spare tire BUICK CASCADA 2018 User Guide

Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-11373983) - 2018 -
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222 Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “ Wheel
Nut Torque ” under Capacities
and Specifications 0 264 .
{ WarningRust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the center of the
wheel hub with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or
tire rotation to prevent corrosion
or rust build-up. Do not get
grease on the flat wheel
mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts. When It Is Time for New
Tires Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
or less of tread remaining.
See Tire Inspection 0 221 and Tire
Rotation 0 221 . The rubber in tires ages over time.
This also applies to the spare tire,
if the vehicle has one, even if it is
never used. Multiple factors
including temperatures, loading
conditions, and inflation pressure
maintenance affect how fast aging
takes place. GM recommends that
tires, including the spare if
equipped, be replaced after six
years, regardless of tread wear. The
tire manufacture date is the last four
digits of the DOT Tire Identification
Number (TIN) which is molded into
one side of the tire sidewall. The
first two digits represent the week
(01 – 52) and the last two digits, the
year. For example, the third week of
the year 2010 would have a
four-digit DOT date of 0310.
Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park
a vehicle that will be stored for at
least a month in a cool, dry, clean
area away from direct sunlight to
slow aging. This area should be free

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Vehicle Care 225Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades
are molded on the sidewalls of
most passenger car tires. The
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply
to deep tread, winter tires,
compact spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production
tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they
must also conform to federal
safety requirements and
additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For
example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
All Passenger Car Tires Must
Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements In Addition To
These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1½) times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.

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Vehicle Care 229When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
1. Strap
2. Screwdriver
3. Jack
4. Wheel Wrench and Tow Eye
(In Bag)
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk
0 29 .
2. Lift the load floor. 3. Turn the retainer nut
counterclockwise to remove it.
Remove the spare tire and
place it near the tire being
changed.
4. Remove the jack and tools and
place them near the tire being
changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0 227 .

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232 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued)towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
12. Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare wheel.
13. Place the compact spare tire
on the wheel-mounting surface. { WarningNever use oil or grease on bolts
or nuts because the nuts might
come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
14. Reinstall the wheel nuts.
Tighten each nut by hand until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
15. Lower the vehicle by turning
the jack handle
counterclockwise.
{ WarningWheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
(Continued) Warning (Continued) using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and
Specifications 0 264 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
CautionImproperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
0 264 for the wheel nut torque
specification.

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Vehicle Care 233
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence, as
shown.
17. Lower the jack all the way and
remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly
with the wheel wrench. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{ WarningStoring a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
1. Replace the wheel wrench in
the tool bag and the jack and
tools in their original storage
location.
2. Remove the strap.
3. Place the flat tire in the storage
compartment with the valve
stem up. 4. Place the loop end of the strap
through the left rear cargo
tie-down.
Place the hook end of the strap
through the loop and pull it until
the strap is securely fastened
to the cargo tie-down.

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234 Vehicle Care
5. Insert the strap through the
wheel, as shown.
6. Attach the hook to the right
rear cargo tie-down.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it
using the buckle.
8. Replace the load floor.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible. Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools
Reverse the instructions for
removing the spare tire and tools to
store the compact spare tire.
Compact Spare Tire
{ WarningDriving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be
injured. Use only one compact
spare tire at a time.
If this vehicle has a compact spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new;
however, it can lose air over time.
Check the inflation pressure
regularly. It should be 420 kPa
(60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and check
that the spare tire is correctly
inflated after being installed on the
vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only.
The vehicle will perform differently
with the spare tire installed and it is
recommended that the vehicle
speed be limited to 80 km/h
(50 mph). To conserve the tread of
the spare tire, have the standard tire
repaired or replaced as soon as
convenient and return the spare tire
to the storage area.
When using a compact spare tire,
the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and
Traction Control systems may
engage until the spare tire is
recognized by the vehicle,
especially on slippery roads. Adjust
driving to reduce possible
wheel slip.
Caution
When the compact spare is
installed, do not take the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails
which can damage the tire, wheel,
and other parts of the vehicle.

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Vehicle Care 235Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.
Do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires.
They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
and its wheel together.
CautionTire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage
the vehicle and the chains. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare. Jump Starting Jump Starting - North
America For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0 191 .
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
{ WarningWARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
(Continued) Warning (Continued) HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 174 and the back
cover.
{ WarningBatteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
.
They contain acid that can
burn you.
.
They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.
They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.

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238 Vehicle Care
Towing the Vehicle CautionIncorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Do not lash or hook to
suspension components. Use the
proper straps around the tires to
secure the vehicle.
Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed
car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck
could damage the vehicle.
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use
caution and low speeds to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Front Tow Eye
If the vehicle is equipped with tow
eye, only use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier
from a flat road surface. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle from
snow, mud or sand.
The tow eye is located underneath
the load floor, near the spare tire or
the compressor kit, if equipped.
Carefully open the cover by using
the small notch that conceals the
front tow eye socket. Install the tow eye into the socket
and turn it until it is fully tightened.
When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.

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Customer Information 271.
Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
.
Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Buick dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, or snow.
.
Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
.
Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery. .
Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 500 miles.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance .
Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
.
Legal fines.
.
Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered. Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles .
Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel
delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not
provided through this service.
.
Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
.
Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: Must be over
150 km from where your trip was
started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of
the repair orders are required.
Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help you
make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment.
.
Alternative Service: If
assistance cannot be provided
right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give
permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100,

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Index 293Automatic
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
B Battery
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Battery - North America . . . . 191, 235
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 193
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 104
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 145 Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 197
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 201
Side Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . 198
Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
C Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
California
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .174, 191, 235,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Carbon Monoxide (cont'd)
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 92
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 102
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 192
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 72
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 87
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 273
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 234