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OnStar 2832. Say “ Get my destination. ”
System responds with the
address and distance to the
destination, then responds with
“ OnStar ready, ” then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the
vehicle ’ s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Press
Q , then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle ’ s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to
the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada). Ensuring Security
.
Change the default passwords
for the Wi-Fi hotspot and
myBuick mobile application.
Make these passwords different
from each other and use a
combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
.
Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
This is your network ’ s name that
is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or
vehicle descriptions.
OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at
4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
devices can be connected. A data
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to
do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
information, press
= to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then
select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or
Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some
vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or
password, press
Q or call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle ’ s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, by using the myBuick
mobile app, or by contacting an

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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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OnStar 2853. Say the entire number without
pausing, including a “ 1 ” and the
area code. System responds:
“ OK, calling. ”
Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready. ”
2. Say “ Call. ” System responds:
“ Call. Please say the name or
number to call. ”
3. Say “ 911 ” without pausing.
System responds: “ 911. ”
4. Say “ Call. ” System responds:
“ OK, dialing 911. ”
Retrieve My Number 1. Press
= . System responds:
“ OnStar ready. ”
2. Say “ My number. ” System
responds: “ Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is, ”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press
= . System responds: “ Call
ended. ” Verify Minutes and Expiration Press
= and say “ Minutes ” then
“ Verify ” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle ’ s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
way to keep up on maintenance.
Capabilities vary by model. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations. Message and
data rates may apply. Advanced
Diagnostics requires an active
OnStar paid service plan, e-mail
address on file, and enrollment in
Advanced Diagnostics.
Includes:
.
Diagnostic Alerts: Set
preferences to receive real-time
e-mails, texts, or monthly reports
of the vehicle ’ s health. Or
press
Q to have an Advisor
initiate a remote diagnostic
report. .
Proactive Alerts: Receive a
real-time e-mail or text message
regarding potential issues with
key vehicle components, such
as the battery, fuel system,
or starter system. Alerts for
potential issues appear on the
infotainment display. Proactive
Alerts are designed to help
predict specific types of issues
based on information collected
from the vehicle. Other factors
may affect vehicle performance.
Not all issues will deliver alerts.
In some cases, a dealer service
check may be required to
confirm the accuracy of the
alerts.
.
Dealer Maintenance Notification:
Have the vehicle notify your
preferred dealer when it is time
for maintenance. Your dealer will
then contact you to set up an
appointment.
To begin, press
Q to speak to an
Advisor, or see www.onstar.com.

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294 Index Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Connections
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Roll Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gauge . . 100
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 275 Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
D Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 273
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 279
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 278
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Diagnostics
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 265
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Driving
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Driving (cont'd)
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 20
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 139
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 141
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
E Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 155
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 105
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 202
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

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296 Index Gauges (cont'd)
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 250
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
H Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 123
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Headlamp Leveling Control . . . . . 123
Headlamps
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 109
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 121 Headlamps (cont'd)
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 109
Heated
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 139
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 157
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 34
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
K Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 23
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 210
Lamps
Adaptive Forward Lighting . . . . 195
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 121
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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300 Index Service
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 175
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 262
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 263
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 272
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Side Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . 198
Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Special Application Services . . . . 257
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . . 106
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 90
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, 279
T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 269
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 32
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 218
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 217
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210