BUICK CASCADA 2017 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 buttons 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/RainsenseF
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.
F Optional equipment
A
B

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Automatic Climate Controls
Automatic Operation
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and
recirculation 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 Wheel
Recirculation Mode
Defrost Mode
Rear Window/Heated Outside Mirrors Defog
Driver’s Heated Seat Button
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

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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 LampsF
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
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.
A

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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 WarningF
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 Monitor
Refueling 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.
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 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.
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
C

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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 manual 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 DeflectorsF
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 InstallationNote: 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
F Optional equipment
B

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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
advisors 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.
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myBuick Mobile App
The myBuick mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile device to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner Manual, real-time fuel information, OnStar vehicle diagnostic information and Roadside Assistance.
The myBuick mobile app also enables users to send destinations to the navigation system (if equipped), send remote commands — including remotely starting/stopping the vehicle and locking/unlocking doors — and locate the vehicle on a map (on properly equipped vehicles).
Download the mobile apps from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner Manual.
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