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Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-11373983) - 2018 -
CRC - 7/10/17
106 Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the brake
pedal needs to be applied to release
the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
Power Steering Warning
Light
This light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on as a check to
show it is working.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If this light stays on, or comes on
while driving, the system may not be
working. If this happens, see your
dealer for service. Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light
If equipped, this light comes on
briefly while starting the vehicle. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced.
This light is green if LDW is on and
ready to operate.
This light changes to amber and
flashes to indicate that the lane
marking has been crossed without
using a turn signal in that direction.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 166 . Vehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped, this indicator will
display green when a vehicle is
detected ahead.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 164 .
StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer.

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Instruments and Controls 107This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak system is turned off.
If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction
Control System (TCS) is also off.
If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the
system does not assist in controlling
the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and
the StabiliTrak systems, and the
warning light turns off.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 157 .
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally,
the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak
system have been disabled.
A Driver Information Center (DIC)
message may display. Check the
DIC messages to determine which
feature(s) is no longer functioning
and whether the vehicle requires
service.
If the light is on and flashing, the
TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system
is actively working.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 157 .
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly
underinflated.
Stop as soon as possible, and
inflate the tires to the pressure value
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire Pressure
0 216 .
When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 218 .
Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
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108 Instruments and Controls Caution (Continued)low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition is turned
on as a check to indicate it is
working. If it does not come on,
have it fixed. The low fuel warning light comes on
and a chime sounds when the
vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns
off when fuel is added to the
fuel tank.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See Immobilizer Operation
0 32 .

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Instruments and Controls 109
High-Beam On Light The high ‐ beam on light comes on
when the high-beam headlamps are
in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0 121 for more information.
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) Light
This light should come on briefly as
the vehicle is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer. This light comes on solid when
there is a problem with the AFL
system. It flashes when the system
is switching between lighting
modes. See Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) 0 122 .
Front Fog Lamp Light
If equipped, this light comes on
when the fog lamps are on.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. See Fog
Lamps 0 124 . Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 120 .
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control, the
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control 0 159 .

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110 Instruments and Controls
Door Ajar Light If equipped, this light comes on
when a door is open or not securely
latched. Before driving, check that
all doors are properly closed.
Information Displays Driver Information
Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about
the vehicle. It also displays warning
messages if a system problem is
detected. See Vehicle Messages
0 113 . All messages appear in the
DIC display in the center of the
instrument cluster.
DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays
which can be accessed by using the
DIC buttons on the turn signal lever.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and
vehicle system information, and
warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
The bottom of the DIC display
shows the position of the shift lever
and the odometer. It may also show
the direction the vehicle is driving. DIC Buttons
1. SET/CLR: Press to set,
or press and hold to clear, the
menu item displayed.
2.
w /
x : Use to scroll through
the items in each menu.
A small marker will move
across the bottom of the page
as you scroll through the items.
This shows where each page is
in the menu.
3. MENU: Press to get to the Trip/
Fuel Menu and the Vehicle
Information Menu. This button
is also used to return to or exit
the last screen displayed on
the DIC.

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Instruments and Controls 113Remember, the Remaining Oil Life
display must be reset after each oil
change. It will not reset itself. Also,
be careful not to reset the
Remaining Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system, press SET/
CLR while the Remaining Oil Life
display is active. See Engine Oil
Life System 0 181 .
Battery Voltage
This display shows the current
battery voltage. If the voltage is in
the normal range, the value will
display. For example, the display
may read Battery Voltage 15.0
Volts. The vehicle's charging system
regulates voltage based on the state
of the battery. The battery voltage
can fluctuate while viewing this
information on the DIC. This is
normal. See Charging System Light
0 102 . Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may display one after the
other.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing SET/CLR. The messages
that require immediate action cannot
be cleared until that action is
performed. All messages should be
taken seriously and clearing the
messages does not correct the
problem.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
.
Service Messages
.
Fluid Levels
.
Vehicle Security
.
Brakes
.
Ride Control Systems .
Driver Assistance Systems
.
Cruise Control
.
Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.
Wiper/Washer Systems
.
Doors and Windows
.
Convertible Top
.
Seat Belts
.
Airbag Systems
.
Engine and Transmission
.
Tire Pressure
.
Battery
Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is
reduced. Reduced propulsion power
can affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may
be reduced the next time the vehicle
is driven. The vehicle may be driven

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114 Instruments and Controls while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH) This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires. Vehicle
Personalization Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
Using the Center Stack Controls
Z Knob
.
Press the outer diameter
(chrome ring) to enter, select,
or activate a highlighted menu
option.
.
Turn to highlight a menu option.
.
Press the outer diameter
(chrome ring) to enable or
disable a system setting. BACK
.
Press to exit a menu.
.
Press to return to a previous
screen.
Using the Infotainment Display
Touch a screen feature to:
.
View more feature options.
.
Enable or disable the feature.
w : Touch to scroll up.
x : Touch to scroll down.
Back : Touch to return to the
previous menu.
To access the
personalization menu:
1. Touch Config on the Home
Page of the infotainment
display or press CONFIG on
the center stack.
2. Select the desired feature to
display a list of available
options.
3. Select the desired feature
setting.

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Instruments and Controls 117Symbols
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 162 .
Select to enable or disable.
Guide Lines
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 162 .
Select to enable or disable.
Display Off
Select to turn the display off. The
display will return when any controls
on the radio center stack are
pressed or the infotainment screen
is touched.
Map Settings
See “ Map Settings ” in the
infotainment manual.
Vehicle Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
.
Comfort and Convenience
.
Collision Detection Systems .
Lighting
.
Power Door Locks
.
Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
.
Return to Factory Settings?
Climate and Air Quality Select and the following may
display:
.
Auto Fan Speed
.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seat
.
Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
Choose the blower speed setting.
Select High, Medium, or Low.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seat
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on when using remote
start on cold days.
Select to enable or disable.
Auto Rear Defog
When on, this feature turns on the
rear window defogger at vehicle
start when the interior temperature
is cold and fog is likely. The auto rear defog function can be disabled
by selecting
1 . When off, the
feature can be turned on by
selecting
1 . See “ Rear Window
Defogger ” under Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0 129 .
Select to enable or disable.
Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may
display:
.
Chime Volume
.
Button Chime
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Select Low or High.
Button Chime
This allows the Button Chime
feature to be turned on or off.
Select to enable or disable.