2018 Buick Cascada Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Buick
Model:
Cascada
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Instrument Panel Overview
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Trunk Release
10
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Heated Seats
12
Head Restraint Adjustment
13
Seat Belts
13
Passenger Sensing System
13
Mirror Adjustment
14
Steering Wheel Adjustment
14
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
15
Windshield Wiper/Washer
16
Climate Controls
16
Transmission
17
Vehicle Features
17
Infotainment System
17
Steering Wheel Controls
17
Cruise Control
17
Driver Information Center (DIC)
18
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
18
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
18
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
18
Parking Assist
19
Power Outlets
19
Convertible
19
Performance and Maintenance
19
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
19
Tire Pressure Monitor
20
Fuel
20
E85 or FlexFuel
21
Engine Oil Life System
21
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
21
Roadside Assistance Program
21
Keys, Doors, and Windows
22
Keys and Locks
22
Keys
22
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
24
Remote Vehicle Start
27
Door Locks
28
Power Door Locks
29
Delayed Locking
29
Automatic Door Locks
30
Lockout Protection
30
Doors
30
Trunk
30
Vehicle Security
32
Vehicle Alarm System
32
Immobilizer
33
Immobilizer Operation
33
Exterior Mirrors
34
Convex Mirrors
34
Power Mirrors
34
Folding Mirrors
35
Heated Mirrors
35
Interior Mirrors
35
Interior Rearview Mirrors
35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
35
Windows
35
Power Windows
36
Sun Visors
38
Roof
38
Convertible Top
38
Seats and Restraints
47
Head Restraints
48
Front Seats
49
Power Seat Adjustment
49
Lumbar Adjustment
50
Reclining Seatbacks
50
Seatback Latches
51
Heated Front Seats
51
Rear Seats
52
Seat Belts
54
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
55
Lap-Shoulder Belt
56
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
58
Seat Belt Extender
59
Safety System Check
59
Seat Belt Care
59
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash
60
Airbag System
60
Where Are the Airbags?
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
64
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
64
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
64
Roll Bars
65
Passenger Sensing System
66
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Airbag System Check
71
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
71
Child Restraints
72
Older Children
72
Infants and Young Children
73
Child Restraint Systems
76
Where to Put the Restraint
77
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
78
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
85
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
86
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
88
Storage
91
Storage Compartments
91
Instrument Panel Storage
91
Glove Box
91
Rear Storage
91
Center Console Storage
93
Instruments and Controls
94
Controls
95
Steering Wheel Adjustment
95
Steering Wheel Controls
95
Heated Steering Wheel
95
Horn
95
Windshield Wiper/Washer
95
Compass
97
Clock
97
Power Outlets
97
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
98
Instrument Cluster
99
Speedometer
100
Odometer
100
Trip Odometer
100
Tachometer
100
Fuel Gauge
100
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
101
Seat Belt Reminders
101
Airbag Readiness Light
102
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
102
Charging System Light
103
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
103
Brake System Warning Light
105
Electric Parking Brake Light
106
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
106
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
106
Operate Pedal Light
106
Power Steering Warning Light
107
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
107
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
107
StabiliTrak OFF Light
107
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
108
Tire Pressure Light
108
Engine Oil Pressure Light
108
Low Fuel Warning Light
109
Security Light
109
High-Beam On Light
110
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light
110
Front Fog Lamp Light
110
Lamps On Reminder
110
Cruise Control Light
110
Door Ajar Light
111
Information Displays
111
Driver Information Center (DIC)
111
Vehicle Messages
114
Engine Power Messages
114
Vehicle Speed Messages
115
Vehicle Personalization
115
Lighting
121
Exterior Lighting
121
Exterior Lamp Controls
121
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
122
Flash-to-Pass
122
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
122
Automatic Headlamp System
123
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
123
Headlamp Leveling Control
124
Hazard Warning Flashers
124
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
124
Fog Lamps
125
Interior Lighting
125
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
125
Courtesy Lamps
126
Dome Lamps
126
Reading Lamps
126
Lighting Features
126
Entry Lighting
126
Exit Lighting
126
Battery Load Management
127
Battery Power Protection
127
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
127
Infotainment System
129
Introduction
129
Infotainment
129
Climate Controls
130
Climate Control Systems
130
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
130
Air Vents
133
Maintenance
134
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
134
Driving and Operating
135
Driving Information
136
Distracted Driving
136
Defensive Driving
136
Drunk Driving
137
Control of a Vehicle
137
Braking
137
Steering
137
Off-Road Recovery
138
Loss of Control
138
Driving on Wet Roads
139
Hill and Mountain Roads
140
Winter Driving
140
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
142
Vehicle Load Limits
142
Starting and Operating
146
New Vehicle Break-In
146
Ignition Positions
146
Starting the Engine
148
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
149
Shifting Into Park
150
Shifting out of Park
150
Parking over Things That Burn
151
Engine Exhaust
151
Running the Vehicle While Parked
152
Automatic Transmission
152
Manual Mode
154
Brakes
155
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
155
Electric Parking Brake
156
Brake Assist
158
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
158
Ride Control Systems
158
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
158
Cruise Control
160
Driver Assistance Systems
163
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
163
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
165
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
167
Fuel
168
California Fuel Requirements
169
Fuels in Foreign Countries
170
Fuel Additives
170
Filling the Tank
170
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
172
Trailer Towing
172
General Towing Information
172
Conversions and Add-Ons
173
Add-On Electrical Equipment
173
Vehicle Care
174
General Information
175
California Proposition 65 Warning
175
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
176
Accessories and Modifications
176
Vehicle Checks
176
Doing Your Own Service Work
176
Hood
177
Engine Compartment Overview
179
Engine Oil
180
Engine Oil Life System
182
Automatic Transmission Fluid
183
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
184
Cooling System
184
Engine Overheating
188
Washer Fluid
189
Brakes
190
Brake Fluid
191
Battery - North America
192
Starter Switch Check
192
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
193
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
193
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
193
Wiper Blade Replacement
194
Windshield Replacement
194
Gas Strut(s)
194
Headlamp Aiming
196
Bulb Replacement
196
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
196
LED Lighting
196
Adaptive Forward Lighting Lamps
196
Fog Lamps
197
Front Turn Signal Lamps
198
Sidemarker Lamps
198
Side Turn Signal Lamps
199
Back-Up Lamps
200
License Plate Lamp
202
Electrical System
202
Electrical System Overload
202
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
203
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
203
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
206
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
208
Wheels and Tires
209
Tires
209
All-Season Tires
210
Winter Tires
210
Low-Profile Tires
211
Tire Sidewall Labeling
211
Tire Designations
213
Tire Terminology and Definitions
214
Tire Pressure
217
Tire Pressure Monitor System
218
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
219
Tire Inspection
222
Tire Rotation
222
When It Is Time for New Tires
223
Buying New Tires
224
Different Size Tires and Wheels
225
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
225
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
227
Wheel Replacement
227
Tire Chains
228
If a Tire Goes Flat
228
Tire Changing
230
Compact Spare Tire
235
Jump Starting
236
Jump Starting - North America
236
Towing the Vehicle
239
Recreational Vehicle Towing
240
Appearance Care
242
Exterior Care
242
Interior Care
247
Floor Mats
250
Service and Maintenance
251
General Information
251
Maintenance Schedule
253
Special Application Services
258
Additional Maintenance and Care
258
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
261
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
261
Maintenance Replacement Parts
262
Maintenance Records
263
Technical Data
264
Vehicle Identification
264
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
264
Service Parts Identification Label
264
Vehicle Data
265
Capacities and Specifications
265
Engine Drive Belt Routing
266
Customer Information
267
Customer Information
267
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
267
Customer Assistance Offices
269
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
270
Online Owner Center
270
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
271
Roadside Assistance Program
271
Scheduling Service Appointments
273
Courtesy Transportation Program
273
Collision Damage Repair
274
Service Publications Ordering Information
276
Radio Frequency Statement
277
Reporting Safety Defects
277
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
277
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
278
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
278
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
279
Event Data Recorders
279
OnStar
280
Infotainment System
280
OnStar
281
OnStar Overview
281
OnStar Services
282
Emergency
282
Security
283
Navigation
283
Connections
284
Diagnostics
286
OnStar Additional Information
287
Index
293
Index_A
293
Index_B
294
Index_C
294
Index_D
295
Index_E
295
Index_F
296
Index_G
296
Index_H
297
Index_I
297
Index_J
297
Index_K
297
Index_L
297
Index_M
298
Index_N
299
Index_O
299
Index_P
299
Index_R
300
Index_S
300
Index_T
301
Index_U
302
Index_V
302
Index_W
302
FAQ about the 2018 Buick Cascada Manual
What contains the 2018 Cascada manual?
The Buick Cascada owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Buick to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Buick Cascada. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Buick Cascada 2018 owner's manual:
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Buick Cascada owners can do
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Best practice for driving your Buick Cascada
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
Where to download the 2018 Buick Cascada Owners Manual?
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Is the manual for the Buick Cascada year 2018 free?
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The Buick Cascada (2018) owner's manual is available in English?
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