Buick Cascada 2017 Owner's Manual
Cascada Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Storage . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 89
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 92
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 127
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 217
Vehicle Care . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 254
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 331
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 347
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 357
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and CASCADA are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
Buick Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23321689 A First Printing
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
©
2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
` : Do Not Puncture
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
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3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
®
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information .. .. .. .. . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System .. .. . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Seats . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment .. .. 12
Safety Belts . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 12
Passenger Sensing System .. . 12
Mirror Adjustment . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment .. .. 13
Interior Lighting . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14
Climate Controls . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 17
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 17
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 17
Parking Assist . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Outlets . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Convertible .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tire Pressure Monitor . .. . . . . . . . 18
Fuel .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
E85 or FlexFuel .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . 19
Engine Oil Life System . .. . . . . . 19
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 19
Roadside Assistance
Program .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 20
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . .. . . . . . . . . 16
Steering Wheel Controls .. .. . . . 16
Cruise Control . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 215.
2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 120.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0 122.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 110.
3. Cruise Control 0 242.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 246 (If Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0 98.
5. Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 110.
6. Steering Wheel Controls 0 93.
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.
8. Central Locking Switch. See
Power Door Locks 0 28.
Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 122.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101.
9. AM-FM Radio 0 138.
10. Anti-Theft Alarm System
Indicator Light. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 31.
11. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 240.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 248.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 244.
12. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 213.
Heated Front Seats 0 49 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 94 (If
Equipped).
13. USB Port. See USB 0 160.
Input Jack. See Auxiliary
Devices 0 165.
14. Convertible Top 0 37.
Central Power Window Switch.
See Power Windows 0 34.
15. Electric Parking Brake 0 237.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 234.
17. Power Outlets 0 96.
18. Ignition Switch. See Ignition
Positions 0 228.
19. Horn 0 94.
20. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 93.
21. Instrument Panel Storage 0 89.
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0 285.
22. Hood Release. See
Hood 0 257.
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 119.
Fog Lamps 0 123 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 123.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 102.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
With Remote Start Shown
Press the button to extend the key.
The key can be used for the driver
side lock and the ignition.
K : Press to unlock both doors, the
trunk and the fuel door. Press and
hold
K to open all windows.
Q : Press to lock both doors, the
trunk and the fuel door. Press and
hold to close all windows.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.
V : Press and hold to release the
trunk.
7 : Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. Press and hold for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press again to cancel
the panic alarm.
See Keys 0 21 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 23.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
/
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.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26.
/ until the
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
.
Use the key in the driver door.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the power door
lock switch.
.
Pulling an interior door handle
will unlock the door. Pulling the
door handle again unlatches it.
Power Door Locks
K : Press to unlock.
Q : Press to lock.
See Power Door Locks 0 28.
Trunk Release
Press the lower half of the emblem
to open the trunk. See Trunk 0 29.
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Windows
Window Operation with
Convertible Top
Windows will automatically lower
fully when the convertible top is
lowered or raised. Convertible
Top 0 37.
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver Seat Adjustment
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP). See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 231.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
See Power Windows 0 34.
Central Power Window Switch
Press to express open or pull to
express close all windows.
To adjust a power driver seat,
if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 47.
To adjust the power seatback:
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.
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Power Lumbar
If equipped, press and hold the front
of the switch to increase lumbar
support, or the rear of the switch to
decrease lumbar support.
To adjust the height of the support,
press and hold the top or bottom of
the switch. Release the switch when
the seatback reaches the desired
level of lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 48.
Seatback Latches
To fold the seatback, lift the release
lever and fold the seatback forward.
The seat will slide forward.
To raise, lift the seatback to its
upright position until the seat locks.
The seat will slide back to the
original position.
See Seatback Latches 0 49.
Rear Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded.
For detailed instructions, see Rear
Seats 0 50.
Heated Seats
If available, the controls are on the
climate control panel. The engine
must be running to operate the
heated seats.
M or L to heat the driver or
Press
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press the control once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the control, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting and one
light the lowest.
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See Heated Front Seats 0 49.
Safety Belts
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints 0 46 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 48.
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 52.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 53.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 54.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 76.
Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 63 for
important information.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the center
stack when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 101.
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature comes on
when the vehicle is started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 0 34.
3. Turn the selector switch to
to deselect the mirror.
The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 33.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Turn the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Move the control to adjust the
mirror.
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
9
4. Lift the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The interior lamps control in the
overhead console controls both the
front and rear interior lamps.
( : Press to turn the lamps off,
even when a door is open.
H : Press to turn the lamps on
automatically when a door is
opened.
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' : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
Reading Lamps
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is to the
left of the steering column on the
instrument panel.
O : Briefly turn to this position to
turn the automatic lamp control off
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
# or $ : Press the button near
each lamp to turn it on or off.
or on again.
AUTO : Turns the headlamps on
automatically at normal brightness,
together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps,
instrument panel lights, and
sidemarker lamps.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights. A warning
chime sounds if the driver door is
opened when the ignition switch is
off and the headlamps are on.
# : If equipped with fog lamps,
press to turn the lamps on or off.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 119
.
Fog Lamps 0 123
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or START,
move the lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
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INT : Move the lever up to INT, then
turn the
for more or less sensitivity to
moisture.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
n L : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and
ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
x INT band up or down
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
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See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 213.
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
DSC allows you to shift an
automatic transmission similar to a
manual transmission. To use the
DSC feature:
1. Move the shift lever from
D (Drive) to the left into the (+)
or (−) manual position.
2. Press the shift lever forward (+)
to upshift or rearward (−) to
downshift. An M and the
current gear will be displayed
in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
See Manual Mode 0 235.
While using the DSC feature, the
vehicle will have firmer, quicker
shifting. You can use this for sport
driving or when climbing or
descending hills, to stay in gear
longer, or to downshift for more
power or engine braking.
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Vehicle Features
Cruise Control
Infotainment System
See Infotainment System in this
manual for information on the radio,
audio players, phone, navigation
system, and voice or speech
recognition. It also includes
information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See Steering Wheel
Controls 0 93.
1 : Press to turn the cruise control
system on or off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, move the thumbwheel up
briefly to resume to that speed or
hold upward to accelerate. If cruise
control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed.
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 242.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the center of
the instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the turn
signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set,
or press and hold to clear, the
menu item displayed.
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2. w / x : Use the band to
scroll through the items in
each menu.
3. MENU: Press to display the
DIC menus. This button is also
used to return to or exit the last
screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 110.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
is detected ahead. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a visual alert
and rapidly beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 246.
V, when a vehicle
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light,
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 248.
@, is green if a lane
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 244.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
display a warning triangle on the
RVC screen and a graphic on the
instrument cluster to provide the
object distance. In addition, multiple
beeps may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 244.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet
on the center stack below the
climate controls and one on the rear
of the center floor console. These
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outlets are powered when the key is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or until the driver door is opened
within 10 minutes of turning off the
vehicle. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 231.
See Power Outlets 0 96.
Convertible
The convertible top can be
automatically opened and closed.
For step-by-step instructions, see
Convertible Top 0 37.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
The appropriate DIC message is
displayed.
.
Press and release
turn TCS back on. The
appropriate DIC message is
displayed.
.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
until g comes on in the
g on the center stack.
g again to
g
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed.
.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 240.
g again to turn on both
Press
systems. The appropriate DIC
message is displayed.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
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Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 224. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 296.
Fuel
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as
low as 87 may be used, but it will
reduce performance and fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 249.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 110.
2. Press and hold SET/CLR to
reset the oil life at 100%.
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 262.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
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.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Buick owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.
See Roadside Assistance
Program 0 351.
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Keys and Locks
Keys .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System .. .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . .. . . . . . . . . . 23
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 26
Door Locks . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Door Locks .. .. . . . . . . . . . 28
Delayed Locking . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 28
Automatic Door Locks .. .. . . . . . 28
Lockout Protection . .. .. . . . .. . . . 29
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 31
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 32
Immobilizer Operation . .. . . . . . . 32
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Mirrors . .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . 33
Folding Mirrors . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33
Heated Mirrors . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . 33
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors .. .. . . . 34
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Windows
Windows .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . 34
Power Windows . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sun Visors . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 36
Roof
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.
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impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
Warning
{
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
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The ignition key, key rings, and RKE
transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together. As a
system, it reduces the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. If replacements
or additions are required, see your
dealer. Limit added items to a few
essential keys or small, light items
no larger than an RKE transmitter.
Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.
The key that is part of the RKE
transmitter can be used for the
ignition and driver side lock.
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Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance
Program 0 351.
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 360.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 357.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.
With Remote Start Shown
K : Press to unlock both doors, the
trunk, and the fuel door. Press and
hold
K to open all windows. See
Power Windows 0 34.
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The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.
Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 31.
K will disarm the alarm
Q : Press to lock both doors, the
trunk, and the fuel door. Press and
hold
Q to close all windows.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate locking.
If the driver door is open when
pressed, all doors lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.
If the passenger door is open when
Q is
Q is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 0 31.
Q may also arm the alarm
V : Press and hold to release the
trunk.
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times.
Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for 30 seconds,
or until
vehicle is started.
7 is pressed again or the
7 for at least
/ : If equipped, press to operate
the remote start feature. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 26.
The buttons on the transmitter are
disabled when there is a key in the
ignition.
Programming Keys to the
Vehicle
Only keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
keys no longer work. Any remaining
keys will need to be reprogrammed.
Each vehicle can have up to eight
keys matched to it.
Programming with two
Recognized Keys
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already
programmed key in the ignition
and turn the key to the ON/
RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF,
and remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds,
insert the second original
already programmed key in the
ignition and turn it to the ON/
RUN position.
4. Insert the new key to be
programmed and turn it to the
ON/RUN position within
five seconds.
The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional
keys are to be programmed.
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If a key is lost or damaged, see your
dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without two
Recognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys are
not available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.
This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The
vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into
the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security
light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn
to ON/RUN; the key is learned
and all previously known keys
will no longer work with the
vehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn to
OFF and insert the second key
to be learned and rotate to
ON/RUN.
After the two keys are learned,
remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with two
Recognized Keys.”
Battery Replacement
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the
transmitter to extend the key.
Caution
2. Remove the battery cover by
prying it with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR 2032
or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
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Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.
/ : This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defogger and
heated seats may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. See Heated Front Seats
0 49 and Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 23.
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Press and release
2. Immediately after completing
Step 1, press and hold
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes unless a time extension
is done or the ignition is turned on.
After 30 seconds, repeat the steps if
Q.
/ for at
a 10-minute extension is desired.
Remote start can be extended
only once.
The key must be turned to ON/RUN
before driving.
Extending Engine Run Time
For a 10-minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is
still running. An extension can be
requested 30 seconds after starting.
The remote start can be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.
For example, if the engine has been
running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.
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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
.
The key is in the ignition.
.
The hood is not closed.
.
The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.
The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
.
The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
.
The oil pressure is low.
.
Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.
/ until the
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The chance
of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.
Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
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Warning (Continued)
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
.
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when slowing or stopping
the vehicle. Lock the doors
to help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
.
Use the key in the driver door.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the power door
lock switch.
.
Pulling an interior door handle
will unlock the door. Pulling the
door handle again unlatches it.
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Free-Turning Locks
The door lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is used,
or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open.
To reset the lock, turn it to the
vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and
insert it again.
If this does not reset the lock, turn
the key halfway around in the
cylinder and repeat the reset
procedure.
Power Door Locks
The central locking switch locks and
unlocks both doors, the trunk, and
the fuel door.
K : Press to unlock.
Q : Press to lock.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of
the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.
When
Q is pressed on the power
door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three
times indicating delayed locking is
active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are
closed. If a door is reopened before
that time, the five-second timer will
reset when all doors are closed
again.
Q on the door lock switch
Press
again or press
transmitter to lock the doors
immediately.
This feature can also be
programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.
Q on the RKE
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park).
To unlock the doors:
.
K on the power door lock
Press
switch.
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Shift the transmission into
P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.
Lockout Protection
When locking is requested with the
driver door open and the key in the
ignition, all the doors will lock and
then the driver door will unlock. This
can be manually overridden by
pressing and holding
power door lock switch.
If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned
on, the vehicle is off with the driver
door open, and door locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and
only the driver door will unlock. The
Open Door Anti-Lockout feature can
be turned on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 113.
Q on the
Doors
Trunk
{
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.
Close all of the windows.
.
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
.
Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
Warning
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Warning (Continued)
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
.
If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0 233.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or the shift lever must be in
P (Park).
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