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Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-11373983) - 2018 -
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252 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance
Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop
.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0 179 .
Once a Month
.
Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 216 .
.
Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0 221 .
.
Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 188 .
Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
a year and the oil life system must
be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 181 .
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0 221 .
.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0 179 and
Engine Oil Life System 0 181 . .
Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0 183 .
.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0 188 .
.
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination and replace
worn or damaged blades. See
Exterior Care 0 241 . Replace
wiper blades every 20 000 km/
12,000 mi or 12 months. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 193 .
.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0 216 .
.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 221 .
.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 183 .
.
Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0 241 .

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254 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
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
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 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 miRotate 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)

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Service and Maintenance 255Footnotes — Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
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) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, 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
0 183 . (5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(6) Replace brake fluid every three
years. See Brake Fluid 0 190 .

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256 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
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
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 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 miRotate 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
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
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) Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, 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.

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258 Service and Maintenance Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
.
Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
.
Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
.
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary. Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
.
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle ’ s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 260 for GM approved
fluids.
.
Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
.
Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled. Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
.
With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.

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264 Technical Data
Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities
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)

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284 OnStar OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyBuick Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myBuick mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Buick users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.
Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.
Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
.
Activate the horn and lamps.
.
Check the vehicle ’ s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
.
Send destinations to the vehicle.
.
Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
.
Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped. .
Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
.
Request roadside assistance.
.
Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
.
Connect with Buick on social
media.
For myBuick mobile app information
and compatibility, see
www.my.buick.com.
An active OnStar service,
compatible device, factory-installed
remote start, and power locks are
required. Data rates apply. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations.
Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps. OnStar AtYourService OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
= as follows.
Make a Call
1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready. ”
2. Say “ Call. ” System responds:
“ Call. Please say the name or
number to call. ”

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Index 295Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 178
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 151
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 278
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 120
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 F Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 123
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 182
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Front Seats
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . 197
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fuel (cont'd)
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 108
Requirements, California . . . . . 168
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 202
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
G Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Gauges
Engine Coolant
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Index 297Lamps (cont'd)
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Side Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Lane Departure Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Leveling Control
Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lighting
Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 124
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Lights
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Lights (cont'd)
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 104
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 121
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 106
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Operate Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 100
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Warning, Power Steering . . . . . 106 Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 108
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
M Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 252
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 102
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Messages
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

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298 Index Messages (cont'd)
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 34
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
N Navigation
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 145
O Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 181
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 71
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 269 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
OnStar Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
OnStar Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
OnStar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Operation
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 275
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
P Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Parking
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 192
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 150
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 162
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 65
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 175
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 148
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Steering Warning
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 57
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 278
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 272