creates less traction or . Keep the vehicle serviced and in grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can good shape. overheating of the brakes and loss of steering. Always have the occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid . Check all fluid levels and brakes, engine running and the vehicle driving on wet ice or in freezing rain tires, cooling system, and in gear. transmission. until roads can be treated. For Slippery Road Driving: . Shift to a lower gear when going . Drive at speeds that keep the down steep or long hills. vehicle in its own lane. Do not . Accelerate gently. Accelerating swing wide or cross the too quickly causes the wheels to { Warning center line. spin and makes the surface under the tires slick. Using the brakes to slow the . Be alert on top of hills; vehicle on a long downhill slope something could be in your lane . Turn on Traction Control. See can cause brake overheating, can (e.g., stalled car, accident). Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 239. reduce brake performance, and . Pay attention to special road could result in a loss of braking. signs (e.g., falling rocks area, . The Antilock Brake System Shift the transmission to a lower winding roads, long grades, (ABS) improves vehicle stability gear to let the engine assist the passing or no-passing zones) during hard stops, but the brakes on a steep downhill slope. and take appropriate action. brakes should be applied sooner than when on dry pavement. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) 0 236. . Allow greater following distance and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an { Warning Warning (Continued) overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. Snow can trap engine exhaust the fan speed to the highest Avoid sudden steering under the vehicle. This may setting. See “Climate maneuvers and braking while cause exhaust gases to get Control Systems.” on ice. inside. Engine exhaust contains For more information about CO, carbon monoxide (CO), which see Engine Exhaust 0 232. . Turn off cruise control. cannot be seen or smelled. It can Blizzard Conditions cause unconsciousness and even death. To save fuel, run the engine for Stop the vehicle in a safe place and short periods to warm the vehicle signal for help. Stay with the vehicle If the vehicle is stuck in snow: and then shut the engine off and unless there is help nearby. . Clear snow from the base of partially close the window. Moving If possible, use Roadside the vehicle, especially any about to keep warm also helps. Assistance. See Roadside blocking the exhaust pipe. If it takes time for help to arrive, Assistance Program 0 350. To get when running the engine, push the help and keep everyone in the . Open a window about 5 cm accelerator pedal slightly so the vehicle safe: (2 in) on the vehicle side that is away from the wind, engine runs faster than the idle . Turn on the hazard warning to bring in fresh air. speed. This keeps the battery flashers. charged to restart the vehicle and to . Fully open the air outlets on signal for help with the headlamps. . Tie a red cloth to an outside or under the instrument mirror. Do this as little as possible, to panel. save fuel. . Adjust the climate control system to circulate the air If the Vehicle Is Stuck inside the vehicle and set Slowly and cautiously spin the (Continued) wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If stuck too severely for the traction gears. Release the accelerator system to free the vehicle, turn the pedal while shifting, and press { Warning traction system off and use the lightly on the accelerator pedal rocking method. See Traction when the transmission is in gear. Do not load the vehicle any Control/Electronic Stability Slowly spinning the wheels in the heavier than the Gross Control 0 239. forward and reverse directions Vehicle Weight Rating causes a rocking motion that could (GVWR), or either the { Warning free the vehicle. If that does not get maximum front or rear Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If the vehicle's tires spin at high might need to be towed out. If the This can cause systems to speed, they can explode, and you vehicle does need to be towed out, break and change the way the 0 or others could be injured. The see Towing the Vehicle 317. vehicle handles. This could vehicle can overheat, causing an cause loss of control and a engine compartment fire or other Vehicle Load Limits crash. Overloading can also damage. Spin the wheels as little It is very important to know how reduce stopping distance, as possible and avoid going much weight the vehicle can damage the tires, and shorten above 56 km/h (35 mph). carry. This weight is called the the life of the vehicle. vehicle capacity weight and Rocking the Vehicle to Get includes the weight of all it Out occupants, cargo, and all Turn the steering wheel left and nonfactory-installed options. right to clear the area around the Two labels on the vehicle may front wheels. Turn off any traction show how much weight it may system. Shift back and forth properly carry: the Tire and between R (Reverse) and a low Loading Information label and forward gear, spinning the wheels the Certification label. as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the 3. Subtract the combined Label recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and pressures (4). For more passengers from XXX kg or information on tires and inflation XXX lbs. see Tires 0 288 and Tire 0 4. The resulting figure equals Pressure 295. the available amount of There is also important loading cargo and luggage load information on the Certification capacity. For example, if the label. It may show the Gross "XXX" amount equals Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 1400 lbs. and there will be and the Gross Axle Weight five 150 lb passengers in Rating (GAWR) for the front and your vehicle, the amount of rear axle. See “Certification available cargo and luggage Label Example Label” later in this section. load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = A vehicle-specific Tire and Steps for Determining Correct “ 650 lbs.) Loading Information label is Load Limit– attached to the vehicle's center 5. Determine the combined 1. Locate the statement "The weight of luggage and cargo pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and combined weight of being loaded on the vehicle. Loading Information label shows occupants and cargo should That weight may not safely the number of occupant seating never exceed XXX kg or exceed the available cargo positions (1), and the maximum XXX lbs." on your vehicle s ’ and luggage load capacity vehicle capacity weight (2) in placard. kilograms and pounds. calculated in Step 4. 2. Determine the combined The Tire and Loading 6. If your vehicle will be towing weight of the driver and Information label also shows the a trailer, load from your passengers that will be tire size of the original trailer will be transferred to riding in your vehicle. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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your vehicle. Consult this 3. Available Occupant and manual to determine how Cargo Weight = 317 kg this reduces the available (700 lbs). cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.” This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer.

Example 3

1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg Example 2 (1,000 lbs). 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 2. Subtract Occupant for Example 2 = 453 kg Weight @ 91 kg (1,000 lbs). (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg Example 1 2. Subtract Occupant (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 0 kg (0 lbs). for Example 1 = 453 kg × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight Refer to the vehicle's Tire and 2. Subtract Occupant = 113 kg (250 lbs). Loading Information label for Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) specific information about the × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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weight of the driver, passengers, { Warning Starting and and cargo should never exceed Operating the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can Certification Label strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Caution . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the The vehicle does not need an cargo area, put them as elaborate break-in. But it will far forward as possible. perform better in the long run if Try to spread the weight you follow these guidelines: evenly. . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, . Never stack heavier for the first 805 km (500 mi). things, like suitcases, Do not make full-throttle inside the vehicle so that starts. Avoid downshifting to Label Example some of them are above brake or slow the vehicle. A vehicle-specific Certification the tops of the seats. . Avoid making hard stops for label is attached to the vehicle's . Do not leave an the first 322 km (200 mi) or center pillar (B-pillar). The label unsecured child restraint so. During this time the new may show the gross weight in the vehicle. brake linings are not yet capacity of the vehicle, called broken in. Hard stops with the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . Secure loose items in the new linings can mean (GVWR). The GVWR includes vehicle. premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this the weight of the vehicle, all . Do not leave a seat occupants, fuel, and cargo. folded down unless (Continued) needed. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Do not turn the engine off when the Caution (Continued) Caution vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake breaking-in guideline every Using a tool to force the key to and steering systems and disable time you get new brake turn in the ignition could cause the airbags. linings. damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make If the vehicle must be shut off in an Following break-in, engine speed emergency: and load can be gradually sure it is all the way in, and turn it increased. only with your hand. If the key 1. Brake using a firm and steady cannot be turned by hand, see pressure. Do not pump the your dealer. brakes repeatedly. This may Ignition Positions deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. The key must be fully extended to start the vehicle. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the To shift out of P (Park), turn the vehicle is moving. After shifting ignition to ON/RUN and apply the to N (Neutral), continue to brake pedal. firmly apply the brakes and 0 Stopping the Engine : When the steer the vehicle to a safe vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition location. switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift engine off. Retained Accessory to P (Park). Turn the ignition to Power (RAP) will remain active. See LOCK/OFF. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 230. 4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake 0 236. The ignition switch has four different This is the only position from which positions. the key can be removed. This locks the ignition and automatic transmission. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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verify the proper operation of the The key lock release is always { Warning malfunction indicator lamp as may functional except in the case of an be required for emission inspection uncharged or low voltage (less than Turning off the vehicle while purposes. The transmission is also 9-volt) battery. If the vehicle has an moving may cause loss of power unlocked in this position. uncharged battery or a battery with assist in the brake and steering low voltage, try charging or jump systems and disable the airbags. The battery could be drained if the key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY starting the battery. See Jump While driving, only shut the Starting - North America 0 315. vehicle off in an emergency. or ON/RUN position with the engine off. The vehicle might not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, extended period of time. and must be shut off while driving, 3 : This position starts the engine. turn the ignition to ACC/ When the engine starts, release the ACCESSORY. key. The ignition switch will return to 1 : This position provides power to ON/RUN for normal driving. some of the electrical accessories. A warning tone sounds when the To move the key from ACC/ driver door is opened if the ignition ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, push is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the in the key and then turn it to key is in the ignition. LOCK/OFF. If the ignition becomes difficult to 2 : The ignition switch stays in this turn, see Keys 0 21. If charging or jump starting the position when the engine is running. battery does not work, locate the This position can be used to operate Key Lock Release hole below the ignition lock. Insert a the electrical accessories, including flat bladed tool or another key from the ventilation fan and 12-volt power The vehicle is equipped with an electronic key lock release. The key the key chain into the opening. outlet, as well as to display some When the lever can be felt, actuate warning and indicator lights. This lock release is designed to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift the lever toward the driver, and position can also be used for remove the key from the ignition. service and diagnostics, and to lever is in P (Park). Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Starting the Engine Caution Caution Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle If the steering wheel is turned Cranking the engine for long when it is already moving, use until it reaches the end of its periods of time, by returning the N (Neutral) only. travel, and is held in that position ignition to the START position while starting the vehicle, damage immediately after cranking has Caution may occur to the hydraulic power ended, can overheat and damage steering system and there may be the cranking motor, and drain the Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the loss of power steering assist. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds vehicle is moving. If you do, you between each try, to let the could damage the transmission. Starting Procedure cranking motor cool down. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the 2. If the engine does not start ignition key to START. When after five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather Caution the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could be flooded with too much If you add electrical parts or down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine gasoline. Push the accelerator accessories, you could change pedal all the way to the floor the way the engine operates. Any immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and and hold it there as you hold resulting damage would not be the key in START for a covered by the vehicle warranty. transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all maximum of 15 seconds. Wait See Add-On Electrical moving parts. at least 15 seconds between Equipment 0 252. each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, repeat the procedure. This Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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clears the extra gasoline from 2. Hold the button on the shift the engine. Do not race the lever and push the lever toward Warning (Continued) engine immediately after the front of the vehicle into starting it. Operate the engine P (Park). always set the parking brake and and transmission gently until move the shift lever to P (Park). 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 0 the oil warms up and lubricates See Shifting Into Park 230. all moving parts. 4. Remove the key. Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with Retained Accessory Engine Running the engine running, the vehicle must Power (RAP) be in P (Park) and the parking brake set. These vehicle accessories may be { Warning used for up to 10 minutes after the Release the button and check that engine is turned off: It can be dangerous to leave the the shift lever cannot be moved out vehicle with the engine running. of P (Park). . Power windows It could overheat and catch fire. Torque Lock . Accessory power outlets It is dangerous to get out of the Torque lock is when the weight of Power to the infotainment system vehicle if the shift lever is not fully the vehicle puts too much force on will continue to operate for in P (Park) with the parking brake the parking pawl in the 30 minutes or until the key is firmly set. The vehicle can roll. transmission. This happens when removed from the ignition switch, parking on a hill and shifting the regardless of whether any door will Do not leave the vehicle when the transmission into P (Park) is not be opened. engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle done properly; then it is difficult to Shifting Into Park can move suddenly. You or others shift out of P (Park). To prevent could be injured. To be sure the torque lock, set the parking brake To shift into P (Park): vehicle will not move, even when and then shift into P (Park). To find out how, see Shifting Into Park you are on fairly level ground, “ ” 1. Hold the brake pedal down and previously in this section. set the parking brake. (Continued) See Parking Brake 0 236. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If torque lock does occur, the If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking over Things vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, uphill by another vehicle to relieve try charging or jump starting the That Burn the parking pawl pressure, so you battery. See Jump Starting - North can shift out of P (Park). America 0 315. { Warning If the shift lever cannot be moved Shifting out of Park Things that can burn could touch out of P (Park): hot exhaust parts under the Automatic Transmission 1. Apply and maintain the regular vehicle and ignite. Do not park Shift Lock brakes. over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. The vehicle has an automatic 2. Turn the ignition to the ON/ transmission shift lock control RUN position. See Ignition system. The shift lock control Positions 0 227 for more system is designed to: information. . Prevent ignition key removal 3. Let up on the shift lever and unless the shift lever is in make sure the shift lever is P (Park). pushed all the way into P (Park). . Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the 4. Press the shift lever button. ignition is in ON/RUN and the 5. Move the shift lever into the brake pedal is applied. desired gear. The shift lock is always functional If you still cannot move the shift except in the case of an uncharged lever from P (Park), consult your or low voltage (less than 9-volt) dealer or a professional towing battery. service. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Running the Vehicle Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) While Parked . There are holes or openings { Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket monoxide (CO), which cannot be modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to can cause unconsciousness and be sure the vehicle will not move. If unusual fumes are detected or 0 even death. See Shifting Into Park 230 and if it is suspected that exhaust is Engine Exhaust 0 232. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the with poor ventilation windows completely down. (parking garages, tunnels, . Have the vehicle repaired deep snow that may block immediately. underbody airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed . The exhaust smells or area such as a garage or a sounds strange or different. building that has no fresh air . The exhaust system leaks ventilation. due to corrosion or damage. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Automatic Warning (Continued) Transmission 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 0 230.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic P: This position locks the drive transmission shift lock control wheels. It is the best position to use system. The regular brake must be when starting the engine because fully applied first and then the shift The selected gear is also shown in the vehicle cannot move easily. lever button pressed before shifting the DIC. from P (Park) when the ignition key { Warning is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the It is dangerous to get out of the shift lever, then push the shift lever vehicle if the shift lever is not fully all the way into P (Park) as you in P (Park) with the parking brake maintain brake application. Then firmly set. The vehicle can roll. press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another Do not leave the vehicle when the gear. See Shifting out of Park 0 231. engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle R: Use this gear to back up. can move suddenly. You or others (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or Caution Warning (Continued) more, push the accelerator all the way down. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle could move very rapidly. vehicle is moving forward could You could lose control and hit damage the transmission. The people or objects. Do not shift Caution repairs would not be covered by into a drive gear while the engine If the vehicle does not shift gears, the vehicle warranty. Shift to is running at high speed. the transmission could be R (Reverse) only after the vehicle damaged. Have the vehicle is stopped. serviced right away. Caution

To rock the vehicle back and forth to Shifting out of P (Park) or get out of snow, ice, or sand without Manual Mode N (Neutral) with the engine damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may Driver Shift Control (DSC) the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 222. damage the transmission. The N: In this position, the engine does repairs would not be covered by Caution not connect with the wheels. To the vehicle warranty. Be sure the restart the engine when the vehicle engine is not running at high Driving with the engine at a high is already moving, use N (Neutral) speed when shifting the vehicle. rpm without upshifting while using only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the Driver Shift Control (DSC), could vehicle is being towed. damage the vehicle. Always D: This position is for normal upshift when necessary while { Warning driving. It provides the best fuel using DSC. economy. If more power is needed Shifting into a drive gear while the for passing, and the vehicle is: engine is running at high speed is . Going less than 56 km/h dangerous. Unless your foot is (35 mph), push the accelerator firmly on the brake pedal, the pedal about halfway down. (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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DSC allows you to shift an shift to the next lower gear if the automatic transmission similar to a engine rpm is too high, nor to the manual transmission. To use the next higher gear when the maximum DSC feature: engine rpm is reached. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the currently selected gear will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears. While in the DSC mode, the transmission will automatically downshift when the vehicle comes 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) to a stop. This will allow for more to upshift or rearward (−) to power during take-off. downshift. An M and the current gear will be displayed When accelerating the vehicle from in the DIC. a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into second 1. Move the shift lever from While using the DSC feature, the gear. A higher gear allows the D (Drive) to the left into the (+) vehicle will have firmer, quicker vehicle to gain more traction on or (−) manual position. shifting. You can use this for sport slippery surfaces. driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

236 Driving and Operating Brakes avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are Do not pump the brakes. Just hold slowing down. If one of the wheels the brake pedal down firmly and let Antilock Brake is about to stop rolling, the computer ABS work. You may hear the ABS System (ABS) will separately work the brakes at pump or motor operating and feel each wheel. This vehicle has ABS, an advanced the brake pedal pulsate. This is electronic braking system that helps ABS can change the brake pressure normal. prevent a braking skid. to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies When the vehicle begins to drive you steer around the obstacle while away, ABS checks itself. ABS allows you to steer and brake braking hard. A momentary motor or clicking noise at the same time. In many might be heard while this test is As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help going on, and it might even be computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best noticed that the brake pedal moves on wheel speed and controls braking. a little. This is normal. braking pressure accordingly. Parking Brake Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle If there is a problem with ABS, this suddenly slows or stops. Always warning light stays on. See Antilock leave enough room up ahead to Brake System (ABS) Warning stop, even with ABS. Light 0 105. If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) The red parking brake status light The vehicle may automatically apply switch is on the center console. The will flash and then stay on once the the EPB in some situations when EPB can always be activated, even EPB is fully applied. If the red the vehicle is not moving. This is if the ignition is off. To prevent parking brake status light flashes normal, and is done to periodically draining the battery, avoid repeated continuously, then the EPB is only check the correct operation of the cycles of the EPB when the engine partially applied or there is a EPB system. is not running. problem with the EPB. A DIC If the EPB fails to apply, the rear The system has a red parking brake message will display. Release the wheels should be blocked to status light and an amber parking EPB and try to apply it again. If the prevent vehicle movement. brake warning light. See Electric light does not come on, or keeps Parking Brake Light 0 105. There flashing, have the vehicle serviced. EPB Release Do not drive the vehicle if the red are also parking brake-related To release the EPB: Driver Information Center (DIC) parking brake status light is flashing. 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ messages. In case of insufficient See your dealer. See Electric 0 ACCESSORY or ON/RUN electrical power, the EPB cannot be Parking Brake Light 105. position. applied or released. If the amber parking brake warning 2. Apply and hold the brake Before leaving the vehicle, check light is on, lift up on the EPB switch pedal. the red parking brake status light to and hold it up. Continue to hold the ensure that the parking brake is switch until the red parking brake 3. Push down momentarily on the applied. status light remains on. If the amber EPB switch. parking brake warning light remains EPB Apply on, see your dealer. The EPB is released when the red parking brake status light is off. To apply the EPB: If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will If the amber parking brake warning 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a decelerate as long as the switch is light is on, release the EPB by complete stop. held up. If the switch is held up until pushing down on the EPB switch 2. Lift up the EPB switch the vehicle comes to a stop, the and holding it down. Continue to momentarily. EPB will remain applied. hold the switch until the red parking Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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brake status light is off. If either light stability system hydraulic brake stops and holds the vehicle in a stays on after release is attempted, control module to supplement the complete standstill on an incline, see your dealer. power brake system under HSA will be automatically activated. conditions where the driver has During the transition period between Caution quickly and forcefully applied the when the driver releases the brake brake pedal in an attempt to quickly pedal and starts to accelerate to Driving with the parking brake on stop or slow down the vehicle. The drive off on a grade, HSA holds the can overheat the brake system stability system hydraulic brake braking pressure to ensure that and cause premature wear or control module increases brake there is no rolling. The brakes will damage to brake system parts. pressure at each corner of the automatically release when the Make sure that the parking brake vehicle until the ABS activates. accelerator pedal is applied. is fully released and the brake Minor brake pedal pulsation or warning light is off before driving. pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as Automatic EPB Release the driving situation dictates. The The EPB will automatically release if Brake Assist feature will the vehicle is running, placed into automatically disengage when the gear, and an attempt is made to brake pedal is released or brake drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration pedal pressure is quickly when the EPB is applied, to decreased. preserve parking brake lining life. Hill Start Assist (HSA) Brake Assist This vehicle has an HSA feature, The Brake Assist feature is which may be useful when the designed to assist the driver in vehicle is stopped on an incline. stopping or decreasing vehicle This feature is designed to prevent speed in emergency driving the vehicle from rolling, either conditions. This feature uses the forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver completely Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Driving and Operating 239 Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the Traction Control/ intended path. If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability TCS or StabiliTrak begins to limit Control wheel spin, cruise control will disengage. Cruise control may be The indicator light for both systems System Operation turned back on when road is in the instrument cluster. This The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions allow. light will: ® System (TCS) and StabiliTrak , an Both systems come on . Flash when TCS is limiting electronic stability control system. automatically when the vehicle is wheel spin. These systems help limit wheel spin started and begins to move. The and assist the driver in maintaining . Flash when StabiliTrak is systems may be heard or felt while activated. control, especially on slippery road they are operating or while conditions. performing diagnostic checks. This . Turn on and stay on when either TCS activates if it senses that any is normal and does not mean there system is not working. of the drive wheels are spinning or is a problem with the vehicle. If either system fails to turn on or to beginning to lose traction. When this It is recommended to leave both activate, a message displays in the happens, TCS applies the brakes to systems on for normal driving Driver Information Center (DIC), the spinning wheels and reduces conditions, but it may be necessary and d comes on and stays on to engine power to limit wheel spin. to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets indicate that the system is inactive StabiliTrak activates when the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and is not assisting the driver in vehicle senses a difference between See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 222 maintaining control. The vehicle is the intended path and the direction and “Turning the Systems Off and safe to drive, but driving should be the vehicle is actually traveling. On” later in this section. adjusted accordingly. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the If d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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2. Turn the engine off and wait instrument cluster turns off. The 15 seconds. Caution appropriate DIC message is displayed. 3. Start the engine. Do not repeatedly brake or d accelerate heavily when TCS is Adding accessories can affect Drive the vehicle. If comes on vehicle performance. See and stays on, the vehicle may need off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged. Accessories and more time to diagnose the problem. Modifications 0 255. If the condition persists, see your dealer. To turn off only TCS, press and Turning the Systems Off release g. The appropriate DIC and On message is displayed. To turn TCS on again, press and release g. The appropriate DIC message is displayed . If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g is pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning. To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until the StabiliTrak Off light g comes on and stays on in the instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message is displayed. To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, press and release g. The StabiliTrak Off light g in the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Driving and Operating 241 Cruise Control See Traction Control/Electronic RES/+ : If there is a set speed in Stability Control 0 239. If a collision memory, move the thumbwheel up The cruise control lets the vehicle alert occurs when cruise control is briefly to resume to that speed or maintain a speed of about 40 km/h activated, cruise control is hold upward to accelerate. If cruise (25 mph) or more without keeping disengaged. See Forward Collision control is already active, use to your foot on the accelerator. Cruise Alert (FCA) System 0 245. When increase vehicle speed. control does not work at speeds road conditions allow you to safely SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down below 40 km/h (25 mph). use it again, cruise control can be briefly to set the speed and activate turned back on. cruise control. If cruise control is { Warning If the brakes are applied, cruise already active, use to decrease control disengages. speed. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at * : Press to disengage cruise a steady speed. Do not use control without erasing the set cruise control on winding roads or speed from memory. in heavy traffic. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous If 1 is on when not in use, SET/− or on slippery roads. On such roads, RES/+ could get bumped and go fast changes in tire traction can into cruise when not desired. Keep cause excessive wheel slip, and 1 off when cruise control is not you could lose control. Do not use being used. cruise control on slippery roads. To set a speed:

The vehicle has a Traction Control 1. Press 1 to turn cruise control on. System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system 1 : Press to turn the cruise control that begins to limit wheel spin while system on or off. A white indicator 2. Get up to the speed desired. using cruise control and the cruise comes on in the instrument cluster control will automatically disengage. 3. Move the thumbwheel down when cruise is turned on. toward SET/− and release it. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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4. Remove your foot from the . To increase vehicle speed in The speedometer reading can be accelerator. small increments, move the displayed in either English or metric thumbwheel up toward RES/+ units. See Driver Information Center The cruise control indicator on the 0 instrument cluster turns green after briefly. For each press, the (DIC) 110. The increment value cruise control has been set to the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h used depends on the units desired speed. See Instrument (1 mph) faster. displayed. Cluster 0 98. The speedometer reading can be Passing Another Vehicle While displayed in either English or metric Using Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed units. See Driver Information Center Use the accelerator pedal to If the cruise control is set at a (DIC) 0 110. The increment value increase the vehicle speed. When desired speed and then the brakes used depends on the units you take your foot off the pedal, the * displayed. are applied or is pressed, the vehicle slows down to the previous cruise control is disengaged without Reducing Speed While Using set cruise control speed. While erasing the set speed from memory. Cruise Control pressing the accelerator pedal or Once the vehicle speed is about shortly following the release to 40 km/h (25 mph) or greater, move If the cruise control system is already activated: override cruise control, briefly the thumbwheel up toward RES/+ moving the thumbwheel toward briefly. The vehicle returns to the . Move the thumbwheel toward SET/− will result in cruise set to the previously set speed. SET/− and hold until the desired current vehicle speed. lower speed is reached, then Increasing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control release it. . To decrease the vehicle speed in How well cruise control works on If the cruise control system is hills depends on the vehicle speed, already activated: small increments, move the thumbwheel toward SET/− load, and the steepness of the hills. . Move the thumbwheel up toward briefly. For each press, the When going up steep hills, you RES/+ and hold it until the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h might have to step on the desired speed is reached, then (1 mph) slower. accelerator pedal to maintain the release it. vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Driving and Operating 243 speed down. If the brake pedal is Driver Assistance applied, cruise control will disengage. Systems Ending Cruise Control Assistance Systems for There are four ways to end cruise control: Parking or Backing . To disengage cruise control, If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera step lightly on the brake pedal. (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), and Front Parking Assist (FPA) may . Press *. help the driver park or avoid objects. Always check around the vehicle . Shift the transmission to when parking or backing. N (Neutral). 1. View Displayed by the . To turn off cruise control, Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Camera press 1. When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Erasing Speed Memory image of the area behind the vehicle The cruise control set speed is in the center stack display. erased from memory if 1 is pressed or if the vehicle is turned off.

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Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area Warning (Continued) { Warning displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the only these camera(s). Always The Parking Assist system does bumper or under the bumper do not check behind and around the not detect children, pedestrians, display. vehicle before driving. Failure to bicyclists, animals, or objects use proper care may result in located below the bumper or that Touch MENU on the infotainment injury, death, or vehicle damage. are too close or too far from the screen to adjust the display vehicle. It is not available at brightness while viewing the rear speeds greater than 8 km/h camera display. Parking Assist (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, A warning triangle may display on With RPA, as the vehicle backs up or vehicle damage, even with the RVC screen to show that RPA at speeds of less than 8 km/h parking assist, always check the has detected an object. This triangle (5 mph), the sensors on the rear area around the vehicle and changes from amber to red and bumper detect objects up to 2.5 m check all mirrors before moving (8 ft) behind the vehicle that are increases in size the closer the forward or backing. object. within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off the ground and below bumper level. { Warning If the vehicle has Front Parking Assist (FPA), it also detects objects The camera(s) do not display 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle. children, pedestrians, bicyclists, These detection distances may be crossing traffic, animals, or any shorter during warmer or humid other object outside of the weather. Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can also cause cameras’ field of view, below the false detections. Keep the sensors bumper, or under the vehicle. clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and Shown distances may be different slush; and clean sensors after a car from actual distances. Do not wash in freezing temperatures. drive or park the vehicle using (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The instrument cluster may have a button comes on when the features parking assist display with bars that are on and turns off when the { Warning show “distance to object” and object features have been disabled. FCA is a warning system and location information for RPA, and on The parking assist symbols and some vehicles, for the FPA system. does not apply the brakes. When guidance lines can be turned on or approaching a slower-moving or As the object gets closer, more bars off through the infotainment system. light up, and the bars change color stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, See “Rear Camera Options” in from yellow to amber to red. 0 or when following a vehicle too Vehicle Personalization 113 closely, FCA may not provide a When an object is first detected in warning with enough time to help the rear, one beep will be heard Forward Collision Alert avoid a crash. It also may not from the rear. When an object is (FCA) System very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the provide any warning at all. FCA vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the If equipped, the FCA system may does not warn of pedestrians, vehicle front), five beeps will sound help to avoid or reduce the harm animals, signs, guardrails, from the rear or front depending on caused by front-end crashes. FCA bridges, construction barrels, object location. Beeps for FPA are provides a visual alert and beeps or other objects. Be ready to take higher pitched than for RPA. when approaching a vehicle directly action and apply the brakes. See ahead too quickly. Defensive Driving 0 217. Turning the Features On or Off The forward-looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead Detecting the Vehicle Ahead of the rearview mirror. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph).

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FCA warnings will not occur unless Selecting the Alert Timing the FCA system detects a vehicle Warning (Continued) ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the vehicle ahead indicator will proper condition. Keep the display green. Vehicles may not be windshield, headlamps, and FCA detected on curves, highway exit sensors clean and in good repair. ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a vehicle ahead is partially Collision Alert blocked by pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane.

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FCA does not provide a warning The Collision Alert control is on the to help avoid a crash, unless it steering wheel. Press [ to set the detects a vehicle. FCA may not alert timing. The first button press detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA When your vehicle approaches shows the current control setting on sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, another vehicle too rapidly, the FCA the DIC. Additional button presses or ice, or if the windshield is display will come on in the DIC and will change this setting and turn the damaged. It may also not detect a several high-pitched beeps will system off. sound. When this Collision Alert vehicle on winding or hilly roads, Unnecessary Alerts or in conditions that can limit occurs, the brake system may visibility such as fog, rain, prepare for driver braking to occur FCA may provide unnecessary more rapidly which can cause a alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in or snow, or if the headlamps or brief, mild deceleration. Continue to other lanes, objects that are not windshield are not cleaned or in apply the brake pedal as needed. vehicles, or shadows. These alerts (Continued) Cruise control may be disengaged are normal operation and the when the Collision Alert occurs. vehicle does not need service. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Cleaning the System Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly, clean the outside . Detect lane markings under camera sensors clean and in of the windshield area in front of the poor weather or visibility good repair. Do not use LDW in camera sensor before considering conditions. This can occur if bad weather conditions. taking the vehicle in for service. the windshield or headlamps are blocked by Lane Departure dirt, snow, or ice; if they are How the System Works Warning (LDW) not in proper condition; or if The LDW camera sensor is on the the sun shines directly into windshield ahead of the rearview If equipped, LDW may help avoid the camera. mirror. crashes due to unintentional lane . Detect road edges. departures. It may provide an alert if To turn LDW on and off, press @ on the vehicle is crossing a lane . Detect lanes on winding or the center stack. The control without using a turn signal in that hilly roads. indicator will light when LDW is on. direction. LDW uses a camera If LDW only detects lane sensor to detect the lane markings markings on one side of the road, at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or it will only warn you when greater. departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane { Warning marking. Always keep your The LDW system does not steer attention on the road and When LDW is on, @ is green if the vehicle. The LDW system maintain proper vehicle position LDW is available to warn of a lane may not: within the lane, or vehicle damage, injury, or death could departure. If the vehicle crosses a . Provide enough time to occur. Always keep the detected lane marking without using avoid a crash. windshield, headlamps, and the turn signal in that direction, @ (Continued) (Continued) changes to amber and flashes. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

248 Driving and Operating Additionally, there will be three Fuel used, but acceleration and fuel beeps on the right or left, depending economy will be reduced, and an on the lane departure direction. Use of the recommended fuel is an audible knocking noise may be important part of the proper heard. If this occurs, use a gasoline When the System Does Not maintenance of this vehicle. When rated at 91 octane or higher as soon Seem To Work Properly driving in the U.S. and Canada, to as possible. Otherwise, the engine The system may not detect lanes as help keep the engine clean and could be damaged. If heavy well when there are: maintain optimum vehicle knocking is heard when using performance, we recommend using gasoline with a 91 octane rating or . Close vehicles ahead. TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. higher, the engine needs service. . Sudden lighting changes, such See www.toptiergas.com for a list of Use of Seasonal Fuels as when driving through tunnels. TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. Use summer and winter fuels in the . Banked roads. appropriate season. The fuels If the LDW system is not functioning industry automatically modifies the properly when lane markings are fuel for the appropriate season. clearly visible, cleaning the If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for windshield may help. long periods of time, driving or LDW alerts may occur due to tar starting could be affected. Drive the marks, shadows, cracks in the road, vehicle until the fuel is at one-half temporary or construction lane tank or less, then refuel with the markings, or other road current seasonal fuel. imperfections. This is normal system Prohibited Fuels operation; the vehicle does not need service. Turn LDW off if these Gasolines containing oxygenates conditions continue. such as ethers and ethanol, as well Use premium unleaded gasoline as reformulated gasolines, are meeting ASTM specification D4814 available in some cities. If these with a posted octane rating of 91 or gasolines comply with the higher. Regular unleaded gasoline previously described specification, rated at 87 octane or higher can be then they are acceptable to use. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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However, E85 (85% ethanol) and California Fuel Fuels in Foreign other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol must be used only in Requirements Countries FlexFuel vehicles. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S. or Canada, the Caution designed to operate on fuels that proper fuel might be hard to find. meet California specifications. See Check regional auto club or fuel Do not use fuel containing the underhood emission control retail brand websites for availability methanol. It can corrode metal label. If this fuel is not available in in the country where driving. Never parts in the fuel system and also states adopting California Emissions use leaded gasoline, fuel containing damage plastic and rubber parts. Standards, the vehicle will operate methanol, manganese, or any other That damage would not be satisfactorily on fuels meeting fuel not recommended. Costly covered under the vehicle federal specifications, but emission repairs caused by use of improper warranty. control system performance might fuel would not be covered by the be affected. The malfunction vehicle warranty. indicator lamp could turn on and the Some gasolines, mainly high octane vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives racing gasolines, can contain an test. See Malfunction Indicator octane-enhancing additive called Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 102. To keep fuel systems clean, TOP methylcyclopentadienyl manganese If this occurs, return to your TIER Detergent Gasoline is 0 tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it recommended. See Fuel 248. gasolines and/or fuel additives with is determined that the condition is If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is MMT as they can reduce spark plug caused by the type of fuel used, not available, one bottle of Fuel life and affect emission control repairs may not be covered by the System Treatment PLUS added to system performance. The vehicle warranty. the fuel tank at every engine oil malfunction indicator lamp may turn change, can help. Fuel System on. If this occurs, see your dealer Treatment PLUS is the only for service. gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at your dealer. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Filling the Tank Press K on the RKE transmitter to Warning (Continued) unlock. To open the fuel door, push { Warning . Fuel can spray out if the fuel and release the rearward center cap is opened too quickly. edge of the door. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is death. more likely in hot weather. . To help avoid injuries to you Open the fuel cap slowly and others, read and follow and wait for any hiss noise all the instructions on the to stop, then unscrew the fuel pump island. cap all the way. . Turn off the engine when refueling. . Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. . Do not leave the fuel pump Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise unattended. to remove. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on . Do not use a cell phone the fuel door. while refueling. . Do not re-enter the vehicle while pumping fuel. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel children pump fuel. door on the passenger side of the vehicle. The fuel door is locked (Continued) when the vehicle doors are locked. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Filling a Portable Fuel { Warning { Warning Container Overfilling the fuel tank by more If a fire starts while you are than three clicks of a standard fill refueling, do not remove the { Warning nozzle may cause: nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by . Vehicle performance issues, shutting off the pump or by Filling a portable fuel container including engine stalling and notifying the station attendant. while it is in the vehicle can cause damage to the fuel system. Leave the area immediately. fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other . Fuel spills. means. You or others could be . Potential fuel fires. Caution badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always: If a new fuel cap is needed, be . Use approved fuel Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a sure to get the right type of cap few seconds after you have finished containers. from your dealer. The wrong type pumping before removing the of fuel cap may not fit properly, . Remove the container from nozzle. Clean fuel from painted may cause the malfunction the vehicle, trunk, or pickup surfaces as soon as possible. See bed before filling. Exterior Care 0 321. indicator lamp to light, and could damage the fuel tank and . Place the container on the When replacing the fuel cap, turn it emissions system. See ground. clockwise until it clicks. Make sure Malfunction Indicator Lamp . Place the nozzle inside the the cap is fully installed. The (Check Engine Light) 0 102. diagnostic system can determine if fill opening of the container the fuel cap has been left off or before dispensing fuel, and improperly installed. This would keep it in contact with the fill allow fuel to evaporate into the opening until filling is atmosphere. See Malfunction complete. Indicator Lamp (Check Engine (Continued) Light) 0 102. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Conversions and Add-Ons . Fill the container no more General Towing than 95% full to allow for Information expansion. Add-On Electrical The vehicle is neither designed nor . Do not smoke, light Equipment intended to tow a trailer. matches, or use lighters while pumping fuel. { Warning . Avoid using cell phones or The Data Link Connector (DLC) is other electronic devices. used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection/Maintenance testing. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 102. A device connected to the DLC — such as an aftermarket fleet or driver-behavior tracking device — may interfere with vehicle systems. This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash. Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle’s systems. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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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 battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Automatic Transmission Shift Instrument Panel Fuse Vehicle Care Lock Control Function Block ...... 284 Check ...... 272 Rear Compartment Fuse Ignition Transmission Lock Block ...... 286 General Information Check ...... 273 General Information ...... 255 Park Brake and P (Park) Wheels and Tires California Proposition Mechanism Check ...... 273 Tires ...... 288 65 Warning ...... 255 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 273 All-Season Tires ...... 289 California Perchlorate Winter Tires ...... 289 Materials Requirements . . . . . 255 Headlamp Aiming Low-Profile Tires ...... 290 Accessories and Headlamp Aiming ...... 274 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 290 Modifications ...... 255 Tire Designations ...... 292 Bulb Replacement Tire Terminology and Vehicle Checks Bulb Replacement ...... 275 Definitions ...... 293 Doing Your Own High Intensity Discharge (HID) Tire Pressure ...... 295 Service Work ...... 256 Lighting ...... 275 Tire Pressure Monitor Hood ...... 257 LED Lighting ...... 275 System ...... 296 Engine Compartment Adaptive Forward Lighting Tire Pressure Monitor Overview ...... 259 Lamps ...... 275 Operation ...... 297 Engine Oil ...... 260 Fog Lamps ...... 276 Tire Inspection ...... 300 Engine Oil Life System ...... 262 Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 276 Tire Rotation ...... 301 Automatic Transmission Sidemarker Lamps ...... 277 When It Is Time for New Fluid ...... 263 Side Turn Signal Lamps ...... 278 Tires ...... 302 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 263 Back-Up Lamps ...... 279 Buying New Tires ...... 302 Cooling System ...... 264 License Plate Lamp ...... 280 Different Size Tires and Engine Coolant ...... 265 Replacement Bulbs ...... 281 Wheels ...... 304 Engine Overheating ...... 268 Uniform Tire Quality Washer Fluid ...... 269 Electrical System Electrical System Overload . . . 281 Grading ...... 304 Brakes ...... 270 Wheel Alignment and Tire Brake Fluid ...... 270 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 282 Engine Compartment Fuse Balance ...... 306 Battery - North America ...... 271 Wheel Replacement ...... 306 Starter Switch Check ...... 272 Block ...... 282 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Vehicle Care 255 Tire Chains ...... 307 General Information harm. Engine exhaust, many parts If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 307 and systems, many fluids, and Tire Changing ...... 309 For service and parts needs, visit some component wear by-products Compact Spare Tire ...... 314 your dealer. You will receive contain and/or emit these genuine GM parts and GM-trained chemicals. Jump Starting and supported service people. Jump Starting - North See Battery - North America 0 271 America ...... 315 Genuine GM parts have one of and Jump Starting - North these marks: America 0 315. Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle ...... 317 California Perchlorate Recreational Vehicle Towing ...... 319 Materials Requirements Appearance Care Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag Exterior Care ...... 321 initiators, safety belt pretensioners, Interior Care ...... 325 and lithium batteries contained in Floor Mats ...... 328 Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories and WARNING: Most motor vehicles, Modifications including this one, contain and/or Adding non-dealer accessories or emit chemicals known to the State making modifications to the vehicle of California to cause cancer and can affect vehicle performance and birth defects or other reproductive safety, including such things as Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

256 Vehicle Care airbags, braking, stability, ride and GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks handling, emissions systems, complement and function with other aerodynamics, durability, and systems on the vehicle. See your electronic systems like antilock dealer to accessorize the vehicle Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability using genuine GM Accessories Service Work control. These accessories or installed by a dealer technician. modifications could even cause Also, see Adding Equipment to the { Warning malfunction or damage not covered Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68. by the vehicle warranty. It can be dangerous to work on Damage to suspension components your vehicle if you do not have caused by modifying vehicle height the proper knowledge, service outside of factory settings will not be manual, tools, or parts. Always covered by the warranty. follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the for your vehicle before doing any installation or use of non-GM service work. certified parts, including control module or software modifications, is If doing some of your own service not covered under the terms of the work, use the proper service vehicle warranty and may affect manual. It tells you much more remaining warranty coverage for about how to service the vehicle affected parts. than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 355. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 68. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Keep a record with all parts receipts 1. Pull the hood release handle and list the mileage and the date of inside the vehicle. It is on the any service work performed. See lower left side of the instrument Maintenance Records 0 342. panel.

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Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks. 3. Lift the hood and release the Hood hood prop from its retainer, above the radiator. Securely To open the hood: place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of 2. Go to the front of the vehicle the hood. and move the secondary hood To close the hood: release lever toward the driver side of the vehicle. 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer. The prop rod Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 263. Following these simple, but Obtaining an accurate oil level 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of important steps will help protect reading is essential: View). See Cooling your investment: 1. If the engine has been running System 0 264. . Use engine oil approved to the recently, turn off the engine and 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See proper specification and of the allow several minutes for the oil Engine Oil 0 260. proper viscosity grade. See to drain back into the oil pan. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” Checking the oil level too soon 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See in this section. after engine shutoff will not Engine Oil 0 260. . Check the engine oil level provide an accurate oil level 5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See regularly and maintain the reading. Brakes 0 270. proper oil level. See “Checking 6. Battery - North America 0 271. Engine Oil” and “When to Add { Warning Engine Oil” in this section. 7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank The engine oil dipstick handle and Pressure Cap. See . Change the engine oil at the may be hot; it could burn you. Cooling System 0 264. appropriate time. See Engine Oil Use a towel or glove to touch the Life System 0 262. 8. Windshield Washer Fluid dipstick handle. Reservoir. See Washer . Always dispose of engine oil properly. See What to Do with Fluid 0 269. “ 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Used Oil” in this section. 9. Engine Compartment Fuse with a clean paper towel or Block 0 282. Checking Engine Oil cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, It is a good idea to check the engine Engine Oil keeping the tip down, and oil level at each fuel fill. In order to check the level. To ensure proper engine get an accurate reading, the vehicle performance and long life, careful must be on level ground. The attention must be paid to engine oil. engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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When to Add Engine Oil Specification Caution (Continued) Ask for and use engine oils that has so much oil that the oil level meet the dexos1™ specification. gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving If the oil is below the cross-hatched of the vehicle and seek a service area at the tip of the dipstick, add professional to remove the 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil excess amount of oil. Engine oils that have been and then recheck the level. See approved by GM as meeting the “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” dexos1 specification are marked later in this section for an See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 for the location of the engine with the dexos1 approved logo. See explanation of what kind of oil to www.gmdexos.com. use. For engine oil crankcase oil fill cap. capacity, see Capacities and Add enough oil to put the level Caution Specifications 0 344. somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way Failure to use the recommended Caution back in when through. engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by Do not add too much oil. Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil the vehicle warranty. levels above or below the Selecting the right engine oil acceptable operating range depends on both the proper oil shown on the dipstick are harmful specification and viscosity grade. Viscosity Grade to the engine. If you find that you See Recommended Fluids and Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade have an oil level above the Lubricants 0 340. engine oil. operating range, i.e., the engine (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Cold Temperature Operation: In an your skin for very long. Clean your the oil life system to work properly, area of extreme cold, where the skin and nails with soap and water, the system must be reset every time temperature falls below −29 °C or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the oil is changed. (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be properly dispose of clothing or rags When the system has calculated used. An oil of this viscosity grade containing used engine oil. See the that oil life has been diminished, it will provide easier cold starting for manufacturer's warnings about the indicates that an oil change is the engine at extremely low use and disposal of oil products. necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE temperatures. When selecting an oil Used oil can be a threat to the OIL SOON message comes on. of the appropriate viscosity grade, it environment. If you change your Change the oil as soon as possible is recommended to select an oil of own oil, be sure to drain all the oil within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). the correct specification. See from the filter before disposal. Never It is possible that, if driving under “Specification” earlier in this section. dispose of oil by putting it in the the best conditions, the oil life Engine Oil Additives/Engine trash or pouring it on the ground, system might indicate that an oil Oil Flushes into sewers, or into streams or change is not necessary for up to a bodies of water. Recycle it by taking year. The engine oil and filter must Do not add anything to the oil. The it to a place that collects used oil. be changed at least once a year recommended oils meeting the and, at this time, the system must dexos1 specification are all that is Engine Oil Life System be reset. Your dealer has trained needed for good performance and service people who will perform this engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil work and reset the system. It is also Engine oil system flushes are not This vehicle has a computer system important to check the oil regularly recommended and could cause that indicates when to change the over the course of an oil drain engine damage not covered by the engine oil and filter. This is based interval and keep it at the proper vehicle warranty. on a combination of factors which level. include engine revolutions, engine What to Do with Used Oil If the system is ever reset temperature, and miles driven. accidentally, the oil must be Used engine oil contains certain Based on driving conditions, the changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) elements that can be unhealthy for mileage at which an oil change is since the last oil change. your skin and could even cause indicated can vary considerably. For Remember to reset the oil life cancer. Do not let used oil stay on system whenever the oil is changed. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Life System message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life The engine air cleaner/filter is in the Reset the system whenever the system has not been reset. Repeat engine compartment on the engine oil is changed so that the the procedure. passenger side of the vehicle. See system can calculate the next Engine Compartment engine oil change. To reset the Overview 0 259. system: Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN Cleaner/Filter with the engine off. How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid For intervals on changing and 2. Press the DIC MENU button on inspecting the engine air cleaner/ the turn signal lever to enter It is not necessary to check the filter, see Maintenance the Vehicle Information Menu. transmission fluid level. Schedule 0 331. Use the thumbwheel to scroll A transmission fluid leak is the only through the menu items until reason for fluid loss. If a leak How to Inspect the Engine Air you reach REMAINING occurs, take the vehicle to your Cleaner/Filter OIL LIFE. dealer and have it repaired as soon Do not start the engine or have the 3. Press SET/CLR to reset the oil as possible. engine running with the engine air life at 100%. There is a special procedure for cleaner/filter housing open. Before 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. checking and changing the removing the engine air cleaner/ transmission fluid. Because this filter, make sure that the engine air The system is reset when the procedure is difficult, you should cleaner/filter housing and nearby CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON have this done at your dealer. components are free of dirt and message is off and the REMAINING debris. Remove the engine air Change the fluid at the intervals OIL LIFE 100% message is cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake listed in Maintenance Schedule displayed. the engine air cleaner/filter (away 0 331, and be sure to use the fluid from the vehicle), to release loose listed in Recommended Fluids and dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air Lubricants 0 340. cleaner/filter for damage, and Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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replace if damaged. Do not clean the engine air cleaner/filter with { Warning water or compressed air. Operating the engine with the air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or filter: 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 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank can easily get into the engine, and Pressure Cap which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place { Warning 1. Remove the six screws and lift when you are driving. the cover off the engine air An electric engine cooling fan cleaner/filter assembly. under the hood can start up even 2. Inspect or replace the engine Cooling System when the engine is not running air cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away 3. Lower the cover into the engine engine to maintain the correct air cleaner/filter assembly, then working temperature. from any underhood electric fan. secure with the six screws. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Engine Coolant { Warning Warning (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine overheat warning. The engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to could catch fire and you or others hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or could be burned. Use a 50/ you can be burned. 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever 50 mixture of clean, drinkable occurs first. Do not run the engine if there is a water and DEX-COOL coolant. leak. If you run the engine, it The following explains the cooling could lose all coolant. That could system and how to check and add Use a 50/50 mixture of clean cause an engine fire, and you coolant when it is low. If there is a drinkable water and DEX-COOL could be burned. Get any leak problem with engine overheating, coolant. This mixture: see Engine Overheating 0 268. fixed before you drive the vehicle. . Gives freezing protection down What to Use to −37 °C (−34 °F), outside temperature. Caution { Warning . Gives boiling protection up to Using coolant other than 129 °C (265 °F), engine ® Adding only plain water or some temperature. DEX-COOL can cause other liquid to the cooling system premature engine, heater core, can be dangerous. Plain water . Protects against rust and corrosion. or radiator corrosion. In addition, and other liquids, can boil before the engine coolant could require the proper coolant mixture will. . Will not damage aluminum parts. changing sooner. Any repairs The coolant warning system is set would not be covered by the . Helps keep the proper engine for the proper coolant mixture. temperature. vehicle warranty. Always use With plain water or the wrong DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant mixture, the engine could get too in the vehicle. hot but you would not get the (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Caution The vehicle must be on a level Coolant Surge Tank If improper coolant mixture, surface when checking the coolant inhibitors, or additives are used in level. Caution the vehicle cooling system, the It is normal to see coolant moving in This vehicle has a specific engine could overheat and be the upper coolant hose return line coolant fill procedure. Failure to damaged. Too much water in the when the engine is running. follow this procedure could cause mixture can freeze and crack Check to see if coolant is visible in the engine to overheat and be engine cooling parts. The repairs the coolant surge tank. If the coolant severely damaged. would not be covered by the inside the coolant surge tank is vehicle warranty. Use only the boiling, do not do anything else until proper mixture of engine coolant it cools down. If no problem is found, check to see for the cooling system. See if coolant is visible in the coolant Recommended Fluids and If coolant is visible but the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but Lubricants 0 340. level is not at or above the mark the coolant level is not at the pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of indicated level mark, add a 50/ clean, drinkable water and 50 mixture of clean, drinkable water Never dispose of engine coolant by DEX-COOL coolant. and DEX-COOL coolant at the putting it in the trash, pouring it on Be sure the cooling system is cool coolant surge tank, but be sure the the ground, or into sewers, streams, before this is done. cooling system, including the or bodies of water. Have the coolant coolant surge tank pressure cap, is changed by an authorized service If no coolant is visible in the coolant cool before you do it. center, familiar with legal surge tank, add coolant as follows: requirements regarding used coolant disposal. This will help { Warning protect the environment and your Steam and scalding liquids from a health. hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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1. Remove the coolant surge tank 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Warning (Continued) pressure cap when the cooling the proper DEX-COOL coolant system, including the coolant mixture to the indicated the cap when the cooling system, surge tank pressure cap and level mark. including the surge tank pressure upper radiator hose, is no 4. With the coolant surge tank cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling longer hot. system and surge tank pressure pressure cap off, start the cap to cool. Turn the pressure cap slowly engine and let it run until you counterclockwise about can feel the upper radiator one-quarter of a turn. If you hose getting hot. Watch out for hear a hiss, wait for that to the engine cooling fan. Caution stop. This will allow any By this time, the coolant level In cold weather, water can freeze pressure still left to be vented inside the coolant surge tank out the discharge hose. and crack the engine, radiator, may be lower. If the level is heater core, and other parts. Use 2. Keep turning the pressure cap lower, add more of the proper the recommended coolant and slowly and remove it. DEX-COOL coolant mixture to the proper coolant mixture. the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the indicated level mark. { Warning 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Check the level in the coolant surge tank when the cooling system has Coolant contains ethylene glycol cooled down. If the coolant is not at and it will burn if the engine parts the proper level, repeat Steps 1– are hot enough. Do not spill 3 and reinstall the pressure cap. coolant on a hot engine. If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your dealer. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Caution Caution Warning (Continued)

If the pressure cap is not tightly Running the engine without engine if it overheats, and get out installed, coolant loss and coolant may cause damage or a of the vehicle until the engine possible engine damage may fire. Vehicle damage would not be is cool. occur. Be sure the cap is properly covered by the vehicle warranty. and tightly secured. If No Steam Is Coming from If Steam Is Coming from the the Engine Compartment Engine Overheating Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is The vehicle has an engine coolant displayed but no steam can be seen temperature gauge to warn of the { Warning or heard, the problem may not be engine overheating. See Engine too serious. Sometimes the engine Steam from an overheated engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 100. can get a little too hot when the can burn you badly, even if you vehicle: If the decision is made not to lift the just open the hood. Stay away hood when this warning appears, from the engine if you see or hear . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. get service help right away. See steam coming from it. Just turn it . Stops after high-speed driving. Roadside Assistance off and get everyone away from 0 . Idles for long periods in traffic. Program 350. the vehicle until it cools down. If the decision is made to lift the Wait until there is no sign of If the overheat warning is displayed hood, make sure the vehicle is steam or coolant before you open with no sign of steam: parked on a level surface. the hood. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Then check to see if the engine If you keep driving when the 2. Turn the heater on to the cooling fan is running. If the engine engine is overheated, the liquids highest temperature and to the is overheating, the fan should be in it can catch fire. You or others highest fan speed. Open the running. If it is not, do not continue could be badly burned. Stop the windows as necessary. to run the engine. Have the vehicle serviced. (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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3. When it is safe to do so, pull off use. If operating the vehicle in an the road, shift to P (Park) or area where the temperature may fall Caution (Continued) N (Neutral), and let the below freezing, use a fluid that has engine idle. sufficient protection against . Do not use engine coolant freezing. (antifreeze) in the If the engine coolant temperature windshield washer. It can gauge is no longer in the overheat Adding Washer Fluid damage the windshield zone, the vehicle can be driven. washer system and paint. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe . Do not mix water with vehicle distance from the vehicle in ready-to-use washer fluid. front. If the warning does not come Water can cause the back on, continue to drive normally solution to freeze and and have the cooling system damage the washer fluid checked for proper fill and function. tank and other parts of the Open the cap with the washer washer system. If the warning continues, pull over, symbol on it. Add washer fluid until . When using concentrated stop, and park the vehicle the tank is full. See Engine right away. 0 washer fluid, follow the Compartment Overview 259 for manufacturer instructions for If there is no sign of steam, idle the reservoir location. adding water. engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still Caution . Fill the washer fluid tank displayed, turn off the engine until it only three-quarters full when cools down. . Do not use washer fluid that it is very cold. This allows contains any type of water for fluid expansion if Washer Fluid repellent coating. This can freezing occurs, which could cause the wiper blades to damage the tank if it is What to Use chatter or skip. completely full. When the vehicle needs windshield (Continued) washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Brakes Some driving conditions or climates replacement brake parts are can cause a brake squeal when the installed or if parts are improperly Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly installed. indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. Brake Fluid are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or can Properly torqued wheel nuts are be heard all the time when the necessary to help prevent brake vehicle is moving, except when pulsation. When tires are rotated, applying the brake pedal firmly. inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque { Warning specifications. See Capacities and 0 The brake wear warning sound Specifications 344. The brake master cylinder reservoir means that soon the brakes will Brake pads should be replaced as is filled with GM approved DOT 4 not work well. That could lead to complete sets. brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine a crash. When the brake wear Brake Pedal Travel 0 warning sound is heard, have the Compartment Overview 259 for the location of the reservoir. vehicle serviced. See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, Checking Brake Fluid or if there is a rapid increase in With the vehicle in P (Park) on a Caution pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service may be required. level surface, the brake fluid level should be between the minimum Continuing to drive with worn-out Replacing Brake System Parts and maximum marks on the brake brake pads could result in costly fluid reservoir. brake repair. Always replace brake system parts with new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes may not work properly. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir may { Warning { Warning go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake . Normal brake lining wear. When can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the new linings are installed, the if the engine is hot enough. You brake system. This could result in fluid level goes back up. or others could be burned, and the loss of braking leading to a . A fluid leak in the brake the vehicle could be damaged. possible injury. Always use the hydraulic system. Have the Add brake fluid only when work is proper GM approved brake fluid. brake hydraulic system fixed. done on the brake hydraulic With a leak, the brakes will not system. work well. Caution Always clean the brake fluid When the brake fluid falls to a low If brake fluid is spilled on the reservoir cap and the area around level, the brake warning light comes vehicle's painted surfaces, the the cap before removing it. on. See Brake System Warning paint finish can be damaged. Light 0 104. Do not top off the brake fluid. Immediately wash off any painted Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Brake fluid absorbs water over time surface. If fluid is added when the linings are which degrades the effectiveness of worn, there will be too much fluid the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid when new brake linings are at the specified intervals to prevent Battery - North America installed. Add or remove fluid, as increased stopping distance. See The original equipment battery is necessary, only when work is done Maintenance Schedule 0 331. on the brake hydraulic system. maintenance free. Do not remove What to Add the cap and do not add fluid. Use only GM approved DOT 4 Refer to the replacement number brake fluid from a clean, sealed shown on the original battery label container. See Recommended when a new battery is needed. See Fluids and Lubricants 0 340. Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 for battery location. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Infrequent Usage: Remove the 3. Try to start the engine in each { Warning black, negative (−) cable from the gear. The vehicle should start battery to keep the battery from only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). WARNING: Battery posts, running down. If the vehicle starts in any other terminals, and related Extended Storage: Remove the position, contact your dealer for accessories contain lead and lead service. compounds, chemicals known to black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle the State of California to cause Automatic Transmission cancer and birth defects or other charger. reproductive harm. Batteries also Shift Lock Control contain other chemicals known to Starter Switch Check Function Check the State of California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER { Warning { Warning HANDLING. When you are doing this When you are doing this See California Proposition inspection, the vehicle could 0 inspection, the vehicle could 65 Warning 255. move suddenly. If the vehicle move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be moves, you or others could be Vehicle Storage injured. injured.

{ Warning 1. Before starting this check, be 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room sure there is enough room Batteries have acid that can burn around the vehicle. around the vehicle. It should be you and gas that can explode. 2. Apply both the parking brake parked on a level surface. You can be badly hurt if you are and the regular brake. not careful. See Jump Starting - 2. Apply the parking brake. Be North America 0 315 for tips on Do not use the accelerator ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle working around a battery without pedal, and be ready to turn off begins to move. getting hurt. the engine immediately if it starts. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) . To check the P (Park) ignition on, but do not start the mechanism's holding ability: engine. Without applying the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to regular brake, try to move the P (Park). Then release the shift lever out of P (Park) with { Warning parking brake followed by the normal effort. If the shift lever regular brake. When you are doing this check, moves out of P (Park), contact Contact your dealer if service is your dealer for service. the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured required. and property could be damaged. Ignition Transmission Wiper Blade Replacement Lock Check Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to Windshield wiper blades should be While parked and with the parking roll. Be ready to apply the regular inspected for wear and cracking. brake set, try to turn the ignition to brake at once should the vehicle See the Maintenance LOCK/OFF in each shift lever begin to move. Schedule 0 331. position. Replacement blades come in . The ignition should turn to Park on a fairly steep hill, with the different types and are removed in LOCK/OFF only when the shift vehicle facing downhill. Keeping different ways. For proper type and lever is in P (Park). your foot on the regular brake, set length, see Maintenance 0 . The ignition key should come the parking brake. Replacement Parts 341. out only in LOCK/OFF. . To check the parking brake's Contact your dealer if service is holding ability: With the engine Caution running and the transmission in required. Allowing the wiper arm to touch N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake the windshield when no wiper pedal. Do this until the vehicle is blade is installed could damage held by the parking brake only. the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

274 Vehicle Care 2. Press the button in the middle Headlamp Aiming Caution (Continued) of the wiper arm connector, and pull the wiper blade away Headlamp aim has been preset and the vehicle warranty. Do not allow from the arm connector. should need no further adjustment. the wiper arm to touch the windshield. 3. Remove the wiper blade. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. 4. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper – If adjustment to the headlamps is blade replacement. To replace the windshield wiper necessary, see your dealer. blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Vehicle Care 275 Bulb Replacement LED Lighting For the proper type of replacement This vehicle has several LED lamps. bulbs, see Replacement For replacement of any LED lighting Bulbs 0 281. assembly, contact your dealer. For any bulb-changing procedure not listed in this section, contact Adaptive Forward your dealer. Lighting Lamps High Intensity Discharge Corner Lighting Lamps (HID) Lighting 2. Turn the bulb holder { Warning counterclockwise to disengage. Remove the bulb holder from The high intensity discharge the reflector. lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them.

1. Turn the cap counterclockwise After an HID headlamp bulb has and remove it. been replaced, the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally. This is normal. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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3. Pull the bulb from the plug Front Turn Signal Lamps connector. 4. Replace the bulb and connect the bulb holder with the plug connector. 5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and turn clockwise to secure. Fog Lamps The bulbs are accessible from the 2. Disengage the bulb socket underside of the vehicle. from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 1. Turn cap counterclockwise and 3. Remove and replace the bulb remove it. socket with bulb and attach the plug connector. 4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector by turning clockwise and engage.

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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2. Turn bulb socket Sidemarker Lamps counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector.

2. Push the tool to disengage the clip and remove the 1. Insert a tool in between the sidemarker. Do not use sidemarker housing and the excessive force. 3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and bumper. To prevent damage, replace it. place a cloth between the tool 4. Insert the bulb socket into the and the bumper. reflector and turn clockwise. 5. Fit the cap and turn clockwise. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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3. Turn the bulb socket 90° Side Turn Signal Lamps counterclockwise and remove it from housing.

3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove 1. Insert a tool between side turn from housing. signal and fender. Place a cloth 4. Pull the bulb from the bulb between the tool and the holder and replace it. fender. 5. Re-insert the socket into the 2. Push the tool to disengage the housing and turn it 90° clip and remove the side turn clockwise. signal lamp. 6. Insert the sidemarker in reverse order in the bumper first, then gently push in the clip on the side.

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5. Insert the bulb holder and turn 4. Insert bulb holder into the it clockwise. taillamp assembly and turn 6. Insert right end of the lamp, clockwise. slide to the right, and insert left end. Back-Up Lamps

2. Remove bulb holder by turning counterclockwise.

5. Close the cover by inserting the fastener clips first. Lock the cover by turning the screw clockwise with a tool. 1. The cover is inside of the trunk Rear Position Lights lid. Remove the screw on the 1. Open the trunk lid. cover with a tool and turn clockwise to remove the cover.

3. Remove and replace the bulb. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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License Plate Lamp

2. Release cover in side trim 4. Remove and replace bulb. panel and remove. 5. Insert the bulb holder into the Lamp Assembly housing and turn clockwise. 6. Attach the side trim cover.

3. Remove bulb holder by turning Bulb Assembly counterclockwise. 1. Bulb Socket Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Vehicle Care 281 2. Bulb Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 3. Lamp Assembly Bulb Exterior Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: Number Electrical System 1. Push the left end of the lamp Corner Lighting H7LL Overload assembly toward the right. Lamps The vehicle has fuses and circuit 2. Turn the lamp assembly down Fog Lamps H11 breakers to protect against an to remove it. electrical system overload. Turn signal Lamp 7444 Amber 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) When the current electrical load is counterclockwise to remove it Sidemarker Lamps W5W too heavy, the circuit breaker opens from the lamp assembly (3). Side Turn Signal W10/5 and closes, protecting the circuit 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Lamps until the current load returns to the bulb socket (1). normal or the problem is fixed. This Back-Up lamps W16W greatly reduces the chance of circuit 5. Push the replacement bulb Rear Position PY21W overload and fire caused by straight into the bulb socket Lamps (Inside (Amber) electrical problems. and turn the bulb socket Trunk) clockwise to install it into the P21/5W Fuses and circuit breakers protect lamp assembly. (Park/ power devices in the vehicle. Brake) 6. Turn the lamp assembly into Replace a bad fuse with a new one the lamp assembly opening License Plate Lamp W5W of the identical size and rating. engaging the clip side first. If there is a problem on the road and 7. Push on the lamp side opposite For replacement bulbs not listed a fuse needs to be replaced, the the clip until the lamp assembly here, contact your dealer. same amperage fuse can be snaps into place. borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment An electrical overload may cause Breakers Fuse Block 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 away combination of fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers. This greatly reduces the remain off. chance of damage caused by Windshield Wipers electrical problems. If the wiper motor overheats due to To check a fuse, look at the heavy snow or ice, the windshield silver-colored band inside the fuse. wipers will stop until the motor If the band is broken or melted, cools, and the wiper control is replace the fuse. Be sure to replace turned off. After removal of the a bad fuse with a new one of the blockage, the wiper motor will identical size and rating. restart when the control is moved to Fuses of the same amperage can the desired operating position. To open the fuse block cover, press be temporarily borrowed from the clips at the front and back and Although the circuit is protected another fuse location, if a fuse goes rotate the cover up to the side. from electrical overload, overload out. Replace the fuse as soon as possible. due to heavy snow or ice may Caution cause wiper linkage damage. To identify and check fuses, circuit Always clear ice and heavy snow breakers, and relays, see Engine Spilling liquid on any electrical from the windshield before using the Compartment Fuse Block 0 282, component on the vehicle may windshield wipers. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 284, damage it. Always keep the If the overload is caused by an and Rear Compartment Fuse covers on any electrical electrical problem and not snow or Block 0 286. component. ice, be sure to get it fixed. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Fuses Usage 8 O2 sensor/ Powertrain cooling 9 Rear window sensor 10 Vehicle battery sensor 11 Trunk release 12 Adaptive headlamps/ Automatic headlamp leveling 13 ABS valves 14 – 15 Engine control module Engine Compartment Fuse Block 16 Starter

There is a fuse puller in the engine Fuses Usage 17 Transmission control compartment fuse block. module 3 Fuel injection/ The vehicle may not be equipped Ignition system 18 Rear window with all of the fuses, relays, and defogger features shown. 4 Fuel injection/ Ignition system 19 Front power window Fuses Usage 20 Rear power window 5 – 1 Engine control 21 Rear electrical module 6 Heated mirrors center 2 O2 sensor 7 Fan control 22 – Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 23 – 38 Vacuum pump 54 Vacuum pump/ 24 Right high-beam 39 Fuel system control Instrument panel headlamp module cluster/HVAC 25 Left high-beam 40 Front windshield Instrument Panel Fuse headlamp washer Block 26 Front fog lamps 41 – 27 – 42 Engine cooling fan 28 – 43 Windshield wipers 29 Electric parking 44 – brake 45 Engine cooling fan 30 ABS pump 46 – 31 – 47 Horn 32 Airbag 48 Engine cooling fan 33 Adaptive headlamps/ 49 Fuel pump Automatic headlamp leveling 50 Headlamp leveling/ Adaptive Headlamps 34 Exhaust gas The instrument panel fuse block is recirculation 51 – on the driver side of the instrument panel. To access: 35 Power windows/Rain 52 – sensor/Exterior 1. Open the storage 53 Transmission control compartment. mirror module/Engine 36 Climate control control module 2. Pull straight down and out to remove the storage 37 – compartment. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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3. Remove the cover. To reinstall the cover, line up the retainers and push into place.

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. 3 Body control module/Exterior Fuses Usage lamps 1 Displays 4 Infotainment system 2 Body control 5 Information system/ module/Exterior Instrument lamps 6 Power outlet Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage The rear compartment fuse block, if equipped, is on the left side of the 7 Power outlet 21 Instrument panel trunk behind a cover. 8 Body control 22 Ignition module/Left 23 Body control module low-beam headlamp 24 Body control module 9 Body control module/right 25 – low-beam headlamp 26 Trunk power outlet 10 Body control accessory module/Door locks 11 Interior fan Rear Compartment Fuse 12 Driver power seat Block 13 Passenger power seat 14 Diagnostic connector 15 Airbag 16 Trunk lid relay 17 A/C system 18 Service diagnose 19 Body control module/Brake lamps/Reverse lamps/Interior lamps 20 – Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Fuses Usage 9 Selective catalytic reduction system 10 Selective catalytic reduction system 11 Tire pressure monitor/Rear vision camera 12 Convertible control module/Reverse lamps 13 – 14 Rear seat electrical folding 15 – The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage 16 Rear vision camera/ with all of the fuses, relays, and Convertible control 4 Selective catalytic features shown. module reduction system Fuses Usage 17 – 5 – 1 Convertible control 18 – module/Right 6 – 19 Heated steering power rail 7 Power seats wheel 2 – 8 Convertible control 20 – 3 Rear parking assist module 21 Heated seats Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Fuses Usage Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) 22 – Tires . Underinflated tires pose 23 Convertible control module/Left Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as power rail high-quality tires made by a overloaded tires. The leading tire manufacturer. See resulting crash could 24 Selective catalytic cause serious injury. reduction system the warranty manual for information regarding the tire Check all tires frequently 25 – warranty and where to get to maintain the 26 Non-logistic mode service. For additional recommended pressure. 27 Passive entry/ information refer to the tire Tire pressure should be Passive start manufacturer. checked when the tires are cold. 28 – . Overinflated tires are 29 Hydraulic unit { Warning more likely to be cut, 30 – . Poorly maintained and punctured, or broken by 31 – improperly used tires are a sudden impact — such dangerous. as when hitting a pothole. 32 – . Overloading the tires can Keep tires at the cause overheating as a recommended pressure. result of too much . Worn or old tires can flexing. There could be a cause a crash. If the blowout and a serious tread is badly worn, crash. See Vehicle Load replace them. 0 Limits 223. (Continued) (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire Warning (Continued) equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 302. . Replace any tires that have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be have been damaged by molded onto the sidewall. Original impacts with potholes, decreased dry road traction, equipment all-season tires can be increased road noise, and shorter curbs, etc. identified by the last two characters tread life. After changing to winter of this TPC code, which will . Improperly repaired tires tires, be alert for changes in vehicle be MS. can cause a crash. Only “ ” handling and braking. the dealer or an Consider installing winter tires on If using winter tires: authorized tire service the vehicle if frequent driving on . Use tires of the same brand and center should repair, snow or ice-covered roads is expected. All-season tires provide tread type on all four wheel replace, dismount, and adequate performance for most positions. mount the tires. winter driving conditions, but they . Use only radial ply tires of the . Do not spin the tires in may not offer the same level of same size, load range, and excess of 56 km/h traction or performance as winter speed rating as the original (35 mph) on slippery tires on snow or ice-covered roads. equipment tires. See Winter Tires 0 289. surfaces such as snow, Winter tires with the same speed mud, ice, etc. Excessive Winter Tires rating as the original equipment tires spinning may cause the may not be available for H, V, W, Y, tires to explode. This vehicle was not originally and ZR speed rated tires. If winter equipped with winter tires. Winter tires with a lower speed rating are tires are designed for increased chosen, never exceed the tire's All-Season Tires traction on snow and ice-covered maximum speed capability. roads. Consider installing winter This vehicle may come with tires on the vehicle if frequent all-season tires. These tires are driving on ice or snow covered designed to provide good overall roads is expected. See your dealer performance on most road surfaces Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Low-Profile Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria If the vehicle has 245/40R20 Useful information about a tire is Specification) : Original size tires, they are classified as molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to low-profile tires. examples show a typical GM's specific tire performance passenger vehicle tire and a criteria have a TPC specification Caution compact spare tire sidewall. code molded onto the sidewall. Low-profile tires are more GM's TPC specifications meet or susceptible to damage from road exceed all federal safety hazards or curb impact than guidelines. standard profile tires. Tire and/or (3) DOT (Department of wheel assembly damage can Transportation) : The occur when coming into contact Department of Transportation with road hazards like potholes, (DOT) code indicates that the or sharp edged objects, or when tire is in compliance with the sliding into a curb. The warranty U.S. Department of does not cover this type of Transportation Motor Vehicle damage. Keep tires set to the Safety Standards. correct inflation pressure and Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example when possible, avoid contact with DOT Tire Date of curbs, potholes, and other road (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a Manufacture : The last four hazards. combination of letters and digits of the TIN indicate the tire numbers used to define a manufactured date. The first two particular tire's width, height, digits represent the week (01– aspect ratio, construction type, 52) and the last two digits, the and service description. See the year. For example, the third “Tire Size” illustration later in this section. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation road tire has lost air and gone have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit : Maximum load that flat. If the vehicle has a compact of 0310. can be carried and the spare tire, see Compact Spare maximum pressure needed to Tire 0 314 and If a Tire Goes (4) Tire Identification Number 0 (TIN) : The letters and numbers support that load. Flat 307. following the DOT (Department (3) Tire Identification Number of Transportation) code are the (TIN) : The letters and numbers Tire Identification Number (TIN). following the DOT (Department The TIN shows the of Transportation) code are the manufacturer and plant code, Tire Identification Number (TIN). tire size, and date the tire was The TIN shows the manufactured. The TIN is manufacturer and plant code, molded onto both sides of the tire size, and date the tire was tire, although only one side may manufactured. The TIN is have the date of manufacture. molded onto both sides of the (5) Tire Ply Material : The type tire, although only one side may of cord and number of plies in Compact Spare Tire Example have the date of manufacture. the sidewall and under the tread. (1) Tire Ply Material : The type (4) Maximum Cold Inflation (6) Uniform Tire Quality of cord and number of plies in Load Limit : Maximum load that Grading (UTQG) : Tire the sidewall and under the tread. can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to manufacturers are required to (2) Temporary Use Only : The support that load. grade tires based on three compact spare tire or temporary performance factors: treadwear, use tire should not be driven at (5) Tire Inflation : The traction, and temperature speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). temporary use tire or compact resistance. For more information The compact spare tire is for spare tire should be inflated to see Uniform Tire Quality emergency use when a regular 420 kPa (60 psi). For more Grading 0 304. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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information on tire pressure and Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit inflation see Tire number that indicates the tire Pressure 0 295. Tire Size height-to-width measurements. (6) Tire Size : A combination of The following is an example of a For example, if the tire size letters and numbers define a typical passenger vehicle aspect ratio is 60, as shown in tire's width, height, aspect ratio, tire size. item 3 of the illustration, it would construction type, and service mean that the tire's sidewall is description. The letter T as the 60 percent as high as it is wide. first character in the tire size (4) Construction Code : A letter means the tire is for temporary code is used to indicate the type use only. of ply construction in the tire. (7) TPC Spec (Tire The letter R means radial ply Performance Criteria (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : construction; the letter D means Specification) : Original The United States version of a diagonal or bias ply equipment tires designed to metric tire sizing system. The construction; and the letter B GM's specific tire performance letter P as the first character in means belted-bias ply criteria have a TPC specification the tire size means a passenger construction. code molded onto the sidewall. vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of GM's TPC specifications meet or standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. exceed all federal safety and Rim Association. (6) Service Description : These guidelines. (2) Tire Width : The three-digit characters represent the load number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Tire Terminology and Bead : The tire bead contains Department of Transportation Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code Air Pressure : The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification air inside the tire pressing Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire Number (TIN), an alphanumeric outward on each square inch of designator which can also the tire. Air pressure is in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than identify the tire manufacturer, expressed in kPa (kilopascal) production plant, brand, and or psi (pounds per square inch). 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. date of production. Accessory Weight : The GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight combined weight of optional Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of air pressure in a tire, Rating. See Vehicle Load accessories. Some examples of Limits 0 223. optional accessories are measured in kPa (kilopascal) automatic transmission, power or psi (pounds per square inch) GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight before a tire has built up heat Rating for the front axle. See windows, power seats, and air 0 conditioning. from driving. See Tire Vehicle Load Limits 223. Pressure 0 295. Aspect Ratio : The relationship GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight of a tire's height to its width. Curb Weight : The weight of a Rating for the rear axle. See motor vehicle with standard and Vehicle Load Limits 0 223. Belt : A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the Intended Outboard Sidewall : cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, tread. Cords may be made from The side of an asymmetrical tire and coolant, but without that must always face outward steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo. materials. when mounted on a vehicle. DOT Markings : A code molded Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric into the sidewall of a tire unit for air pressure. signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A Normal Occupant Weight : The tire inflation pressure as shown tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by Pressure 0 295 and Vehicle vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load Load Limits 0 223. 0 Load Index : An assigned Limits 223. Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution : tire in which the ply cords that that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. extend to the beads are laid at carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall : The 90 degrees to the centerline of Maximum Inflation Pressure : side of an asymmetrical tire that the tread. The maximum air pressure to has a particular side that faces Rim : A metal support for a tire which a cold tire can be inflated. outward when mounted on a and upon which the tire beads The maximum air pressure is vehicle. The side of the tire that are seated. molded onto the sidewall. contains a whitewall, bears Sidewall : The portion of a tire Maximum Load Rating : The white lettering, or bears between the tread and the bead. load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is Speed Rating : An maximum permissible inflation alphanumeric code assigned to pressure for that tire. higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall a tire indicating the maximum Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire. speed at which a tire can Weight : The sum of curb operate. weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and Traction : The friction between vehicle capacity weight, and the tire and the road surface. production options weight. some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. The amount of grip provided. Recommended Inflation Tread : The portion of a tire that Pressure : Vehicle comes into contact with manufacturer's recommended the road. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Treadwear Indicators : Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the bands, sometimes called wear Tire : Load on an individual tire Caution bars, that show across the tread due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good. 16 in) of tread remains. See cargo weight. Underinflated tires, or tires When It Is Time for New that do not have enough air, 0 Vehicle Placard : A label Tires 302. permanently attached to a can result in: UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality vehicle showing the vehicle . Tire overloading and Grading Standards) : A tire capacity weight and the original overheating which could information system that provides equipment tire size and lead to a blowout. consumers with ratings for a recommended inflation pressure. tire's traction, temperature, and See “Tire and Loading . Premature or treadwear. Ratings are Information Label” under Vehicle irregular wear. determined by tire Load Limits 0 223. . Poor handling. manufacturers using government testing procedures. Tire Pressure . Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires that The ratings are molded into the Tires need the correct amount of have too much air, can sidewall of the tire. See Uniform air pressure to operate 0 result in: Tire Quality Grading 304. effectively. Vehicle Capacity Weight : The . Unusual wear. number of designated seating . Poor handling. positions multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated . Rough ride. cargo load. See Vehicle Load . Needless damage from Limits 0 223. road hazards. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The Tire and Loading How to Check Put the valve caps back on the Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type valve stems to keep out dirt and indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure. moisture and prevent leaks. Use tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be only valve caps designed for the inflation pressures. The determined by looking at the tire. vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors recommended pressure is the Check the tire inflation pressure could be damaged and would minimum air pressure needed to when the tires are cold, meaning not be covered by the vehicle support the vehicle's maximum the vehicle has not been driven warranty. load carrying capacity. See 0 for at least three hours or no Vehicle Load Limits 223. more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Tire Pressure Monitor System How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to (TPMS) uses radio and sensor with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement. technology to check tire pressure designed to carry. levels. The TPMS sensors monitor If the cold tire inflation pressure the air pressure in your tires and When to Check matches the recommended transmit tire pressure readings to a pressure on the Tire and Check the tires once a month or receiver located in the vehicle. Loading Information label, no more. Do not forget the compact Each tire, including the spare (if further adjustment is necessary. spare, if the vehicle has one. provided), should be checked If the inflation pressure is low, The cold compact spare tire monthly when cold and inflated to add air until the recommended pressure should be at 420 kPa the inflation pressure recommended pressure is reached. If the (60 psi). See Compact Spare by the vehicle manufacturer on the inflation pressure is high, press Tire 0 314. vehicle placard or tire inflation on the metal stem in the center pressure label. (If your vehicle has of the tire valve to release air. tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gauge. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale. properly. As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been See Tire Pressure Monitor vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction Operation 0 297. tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the See Radio Frequency (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly. Statement 0 356. pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tire should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon The TPMS is designed to warn the to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as driver when a low tire pressure significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists. condition exists. TPMS sensors are causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is mounted onto each tire and wheel lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be assembly, excluding the spare tire also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety the tires and transmits the tire ability. of reasons, including the installation pressure readings to a receiver in the vehicle. Please note that the TPMS is not a of replacement or alternate tires or substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly. responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when Caution the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Tire sealant materials are not all could be an early indicator that the the same. A non-approved tire air pressure is getting low and sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage When a low tire pressure condition needs to be inflated to the proper caused by using an incorrect tire is detected, the TPMS illuminates pressure. sealant is not covered by the the low tire pressure warning light A Tire and Loading Information vehicle warranty. Always use only on the instrument cluster. If the label, attached to your vehicle, the GM approved tire sealant warning light comes on, stop as shows the size of the original soon as possible and inflate the equipment tires and the correct available through your dealer or tires to the recommended pressure inflation pressure for the tires when included in the vehicle. shown on the Tire and Loading they are cold. See Vehicle Load Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 223, for an example of the TPMS Malfunction Light and 0 Limits 223. Tire and Loading Information label Message A message to check the pressure in and its location. Also see Tire Pressure 0 295. The TPMS will not function properly a specific tire displays in the Driver if one or more of the TPMS sensors Information Center (DIC). The low The TPMS can warn about a low are missing or inoperable. When the tire pressure warning light and the tire pressure condition but it does system detects a malfunction, the DIC warning message come on at not replace normal tire low tire warning light flashes for each ignition cycle until the tires are maintenance. See Tire Inspection about one minute and then stays on 0 0 inflated to the correct inflation 300, Tire Rotation 301 and for the remainder of the ignition 0 pressure. Using the DIC, tire Tires 288. cycle. A DIC warning message also pressure levels can be viewed. For displays. The malfunction light and additional information and details DIC warning message come on at about the DIC operation and each ignition cycle until the problem displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 110. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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is corrected. Some of the conditions the sensor matching process is more of the TPMS sensors. The that can cause these to come performed successfully. See TPMS sensor matching process on are: your dealer for service. should also be performed after . One of the road tires has been . Replacement tires or wheels do replacing a spare tire with a road replaced with the spare tire. The not match the original equipment tire containing the TPMS sensor. spare tire does not have a tires or wheels. Tires and wheels The malfunction light and the DIC TPMS sensor. The malfunction other than those recommended message should go off at the next light and DIC message should could prevent the TPMS from ignition cycle. The sensors are go off after the road tire is functioning properly. See Buying matched to the tire/wheel positions, replaced and the sensor New Tires 0 302. using a TPMS relearn tool, in the matching process is performed following order: driver side front tire, . Operating electronic devices or passenger side front tire, passenger successfully. See “TPMS Sensor being near facilities using radio side rear tire, and driver side rear. Matching Process” following. wave frequencies similar to the See your dealer for service or to . The TPMS sensor matching TPMS could cause the TPMS purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS process was not done or not sensors to malfunction. relearn tool can also be purchased. completed successfully after If the TPMS is not functioning See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor rotating the tires. The properly it cannot detect or signal a Activation Tool at malfunction light and the DIC low tire condition. See your dealer www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or message should go off after for service if the TPMS malfunction call 1-800-GM TOOLS successfully completing the light and DIC message comes on (1-800-468-6657). sensor matching process. See and stays on. "TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match the Process" following. TPMS Sensor Matching first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all four . One or more TPMS sensors are Process tire/wheel positions. If it takes missing or damaged. The Each TPMS sensor has a unique longer, the matching process stops malfunction light and the DIC identification code. The identification and must be restarted. message should go off when the code needs to be matched to a new TPMS sensors are installed and tire/wheel position after rotating the vehicle’s tires or replacing one or Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The TPMS sensor matching The horn sounds twice to matching process is no longer process is: signal the receiver is in relearn active. The TIRE LEARNING 1. Set the parking brake. mode and the TIRE ACTIVE message on the DIC LEARNING ACTIVE message display screen goes off. 2. Put an automatic transmission displays on the DIC screen. in P (Park) or a manual 13. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. transmission in 1 (First) or 8. Start with the driver side 14. Set all four tires to the R (Reverse). front tire. recommended air pressure 3. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN 9. Place the relearn tool against level as indicated on the Tire with the engine off. See Ignition the tire sidewall, near the valve and Loading Information label. Positions 0 227. stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor. Tire Inspection 4. Press MENU to select the A horn chirp confirms that the Vehicle Information Menu in sensor identification code has We recommend that the tires, the Driver Information been matched to this tire and including the spare tire, if the Center (DIC). wheel position. vehicle has one, be inspected 5. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to 10. Proceed to the passenger side for signs of wear or damage at the Tire Pressure Menu Item front tire, and repeat the least once a month. screen. procedure in Step 8. Replace the tire if: 6. Press SET/CLR to begin the 11. Proceed to the passenger side . The indicators at three or sensor matching process. rear tire, and repeat the more places around the tire procedure in Step 8. A message asking if the can be seen. process should begin should 12. Proceed to the driver side rear appear. tire, and repeat the procedure . There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's 7. Press SET/CLR again to in Step 8. The horn sounds two confirm the selection. times to indicate the sensor rubber. identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. The tread or sidewall is rotation, check the wheel Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor cracked, cut, or snagged alignment. See When It Is Time System. See Tire Pressure deep enough to show cord or for New Tires 0 302 and Wheel Monitor Operation 0 297. 0 fabric. Replacement 306. Check that all wheel nuts are . The tire has a bump, bulge, properly tightened. See “Wheel or split. Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications 0 344. . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of { Warning the size or location of the Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the damage. parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose Tire Rotation after time. The wheel could come Tires should be rotated every off and cause an accident. When 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the Maintenance Schedule 0 331. Use this rotation pattern when wheel attaches to the vehicle. In Tires are rotated to achieve a rotating the tires. an emergency, a cloth or a paper more uniform wear for all tires. Do not include the compact towel can be used; however, use The first rotation is the most spare tire in the tire rotation. a scraper or wire brush later to important. remove all rust or dirt. Adjust the front and rear tires to Anytime unusual wear is the recommended inflation noticed, rotate the tires as soon pressure on the Tire and Lightly coat the center of the as possible, check for proper tire Loading Information label after wheel hub with wheel bearing inflation pressure, and check for the tires have been rotated. See grease after a wheel change or damaged tires or wheels. If the Tire Pressure 0 295 and Vehicle tire rotation to prevent corrosion unusual wear continues after the Load Limits 0 223. or rust build-up. Do not get Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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grease on the flat wheel or less of tread remaining. See Tire slow aging. This area should be free mounting surface or on the Inspection 0 300 of grease, gasoline, or other wheel nuts or bolts. and Tire Rotation 0 301. substances that can deteriorate The rubber in tires ages over time. rubber. When It Is Time for New This also applies to the spare tire, Parking for an extended period can Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is cause flat spots on the tires that never used. Multiple factors may result in vibrations while Factors such as maintenance, including temperatures, loading driving. When storing a vehicle for temperatures, driving speeds, conditions, and inflation pressure at least a month, remove the tires or vehicle loading, and road conditions maintenance affect how fast aging raise the vehicle to reduce the affect the wear rate of the tires. takes place. GM recommends that weight from the tires. tires, including the spare if equipped, be replaced after six Buying New Tires years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacture date is the last four GM has developed and matched digits of the DOT Tire Identification specific tires for the vehicle. The Number (TIN) which is molded into original equipment tires installed one side of the tire sidewall. The were designed to meet General first two digits represent the week Motors Tire Performance Criteria (01–52) and the last two digits, the Specification (TPC Spec) year. For example, the third week of system rating. When the year 2010 would have a replacement tires are needed, four-digit DOT date of 0310. GM strongly recommends Vehicle Storage buying tires with the same TPC Treadwear indicators are one way to Spec rating. tell when it is time for new tires. Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when mounted on a parked vehicle. Park GM's exclusive TPC Spec the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) a vehicle that will be stored for at system considers over a dozen least a month in a cool, dry, clean critical specifications that impact area away from direct sunlight to the overall performance of the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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vehicle, including brake system necessary to replace only one performance, ride and handling, axle set of worn tires, place the { Warning traction control, and tire new tires on the rear axle. Mixing tires of different sizes, pressure monitoring Winter tires with the same speed brands, or types may cause performance. GM's TPC Spec rating as the original equipment loss of control of the vehicle, number is molded onto the tire's tires may not be available for H, resulting in a crash or other sidewall near the tire size. If the V, W, Y and ZR speed rated vehicle damage. Use the tires have an all-season tread tires. Never exceed the winter correct size, brand, and type design, the TPC Spec number tires’ maximum speed capability of tires on all wheels. will be followed by MS for mud when using winter tires with a and snow. See Tire Sidewall 0 lower speed rating. Labeling 290. { Warning GM recommends replacing worn { Warning tires in complete sets of four. Using bias-ply tires on the Uniform tread depth on all tires Tires could explode during vehicle may cause the wheel will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting rim flanges to develop cracks performance of the vehicle. to mount or dismount a tire after many miles of driving. Braking and handling could cause injury or death. A tire and/or wheel could fail performance may be adversely Only your dealer or authorized suddenly and cause a crash. affected if all the tires are not tire service center should Use only radial-ply tires with replaced at the same time. mount or dismount the tires. the wheels on the vehicle. If proper rotation and maintenance have been done, If the vehicle tires must be all four tires should wear out at replaced with a tire that does not about the same time. See Tire have a TPC Spec number, make Rotation 0 301. However, if it is sure they are the same size, Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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load range, speed rating, and traction control, electronic stability Traffic Safety Administration construction (radial) as the control, or All-Wheel Drive, the (NHTSA), which grades tires by original tires. performance of these systems can treadwear, traction, and also be affected. Vehicles that have a tire temperature performance. This applies only to vehicles sold in pressure monitoring system { Warning could give an inaccurate the United States. The grades low-pressure warning if non-TPC If different sized wheels are used, are molded on the sidewalls of Spec rated tires are installed. there may not be an acceptable most passenger car tires. The See Tire Pressure Monitor level of performance and safety if Uniform Tire Quality Grading System 0 296. tires not recommended for those (UTQG) system does not apply wheels are selected. This to deep tread, winter tires, The Tire and Loading increases the chance of a crash compact spare tires, tires with Information label indicates the and serious injury. Only use GM nominal rim diameters of original equipment tires on the specific wheel and tire systems 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), vehicle. See Vehicle Load developed for the vehicle, and or to some limited-production Limits 0 223. have them properly installed by a tires. GM certified technician. Different Size Tires and While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars Wheels See Buying New Tires 0 302 and and light trucks may vary with If wheels or tires are installed that Accessories and respect to these grades, they 0 are a different size than the original Modifications 255. must also conform to federal equipment wheels and tires, vehicle safety requirements and performance, including its braking, Uniform Tire Quality additional General Motors Tire ride and handling characteristics, Grading Performance Criteria (TPC) stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has The following information relates standards. electronic systems such as antilock to the system developed by the brakes, rollover airbags, roll bars, United States National Highway Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving to the generation of heat and its where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and ability to dissipate heat when sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road tested under controlled and maximum section width. For characteristics and climate. conditions on a specified indoor example: laboratory test wheel. Sustained Traction high temperature can cause the Treadwear 200 Traction AA The traction grades, from Temperature A material of the tire to degenerate highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and reduce tire life, and All Passenger Car Tires Must and C. Those grades represent excessive temperature can lead Conform to Federal Safety the tire's ability to stop on wet to sudden tire failure. The grade Requirements In Addition To pavement as measured under C corresponds to a level of These Grades. controlled conditions on performance which all Treadwear specified government test passenger car tires must meet surfaces of asphalt and under the Federal Motor Safety The treadwear grade is a concrete. A tire marked C may Standard No. 109. Grades B and comparative rating based on the have poor traction performance. A represent higher levels of wear rate of the tire when tested Warning: The traction grade performance on the laboratory under controlled conditions on a assigned to this tire is based on test wheel than the minimum specified government test straight-ahead braking traction required by law. Warning: The course. For example, a tire tests, and does not include temperature grade for this tire is graded 150 would wear one and acceleration, cornering, established for a tire that is one-half (1½) times as well on hydroplaning, or peak traction properly inflated and not the government course as a tire characteristics. overloaded. Excessive speed, graded 100. The relative Temperature underinflation, or excessive performance of tires depends loading, either separately or in upon the actual conditions of The temperature grades are A combination, can cause heat their use, however, and may (the highest), B, and C, buildup and possible tire failure. depart significantly from the representing the tire's resistance Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of Caution Balance these conditions exist. The tires and wheels were aligned The wrong wheel can also cause Your dealer will know the kind of problems with bearing life, brake and balanced at the factory to wheel that is needed. provide the longest tire life and best cooling, speedometer or overall performance. Adjustments to Each new wheel should have the odometer calibration, headlamp wheel alignment and tire balancing same load-carrying capacity, aim, bumper height, vehicle are not necessary on a regular diameter, width, offset, and be ground clearance, and tire or tire basis. Consider an alignment check mounted the same way as the one it chain clearance to the body and if there is unusual tire wear or the replaces. chassis. vehicle is significantly pulling to one Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel side or the other. Some slight pull to nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor Used Replacement Wheels the left or right, depending on the System (TPMS) sensors with new crown of the road and/or other road GM original equipment parts. surface variations such as troughs { Warning or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is { Warning vibrating when driving on a smooth Replacing a wheel with a used road, the tires and wheels may need one is dangerous. How it has Using the wrong replacement been used or how far it has been to be rebalanced. See your dealer wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel for proper diagnosis. driven may be unknown. It could nuts can be dangerous. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Wheel Replacement affect the braking and handling of When replacing wheels, use a the vehicle. Tires can lose air, new GM original equipment Replace any wheel that is bent, and cause loss of control, causing wheel. cracked, or badly rusted or a crash. Always use the correct corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts for replacement. wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat { Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out { Warning while driving, especially if the tires Driving on a flat tire will cause are maintained properly. See Tires permanent damage to the tire. Do not use tire chains. There is 0 288. If air goes out of a tire, it is Re-inflating a tire after it has been not enough clearance. Tire chains much more likely to leak out slowly. driven on while severely used on a vehicle without the But if there ever is a blowout, here underinflated or flat may cause a proper amount of clearance can are a few tips about what to expect blowout and a serious crash. cause damage to the brakes, and what to do: Never attempt to re-inflate a tire suspension, or other vehicle If a front tire fails, the flat tire that has been driven on while parts. The area damaged by the creates a drag that pulls the vehicle severely underinflated or flat. tire chains could cause loss of toward that side. Take your foot off Have your dealer or an authorized control and a crash. the accelerator pedal and grip the tire service center repair or Use another type of traction steering wheel firmly. Steer to replace the flat tire as soon as device only if its manufacturer maintain lane position, and then possible. recommends it for the vehicle's gently brake to a stop, well off the tire size combination and road road, if possible. conditions. Follow that A rear blowout, particularly on a { Warning manufacturer's instructions. To curve, acts much like a skid and avoid vehicle damage, drive slow may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under and readjust or remove the used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is traction device if it contacts the accelerator pedal and steer to dangerous without the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. straighten the vehicle. It may be appropriate safety equipment and If traction devices are used, install very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake training. If a jack is provided with them on the front tires. to a stop, well off the road, the vehicle, it is designed only for if possible. changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

be badly injured or killed if the 2. Put an automatic vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack transmission in P (Park) or a is provided with the vehicle, only manual transmission in use it for changing a flat tire. 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3. Turn off the engine and do If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire not restart while the vehicle and wheel damage by driving slowly is raised. 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) to a level place, well off the road, 4. Do not allow passengers to 2. Flat Tire if possible. Turn on the hazard remain in the vehicle. warning flashers. See Hazard The following information explains Warning Flashers 0 122. 5. Place wheel blocks, how to repair or change a tire. if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite { Warning corner of the tire being changed. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), causing injury or death. Find a use the following example as a level place to change the tire. To guide to assist in the placement of help prevent the vehicle from the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

3. Turn the retainer nut 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to remove it. counterclockwise to loosen all Remove the spare tire and the wheel nuts, but do not place it near the tire being remove them yet. changed. 3. Place the jack under the 1. Strap 4. Remove the jack and tools and vehicle. 2. Screwdriver place them near the tire being 4. Place the hex tube end of the 3. Jack changed. wheel wrench over the hex 4. Wheel Wrench and Tow Eye head of the jack. (In Bag) Removing the Flat Tire and To access the spare tire and tools: Installing the Spare Tire 1. Open the trunk. See 1. Do a safety check before Trunk 0 29. proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 307. 2. Lift the load floor. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Caution { Warning

Make sure that the jack lift head Raising the vehicle with the jack is in the correct position or you improperly positioned can may damage your vehicle. The damage the vehicle and even repairs would not be covered by make the vehicle fall. To help your warranty. avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.

6. Set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below { Warning the jacking position so it does Lifting a vehicle and getting under not slip. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the { Warning appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with Getting under a vehicle when it is the vehicle, it is designed only for lifted on a jack is dangerous. changing a flat tire. If it is used for If the vehicle slips off the jack, anything else, you or others could 5. Position the jack lift head at the you could be badly injured or be badly injured or killed if the jack location nearest the killed. Never get under a vehicle vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack flat tire. when it is supported only by is provided with the vehicle, only a jack. use it for changing a flat tire. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt.

7. Raise the jack by turning the 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts. handle clockwise until it comes 10. Remove the flat tire. in contact with the recommended jacking location. { Warning 8. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the enough room for the road tire parts to which it is fastened, can to clear the ground. make wheel nuts become loose 11. Remove any rust or dirt from after time. The wheel could come the wheel bolts, mounting off and cause an accident. When surfaces, and spare wheel. changing a wheel, remove any 12. Place the compact spare tire rust or dirt from places where the on the wheel-mounting surface. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Never use oil or grease on bolts nuts. See Capacities and or nuts because the nuts might Specifications 0 344 for original come loose. The vehicle's wheel equipment wheel nut torque could fall off, causing a crash. specifications.

13. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until Caution the wheel is held against Improperly tightened wheel nuts the hub. can lead to brake pulsation and 14. Lower the vehicle by turning rotor damage. To avoid expensive 15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in the jack handle brake repairs, evenly tighten the a crisscross sequence, as counterclockwise. wheel nuts in the proper shown. sequence and to the proper 16. Lower the jack all the way and { Warning torque specification. See remove the jack from under the Capacities and Specifications vehicle. Wheel nuts that are improperly or 0 344 for the wheel nut torque 17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly incorrectly tightened can cause specification. the wheels to become loose or with the wheel wrench. come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools

{ Warning

Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 4. Place the loop end of the strap 5. Insert the strap through the through the left rear cargo wheel, as shown. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools tie-down. 6. Attach the hook to the right 1. Replace the wheel wrench in Place the hook end of the strap rear cargo tie-down. the tool bag and the jack and through the loop and pull it until tools in their original storage 7. Tighten the strap and secure it the strap is securely fastened location. using the buckle. to the cargo tie down. 2. Remove the strap. 8. Replace the load floor. 3. Place the flat tire in the storage The compact spare is for temporary compartment with the valve use only. Replace the compact stem up. spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Storing the Compact Spare Tire The vehicle will perform differently Do not use the compact spare on and Tools with the spare tire installed and it is other vehicles. Reverse the instructions for recommended that the vehicle Do not mix the compact spare tire or removing the spare tire and tools to speed be limited to 80 km/h wheel with other wheels or tires. store the compact spare tire. (50 mph). To conserve the tread of They will not fit. Keep the spare tire the spare tire, have the standard tire and its wheel together. repaired or replaced as soon as Compact Spare Tire convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. Caution { Warning When using a compact spare tire, Tire chains will not fit the compact Driving with more than one the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and spare. Using them can damage compact spare tire at a time could Traction Control systems may the vehicle and the chains. Do not result in loss of braking and engage until the spare tire is use tire chains on the compact recognized by the vehicle, handling. This could lead to a spare. especially on slippery roads. Adjust crash and you or others could be driving to reduce possible injured. Use only one compact wheel slip. spare tire at a time. Caution If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; When the compact spare is however, it can lose air over time. installed, do not take the vehicle Check the inflation pressure through an automatic car wash regularly. It should be 420 kPa with guide rails. The compact (60 psi). spare can get caught on the rails Stop as soon as possible and check which can damage the tire, wheel, that the spare tire is correctly and other parts of the vehicle. inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Jump Starting Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Jump Starting - North See California Proposition vehicle warranty. Trying to start America 65 Warning 0 255. the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage For more information about the the vehicle. vehicle battery, see Battery - North { Warning America 0 271. If the battery has run down, try to Batteries can hurt you. They can use another vehicle and some be dangerous because: jumper cables to start your vehicle. . They contain acid that can Be sure to use the following steps to burn you. do it safely. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. { Warning . They contain enough WARNING: Battery posts, electricity to burn you. terminals, and related If you do not follow these steps accessories contain lead and lead exactly, some or all of these compounds, chemicals known to things can hurt you. the State of California to cause 1. Discharged Battery cancer and birth defects or other Negative Grounding Point reproductive harm. Batteries also Caution 2. Discharged Battery Positive contain other chemicals known to Terminal the State of California to cause Ignoring these steps could result 3. Good Battery Negative cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER in costly damage to the vehicle Terminal HANDLING. that would not be covered by the 4. Good Battery Positive (Continued) (Continued) Terminal Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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The jump start negative grounding 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. point (1) for the discharged battery Caution (Continued) Turn off all lights and is the engine block or an engine accessories in both vehicles, mounting bolt. Connect to a spot as damaged. Only use a vehicle that except the hazard warning far away from the discharged has a 12-volt system with a flashers if needed. battery as possible. negative ground for jump starting. The jump start positive terminal (2) { Warning on the discharged battery is in the 2. Position the two vehicles so engine compartment on the driver that they are not touching. An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running side of the vehicle. 3. Set the parking brake firmly and can injure you. Keep hands, The jump start negative terminal (3) and put the shift lever in P (Park) with an automatic clothing, and tools away from any and positive terminal (4) are on the underhood electric fan. battery of the vehicle providing the transmission, or Neutral with a jump start. manual transmission. The positive jump start connection { Warning for the discharged battery is under a Caution trim cover. Open the cover to If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can expose the terminal. plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode. 1. Check the other vehicle. starting procedure, they could be People have been hurt doing this, It must have a 12-volt battery damaged. The repairs would not and some have been blinded. with a negative ground system. be covered by the vehicle Use a flashlight if you need more warranty. Whenever possible, turn light. Caution off or unplug all accessories on Battery fluid contains acid that either vehicle when jump starting. can burn you. Do not get it on If the other vehicle does not have you. If you accidentally get it in a 12-volt system with a negative your eyes or on your skin, flush ground, both vehicles can be the place with water and get (Continued) medical help immediately. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Vehicle Care 317 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing the Vehicle { Warning the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it Fans or other moving engine probably needs service. Caution parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving Incorrectly towing a disabled Caution parts once the engine is running. vehicle may cause damage. The If the jumper cables are damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 5. Connect one end of the red connected or removed in the positive (+) cable to the wrong order, electrical shorting Do not lash or hook to positive (+) terminal on the may occur and damage the suspension components. Use the discharged battery. vehicle. The repairs would not be proper straps around the tires to 6. Connect the other end of the covered by the vehicle warranty. secure the vehicle. red positive (+) cable to the Always connect and remove the positive (+) terminal of the good jumper cables in the correct order, Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed battery. making sure that the cables do car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck not touch each other or other 7. Connect one end of the black could damage the vehicle. metal. negative (–) cable to the Consult your dealer or a negative (–) terminal of the professional towing service if the good battery. Jumper Cable Removal disabled vehicle must be towed. 8. Connect the other end of the Reverse the sequence exactly when black negative (–) cable to the removing the jumper cables. Caution negative (–) grounding point for After starting the disabled vehicle Improper use of the tow eye can the discharged battery. and removing the jumper cables, cause vehicle damage. Use 9. Start the engine in the vehicle allow it to idle for several minutes. caution and low speeds to with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at prevent damage to the vehicle. least four minutes. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Install the tow eye into the socket by turning it counterclockwise until it Carefully open the cover by using stops in a horizontal position. Carefully open the cover by using the small notch that conceals the When the tow eye is removed, the small notch that conceals the front tow eye socket. reinstall the cover with the notch in rear tow eye socket. the original position. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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home. The two most common types . Is the vehicle ready to be of recreational vehicle towing are towed? Just as preparing the known as dinghy towing and dolly vehicle for a long trip, make sure towing. Dinghy towing is towing the the vehicle is prepared to be vehicle with all four wheels on the towed. ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the Caution ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly. Use of a shield mounted in front Here are some important things to of the vehicle grille could restrict consider before recreational vehicle airflow and cause damage to the towing: transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle Install the tow eye into the socket by . What is the towing capacity of warranty. If using a shield, only turning it counterclockwise until it the towing vehicle? Be sure to use one that attaches to the stops in a horizontal position. read the tow vehicle towing vehicle. When the tow eye is removed, manufacturer's reinstall the cover with the notch in recommendations. the original position. . How far will the vehicle be To tow the vehicle behind another towed? Some vehicles have vehicle for recreational purposes, restrictions on how far and how such as behind a motor home, see long they can tow. 0 Recreational Vehicle Towing 319. . Does the vehicle have the proper towing equipment? See Recreational Vehicle your dealer or trailering Towing professional for additional advice and equipment Recreational vehicle towing means recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motor Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Dinghy Towing The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See “Dolly Towing” following. Dolly Towing

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Caution Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs If the vehicle is towed with all four would not be covered by the wheels on the ground, the vehicle warranty. Never have the drivetrain components could be vehicle towed from the rear. damaged. The repairs would not Tow the vehicle with the two rear be covered by the vehicle wheels on the ground and the front warranty. Do not tow the vehicle wheels on a dolly. with all four wheels on the To tow the vehicle with two wheels ground. on the ground and a dolly: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the shift lever in P (Park). 3. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the Locks correct product usage, necessary vehicle warranty. Locks are lubricated at the factory. safety precautions, and Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any If using an automatic car wash, absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product. follow the car wash instructions. The locks greased after using. See windshield wiper and rear window Recommended Fluids and 0 wiper, if equipped, must be off. Lubricants 340. Caution Remove any accessories that may Washing the Vehicle be damaged or interfere with the car Avoid using high-pressure wash equipment. To preserve the vehicle's finish, washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) wash it often and out of direct to the surface of the vehicle. Use Rinse the vehicle well, before sunlight. of power washers exceeding washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result are allowed to dry on the surface, in damage or removal of paint Caution they could stain. and decals. Do not use petroleum-based, Dry the finish with a soft, clean acidic, or abrasive cleaning chamois or an all-cotton towel to agents as they can damage the Caution avoid surface scratches and water vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic spotting. parts. If damage occurs, it would Do not power wash any Finish Care not be covered by the vehicle component under the hood that warranty. Approved cleaning has this e symbol. Application of aftermarket clearcoat products can be obtained from sealant/wax materials is not (Continued) recommended. If painted surfaces (Continued) are damaged, see your dealer to Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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have the damage assessed and . Be sure the molding is cool to repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution (Continued) the touch before applying any calcium chloride and other salts, ice cleaning solution. may damage it. Use only melting agents, road oil and tar, tree . Use only approved cleaning sap, bird droppings, chemicals from non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ solutions for aluminum, chrome industrial chimneys, etc., can or stainless steel. Some damage the vehicle's finish if they clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. cleaners are highly acidic or remain on painted surfaces. Wash contain alkaline substances and the vehicle as soon as possible. can damage the moldings. If necessary, use non-abrasive To keep the paint finish looking new, cleaners that are marked safe for keep the vehicle garaged or . Always dilute a concentrated painted surfaces to remove foreign covered whenever possible. cleaner according to the matter. manufacturer’s instructions. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal . Do not use cleaners that are not Occasional hand waxing or mild Moldings polishing should be done to remove intended for automotive use. residue from the paint finish. See Caution . Use a nonabrasive wax on the your dealer for approved cleaning vehicle after washing to protect products. Failure to clean and protect the and extend the molding finish. Do not apply waxes or polishes to bright metal moldings can result Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, in a hazy white finish or pitting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and This damage would not be Stripes as damage can occur. covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Caution soft cloth, and a car washing soap The bright metal moldings on the to clean exterior lamps, lenses, Machine compounding or vehicle are aluminum, chrome or emblems, decals, and stripes. aggressive polishing on a stainless steel. To prevent damage Follow instructions under "Washing basecoat/clearcoat paint finish always follow these cleaning the Vehicle" previously in this instructions: (Continued) section. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Lamp covers are made of plastic, Replace the wiper blades if they are and some have a UV protective Caution worn or damaged. Damage can be coating. Do not clean or wipe them caused by extreme dusty when dry. Using wax on low gloss black conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, finish stripes can increase the snow, and ice. Do not use any of the following on gloss level and create a lamp covers: non-uniform finish. Clean low Weatherstrips . Abrasive or caustic agents. gloss stripes with soap and Apply Dielectric silicone grease on . Washer fluids and other cleaning water only. weatherstrips to make them last agents in higher concentrations longer, seal better, and not stick or than suggested by the Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at manufacturer. least once a year. Hot, dry climates Clear debris from the air intakes, may require more frequent . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, between the hood and windshield, application. Black marks from or other harsh cleaners. when washing the vehicle. rubber material on painted surfaces . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See Recommended . Aftermarket appearance caps or Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants 0 340. covers while the lamps are with glass cleaner. illuminated, due to excessive Tires heat generated. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Caution windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield Failure to clean lamps properly thoroughly when cleaning the Caution can cause damage to the lamp blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and Using petroleum-based tire cover that would not be covered a buildup of vehicle wash/wax dressing products on the vehicle by the vehicle warranty. treatments may cause wiper streaking. may damage the paint finish and/ (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Steering, Suspension, and Caution (Continued) Caution Chassis Components or tires. When applying a tire To avoid surface damage, do not Visually inspect steering, dressing, always wipe off any use strong soaps, chemicals, suspension, and chassis overspray from all painted abrasive polishes, cleaners, components for damaged, loose, surfaces on the vehicle. brushes, or cleaners that contain or missing parts or signs of wear at acid on aluminum or least once a year. Wheels and Trim Aluminum chrome-plated wheels. Use only Inspect power steering for proper — approved cleaners. Also, never or Chrome hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, drive a vehicle with aluminum or chafing, etc. Use a soft, clean cloth with mild chrome-plated wheels through an soap and water to clean the wheels. Visually check constant velocity joint automatic car wash that uses boots and axle seals for leaks. After rinsing thoroughly with clean silicone carbide tire cleaning water, dry with a soft, clean towel. brushes. Damage could occur Body Component Lubrication A wax may then be applied. and the repairs would not be Lubricate all key lock cylinders, covered by the vehicle warranty. hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the Caution steel fuel door hinges, unless the Chrome wheels and other chrome Brake System components are plastic. Applying trim may be damaged if the silicone grease on weatherstrips Visually inspect brake lines and with a clean cloth will make them vehicle is not washed after driving hoses for proper hook-up, binding, last longer, seal better, and not stick on roads that have been sprayed leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect or squeak. with magnesium, calcium, disc brake pads for wear and rotors or sodium chloride. These for surface condition. Inspect drum Underbody Maintenance chlorides are used on roads for brake linings/shoes for wear or At least twice a year, spring and fall, conditions such as ice and dust. cracks. Inspect all other brake parts. use plain water to flush any Always wash the chrome with corrosive materials from the soap and water after exposure. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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underbody. Take care to thoroughly corrosion. Larger areas of finish Use cleaners specifically designed clean any areas where mud and damage can be corrected in your for the surfaces being cleaned to other debris can collect. dealer's body and paint shop. prevent permanent damage. Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning Do not directly power wash the Chemical Paint Spotting transfer case and/or front/rear axle cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any output seals. High pressure water Airborne pollutants can fall upon switches or controls. Remove can overcome the seals and and attack painted vehicle surfaces cleaners quickly. contaminate the fluid. Contaminated causing blotchy, ring-shaped Before using cleaners, read and fluid will decrease the life of the discolorations, and small, irregular follow all safety instructions on the transfer case and/or axles and dark spots etched into the paint label. While cleaning the interior, should be replaced. surface. See “Finish Care” open the doors and windows to get previously in this section. proper ventilation. Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean If the vehicle is damaged and the interior using the following requires sheet metal repair or To prevent dirt particle abrasions, cleaners or techniques: replacement, make sure the body regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Never use a razor or any other repair shop applies anti-corrosion Immediately remove any soils. . sharp object to remove soil from material to parts repaired or Newspapers or dark garments can any interior surface. replaced to restore corrosion transfer color to the vehicle’s protection. interior. . Never use a brush with stiff bristles. Original manufacturer replacement Use a soft bristle brush to remove parts will provide the corrosion dust from knobs and crevices on the . Never rub any surface protection while maintaining the instrument cluster. Using a mild aggressively or with too much vehicle warranty. soap solution, immediately remove pressure. Finish Damage hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect . Do not use laundry detergents or repellent from all interior surfaces or dishwashing soaps with Quickly repair minor chips and permanent damage may result. degreasers. For liquid cleaners, scratches with touch-up materials use approximately 20 drops per available from your dealer to avoid 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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A concentrated soap solution will Speaker Covers To clean: create streaks and attract dirt. Vacuum around a speaker cover 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free Do not use solutions that contain gently, so that the speaker will not colorfast cloth with water. strong or caustic soap. be damaged. Clean spots with water Microfiber cloth is . Do not heavily saturate the and mild soap. recommended to prevent lint upholstery when cleaning. transfer to the fabric or carpet. Coated Moldings . Do not use solvents or cleaners 2. Remove excess moisture by containing solvents. Coated moldings should be cleaned. gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth. Interior Glass . When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or soft, lint-free cloth 3. Start on the outside edge of the To clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. soil and gently rub toward the dampened with water. Wipe droplets . When heavily soiled, use warm center. Fold the cleaning cloth left behind with a clean dry cloth. soapy water. to a clean area frequently to If necessary, use a commercial prevent forcing the soil in to the glass cleaner after cleaning with Fabric/Carpet/Suede fabric. plain water. Start by vacuuming the surface 4. Continue gently rubbing the using a soft brush attachment. If a Caution soiled area until there is no rotating vacuum brush attachment is longer any color transfer from being used, only use it on the floor To prevent scratching, never use the soil to the cleaning cloth. carpet. Before cleaning, gently abrasive cleaners on automotive remove as much of the soil as 5. If the soil is not completely glass. Abrasive cleaners or possible: removed, use a mild soap aggressive cleaning may damage solution followed only by plain the rear window defogger. . Gently blot liquids with a paper water. towel. Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed. If the soil is not completely Cleaning the windshield with water removed, it may be necessary to during the first three to six months . For solid soils, remove as much use a commercial upholstery of ownership will reduce tendency as possible prior to vacuuming. cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small to fog. hidden area for colorfastness before Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring Caution Caution (Continued) formation occurs, clean the entire fabric or carpet. Do not attach a device with a Wipe excess moisture from these suction cup to the display. This surfaces after cleaning and allow After cleaning, use a paper towel to may cause damage and would them to dry naturally. Never use blot excess moisture. not be covered by the vehicle heat, steam, or spot removers. Do Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces warranty. not use cleaners that contain and Vehicle Information and silicone or wax-based products. Radio Displays Instrument Panel, Leather, Cleaners containing these Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, solvents can permanently change Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss the appearance and feel of Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and surfaces or vehicle displays. First, leather or soft trim, and are not use a soft bristle brush to remove Natural Open Pore Wood recommended. dirt that can scratch the surface. Surfaces Then gently clean by rubbing with a Use a soft microfiber cloth microfiber cloth. Never use window Do not use cleaners that increase dampened with water to remove cleaners or solvents. Periodically gloss, especially on the instrument dust and loose dirt. For a more hand wash the microfiber cloth panel. Reflected glare can decrease thorough cleaning, use a soft separately, using mild soap. Do not visibility through the windshield microfiber cloth dampened with a use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse under certain conditions. mild soap solution. thoroughly and air dry before next use. Caution Caution Use of air fresheners may cause Soaking or saturating leather, permanent damage to plastics especially perforated leather, as and painted surfaces. If an air well as other interior surfaces, freshener comes in contact with may cause permanent damage. any plastic or painted surface in (Continued) (Continued) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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purchased. Non-GM floor mats Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always the vehicle, blot immediately and rinse safety belt webbing only check that the floor mats do not clean with a soft cloth dampened with mild soap and lukewarm interfere with the pedals. with a mild soap solution. water. Allow the webbing to dry. Damage caused by air fresheners . Do not use a floor mat if the would not be covered by the vehicle is not equipped with a vehicle warranty. Floor Mats floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. { Warning . Use the floor mat with the Cargo Cover and correct side up. Do not turn Convenience Net If a floor mat is the wrong size or it over. Wash with warm water and mild is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. . Do not place anything on top of detergent. Do not use chlorine the driver side floor mat. bleach. Rinse with cold water, and Interference with the pedals can then dry completely. cause unintended acceleration . Use only a single floor mat on and/or increased stopping the driver side. Care of Safety Belts distance which can cause a crash . Do not place one floor mat on Keep belts clean and dry. and injury. Make sure the floor top of another. mat does not interfere with the Removing and Replacing the { Warning pedals. Floor Mats Do not bleach or dye safety belt Use the following guidelines for Pull up on the rear of the floor mat webbing. It may severely weaken proper floor mat usage: to unlock each retainer and remove. the webbing. In a crash, they might not be able to provide . The original equipment floor adequate protection. Clean and mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need (Continued) replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

330 Service and Maintenance General Information changes and tire rotations and Service and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help Caution General Information ...... 330 protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or Damage caused by improper Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may maintenance can lead to costly Maintenance Schedule ...... 331 also help to maintain the value of repairs and may not be covered the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services by the vehicle warranty. responsibility of the owner to have Maintenance intervals, checks, Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 337 inspections, recommended fluids, Your dealer has trained technicians and lubricants are important to Additional Maintenance who can perform required keep the vehicle in good working and Care maintenance using genuine condition. Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have and Care ...... 337 up-to-date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many The Tire Rotation and Required Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and Services are the responsibility of the Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy vehicle owner. It is recommended to Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online have your dealer perform these Lubricants ...... 340 scheduling to assist with service services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Maintenance Replacement needs. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Parts ...... 341 keep the vehicle in good working Your dealer recognizes the condition, improves fuel economy, Maintenance Records importance of providing and reduces vehicle emissions. Maintenance Records ...... 342 competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained Because of the way people use technicians, the dealer is the place vehicles, maintenance needs vary. for routine maintenance such as oil There may need to be more Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Service and Maintenance 331 frequent checks and services. The . Used for taxi, police, or delivery Maintenance Additional Required Services - service. Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the Schedule . Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart. the Tire and Loading Information At Each Fuel Stop label. See Vehicle Load { Warning . Check the engine oil level. See 0 Limits 223. Engine Oil 0 260. Performing maintenance work can . Are driven on reasonable road Once a Month surfaces within legal driving be dangerous and can cause limits. serious injury. Perform . Check the tire inflation maintenance work only if the pressures. See Tire . Use the recommended fuel. See required information, proper tools, Pressure 0 295. Fuel 0 248. and equipment are available. . Inspect the tires for wear. See Refer to the information in the If they are not, see your dealer to Tire Inspection 0 300. Maintenance Schedule Additional have a trained technician do the Required Services - Normal chart. work. See Doing Your Own . Check the windshield washer Service Work 0 256. fluid level. See Washer The Additional Required Services - Fluid 0 269. Severe are for vehicles that are: . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Engine Oil Change in hot weather. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL . Mainly driven in hilly or SOON message displays, have the mountainous terrain. engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven . Frequently towing a trailer. under the best conditions, the . Used for high speed or engine oil life system may not competitive driving. indicate the need for vehicle service for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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a year and the oil life system must . Check engine coolant level. See . Inspect brake system. See be reset. Your trained dealer Engine Coolant 0 265. Exterior Care 0 321. technician can perform this work. . Check windshield washer fluid . Visually inspect steering, If the engine oil life system is reset level. See Washer Fluid 0 269. suspension, and chassis accidentally, service the vehicle components for damaged, loose, within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the . Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or missing parts or signs of last service. Reset the oil life wear. See Exterior Care 0 321. system when the oil is changed. or contamination and replace See Engine Oil Life System 0 262. worn or damaged blades. See . Check restraint system Exterior Care 0 321. Replace components. See Safety System Tire Rotation and Required wiper blades every 20 000 km/ Check 0 58. Services Every 12 000 km/ 12,000 mi or 12 months. See . Visually inspect fuel system for 7,500 mi Wiper Blade damage or leaks. Replacement 0 273. Rotate the tires, if recommended for . Visually inspect exhaust system the vehicle, and perform the . Check tire inflation pressures. and nearby heat shields for following services. See Tire See Tire Pressure 0 295. 0 loose or damaged parts. Rotation 301. . Inspect tire wear. See Tire 0 . Lubricate body components. See . Check engine oil level and oil Inspection 300. Exterior Care 0 321. life percentage. If needed, . Visually check for fluid leaks. change engine oil and filter, and . Check starter switch. See Starter reset oil life system. See Engine . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Switch Check 0 272. Oil 0 260 and Engine Oil Life See Engine Air Cleaner/ System 0 262. Filter 0 263. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 0 272. . Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 273. . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 273. . 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. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 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 system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace brake fluid. (6) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; (1) Or every two years, whichever replace, if needed. comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake fluid every three passenger compartment air filter years. See Brake Fluid 0 270. replacement may be needed if driving in areas with heavy traffic, poor air quality, high dust levels, or environmental allergens. Passenger compartment 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, whichever comes first. See Cooling System 0 264. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 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 system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace brake fluid. (6)

Footnotes — Maintenance Passenger compartment air filter (3) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required replacement may also be needed if comes first. If driving in dusty Services - Severe there is reduced airflow, window conditions, inspect the filter at each (1) Or every two years, whichever fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer oil change or more often as needed. comes first. More frequent can help determine when to replace (4) Or every five years, whichever passenger compartment air filter the filter. comes first. See Cooling replacement may be needed if (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines System 0 264. driving in areas with heavy traffic, and hoses for proper hook-up, poor air quality, high dust levels, routing, and condition. or environmental allergens. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Service and Maintenance 337 (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; Services Maintenance and Care replace, if needed. . Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important (6) Replace brake fluid every three Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly years. See Brake Fluid 0 270. components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly 3,000 mi. repairs. To maintain vehicle . Have underbody flushing service performance, additional performed. See "Underbody maintenance services may be Maintenance" in Exterior required. Care 0 321. 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 12-volt battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are . Trained dealer technicians have recommend quality parts important to see and be seen on the diagnostic equipment to test engineered for the vehicle. the road. the battery and ensure that the Fluids . Signs that the headlamps need connections and cables are attention include dimming, failure corrosion-free. Proper fluid levels and approved fluids protect the vehicle’s systems to light, cracking, or damage. Belts and components. See The brake lamps need to be Recommended Fluids and checked periodically to ensure . Belts may need replacing if they 0 that they light when braking. squeak or show signs of Lubricants 340 for GM approved cracking or splitting. fluids. . With a multi-point inspection, . Engine oil and windshield your dealer can check the lamps . Trained dealer technicians have and note any concerns. access to tools and equipment washer fluid levels should be to inspect the belts and checked at every fuel fill. Shocks and Struts recommend adjustment or . Instrument cluster lights may Shocks and struts help aid in control replacement when necessary. come on to indicate that fluids for a smoother ride. may be low and need to be Brakes filled. . Signs of wear may include Brakes stop the vehicle and are steering wheel vibration, bounce/ crucial to safe driving. Hoses sway while braking, longer Hoses transport fluids and should stopping distance, or uneven . Signs of brake wear may include tire wear. chirping, grinding, or squealing be regularly inspected to ensure noises, or difficulty stopping. that there are no cracks or leaks. . As part of the multi-point With a multi-point inspection, your inspection, trained dealer dealer can inspect the hoses and technicians can visually inspect advise if replacement is needed. the shocks and struts for signs Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and Wiper Blades or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle’s interior and 0 Wiper blades need to be cleaned when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 325 and and kept in good condition to Exterior Care 0 321. Tires provide a clear view. Tires need to be properly inflated, Wheel Alignment . Signs of wear include streaking, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining Wheel alignment is critical for skipping across the windshield, the tires can save money and fuel, ensuring that the tires deliver and worn or split rubber. and can reduce the risk of tire optimal wear and performance. . Trained dealer technicians can failure. . Signs that the alignment may check the wiper blades and . Signs that the tires need to be need to be adjusted include replace them when needed. replaced include three or more pulling, improper vehicle visible treadwear indicators; cord handling, or unusual tire wear. or fabric showing through the . Your dealer has the required rubber; cracks or cuts in the equipment to ensure proper tread or sidewall; or a bulge or wheel alignment. split in the tire. Windshield . Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right For safety, appearance, and the tires. Your dealer can also best viewing, keep the windshield provide tire/wheel balancing clean and clear. services to ensure smooth . Signs of damage include vehicle operation at all speeds. scratches, cracks, and chips. Your dealer sells and services name brand tires. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and Vehicle Care recommend proper replacement To help keep the vehicle looking like if needed. new, vehicle care products are available from your dealer. For Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

340 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 260. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 265. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, Door, and Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Trunk Lid Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 13272719 A3144C Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13503677 CF197 Engine Oil Filter 55594652 PF101G Spark Plugs 55490097 41-151 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 68.6 cm (27 in) 13348838 — Passenger Side – 63.5 cm (25 in) 13348836 — Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

342 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Technical Data 343 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification This label, in either the glove box or Number (VIN) the trunk area, has the following Vehicle Identification information: Number (VIN) ...... 343 Service Parts Identification . Vehicle Identification Label ...... 343 Number (VIN). Vehicle Data . Model designation. Capacities and . Paint information. Specifications ...... 344 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 345 . Production options and special This legal identifier is in the front equipment. corner of the instrument panel, on Do not remove this label from the the left side of the vehicle. It can be vehicle. seen through 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 0 344 for the vehicle's engine code. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

344 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 6.3 L 6.7 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5.5 L 5.8 qt Fuel Tank 56 L 14.8 gal Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.6L L4 Engine 5 Automatic 0.60–0.70 mm (0.0236– 0.0276 in) Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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346 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Information Customer the Canadian Information Government ...... 357 Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Satisfaction General Motors ...... 357 Procedure Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Privacy important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 346 Vehicle Data Recording and Buick. Normally, any concerns with Customer Assistance Privacy ...... 357 the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 348 Event Data Recorders ...... 358 operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text ® OnStar ...... 358 resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 348 Infotainment System ...... 359 service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 349 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 349 can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 350 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Appointments ...... 352 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership Program ...... 352 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 353 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications Ordering If the matter has already been Information ...... 355 reviewed with the sales, service, Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner Statement ...... 356 of your dealership or the general manager. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to STEP TWO : If after contacting a the United States member of dealership management, Government ...... 356 it appears your concern cannot be Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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resolved by your dealership without STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : You may contact the BBB Auto Line further help, in the U.S., call Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at General Motors of Canada sure you are completely satisfied the following address: Customer Care Centre at with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program 1-800-263-3777 (English) or if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, 1-800-263-7854 (French). after following the procedure Inc. We encourage you to call the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 3033 Wilson Boulevard can file with the Better Business toll-free number in order to give the ® Suite 600 inquiry prompt attention. Have the Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22201 to enforce your rights. following information available to Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 give the Customer Assistance The BBB Auto Line Program is an http://www.bbb.org/council/ representative: out-of-court program administered programs-services/ . Vehicle Identification by the Council of Better Business dispute-handling-and-resolution/ Number (VIN). This is available Bureaus to settle automotive bbb-auto-line disputes regarding vehicle repairs or from the vehicle registration or This program is available in all title, or the plate at the top left of the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may 50 states and the District of the instrument panel and visible Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to vehicle age, mileage, and other . Dealership name and location. filing a court action, use of the factors. General Motors reserves . Vehicle delivery date and program is free of charge and your the right to change eligibility present mileage. case will generally be heard within limitations and/or discontinue its 40 days. If you do not agree with the participation in this program. When contacting Buick, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE — Canadian that your concern will likely be may reject it and proceed with any resolved at a dealer's facility. That is Owners : In the event that you do other venue for relief available not feel your concerns have been why we suggest following Step One to you. first. addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Limited wants you to be aware of its Mediation/Arbitration Program From U.S. Virgin Islands: participation in a no-charge c/o Customer Care Centre 1-800-496-9994 Mediation/Arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Canada has committed to binding arbitration 1908 Colonel Sam Drive General Motors of Canada Limited of owner disputes involving Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: factory-related vehicle service The inquiry should be accompanied CA1-163-005 claims. The program provides for by the Vehicle Identification 1908 Colonel Sam Drive the review of the facts involved by Number (VIN). Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 an impartial third party arbiter, and www.gm.ca may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is Customer Assistance 1-800-263-3777 (English) designed so that the entire dispute Offices 1-800-263-7854 (French) settlement process, from the time Buick encourages customers to call 1-800-263-3830 (For Text you file your complaint to the final the toll-free number for assistance. Telephone devices (TTYs)) decision, should be completed in However, if a customer wishes to Roadside Assistance: approximately 70 days. We believe write or e-mail Buick, the letter 1-800-268-6800 our impartial program offers should be addressed to: advantages over courts in most All Overseas Locations jurisdictions because it is informal, United States and Puerto Rico Please contact the local General quick, and free of charge. Buick Customer Assistance Center Motors Business Unit. For further information concerning P.O. Box 33136 eligibility in the Canadian Motor Detroit, MI 48232-5136 Customer Assistance for Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), www.Buick.com Text Telephone (TTY) call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call 1-800-521-7300 Users the General Motors Customer Care 1-800-832-8425 (For Text Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), To assist customers who are deaf, Telephone devices (TTYs)) 1-800-263-7854 (French), hard of hearing, or speech-impaired Roadside Assistance: or write to: and who use Text Telephones 1-800-252-1112 (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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available at its Customer Assistance D (Preferred Dealer . Access third party enthusiast Center. Any TTY user can Information) : Select a dealer and sites and social media networks. communicate with Buick by dialing: view locations, maps, phone . Locate owner resources such as 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in numbers, and hours. lease-end, financing, and Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. r (Warranty Tracking warranty information. Online Owner Center Information) : Track your vehicle’s . Retrieve your favorite articles, warranty information. quizzes, tips, and multimedia Online Owner Experience J (Recall Information) : View galleries organized into the (U.S.) my.buick.com active recalls by Vehicle Featured Articles and Auto Care Sections. The Buick online owner experience Identification Number (VIN). See allows interaction with Buick and Vehicle Identification Number . Download the owner manual for 0 keeps important vehicle-specific (VIN) 343. your vehicle, quickly and easily. information in one place. H (Other Account Information) : . Find the Buick-recommended View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Membership Benefits maintenance services for your radio (if equipped), and OnStar vehicle. E (Vehicle Information) : account information. Download owner manuals and view F (Live Chat Support) : Chat with GM Mobility vehicle-specific how-to videos. online help representatives. Reimbursement Program G (Maintenance Information) : See my.buick.com to register your View maintenance schedules, vehicle. alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information. Schedule Buick Owner Centre (Canada) service appointments. buickowner.ca I (Service History) : View and Visit the Buick Owner Centre: print dealer-recorded service records and self-enter other service . Chat live with online help records. representatives. This program is available to qualified applicants for cost . Use the Vehicle Tools section. reimbursement of eligible Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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aftermarket adaptive equipment Calling for Assistance Roadside Assistance is not a part of required for the vehicle, such as the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, hand controls or a wheelchair/ General Motors North America and have the following information scooter lift for the vehicle. Buick reserve the right to make any ready: For more information on the limited changes or discontinue the . Your name, home address, and offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or Roadside Assistance program at home telephone number. call the GM Mobility Assistance any time without notification. Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text . Telephone number of your General Motors North America and Telephone (TTY) users, call location. Buick reserve the right to limit 1-800-833-9935. . Location of the vehicle. services or payment to an owner or General Motors of Canada also has driver if they decide the claims are . Model, year, color, and license made too often, or the same type of a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca plate number of the vehicle. or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) claim is made many times. for details. TTY users call . Odometer reading, Vehicle Services Provided 1-800-263-3830. Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Roadside Assistance Delivery of enough fuel for the . Description of the problem. vehicle to get to the nearest Program Coverage service station. For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call Services are provided for the . Lock-Out Service: Service to 1-800-252-1112; (Text Telephone duration of the vehicle’s powertrain unlock the vehicle if you are (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). warranty. locked out. A remote unlock may For Canadian-purchased vehicles, be available if you have In the U.S., anyone driving the ® call 1-800-268-6800. OnStar . For security reasons, vehicle is covered. In Canada, a the driver must present Service is available 24 hours a day, person driving the vehicle without identification before this service 365 days a year. permission from the owner is not is given. covered. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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. Emergency Tow from a Public Services Not Included in started to qualify. General Road or Highway: Tow to the Roadside Assistance Motors of Canada Limited nearest Buick dealer for requires pre-authorization, warranty service, or if the vehicle . Impound towing caused by original detailed receipts, and a was in a crash and cannot be violation of any laws. copy of the repair orders. Once driven. Assistance is not given . Legal fines. authorization has been received, when the vehicle is stuck in the Roadside Assistance advisor . Mounting, dismounting, sand, mud, or snow. will help you make arrangements or changing of snow tires, and explain how to receive . Flat Tire Change: Service to chains, or other traction devices. change a flat tire with the spare payment. Service is not provided if a vehicle tire. The spare tire, if equipped, . Alternative Service: If is in an area that is not accessible must be in good condition and assistance cannot be provided to the service vehicle or is not a properly inflated. It is the owner's right away, the Roadside regularly traveled or maintained responsibility for the repair or Assistance advisor may give public road, which includes ice and replacement of the tire if it is not permission to get local winter roads. Off-road use is not covered by the warranty. emergency road service. You will covered. . Battery Jump Start: Service to receive payment, up to $100, jump start a dead battery. Services Specific to after sending the original receipt Canadian-Purchased Vehicles to Roadside Assistance. . Trip Interruption Benefits and Mechanical failures may be Assistance: If your trip is . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement covered, however any cost for interrupted due to a warranty is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel parts and labor for repairs not event, incidental expenses may delivery may be restricted. covered by the warranty are the be reimbursed within the Propane and other fuels are not owner responsibility. Powertrain warranty period. provided through this service. Items considered are reasonable . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle and customary hotel, meals, registration is required. rental car, or a vehicle being delivered back to the customer, . Trip Interruption Benefits and up to 805 km (500 mi). Assistance: Must be over 150 km from where your trip was Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy transportation options: scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the Shuttle Service of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty This includes one-way or round-trip dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), shuttle service within reasonable inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or time and distance parameters of hybrid-specific warranties in both If the vehicle cannot be scheduled your dealer's area. into the service department the U.S. and Canada. immediately, keep driving it until it Several Courtesy Transportation Public Transportation or Fuel can be scheduled for service, options are available to assist in Reimbursement unless, of course, the problem is reducing inconvenience when If overnight warranty repairs are safety related. If it is, please call warranty repairs are required. needed, and public transportation is your dealership, let them know this, Courtesy Transportation is not a used, the expense must be and ask for instructions. part of the New Vehicle Limited supported by original receipts and If your dealer requests you to bring Warranty. A separate booklet within the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. the vehicle for service, you are entitled “Limited Warranty and customers arrange their own urged to do so as early in the work Owner Assistance Information” day as possible to allow for furnished with each new vehicle transportation, limited same-day repair. provides detailed warranty coverage reimbursement for reasonable fuel information. expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to are preserved. The use of Genuine For an overnight warranty repair, the unilaterally modify, change, GM parts can help maintain the GM dealer may provide an available or discontinue Courtesy New Vehicle Limited Warranty. courtesy rental vehicle or provide for Transportation at any time and to Recycled original equipment parts reimbursement of a rental vehicle. resolve all questions of claim may also be used for repair. These Reimbursement is limited and must eligibility pursuant to the terms and parts are typically removed from be supported by original receipts as conditions described herein at its vehicles that were total losses in well as a signed and completed sole discretion. prior crashes. In most cases, the rental agreement and meet state/ parts being recycled are from provincial, local, and rental vehicle Collision Damage Repair undamaged sections of the vehicle. provider requirements. If the vehicle is involved in a A recycled original equipment GM Requirements vary and may include collision and it is damaged, have the part may be an acceptable choice to minimum age requirements, damage repaired by a qualified maintain the vehicle's originally insurance coverage, credit card, etc. technician using the proper designed appearance and safety Additional fees such as fuel usage equipment and quality replacement performance; however, the history of charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, parts. Poorly performed collision these parts is not known. Such parts excessive mileage, or rental usage repairs diminish the vehicle resale are not covered by the GM New beyond the completion of the repair value, and safety performance can Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any are also your responsibility. be compromised in subsequent related failures are not covered by It may not be possible to provide a collisions. that warranty. like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by Additional Program Genuine GM Collision parts are new companies other than GM and may Information parts made with the same materials not have been tested for the vehicle. All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the As a result, these parts may fit service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was poorly, exhibit premature durability/ every dealer. Contact your dealer originally built. Genuine GM corrosion problems, and may not for specific availability. Collision parts are the best choice to perform properly in subsequent ensure that the vehicle's designed collisions. Aftermarket parts are not appearance, durability, and safety covered by the GM New Vehicle Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Limited Warranty, and any vehicle specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information failure related to such parts is not When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved covered by that warranty. recommend that you ensure that the in the crash. vehicle will be repaired with GM Repair Facility For emergency towing see original equipment collision parts. Roadside Assistance GM also recommends that you If such insurance coverage is not Program 0 350. choose a collision repair facility that available from your current meets your needs before you ever insurance carrier, consider switching Gather the following information: need collision repairs. Your dealer to another insurance carrier. . Driver name, address, and may have a collision repair center If the vehicle is leased, the leasing telephone number. with GM-trained technicians and company may require you to have . Driver license number. state-of-the-art equipment, or be insurance that ensures repairs with able to recommend a collision repair Genuine GM Original Equipment . Owner name, address, and center that has GM-trained Manufacturer (OEM) parts or telephone number. technicians and comparable Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle license plate number. equipment. parts. Read the lease carefully, as . Vehicle make, model, and Insuring the Vehicle you may be charged at the end of the lease for poor quality repairs. model year. Protect your investment in the GM . Vehicle Identification vehicle with comprehensive and If a Crash Occurs Number (VIN). collision insurance coverage. There If there has been an injury, call are significant differences in the . Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not number. quality of coverage afforded by leave the scene of a crash until all various insurance policy terms. matters have been taken care of. . General description of the Many insurance policies provide Move the vehicle only if its position damage to the other vehicle. reduced protection to the GM puts you in danger, or you are Choose a reputable repair facility vehicle by limiting compensation for instructed to move it by a police that uses quality replacement parts. damage repairs through the use of officer. See Collision Parts earlier in this aftermarket collision parts. Some “ ” section. insurance companies will not Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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If the airbag has inflated, see What repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Bulletins Will You See after an Airbag even if your insurance coverage Service Bulletins give additional Inflates? 0 62. does not pay the full cost. technical service information Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance needed to knowledgeably service Repair Process company is paying for the repairs, General Motors cars and trucks. you are not obligated to accept a Each bulletin contains instructions In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that to assist in the diagnosis and damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy service of the vehicle. that you take an active role in its repair limits, as you have no repair. If you have a pre-determined contractual limits with that company. Owner Information repair facility of choice, take the In such cases, you can have control Owner publications are written vehicle there, or have it towed there. of the repair and parts choices as specifically for owners and intended Specify to the facility that any long as the cost stays within to provide basic operational required replacement collision parts reasonable limits. information about the vehicle. The be original equipment parts, either Owner Manual includes the new Genuine GM parts or recycled Service Publications Maintenance Schedule for all original GM parts. Remember, models. recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. (U.S. and Canada Only) In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals Manual. but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, Service Manuals have the diagnosis RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – your insurance company may and repair information on the $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and initially value the repair using engines, transmission, axle, shipping fees. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with suspension, brakes, electrical, Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. the repair professional, and insist on steering, body, etc. Genuine GM parts. Remember, RETAIL SELL PRICE: if the vehicle is leased, you may be $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and obligated to have the vehicle shipping fees. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

356 Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Technical Service Bulletins and Statement Defects Manuals are available for current This vehicle has systems that and past model GM vehicles. operate on a radio frequency that Reporting Safety Defects ORDER TOLL FREE: complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday Federal Communications 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Commission (FCC) rules and with Government For Credit Card Orders Only Industry Canada Standards If you believe that your vehicle (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/310, has a defect which could cause ICES 001. Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. ‐ a crash or could cause injury or Or write to: Operation is subject to the following death, you should immediately two conditions: Helm, Incorporated inform the National Highway Attention: Customer Service 1. The device may not cause Traffic Safety Administration 47911 Halyard Drive harmful interference. (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Plymouth, MI 48170 2. The device must accept any General Motors. Prices are subject to change without interference received, including If NHTSA receives similar notice and without incurring interference that may cause complaints, it may open an obligation. Allow ample time for undesired operation of the investigation, and if it finds that device. delivery. a safety defect exists in a group All listed prices are quoted in U.S. Changes or modifications to any of of vehicles, it may order a recall funds. Make checks payable in U.S. these systems by other than an and remedy campaign. funds. authorized service facility could void However, NHTSA cannot authorization to use this equipment. become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

Customer Information 357 To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data the Vehicle Safety Hotline to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Recording and 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Privacy www.safercar.gov; or write to: Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. The vehicle has a number of Administrator, NHTSA computers that record information Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. about the vehicle’s performance and Washington, D.C. 20590 Buick Customer Assistance Center how it is driven. For example, the P.O. Box 33136 vehicle uses computer modules to You can also obtain other Detroit, MI 48232–5136 monitor and control engine and information about motor vehicle transmission performance, to safety from http:// In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 monitor the conditions for airbag www.safercar.gov. (French), or write: deployment and deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to provide Reporting Safety Defects General Motors of Canada Limited antilock braking to help the driver to the Canadian Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: control the vehicle. These modules CA1-163-005 may store data to help the dealer Government 1908 Colonel Sam Drive technician service the vehicle. If you live in Canada, and you Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Some modules may also store data believe that the vehicle has a safety about how the vehicle is operated, defect, notify Transport Canada such as rate of fuel consumption or immediately, and notify General average speed. These modules may Motors of Canada Limited. Call retain personal preferences, such as Transport Canada at radio presets, seat positions, and 1-800-333-0510 or write to: temperature settings. Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 80 rue Noel Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the main purpose of an EDR is to Note consent of the lessee; in response record, in certain crash or near to an official request by police or crash-like situations, such as an air EDR data are recorded by your similar government office; as part of bag deployment or hitting a road vehicle only if a non-trivial crash GM's defense of litigation through obstacle, data that will assist in situation occurs; no data are the discovery process; or, as understanding how a vehicle’s recorded by the EDR under normal required by law. Data that GM systems performed. The EDR is driving conditions and no personal collects or receives may also be designed to record data related to data (e.g., name, gender, age, and used for GM research needs or may vehicle dynamics and safety crash location) are recorded. be made available to others for systems for a short period of time, However, other parties, such as law research purposes, where a need is typically 30 seconds or less. The enforcement, could combine the shown and the data is not tied to a EDR in this vehicle is designed to EDR data with the type of specific vehicle or vehicle owner. record such data as: personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash ® . How various systems in your investigation. OnStar vehicle were operating; If the vehicle is equipped with To read data recorded by an EDR, ® . Whether or not the driver and special equipment is required, and OnStar and has an active passenger safety belts were access to the vehicle or the EDR is subscription, additional data may be buckled/fastened; needed. In addition to the vehicle collected through the OnStar . How far (if at all) the driver was manufacturer, other parties, such as system. This includes information depressing the accelerator and/ law enforcement, that have the about the vehicle’s operation; or brake pedal; and, special equipment, can read the collisions involving the vehicle; the information if they have access to use of the vehicle and its features; . How fast the vehicle was the vehicle or the EDR. and, in certain situations, the traveling. location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 364. 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 “Navigation Settings” under Configure Menu 0 183 for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

360 OnStar OnStar Overview Conditions and Privacy Statement OnStar for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) OnStar Overview or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ...... 360 The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the OnStar Services status light is: Emergency ...... 361 Security ...... 361 . Solid Green: System is ready. Navigation ...... 361 = Voice Command Button . Flashing Green: On a call. Connections ...... 362 Q Blue OnStar Button Diagnostics ...... 364 . Red: Indicates a problem. > Red Emergency Button Q OnStar Additional Information . Off: System is off. Press OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a twice to speak with an OnStar Information ...... 364 comprehensive, in-vehicle system Advisor. that can connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR Navigation, Connections, and (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Diagnostics Services. OnStar Advisor. services may require a paid Press = to: subscription and data plan. OnStar requires the vehicle battery and . Make a call, end a call, electrical system, cellular service, or answer an incoming call. and GPS satellite signals to be . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling available and operating. OnStar acts voice commands. as a link to existing emergency service providers. OnStar may . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn collect information about you and Navigation voice commands. your vehicle, including location information. See OnStar’s Terms & Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

OnStar 361 . Obtain the Wi-Fi® hotspot name OnStar Services Security or SSID and password, if equipped. If equipped, OnStar provides these Emergency services: Press Q to connect to an Emergency Services require an . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: active, OnStar subscription plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to . Verify account information or (excludes Basic Plan). With pinpoint the vehicle and help update contact information. Automatic Crash Response, built-in authorities quickly recover it. sensors can automatically alert a . Get driving directions. . With Remote Ignition Block, specially trained OnStar Advisor . Receive a Diagnostic check of if equipped, OnStar can block who is immediately connected in to the engine from being restarted. the vehicle's key operating the vehicle to help. systems. . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Press > for a priority connection to . Receive Roadside Assistance. if equipped, OnStar can work an OnStar Advisor who can contact with law enforcement to . Manage Wi-Fi Settings, emergency service providers, direct gradually slow the vehicle down. if equipped. them to your exact location, and relay important information. Press > to get a priority connection Navigation to an OnStar Advisor available 24/ With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially OnStar navigation requires a 7 to: trained Advisors are available specific OnStar subscription plan. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to . Get help for an emergency. provide a central point of contact, Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn . Be a Good Samaritan or assistance, and information during a directions or have them sent to the respond to an AMBER Alert. crisis. vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. . Get assistance in severe With Roadside Assistance, Advisors weather or other crisis situations can locate a nearby service provider Turn-by-Turn Navigation and find evacuation routes. to help with a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty gas tank. 1. Press Q to connect to an Advisor. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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2. Request directions to be 2. Say “Repeat.” System Connections downloaded to the vehicle. responds with the last direction given, then responds with The following OnStar services help 3. Follow the voice-guided with staying connected. commands. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Get My Destination For coverage maps, see Using Voice Commands www.onstar.com (U.S.) or During a Planned Route 1. Press =. System responds: www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route “ ” Ensuring Security 2. Say “Get my destination.” . Change the default passwords 1. Press =. System responds: System responds with the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. for the Wi-Fi hotspot and address and distance to the RemoteLink mobile application. 2. Say “Cancel route.” System destination, then responds with Make these passwords different responds: “Do you want to “OnStar ready,” then a tone. from each other and use a cancel directions?” Destination Download combination of letters, numbers, and symbols to increase the 3. Say “Yes.” System responds: Subscribers can have directions OK, request completed, thank security. “ sent to the vehicle’s navigation you, goodbye.” screen, if equipped. . Change the default name of the Route Preview SSID (Service Set Indentifier). Press Q, then ask the Advisor to This is your network’s name that 1. Press =. System responds: download directions to the vehicle’s is visible to other wireless “OnStar ready,” then a tone. navigation system, if equipped. After devices. Choose a unique name the call ends, the navigation screen and avoid family names or 2. Say Route preview. System “ ” will provide prompts to begin driving vehicle descriptions. responds with the next three directions. Routes that are sent to ® maneuvers. the navigation screen can only be OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped) Repeat canceled through the navigation system. The vehicle may have a built-in 1. Press =. System responds: See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access OnStar ready, then a tone. “ ” www.onstar.ca (Canada). to the Internet and web content at Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile OnStar Subscribers can access the Remote Services devices can be connected. A data following services from a mobile Contact an OnStar Advisor to plan is required. Use the in-vehicle device: unlock the doors or sound the horn controls only when it is safe to . Remotely start/stop the vehicle, and flash the lamps. do so. if factory-equipped. OnStar AtYourService 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot . Lock/unlock doors, if equipped information, press =, wait for with automatic locks. OnStar Advisors can provide special the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi offers from restaurants and retailers . Activate the horn and lamps. settings.” On some vehicles, on your route, help locate hotels, touch Wi-Fi Settings on the . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil or book a room. screen. life, or tire pressure, OnStar Hands-Free Calling 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display if factory-equipped with the Tire the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), Pressure Monitor System. Make and receive calls with the password, and on some . Send directions to the vehicle. built-in wireless calling service, which requires available minutes. vehicles, the connection type . Locate the vehicle on a map (no Internet connection, 3G, (U.S. market only). Make a Call 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (poor, good, excellent). . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot 1. Press =. System responds: on/off, manage settings, and “OnStar ready.” 3. To change the SSID or monitor data consumption, 2. Say “Call.” System responds: password, press Q or call if equipped. 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect “Call. Please say the name or For OnStar RemoteLink information with an Advisor. number to call.” and compatibility, see 3. Say the entire number without OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App www.onstar.com (U.S.) or pausing, including a “1” and the (If Equipped) www.onstar.ca (Canada). area code. System responds: Download the OnStar RemoteLink “OK, calling.” mobile app to select Apple® iOS, Android™, BlackBerry®, or Windows® mobile devices. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

364 OnStar Calling 911 Emergency Diagnostics OnStar Additional 1. Press =. System responds: Advanced Diagnostics provides a Information “OnStar ready.” status of the vehicle’s key systems with a monthly e-mail, or by In-Vehicle Audio Messages 2. Say “Call.” System responds: Q “Call. Please say the name or pressing . The Proactive Alerts Audio messages may play important number to call.” feature (if available) can help predict information at the following times: and alert of potential upcoming Prior to vehicle purchase. 3. Say “911” without pausing. maintenance issues with select . System responds: “911.” components on the vehicle, before Press Q to set up an account. 4. Say “Call.” System responds: they become a problem. . With the OnStar Basic Plan, “OK, dialing 911.” OnStar can also monitor and report every 60 days. Retrieve My Number tire pressure, if the vehicle is . After change in ownership and equipped with a Tire Pressure at 90 days. 1. Press =. System responds: Monitoring System. “OnStar ready.” Transferring Service 2. Say “My number.” System Press Q to request account transfer responds: “Your OnStar eligibility information. The Advisor Hands-Free Calling number is,” can cancel or change account then says the number. information. End a Call Selling/Transferring the Vehicle Press =. System responds: “Call ended.” Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) immediately to Verify Minutes and Expiration terminate your OnStar services if Press = and say “Minutes” then the vehicle is disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends. “Verify” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Reactivation for Subsequent . Press Q to speak with an See Radio Frequency 0 Owners Advisor. Statement 356. Press Q and follow the prompts to OnStar services cannot work unless Services for People with speak to an Advisor as soon as the vehicle is in a place where Disabilities OnStar has an agreement with a possible. The Advisor will update Advisors provide services to help wireless service provider for service vehicle records and explain OnStar Subscribers with physical disabilities in that area. The wireless service service options. and medical conditions. provider must also have coverage, How OnStar Service Works network capacity, reception, and Press Q to help: Automatic Crash Response, technology compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location . Locate a gas station with an Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, attendant to pump gas. Stolen Vehicle Assistance, information about the vehicle cannot Advanced Diagnostics, Remote work unless GPS signals are . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., Services, Roadside Assistance, available, unobstructed, and that meets accessibility needs. compatible with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and . Provide directions to the closest hardware. OnStar services may not Hands-Free Calling are available on hospital or pharmacy in urgent work if the OnStar equipment is not most vehicles. Not all OnStar situations. services are available everywhere properly installed or it has not been or on all vehicles. For more properly maintained. If equipment or TTY Users software is added, connected, information, a full description of OnStar has the ability to OnStar services, system limitations, or modified, OnStar services may not work. Other problems beyond communicate to deaf, and OnStar terms and conditions: hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired the control of OnStar — such as . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, customers while in the vehicle. The (1-888-466-7827). electrical system design and available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). architecture of the vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation. . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. jamming — may prevent service. Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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OnStar Personal Identification vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas five days, OnStar can contact Number (PIN) Cellular reception is required for Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to A PIN is needed to access some to help gain access to the vehicle. OnStar services. The PIN will need the vehicle. Do not place items over to be changed the first time when Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent speaking with an Advisor. To System (GPS) blocking cellular and GPS signal change the OnStar PIN, contact an reception. . Obstruction of the GPS can OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. buildings; in parking garages; Message around airports; in tunnels and Warranty If there is limited cellular coverage underpasses; or in an area with or the cellular network has reached OnStar equipment may be very dense trees. If GPS signals maximum capacity, this message warranted as part of the vehicle are not available, the OnStar warranty. system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a Languages call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. The vehicle can be programmed to the exact location. respond in multiple languages. Vehicle and Power Issues . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle Press Q and ask for an Advisor. can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, Advisors are available in English, location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be Spanish, and French. Available responders. languages may vary by country. available and operating for features A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems Potential Issues loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The OnStar cannot perform Remote discharged or disconnected. Advisor may give a verbal route or Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle may ask for a call back after the Assistance after the vehicle has vehicle is driven into an open area. been off continuously for five days without an ignition cycle. If the Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Add-on Electrical Equipment statement or separately disclosed at may unlawfully intercept or access the time of installation. These transmissions and private The OnStar system is integrated updates or changes may also cause communications without consent. into the electrical architecture of the a system to automatically vehicle. Do not add any electrical communicate with GM servers to OnStar - Software equipment. See Add-On Electrical collect information about vehicle Acknowledgements Equipment 0 252. Added electrical system status, identify whether equipment may interfere with the Certain OnStar components include updates or changes are available, operation of the OnStar system and libcurl and unzip software and other or deliver updates or changes. An cause it to not operate. third party software. Below are the active OnStar agreement constitutes notices and licenses associated with Vehicle Software Updates consent to these software updates libcurl and unzip and for other third or changes and agreement that OnStar or GM may remotely deliver party software please see http:// either OnStar or GM may remotely www.lg.com/global/support/ software updates or changes to the deliver them to the vehicle. vehicle without further notice or opensource/index and https:// consent. These updates or changes Privacy www.onstar.com/us/en/support/ may enhance or maintain safety, getdocuments.html The complete OnStar Privacy security, or the operation of the Statement may be found at libcurl: vehicle or the vehicle systems. www.onstar.com (U.S.), Software updates or changes may COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We affect or erase data or settings that NOTICE recommend that you review it. If you are stored in the vehicle, such as Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel have any questions, call OnStar Hands-Free Calling name Stenberg, . 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) tags, saved navigation destinations, All rights reserved. or pre-set radio stations. Neither or press Q to speak with an OnStar nor GM is responsible for Advisor. Users of wireless Permission to use, copy, modify, any affected or erased data or communications are cautioned that and distribute this software for any settings. These updates or changes the privacy of any information sent purpose with or without fee is may also collect personal via wireless cellular communications hereby granted, provided that the information. Such collection is cannot be assured. Third parties described in the OnStar privacy Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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370 Index Index A Airbag System (cont'd) Accessories and What Makes an Airbag Modifications ...... 255 Inflate? ...... 62 Accessory Power ...... 230 What Will You See after an Adaptive Forward Airbag Inflates? ...... 62 Lighting (AFL) ...... 121 When Should an Airbag Adaptive Forward Lighting Inflate? ...... 61 (AFL) Light ...... 109 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 60 Adaptive Forward Lighting Airbags Lamps ...... 275 Adding Equipment to the Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 252 Vehicle ...... 68 Additional Information Passenger Status Indicator . . . 101 OnStar® ...... 364 Readiness Light ...... 101 Additional Maintenance Servicing Airbag-Equipped and Care ...... 337 Vehicles ...... 68 Adjustments System Check ...... 59 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 49 Alarm Agreements Vehicle Security ...... 31 Trademarks and License . . . . . 207 All-Season Tires ...... 289 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...... 263 AM-FM Radio ...... 136 Air Filter, Passenger Antenna Compartment ...... 215 Multi-band ...... 145 Air Vents ...... 214 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 236 Airbag System Warning Light ...... 105 Check ...... 69 Appearance Care How Does an Airbag Exterior ...... 321 Restrain? ...... 62 Interior ...... 325 Passenger Sensing System . . . .64 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Assistance Program, Battery (cont'd) C Roadside ...... 350 Power Protection ...... 125 Calibration ...... 95 Assistance Systems for Battery - North America . . . .271, 315 California Parking and Backing ...... 243 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 273 Fuel Requirements ...... 249 Audio Bluetooth ...... 197 Perchlorate Materials Bluetooth ...... 164 Bluetooth Audio ...... 164 Requirements ...... 255 Audio Players Brake California CD ...... 155 System Warning Light ...... 104 Proposition MP3 ...... 157 Brakes ...... 270 65 Warning ...... 255, 271, 315 Automatic Antilock ...... 236 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... 2 Door Locks ...... 28 Assist ...... 238 Capacities and Headlamp System ...... 121 Fluid ...... 270 Specifications ...... 344 Transmission ...... 233 Parking ...... 236 Carbon Monoxide Transmission Fluid ...... 263 Braking ...... 218 Engine Exhaust ...... 232 Automatic Transmission Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 226 Trunk ...... 29 Manual Mode ...... 234 Bulb Replacement ...... 281 Winter Driving ...... 221 Shift Lock Control Function Back-up Lamps ...... 279 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2 Check ...... 272 Fog Lamps ...... 122, 276 CD Player ...... 155 Auxiliary Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 276 Center Console Storage ...... 91 Devices ...... 164 Headlamp Aiming ...... 274 Chains, Tire ...... 307 Headlamps ...... 275 B Charging System Light ...... 102 High Intensity Discharge Battery Check (HID) Lighting ...... 275 Exterior Lighting Battery Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 273 License Plate Lamps ...... 280 Saver ...... 125 Malfunction Indicator Side Turn Signal Lamps ...... 278 Load Management ...... 124 Engine Light ...... 102 Sidemarker Lamps ...... 277 Child Restraints Buying New Tires ...... 302 Infants and Young Children . . . . .72 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Child Restraints (cont'd) Convertible Top ...... 37 Daytime Running Lower Anchors and Tethers Roll Bars ...... 64 Lamps (DRL) ...... 120 for Children ...... 77 Convex Mirrors ...... 33 Defensive Driving ...... 217 Older Children ...... 70 Coolant Delayed Locking ...... 28 Securing ...... 84, 86 Engine ...... 265 Destination ...... 172 Systems ...... 74 Engine Temperature Gauge . . 100 Destination Download Circuit Breakers ...... 282 Cooling System ...... 264 OnStar® ...... 182 Cleaning Courtesy Lamps ...... 123 Devices Exterior Care ...... 321 Courtesy Transportation Auxiliary ...... 164 Interior Care ...... 325 Program ...... 352 USB ...... 158 Climate Control Systems Coverage Explanations ...... 191 Diagnostics Dual Automatic ...... 212 Cruise Control ...... 241 OnStar® ...... 364 Clock ...... 96 Light ...... 109 Distracted Driving ...... 217 Cluster, Instrument ...... 98 Customer Assistance ...... 348 Dome Lamps ...... 123 Collision Damage Repair ...... 353 Offices ...... 348 Door Compact Spare Tire ...... 314 Text Telephone (TTY) Ajar Light ...... 109 Compartments Users ...... 348 Delayed Locking ...... 28 Storage ...... 89 Customer Information Locks ...... 27 Compass ...... 95 Service Publications Power Locks ...... 28 Configure Menu ...... 183 Ordering Information ...... 355 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...... 345 Connections Customer Satisfaction Driver Information OnStar® ...... 362 Procedure ...... 346 Center (DIC) ...... 110 Control D Driving Traction and Electronic Defensive ...... 217 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 353 Stability ...... 239 Drunk ...... 217 Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2 Control of a Vehicle ...... 218 For Better Fuel Economy ...... 19 Data Recorders, Event ...... 358 Controls Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 221 Database Coverage Steering Wheel ...... 130 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 222 Explanations ...... 191 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Fluid Loss of Control ...... 219 Coolant ...... 265 Automatic Transmission ...... 263 Off-Road Recovery ...... 219 Coolant Temperature Brakes ...... 270 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 223 Gauge ...... 100 Washer ...... 269 Wet Roads ...... 220 Cooling System ...... 264 Fog Lamps Winter ...... 221 Drive Belt Routing ...... 345 Bulb Replacement ...... 122, 276 Dual Automatic Climate Exhaust ...... 232 Folding Mirrors ...... 33 Control System ...... 212 Oil Life System ...... 262 Forward Collision Alert E Oil Pressure Light ...... 107 (FCA) System ...... 245 Overheating ...... 268 Frequency Statement Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 105 Running While Parked ...... 232 Radio ...... 356 Electrical Equipment, Starting ...... 229 Front Fog Lamp Add-On ...... 252 Entry Lighting ...... 124 Light ...... 109 Electrical System Event Data Recorders ...... 358 Front Seats Engine Compartment Fuse Exit Lighting ...... 124 Heated ...... 50 Block ...... 282 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 57 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...... 276 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 282 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 119 Fuel ...... 248 Instrument Panel Fuse Exterior Lighting Battery Additives ...... 249 Block ...... 284 Saver ...... 125 Economy Driving ...... 19 Overload ...... 281 Filling a Portable Fuel Rear Compartment Fuse F Container ...... 251 Block ...... 286 Filter, Filling the Tank ...... 250 Emergency Engine Air Cleaner ...... 263 Foreign Countries ...... 249 OnStar® ...... 361 Flash-to-Pass ...... 120 Gauge ...... 99 Engine Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 122 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 108 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 263 Flat Tire ...... 307 Requirements, California . . . . . 249 Check and Service Engine Changing ...... 309 Soon Light ...... 102 Floor Mats ...... 328 Compartment Overview ...... 259 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Fuses Guidance Horn ...... 94 Engine Compartment Fuse Problems with the Route ...... 190 How to Wear Safety Belts Block ...... 282 H Properly ...... 54 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 282 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 122 I Instrument Panel Fuse Head Restraints ...... 47 If the System Needs Service . . . . 190 Block ...... 284 Headlamp Leveling Control . . . . . 122 Ignition Positions ...... 227 Rear Compartment Fuse Headlamps Ignition Transmission Lock Block ...... 286 Adaptive Forward Check ...... 273 G Lighting (AFL) ...... 121 Immobilizer ...... 32 Gauges Aiming ...... 274 Indicator Engine Coolant Automatic ...... 121 Vehicle Ahead ...... 106 Temperature ...... 100 Bulb Replacement ...... 275 Infants and Young Children, Fuel ...... 99 Daytime Running Restraints ...... 72 Odometer ...... 99 Lamps (DRL) ...... 120 Information Speedometer ...... 99 Flash-to-Pass ...... 120 Quick ...... 145 Tachometer ...... 99 High Intensity Discharge Infotainment System ...... 359 Trip Odometer ...... 99 (HID) Lighting ...... 275 Instrument Cluster ...... 98 Warning Lights and High-Beam On Light ...... 108 Instrument Panel Indicators ...... 97 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 120 Storage Area ...... 89 General Information Lamps On Reminder ...... 109 Instrument Panel Overview ...... 6 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 330 Heated Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 34 Towing ...... 252 Steering Wheel ...... 94 Internet Radio Vehicle Care ...... 255 Heated Front Seats ...... 50 Pandora ...... 146 Global Positioning Heated Mirrors ...... 33 Stitcher ...... 150 System (GPS) ...... 189 High-Beam On Light ...... 108 Introduction ...... 2 Glove Box ...... 89 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 221 GM Mobility Reimbursement Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 238 Program ...... 349 Hood ...... 257 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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J Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Jump Starting - North Sidemarker ...... 277 Antilock Brake System America ...... 315 Lane Departure (ABS) Warning ...... 105 Warning (LDW) ...... 247 Brake System Warning ...... 104 K Lane Departure Warning Charging System ...... 102 Keyless Entry Light ...... 106 Cruise Control ...... 109 Remote (RKE) System ...... 23 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 55 Door Ajar ...... 109 Keys ...... 21 LATCH System Electric Parking Brake ...... 105 L Replacing Parts after a Engine Oil Pressure ...... 107 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 290 Crash ...... 84 Flash-to-Pass ...... 120 Lamps LATCH, Lower Anchors and Front Fog Lamp ...... 109 Adaptive Forward Lighting . . . . 275 Tethers for Children ...... 77 High-Beam On ...... 108 Courtesy ...... 123 Latches, Seatback ...... 50 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 120 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 120 LED Lighting ...... 275 Lane Departure Warning ...... 106 Dome ...... 123 Leveling Control Low Fuel Warning ...... 108 Exterior Controls ...... 119 Headlamp ...... 122 Operate Pedal ...... 105 Exterior Lighting Battery Light Safety Belt Reminders ...... 100 Saver ...... 125 Adaptive Forward Lighting Security ...... 108 Front Turn Signal ...... 276 (AFL) Light ...... 109 Service Electric Parking License Plate ...... 280 Lighting Brake ...... 105 Malfunction Indicator ...... 102 Adaptive Forward ...... 121 StabiliTrak® OFF ...... 106 On Reminder ...... 109 Entry ...... 124 Tire Pressure ...... 107 Reading ...... 124 Exit ...... 124 Traction Control System Side Turn Signal ...... 278 Illumination Control ...... 123 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 107 LED ...... 275 Warning, Power Steering . . . . . 106 Lights ...... 106 Locks Airbag Readiness ...... 101 Automatic Door ...... 28 Delayed Locking ...... 28 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Locks (cont'd) Messaging Oil Door ...... 27 Text ...... 204 Engine ...... 260 Lockout Protection ...... 29 Mirrors Engine Oil Life System ...... 262 Power Door ...... 28 Automatic Dimming Pressure Light ...... 107 Loss of Control ...... 219 Rearview ...... 34 Older Children, Restraints ...... 70 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 108 Convex ...... 33 Online Owner Center ...... 349 Low-Profile Tires ...... 290 Folding ...... 33 OnStar ...... 358 Lower Anchors and Tethers Heated ...... 33 OnStar System ...... 165 for Children (LATCH Power ...... 33 OnStar® Additional System) ...... 77 Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 34 Information ...... 364 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 49 Monitor System, Tire OnStar® Connections ...... 362 Front Seats ...... 49 Pressure ...... 296 OnStar® Destination M MP3 ...... 157 Download ...... 182 Multi-band Antenna ...... 145 OnStar® Diagnostics ...... 364 Maintenance OnStar® Emergency ...... 361 Records ...... 342 N OnStar® Navigation ...... 361 Maintenance and Care Navigation OnStar® Overview ...... 360 Additional ...... 337 Destination ...... 172 OnStar® Security ...... 361 Maintenance Schedule ...... 331 OnStar® ...... 361 Operate Pedal Light ...... 105 Recommended Fluids and Using the System ...... 166 Ordering Lubricants ...... 340 Navigation Symbols ...... 170 Service Publications ...... 355 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 102 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 226 Outlets Manual Mode ...... 234 O Power ...... 96 Map Data Updates ...... 191 Odometer ...... 99 Overheating, Engine ...... 268 Maps ...... 170 Trip ...... 99 Overview ...... 126 Menu Off-Road Configure ...... 183 Recovery ...... 219 Messages Vehicle ...... 113 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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P Power (cont'd) Rear Seats ...... 51 Pandora Internet Radio ...... 146 Protection, Battery ...... 125 Rear Storage ...... 89 Park Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 230 Rearview Mirrors Shifting Into ...... 230 Seat Adjustment ...... 48 Automatic Dimming ...... 34 Shifting Out of ...... 231 Windows ...... 34 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 49 Parking Power Steering Warning Recognition Brake ...... 236 Lights ...... 106 Voice ...... 191 Brake and P (Park) Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 57 Recommended Fluids and Mechanism Check ...... 273 Privacy Lubricants ...... 340 Over Things That Burn ...... 231 Vehicle Data Recording ...... 357 Records Parking or Backing Problems with Route Maintenance ...... 342 Assistance Systems ...... 243 Guidance ...... 190 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 319 Passenger Airbag Status Program Reimbursement Program, Indicator ...... 101 Courtesy Transportation ...... 352 GM Mobility ...... 349 Passenger Compartment Air Proposition Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Filter ...... 215 65 Warning, System ...... 23 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 64 California ...... 255, 271, 315 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 26 Perchlorate Materials Q Replacement Bulbs ...... 281 Replacement Parts Requirements, California ...... 255 Quick Info ...... 145 Personalization Airbags ...... 69 Vehicle ...... 113 R Maintenance ...... 341 Pictures ...... 154 Radio Data System (RDS) ...... 138 Replacing Airbag System ...... 69 Positioning Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 356 Replacing LATCH System Vehicle ...... 189 Radio Reception ...... 144 Parts after a Crash ...... 84 Power Radios Replacing Safety Belt System Door Locks ...... 28 AM-FM Radio ...... 136 Parts after a Crash ...... 58 Mirrors ...... 33 Satellite ...... 139 Reporting Safety Defects Outlets ...... 96 Reading Lamps ...... 124 Canadian Government ...... 357 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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Reporting Safety Defects (cont'd) Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd) Service (cont'd) General Motors ...... 357 General Motors ...... 357 Parts Identification Label . . . . . 343 U.S. Government ...... 356 U.S. Government ...... 356 Publications Ordering Restraints Safety System Check ...... 58 Information ...... 355 Where to Put ...... 76 Satellite Radio ...... 139 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 352 Retained Accessory Scheduling Appointments ...... 352 Service Electric Parking Power (RAP) ...... 230 Seatback Latches ...... 50 Brake Light ...... 105 Roads Seats Services Driving, Wet ...... 220 Head Restraints ...... 47 Special Application ...... 337 Roadside Assistance Heated Front ...... 50 Servicing System ...... 190 Program ...... 350 Lumbar Adjustment, Front ...... 49 Servicing the Airbag ...... 68 Roll Bars ...... 64 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 48 Shift Lock Control Function Rotation, Tires ...... 301 Rear ...... 51 Check, Automatic Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...... 345 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 49 Transmission ...... 272 Running the Vehicle While Securing Child Restraints . . . . 84, 86 Shifting Parked ...... 232 Security Into Park ...... 230 S Light ...... 108 Out of Park ...... 231 OnStar® ...... 361 Side Turn Signal Lamps ...... 278 Safety Belts ...... 53 Vehicle ...... 31 Sidemarker Lamps ...... 277 Care ...... 58 Vehicle Alarm ...... 31 Signals, Turn and Extender ...... 57 Service Lane-Change ...... 122 How to Wear Safety Belts Accessories and Software Updates ...... 136 Properly ...... 54 Modifications ...... 255 Spare Tire Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 55 Doing Your Own Work ...... 256 Compact ...... 314 Reminders ...... 100 Engine Soon Light ...... 102 Special Application Services . . . . 337 Replacing after a Crash ...... 58 Maintenance Records ...... 342 Specifications and Use During Pregnancy ...... 57 Maintenance, General Capacities ...... 344 Safety Defects Reporting Information ...... 330 Speedometer ...... 99 Canadian Government ...... 357 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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StabiliTrak System (cont'd) Tires (cont'd) OFF Light ...... 106 Infotainment ...... 359 Wheel Alignment and Tire Start Assist, Hills ...... 238 T Balance ...... 306 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 26 Wheel Replacement ...... 306 Tachometer ...... 99 Starter Switch Check ...... 272 When It Is Time for New Text Messaging ...... 204 Starting the Engine ...... 229 Tires ...... 302 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 348 Steering ...... 218 Winter ...... 289 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 32 Heated Wheel ...... 94 Towing Immobilizer ...... 32 Power, Warning Lights ...... 106 General Information ...... 252 Time ...... 96 Wheel Adjustment ...... 93 Recreational Vehicle ...... 319 Tires ...... 288 Wheel Controls ...... 93 Vehicle ...... 317 All-Season ...... 289 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 130 Traction Buying New Tires ...... 302 Stitcher Internet Radio ...... 150 Control System (TCS)/ Chains ...... 307 Storage StabiliTrak® Light ...... 107 Changing ...... 309 Rear ...... 89 Traction Control/Electronic Compact Spare ...... 314 Storage Areas Stability Control ...... 239 Designations ...... 292 Center Console ...... 91 Trademarks and License Different Size ...... 304 Glove Box ...... 89 Agreements ...... 207 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 307 Instrument Panel ...... 89 Transmission Inspection ...... 300 Storage Compartments ...... 89 Automatic ...... 233 Low Profile ...... 290 Stuck Vehicle ...... 222 Fluid, Automatic ...... 263 Pressure Light ...... 107 Sun Visors ...... 36 Transportation Program, Pressure Monitor Operation . . 297 Symbols ...... 3 Courtesy ...... 352 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 296 Navigation ...... 170 Trip Odometer ...... 99 Rotation ...... 301 System Trunk ...... 29 Sidewall Labeling ...... 290 Forward Collision Turn and Lane-Change Terminology and Definitions . . 293 Alert (FCA) ...... 245 Signals ...... 122 Uniform Tire Quality Global Positioning ...... 189 Grading ...... 304 Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc - 10/21/15

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U Viewing Windshield Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 304 Pictures ...... 154 Wiper/Washer ...... 94 Updates Visors ...... 36 Winter Map Data ...... 191 Voice Recognition ...... 191 Driving ...... 221 Software ...... 136 W Winter Tires ...... 289 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 273 USB ...... 158 Warning Using the Navigation System . . . 166 Brake System Light ...... 104 Using the System ...... 131 Caution and Danger ...... 2 Using This Manual ...... 2 Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 247 V Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Indicators ...... 97 Alarm System ...... 31 Warnings Canadian Owners ...... 2 Hazard Flashers ...... 122 Control ...... 218 Washer Fluid ...... 269 Identification Number (VIN) . . . 343 Wheels Load Limits ...... 223 Alignment and Tire Balance . . 306 Messages ...... 113 Different Size ...... 304 Personalization ...... 113 Replacement ...... 306 Remote Start ...... 26 When It Is Time for New Security ...... 31 Tires ...... 302 Towing ...... 317 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 76 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 106 Windows ...... 34 Vehicle Care Power ...... 34 Tire Pressure ...... 295 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...... 357 Vehicle Positioning ...... 189 Ventilation, Air ...... 214