BUICK CASCADA 2016 Get To Know Guide
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Navigation SystemF
Entering a Destination
1. Press the  DEST button.
2.  To enter a specific address, touch the  Address Entry screen button. The Destination 
Entry menu also lists other options to plan a route. 
3.  Select State/Province, City or Street and enter the information. Touch the List button 
to select the desired name from the generated list for each entry. 
4.  Enter the house number. Touch the  Done screen button. 
5.  The entered address is displayed. 
6.  Select the Route Options and touch the  Start Guidance screen button.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
NAVI Map screensDEST Destination 
menus RPT Repeat voice 
guidance 4-Way Control: Move the 4-way control in the 
knob in different directions to  move the map display
F Optional equipment  
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Vehicle Personalization 
Windshield Wipers
Some vehicle features can be custom-ized using the Settings menus and the 
touch screen button or infotainment 
controls. The Settings menus may include 
Languages, Time and Date, Radio Settings, 
Phone Settings, Navigation Settings, 
Display Settings, and Vehicle Settings.
1.  Press the  CONFIG button (A) or touch 
the  CONFIG screen button (B) on the 
home page.
2.  Use the Tune/Menu knob or the touch 
screen to select the desired menu item. 
3.  Use the Tune/Menu knob or the touch 
screen to select the desired feature and 
setting.
4. Press  BACK to exit each menu.
HI Fast Wipes 
LO Slow Wipes 
INT Intermittent 
Rotate the band to adjust the delay 
between wipes. The wipers activate more 
often as the band is rotated upward. 
OFF 
1x  Single Wipe 
 Washer Fluid 
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer 
fluid on the windshield. 
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Raise or lower the lever to activate 
the wipers.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
A
B   
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Automatic Climate Controls
F Optional equipment
Automatic Operation
 Press AUTO.
 Set the temperature. 
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recir
-culation to reach the set temperature. Allow time for the system to reach the desired 
  temperature. If the fan speed or air delivery mode is manually adjusted, automatic 
  operation is canceled.
Air Delivery Modes
  Press the Air Delivery Mode buttons to change the direction of the airflow. Air delivery 
settings can be combined.
Defrost Mode
  Press the  Defrost button to direct air at the maximum fan speed to the windshield.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
  Air 
Conditioning  Heated Steering  WheelF
  Recirculation Mode   Defrost Mode   Rear Window/
Heated Outside 
Mirrors
F Defog
 Driver’s 
Heated Seat  Button
F
AUTO  Automatic Operation Air Delivery Modes:
  Defog  Vent  Floor
Passenger’s 
Temperature  Control
Driver’s 
Temperature  Control
   Fan Speed 
Control
  Passenger’s 
Heated Seat  Button
F  
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Lighting
 Off/On
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System 
Automatically activates the Daytime 
Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps 
and other exterior lamps depending on 
outside light conditions.
 Parking Lamps 
 Headlamps
 Front Fog Lamps 
Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. 
  To apply the parking brake, pull the  
 Parking Brake switch (A).
 To release the parking brake, turn on 
the ignition, press the brake pedal, and 
then press the 
 switch.
Note:  The parking brake will release 
automatically if the vehicle is running, placed 
into gear and an attempt is made to drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Electric Parking Brake     
F Optional equipment
Exterior Lamps
Rotate the knob to activate the exterior 
lamps.
Adaptive Forward Lighting
F
The Adaptive Forward Lighting system pivots the headlamps left or right in the direction 
of travel.
Note:  The system operates only when the exterior lamps control knob is in the AUTO position,   
at speeds greater than 2 mph, and after driving a short distance to calibrate the system.
Instrument Panel Lighting
 Instrument Panel Brightness
Rotate and hold the thumbwheel to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
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Cruise Control
Traction Control and StabiliTrak® Systems
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the 
 On/Off button. The   
Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in 
white on the instrument cluster.
2.  When traveling at the desired speed, 
rotate the thumbwheel down to the 
 SET– position to set the speed. The
  
symbol will illuminate in green on the 
instrument cluster.
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Rotate the thumbwheel up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, rotate and 
hold the thumbwheel up to increase speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate and hold the thumbwheel down to decrease speed.
 Cancel 
Press to cancel the cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pressing 
the brake pedal also will cancel the cruise control.
The cruise control set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is 
turned off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual. 
The traction control system limits wheel-spin and the StabiliTrak® stability control 
system assists with directional control 
of the vehicle in difficult driving condi
-tions. Both systems turn on automatically 
every time the vehicle is started. Turn off 
traction control if the vehicle is stuck and 
  rocking the vehicle is required.
  Press the  Traction Control/
StabiliTrak Off button on the center of 
the instrument panel to turn traction 
control on or off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.   
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Automatic Transmission  
Driving Assistance Systems
Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control is a manual mode that 
allows the driver to shift gears manually. 
This feature can be used to drive the vehicle 
in a sportier manner, or to downshift when 
driving on a downhill grade to provide 
engine braking. 
1. Move the shift lever left to the +/– 
 position. 
2.  Tap the shift lever forward (+) to upshift 
or rearward (–) to downshift. The current 
gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. 
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur. 
When coming to a stop, the transmission will downshift automatically.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Forward Collision AlertF
The  Vehicle Ahead indicator illuminates 
in green on the instrument cluster when a 
vehicle is detected and illuminates in amber 
when following a vehicle ahead too closely. 
If your vehicle approaches another vehicle 
too rapidly, a visual alert flashes on the 
Driver Information Center and rapid beeps 
sound. 
  Press the  Collision Alert button (A) 
on the steering wheel to set the alert 
timing to Far, Medium, Near or Off. The 
setting is displayed on the Driver 
Information Center.
Lane Departure Warning
F
When crossing a detected lane marking 
without using a turn signal in that direction, 
the 
  Lane Departure Warning indicator 
flashes on the instrument panel and beeps 
sound.
  To turn the system on or off, press the   Lane Departure Warning  button (B) on the center of the instrument panel.Note: 
The camera sensor is located ahead of the rearview mirror. Keep the windshield clean for proper 
operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual. 
F Optional equipment
A
B   
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Parking Assistance Systems
Tire Pressure MonitorRefueling the Vehicle
Rear Vision Camera
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view directly behind the vehicle is displayed on the info
-tainment screen. A warning symbol may be displayed if an object has been detected.
Note: The system may not display a clear image if dirt, snow or ice builds up on the camera lens. Clean 
the lens, located above the rear license plate, with water and a soft cloth.
FrontF and Rear Parking Assist
During low-speed parking maneuvers, 
detected objects are indicated by beeps. The 
interval between beeps becomes shorter as 
the vehicle gets closer to an object. When 
the   distance is less than 12 in. (30 cm), the 
beeps are continuous. The system is acti
-vated (button indicator is illuminated) only 
at speeds less than 5 mph.
  To turn the system on or off, press the 
 Parking Assist 
button (C) on the 
  center of the instrument panel.
  To turn the symbols and guide lines on or off, press the CONFIG   button and select 
Display Settings > Rear Camera Options.
Note: The system may be disabled if dirt, snow or ice builds up on the sensors. Keep the vehicle clean 
for proper operation.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The   Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one 
or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire 
pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s door 
latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual. 
1.  To unlock the fuel door, unlock the vehicle using 
the power door lock button or the Remote Keyless 
Entry transmitter.
2.  Press and release the center of the rear edge of the 
fuel door. It will pop out slightly. Pull the door open. 
 
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual. 
F Optional equipment
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Convertible Top Operation
Before operating the convertible top, the 
cargo partition must be in the lowered 
position and the trunk must be closed.
 Pull the strap (A) to lower the cargo 
  partition. Push up the cargo partition 
for additional cargo space in the trunk 
when the convertible top is raised. 
The top can be operated at vehicle speeds 
up to 31 mph.
Operating the Power Top
1.  Start the engine or place the ignition in 
Accessory mode.
2.  Pull or press and hold the  Open/Close 
switch (B) on the center console until 
the top is fully opened or closed. The 
windows will lower automatically. A 
chime will sound when top operation is 
completed.
3.  Pull the convertible top power window 
switch (C) on the center console to 
close all windows. 
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
A
Loss of Vehicle Power 
If the electrical functions of the vehicle have been lost, the convertible top can be 
closed manually. Refer to your Owner Manual for manually closing instructions.
 After a loss of battery power, reset the window indexing to operate the power top. 
Refer to your Owner Manual for the indexing procedure.
Note:  The top may not operate in cold temperatures. A message will be displayed on the Driver 
Information Center if the top will not operate due to low temperatures.
C
B  
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Convertible Top Wind Deflectors
The wind deflectors are located in a bag 
behind the rear seatbacks. The small 
wind deflector fits between the rear head 
restraints. The large wind deflector installs 
behind the front seats. 
Small Wind Deflector Installation
1. Lower the rear seatbacks. 
2.  Slide the cover between the rear head 
restraints toward the driver’s side of 
the vehicle to remove it.
3.  Insert the small wind deflector (A) into 
the channel and slide it toward the pas
-senger’s side of the vehicle until it locks.
4.  Raise the rear seatbacks.
Large Wind Deflector Installation
Note:  The rear seat cannot be occupied with the 
large wind deflector installed.
1.  On each corner of the wind deflector, 
turn out the upper locking pins (B) and 
lift the detents to release the lower 
locking pins (C).
2.  Open the wind deflector.
3.  Insert the pins into the side recesses (D) 
on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
4.  Slightly fold the deflector and insert 
the  pins into the side recesses on the 
driver’s side of the vehicle. 
5.  Push down the center of the deflector 
to fully engage the pins.
6.  Fold the deflector to the vertical 
 position.
Stowing the Wind Deflectors
Stow the wind deflectors in the stowage 
bag when not in use. Place the bag behind 
the rear seatbacks and secure the bag with 
the straps.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
C
B
C
A
D
D
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Roadside Assistance
1-800-252-1112                                           TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside 
Assistance program for up to 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense 
to you. Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advi
-sors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for 
light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to 
tow your vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer for any repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar 
button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who 
will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact 
  location so you will get the help you need. 
Buick Owner Center
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Buick Owner Center. Check out 
  personalized information, including an online Owner Manual and helpful how-to   videos, 
track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle 
Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create an account today at 
my.buick.com.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
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myBuick and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myBuick mobile app connects owners to a variety of vehicle infor-mation and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time fuel 
information and Roadside Assistance. 
Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app and enjoy select features 
for 5 years from date of vehicle delivery. With a compatible mobile 
device, OnStar subscribers can access many services, including remotely starting/stopping 
the vehicle, locking/unlocking the doors, and locating the vehicle on a map (on properly 
equipped vehicles). To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, 
call 1-888-466-7827, visit  onstar.com or refer to your Owner Manual.
Download the mobile apps from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\�hicle. Please read your Owner Manual 
for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on \�the latest information available at the 
time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2015 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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Roadside Assistance
1-800-252-1112                                           TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside 
Assistance program for up to 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense 
to you. Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advi -
sors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for 
light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to 
tow your vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer for any repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar 
button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who 
will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact 
  location so you will get the help you need. 
Buick Owner Center
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Buick Owner Center. Check out 
  personalized information, including an online Owner Manual and helpful how-to   
videos, 
track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnStar Vehicle 
Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create an account today at 
my.buick.com.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
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myBuick and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myBuick mobile app connects owners to a variety of vehicle infor -
mation and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time fuel 
information and Roadside Assistance. 
Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app and enjoy select features 
for 5 years from date of vehicle delivery. With a compatible mobile 
device, OnStar subscribers can access many services, including remotely starting/stopping 
the vehicle, locking/unlocking the doors, and locating the vehicle on a map (on properly 
equipped vehicles). To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, 
call 1-888-466-7827, visit  onstar.com or refer to your Owner Manual.
Download the mobile apps from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
Certain  restrictions,  precautions  and  safety  procedures  apply  to  your  vehicle.  Please  read  your  Owner  Manual 
for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at the 
time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2015 General Motors. All rights reserved.