2018 BUICK CASCADA bulb

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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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Lighting 123Reversing Function
If the headlamps are on and the
shift lever is in R (Reverse), both
corner lights are turned on. They
remain on for 20 seconds after
moving the shift lever out of
R (Reverse) or until the vehicle is
driving forward faster than 16 km/h
(10 mph).
Headlamp Leveling
Control The level of the headlamps is
adjusted automatically based on
vehicle load. Hazard Warning Flashers
| : Press to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
off. This warns others that you are
having trouble. Press again to turn
the flashers off.
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the hazard
warning flashers are activated
automatically. Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cluster
will flash in the direction of the turn
or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
change. The turn signal flashes
three times.
The lever returns to its starting
position when it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out. Replace any

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124 Lighting burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not
burned out, check the fuse. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 202 .
Fog Lamps
If equipped, the front fog lamp
button is on the exterior lamp
control to the left of the steering
column. The ignition must be on to turn on
the fog lamps.
# : Press to turn the fog lamps on
or off. An indicator light on the
instrument cluster comes on when
the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps come on together
with the parking lamps.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be on
along with the fog lamps.
Interior Lighting Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel controls and
infotainment display screen. The
thumbwheel is to the left of the
steering column on the instrument
panel.
D : Move the thumbwheel up or
down and hold, to brighten or dim
the instrument panel controls and
infotainment display screen.

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Vehicle Care 173
Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 174
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements . . . . . 175
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Engine Compartment
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 181
Automatic Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 183
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 187
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Battery - North America . . . . . . 191
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 191 Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 192
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 193
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 193
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Adaptive Forward Lighting
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 197
Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Side Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . 198
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 201
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 201
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 202 Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Wheels and Tires Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 210
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Different Size Tires and
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

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Vehicle Care 195
Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section,
contact your dealer.
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{ WarningThe High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lighting system operates at
a very high voltage. If you try to
service any of the system
components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal. LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Adaptive Forward
Lighting Lamps Corner Lighting Lamps
1. Turn the cap counterclockwise
and remove it.

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2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise to disengage.
Remove the bulb holder from
the reflector. 3. Pull the bulb from the plug
connector.
4. Replace the bulb and connect
the bulb holder with the plug
connector.
5. Insert the bulb holder,
engaging the two lugs into the
reflector and turn clockwise to
secure.
Fog Lamps The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle. 1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it
from the reflector.
2. Disengage the bulb socket
from the plug connector by
pressing the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb
socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the
reflector by turning clockwise
and engage.

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Vehicle Care 197
Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. Turn the cap counterclockwise
and remove it. 2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the reflector.
3. Pull the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace it.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the
reflector and turn clockwise.
5. Fit the cap and turn clockwise. Sidemarker Lamps
1. Insert a tool in between the
sidemarker housing and the
bumper. To prevent damage,
place a cloth between the tool
and the bumper.

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198 Vehicle Care
2. Push the tool to disengage the
clip and remove the sidemarker
housing. Do not use excessive
force. 3. Turn the bulb socket 90°
counterclockwise and remove it
from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace it.
5. Re-insert the socket into the
housing and turn it 90°
clockwise.
6. Insert the sidemarker housing
in reverse order in the bumper
first, then gently push in the
clip on the side. Side Turn Signal Lamps
1. Insert a tool between the side
turn signal and the fender.
Place a cloth between the tool
and the fender.
2. Push the tool to disengage the
clip and remove the side turn
signal lamp.