ECO mode BUICK CASCADA 2017 Owner's Manual

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Seats and Restraints 55
To unlatch the belt, push the button
on the buckle. The belt should
return to its stowed position.
Always stow the safety belt slowly.
If the safety belt webbing returns
quickly to the stowed position, the
retractor may lock and cannot be
pulled out. If this happens, pull the
safety belt straight out firmly to
unlock the webbing, and then
release it. If the webbing is still
locked in the retractor, see your
dealer.Before a door is closed, be sure the
safety belt is out of the way. If a
door is slammed against a safety
belt, damage can occur to both the
safety belt and the vehicle.
Safety Belt Presenter
The safety belt presenters bring the
front outboard safety belts to the
front to help fasten them.
The presenter comes out when:
.
The respective door is closed
and the ignition is turned on.
. The ignition is on and the door is
closed. The presenter may automatically
retract when any of the following
occur:
.
The respective door is opened
again.
. The key is removed from the
ignition.
. The respective latch plate is
inserted into the buckle.
. A time-out of 45 seconds
elapsed.
. The vehicle is driven longer than
15 seconds with a speed of
more than 5 km/h (3 mph).
If the safety belt presenter does not
retract automatically, push it back
slightly.
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt
pretensioners for front and rear
outboard occupants. Although the
safety belt pretensioners cannot be
seen, they are part of the safety belt
assembly. They can help tighten the
safety belts during the early stages
of a moderate to severe frontal,
near frontal, or rear crash if the

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In many crashes severe enough to
inflate the airbag, windshields are
broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the front outboard
passenger airbag.
.Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag
inflates, you will need some new
parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the
airbag system will not be there
to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include
airbag modules and possibly
other parts. The service manual
for the vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
. The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a
crash. See Vehicle Data
Recording and Privacy 0358
and Event Data
Recorders 0358.
. Let only qualified technicians
work on the airbag system.
Improper service can mean that the airbag system will not work
properly. See your dealer for
service.
Roll Bars
{Warning
Vehicle rollovers are
unpredictable and dangerous
events that may result in injury or
death regardless of the roll bar or
any other feature. No feature can
fully protect an occupant in every
crash, including a rollover.
The roll bars are under covers
behind the rear head restraints. The
roll bars are designed to deploy if
the sensing system predicts that the
vehicle is about to roll over on its
side. In addition, the roll bars are
designed to deploy in moderate to
severe side crashes depending on
the location of the impact, as well as
in a severe frontal impact. Roll bars
are not designed to deploy in rear
impacts. The roll bars deploy with the
convertible top open or closed. If the
roll bars deploy, do not operate the
convertible top.
Do not place any objects on the
covers of the roll bars behind the
head restraints.
Have the roll bars checked if the
vehicle has been in a crash, or if the
airbag readiness light stays on after
starting or driving the vehicle. See
Airbag Readiness Light
0101.
Passenger Sensing
System
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the center stack when
the vehicle is started.

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156 Infotainment System
Pictures
Pictures can only be viewed using
USB devices. If pictures are on an
SD card, transfer to a USB device
or use a USB-SD adapter.
A maximum 5Mb uncompressed
photo size is supported, however to
achieve this, use a 4 Megapixel or
lower resolution camera setting.
Only jpeg, bmp, gif, and png files
are supported.1. Touch Pictures on the Home Page.
2. The system does a search to find the picture folders.
A“Please wait” message
displays until the search is
finished.
3. A list displays. Select a picture to view.
4. Once a picture displays, thefollowing options are available:
Info : Touch to turn file name
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.
T: Touch to display a next picture if
not in slide show mode.
E: Touch to manually rotate a
picture 90 degrees
counterclockwise.
Menu : Touch to open the Picture
Viewer Settings screen. Slide
Picture Viewer Main, Slideshow Timer, and Shuffle Images display
as options for configuring the view
of images stored in the system.
If the displayed picture screen is not
used within six seconds, the upper
and lower bar options will disappear.
Touch-tap the screen to re-display
the upper and lower bar.

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2. Select a podcast name tobegin playback.
Composers: 1. Touch to view the composers on the iPod.
2. Select the composer to view a list of songs by that composer.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Audio Books: 1. Touch to view the audio books on the iPod.
2. Select the audio book from the list to begin playback.
Playing from an iPhone
or iPad®
This feature supports the following
iPhone or iPad models:
.iPhone
®(2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5,
6, and 6 plus)
. iPad
®(1G, 2G)
Follow the same instructions as
stated earlier for using an iPod. To
use voice recognition to play music,
say “Play USB,” “Play Artist,” “Play Album,” “Play Song,”
or“Play
Genre.” SeeVoice
Recognition 0192.
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
Troubleshooting
When an iPhone, iPod touch,
or iPad is connected through USB
and Bluetooth, the audio may not be
heard when the iPod source on the
radio is selected. If a phone call is
received while listening to the iPod
source and there is no audio for the
iPod after the source, then go to the
Airplay icon on the device and
select dock connector or disconnect
and reconnect the dock connector
on the device.
Some functionality may differ based
on operating system version on
device.
USB Troubleshooting
If the device is not being recognized
or the music is missing screen
information, restore the radio
defaults: 1. Touch Config.
2. Touch Radio Settings. 3. Touch Software
Versions Menu.
4. Touch Clear and Reset Radio.
5. Touch Yes.
Pair the phone again and the device
will have to index again.
Bluetooth Audio and Voice
Recognition
See Bluetooth Audio 0166 and
Voice Recognition 0192 for
information on using voice
recognition with Bluetooth audio.
Make sure all devices have the
latest software downloaded.
Auxiliary Devices
If equipped, this vehicle has an
auxiliary input jack in the center
console. Possible auxiliary audio
sources include:
. Laptop computer
. MP3 player
. Tape player

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Guidance Alert
Touch to enable the guidance alert
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.
Delete Saved Destinations
Touch to delete all saved
destinations. A Delete Saved
Destinations submenu displays.
Select the desired options for
deletion and touch Delete at the
bottom to continue. A confirmation
screen displays requesting to delete
or cancel.
Bread Crumbs
Bread crumbs, when displayed,
show a previously followed route.
Select Display to enable bread
crumbs on the map display.
It is possible to record and store
bread crumbs to retrieve journeys
for future reference.
Previously stored bread crumbs can
be loaded from the Saved menu
item, and then displayed by
selecting Show on Map.
Route Simulation
Select to display a route simulation.
Use Last Known Position :Select
to start the simulation from the last
known position. Use Previous Destination :
Select
to start the simulation from a
previous destination.
Use Specified Location : Select to
start the simulation from a specified
location.
Once the starting position for the
simulation is selected, select
Navigation and the Map display will
be in Simulation mode. SIMis
displayed on the map.
Select and enter the destination as
for a normal journey and select Start
Guidance to calculate the route in
Simulation mode.
Touch Next to skip to the next turn,
or touch Stop to pause the
simulation.
To stop the simulation, press DEST
and select Cancel Guidance.
To exit from Simulation mode, return
to the Navigation Settings menu,
select Route Simulation, then select
Cancel Route Simulation.
Vehicle Settings
See Vehicle Personalization 0113.

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

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

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1. Press CONFIG on the centerstack.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Device List.
4. Select the new phone to connect to and follow the
screen prompts.
Pairing with Voice Recognition
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired and then connected
to the vehicle before it can be used.
See the cell phone manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth functions
before pairing the cell phone. If a
Bluetooth phone is not connected,
calls will be made using OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, if available.
See OnStar Overview 0360.
Pairing a Phone
1. Press
b/g. The system
responds “Please say a
command,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Pair.”The system
responds with “Please search
for Bluetooth devices on your
phone, select your vehicle, confirm or enter the PIN
number provided on the
screen.”
3. Start the search for Bluetooth devices on the phone. Then
select the device and follow the
instructions on the phone by
either entering the four-digit
PIN or confirming the six-digit
passcode. The PIN is used in
Step 4.
4. Locate and select the device named after the vehicle make
and model in the list on the cell
phone. Follow the instructions
on the cell phone to enter the
PIN provided in Step 3 or to
confirm the six-digit code
matches. The system responds
“Successfully paired.”
5. Repeat Steps 1−4 to pair additional phones. Listing All Paired and Connected
Phones
The system can list all cell phones
paired to it. If a paired cell phone is
also connected to the vehicle, the
system responds to confirm that
phone name is connected.
1. Press
b/g. The system
responds “Please say a
command,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Device List.”
Deleting a Paired Phone
If the phone name to delete is
unknown, see “Listing All Paired
and Connected Phones.”
1. Press
b/g. The system
responds “Please say a
command,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Delete Device.”
3. The system responds: “To
delete a device, please select
its name from the list.” Select
the device to delete on the
display and it will be removed.

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Climate Controls 213
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Climate Control
Systems
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with this system.
1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
4. Air Delivery Modes 5. Fan Controls
6. Defrost
7. Rear Window Defogger
8. Recirculation
9. Heated Steering Wheel (If
Equipped)
10. Air Conditioning
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
setting is displayed. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then
adjust the temperature as
needed for best comfort.

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Driving and Operating 217
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 221
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 222
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 223
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 227
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 234
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 237
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 239
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Driver Assistance Systems
Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 244
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 250
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253