towing BUICK CASCADA 2019 User Guide

Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-12461774) - 2019 -
CRC - 3/26/18
242 Vehicle Care
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.
To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes,
such as behind a motor home, see
Recreational Vehicle Towing0242.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle –such as behind a motor
home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly
towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground. Dolly towing is towing the
vehicle with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on a
device known as a dolly.
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
.
Before towing the vehicle,
become familiar with the local
laws that apply to recreational
vehicle towing. These laws may
vary by region.
. What is the towing capacity of
the towing vehicle? Be sure to
read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations.
. How far will the vehicle be
towed? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow. .
Does the vehicle have the
proper towing equipment? See
your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice
and equipment
recommendations.
. Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the
towing vehicle.

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Dinghy Towing
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the
drivetrain components could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the
ground.The vehicle was not designed to be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be
towed, a dolly should be used. See
“Dolly Towing”
following.
Dolly Towing
Tow the vehicle with the two rear
wheels on the ground and the front
wheels on a dolly.
To tow the vehicle with two wheels
on the ground and a dolly:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear
could damage it. Also, repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never have the
vehicle towed from the rear.

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254 Service and Maintenance
The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy,
and reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more
frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services -
Normal are for vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 142.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0170. Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.
Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
. Frequently towing a trailer.
. Used for high speed or
competitive driving.
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
serious injury. Perform
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your dealer to
have a trained technician do the
work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0177.

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274 Customer Information
.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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Aftermarket collision parts are also
available. These are made by
companies other than GM and may
not have been tested for the vehicle.
As a result, these parts may fit
poorly, exhibit premature durability/
corrosion problems, and may not
perform properly in subsequent
collisions. Aftermarket parts are not
covered by the GM New Vehicle
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle
failure related to such parts is not
covered by that warranty.
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you
choose a collision repair facility that
meets your needs before you ever
need collision repairs. Your dealer
may have a collision repair center
with GM-trained technicians and
state-of-the-art equipment, or be
able to recommend a collision repair
center that has GM-trained
technicians and comparable
equipment.
Insuring the Vehicle
Protect your investment in the GM
vehicle with comprehensive and
collision insurance coverage. There
are significant differences in the
quality of coverage afforded by
various insurance policy terms.
Many insurance policies provide
reduced protection to the GM
vehicle by limiting compensation for
damage repairs through the use of
aftermarket collision parts. Some
insurance companies will not
specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you ensure that the
vehicle will be repaired with GM
original equipment collision parts.
If such insurance coverage is not
available from your current
insurance carrier, consider switching
to another insurance carrier.
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
company may require you to have
insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or
Genuine Manufacturer replacementparts. Read the lease carefully, as
you may be charged at the end of
the lease for poor quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call
emergency services for help. Do not
leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of.
Move the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are
instructed to move it by a police
officer.
Give only the necessary information
to police and other parties involved
in the crash.
For emergency towing see
Roadside Assistance Program
0
273.
Gather the following information:
. Driver name, address, and
telephone number
. Driver license number
. Owner name, address, and
telephone number
. Vehicle license plate number

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Index 299
Gauges (cont'd)Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 253
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 124
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Headlamp Leveling Control . . . . . 124
Headlamps
Adaptive ForwardLighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Headlamps (cont'd)
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 111
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 122
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 111
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 140
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 158
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 278
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 34
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 23
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 213
Lamps Adaptive Forward Lighting . . . . 197
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 122
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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302 Index
Power Steering WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 59
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 281
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 275
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 193, 238, Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 279
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 164
Rearview MirrorsAutomatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 242
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 72
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 280
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Roll Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 268
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . 280
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 275
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 60
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 59
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 49
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 48

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304 Index
Tires (cont'd)Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 220
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 219
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Terminology and Definitions . . 216
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 229
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . 173
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 242
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 227
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 266
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Vehicle (cont'd)
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 168
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 229
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 78
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34