2018 BUICK CASCADA audio

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16 In Brief See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 129 .
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 0 153 .
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. Vehicle Features Infotainment System See the infotainment 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" in the infotainment
manual. Cruise Control
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.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 39If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded.
Closing the Convertible Top
1. Make sure the sun visor mirror
covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.
2. Close the trunk.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. When possible, operate the
convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped. The top can
be operated while driving
below 50 km/h (31 mph) and
will stop if that speed is
exceeded. The top operation
will take approximately
25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached. 5. Press and hold the front of the
convertible top switch. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. After the convertible top is
completely closed, a chime will
sound. Release the switch.
7. Briefly pull the all window
switch to close all windows.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded. Troubleshooting
Check the following if the
convertible top switch is not
operating:
.
The ignition should be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) should
be active.
.
The trunk lid should be closed
with the rear trunk partition in
place. A Driver Information
Center (DIC) message will
display.
.
If the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message is
displayed on the DIC, see
“ Manual Closing of Top ” later in
this section.
.
At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
open. It is possible to close the
top down to temperatures of
about − 20 °C ( − 4 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top
will not open due to low

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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 115Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.
Languages
.
Time and Date
.
Radio Settings
.
Phone Settings
.
Navigation Settings
.
Display Settings
.
Vehicle Settings
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Languages Select Languages, then select from
the available language(s).
Time and Date Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0 96 .
Radio Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Auto Volume .
Gracenote Options
.
SXM Channel Art
.
Max Startup Volume
.
Number of Favorites Pages
.
SXM Categories
.
Software Versions Menu
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volume to
minimize the effects of unwanted
background noise that can result
from changing road surfaces, driving
speeds, or open windows. This
feature works best at lower volume
settings where background noise is
typically louder than the sound
system volume.
Select Off, Low, Medium, or High.
Gracenote Options
Select and the following may
display:
.
Normalization Normalization
This feature improves voice
recognition and media groupings.
See “ Configuration Menu ” in the
Infotainment Manual.
Select to enable or disable.
SXM Channel Art
This feature turns the SXM Audio
page background on the SXM
Channel display on and off.
Select to enable or disable.
Max Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level.
Touch + or − to increase or
decrease the volume.
Number of Favorite Pages
Select to set the number of favorite
pages to display.
Select the desired number.

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128 Infotainment System
Infotainment
System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.

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286 OnStar
OnStar Additional
Information OnStar Smart Driver OnStar Smart Driver provides
information about driving behavior to
help maximize overall vehicle
performance, reduce wear and tear,
and enhance fuel efficiency. An
Insurance Discounts Eligibility
feature is also offered within OnStar
Smart Driver. See www.onstar.com
for details regarding vehicle
eligibility and system limitations.
OnStar, General Motors, and their
affiliates are not insurance
providers. Obtain insurance only
from licensed insurance providers.
In-Vehicle Audio Messages Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.
Prior to vehicle purchase.
Press
Q to set up an account.
.
With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days. .
After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service Press
Q to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar services if
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners Press
Q and follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics,
Remote Services, Roadside
Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
Privacy Statement, and Software
Terms:
.
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
.
See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
.
Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
.
Press
Q to speak with an
Advisor.
OnStar services cannot work unless
the vehicle is in a place where
OnStar has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service
in that area. The wireless service
provider must also have coverage,
network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar