2018 BUICK CASCADA key battery

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 23
Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 270 . With an active OnStar service plan,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 280 .
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement
0 276 .
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “ Battery Replacement ” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service. Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation The transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.
K : Press to unlock both doors, the
trunk, and the fuel door. Press and
hold
K to open all windows. See
Power Windows 0 35 .

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 25Programming without
Recognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys are
not available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.
This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The
vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into
the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition on. The
security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition off.
5. Repeat Steps 2 – 4 two more
times. After the third time, turn
the ignition on; the key is learned and all previously
known keys will no longer work
with the vehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn
the ignition off and insert the
second key to be learned and
rotate the ignition on.
After the two keys are learned,
remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“ Programming with
Recognized Keys. ”
Battery Replacement
CautionWhen replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the
transmitter to extend the key. 2. Remove the battery cover by
prying it with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR 2032
or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.

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36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press to express open or pull to
express close all windows.
Window Automatic Reversal
System The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an object.
Extreme cold or ice could cause the
window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after
the object or condition is removed.
Window Operation with
Convertible Top Windows will automatically lower
fully when the convertible top is
lowered or raised. See Convertible
Top 0 37 .
Automatic Reversal System
Override
{ Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or
(Continued) Warning (Continued) others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling
and holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power
Windows If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged or disconnected,
or is not working, the windows with
the express-up feature will need to
be reprogrammed for the feature to
work. If power is lost, the rear
windows must be reprogrammed
first. Before reprogramming, replace
or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program a window:
1. With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.
2. Pull and hold the power
window switch until the window
is fully closed. Continue
holding the switch up for
approximately five seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
3. Press the power window switch
down until the window is fully
open. Continue holding the
switch down for approximately
five seconds after the window
is completely open.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.
Window Indexing
When fully closed, indexing
automatically lowers the window a
small amount when the door is

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38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Caution (Continued).
Remove all objects from the
trunk that may contact the
convertible top when it is
operated.
.
Do not leave the vehicle
with the convertible
top open.
.
Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or
opened.
.
Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.
.
Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
times in a short period of
time without starting the
engine to avoid draining the
vehicle battery.
(Continued) Caution (Continued) .
Do not open or store the
convertible top when it is
dirty or wet. This could
result in stains, mildew,
or other damage.
.
Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.
Opening the Convertible Top
1. Fold out the rear trunk partition
into the upright position. See
Rear Storage 0 90 .
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. Pull and hold the front of the
convertible top switch. The
windows will automatically
lower.
6. Continue holding until the
convertible top is completely
open. A chime will sound.
Release the switch.
7. Briefly pull the all window
switch to close all windows.

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40 Keys, Doors, and Windows temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
.
If the top has recently been
cycled repeatedly or left in an
intermediate state, it will be
temporarily disabled. A DIC
message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has
cooled.
.
If the vehicle battery is low, the
power top operation may be
disabled. Try to start the vehicle.
A DIC message displays.
.
If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been
programmed. Complete the
power window programming
procedure. See Power Windows
0 35 . Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
.
The trunk can only be opened
when the convertible top is
completely opened or closed.
.
The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.
.
When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 80 km/h (50 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
if the fuses were pulled or replaced,
or if a jump start was performed, the
TOP NOT SECURE message may
display. Press and hold the front of
the convertible top switch to close
the top, or pull and hold the switch
to open the top, until this message
is cleared.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, the top will be held
for up to 10 minutes. If the vehicle is moving or off, the amount of time
will vary from a few seconds to
about a minute.
Chimes and DIC messages will be
displayed before the top will move.
When this occurs, immediately finish
the convertible top operation by
pressing the switch again until it
completes.
If the top cannot be secured, keep
clear of the top components. In
some conditions the top may move
quickly.
Do not drive with the convertible top
in an unsecured position. The top
components may move
unexpectedly. In some cases the
top may not be able to be power
operated. If this occurs, follow the
DIC messages displayed.
If the tonneau cover is not secured
and latched, and the vehicle is
moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the
tonneau cover may automatically
move to a stable position.

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Driving and Operating 147malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes. The transmission is also
unlocked in this position.
The battery could be drained if the
key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or on position with the engine off.
The vehicle might not start if the
battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.
3 : This position starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the
key. The ignition switch will return to
on for normal driving.
A warning tone sounds when the
driver door is opened if the ignition
is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the
key is in the ignition.
If the ignition becomes difficult to
turn, see Keys 0 21 .
Key Lock Release
The vehicle is equipped with an
electronic key lock release. The key
lock release is designed to prevent
ignition key removal unless the shift
lever is in P (Park). The key lock release is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) battery. If the vehicle has an
uncharged battery or a battery with
low voltage, try charging or jump
starting the battery. See Jump
Starting - North America 0 235 .
If charging or jump starting the
battery does not work, locate the
hole below the ignition lock. Insert a
flat bladed tool or another key from
the key chain into the opening.
When the lever can be felt, actuate
the lever toward the driver, and
remove the key from the ignition. Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle
when it is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
CautionDo not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
CautionIf you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 172 .

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148 Driving and Operating CautionIf the steering wheel is turned
until it reaches the end of its
travel, and is held in that position
while starting the vehicle, damage
may occur to the hydraulic power
steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the
accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When
the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed will go
down as the engine warms. Do
not race the engine
immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and
transmission gently to allow the
oil to warm up and lubricate all
moving parts. CautionCranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the
ignition to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start
after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below − 18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Push the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it there as you hold
the key in START for a
maximum of 15 seconds. Wait
at least 15 seconds between
each try, to allow the cranking
motor to cool. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again,
repeat the procedure. This
clears the extra gasoline from
the engine. Do not race the
engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the engine
and transmission gently until
the oil warms up and lubricates
all moving parts.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories
may be used for up to 10 minutes
after the engine is turned off:
.
Power windows
.
Accessory power outlets
Power to the infotainment system
will continue to operate for
30 minutes or until the key is
removed from the ignition switch,
regardless of whether any door will
be opened.

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OnStar 281Press
= to:
.
Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
.
Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
.
Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
.
Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
.
Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped. Press
Q to connect to an
Advisor to:
.
Verify account information or
update contact information.
.
Get driving directions.
.
Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
.
Receive Roadside Assistance.
.
Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
> to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available
24/7 to:
.
Get help for an emergency.
.
Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
.
Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar service plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
> for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.