2017 BUICK CASCADA hood release

Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9967834) - 2017 - crc -
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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0215.
2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0120.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0122.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0110.
3. Cruise Control 0242.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0246 (If Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 098.
5. Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0110.
6. Steering Wheel Controls 093.
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 094.
8. Central Locking Switch. See Power Door Locks 028.
Hazard Warning
Flashers 0122.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0101.
9. AM-FM Radio 0138. 10. Anti-Theft Alarm System
Indicator Light. See Vehicle
Alarm System 031.
11. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0240.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0248.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0244.
12. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0213.
Heated Front Seats 049 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 094 (If
Equipped).
13. USB Port. See USB0160.
Input Jack. See Auxiliary
Devices 0165.
14. Convertible Top 037.
Central Power Window Switch.
See Power Windows 034.
15. Electric Parking Brake 0237.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0234.
17. Power Outlets 096. 18. Ignition Switch. See
Ignition
Positions 0228.
19. Horn 094.
20. Steering Wheel
Adjustment 093.
21. Instrument Panel Storage 089.
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0285.
22. Hood Release. See Hood 0257.
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0119.
Fog Lamps 0123 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0123.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0102.

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Vehicle Care 257
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records0343.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle
inside the vehicle. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle
and move the secondary hood
release lever toward the driver
side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release thehood prop from its retainer,
above the radiator. Securely
place the hood prop into the
slot on the underside of
the hood.

Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9967834) - 2017 - crc -
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258 Vehicle Care
To close the hood:1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly. Then, lift the hood to
relieve pressure on the hood
prop. Remove the hood prop
from the slot in the underside
of the hood and return the prop
to its retainer. The prop rod
must click into place when
returning it to the retainer to
prevent hood damage.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release
it so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.
Caution
Do not press the hood into the
latch. This may dent the hood.

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264 Vehicle Care
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter with
water or compressed air.
To inspect or replace the air cleaner/
filter:
1. Remove the six screws and liftthe cover off the engine air
cleaner/filter assembly.
2. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 3. Lower the cover into the engine
air cleaner/filter assembly, then
secure with the six screws.
{Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place
when you are driving.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out
of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
{Warning
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.