2019 BUICK CASCADA climate control

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132 Climate Controls
Rear Window Defogger
=:Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The defogger only works when the
ignition is on. The defogger turns off
if the ignition is off or in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation. See
“Climate and Air Quality” under
Vehicle Personalization 0116.
When Auto Rear Defog is selected,
the rear window defogger turns on
automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outside
temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger
turns off automatically after about
10 minutes. At higher speeds, the
rear window defogger may stay on
continuously.
If equipped with heated outside
mirrors, they turn on when the rear
window defogger button is on and help to clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirrors. See
Heated
Mirrors 034.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
MorL:If equipped, press to turn
the heated seats on or off. See
Heated Front Seats 051.
(:If equipped, press to turn the
heated steering wheel on or off. See
Heated Steering Wheel 096. Remote Start Climate Control
Operation :
The climate control
system may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. The system uses
the driver ’s previous settings to heat
or cool the inside of the vehicle. The
rear defog may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during a
remote start. If equipped with front
heated seats, they may come on
during a remote start. The heated
seat indicator lights do not come
on during a remote start.
See Remote Vehicle Start 026 and
Heated Front Seats 051.

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Climate Controls 133
Air Vents
Adjustable Air Vents
1. Slider Knob
2. Thumbwheel
Use the slider knobs (1) on the air
vents to change the direction of the
airflow.
Use the thumbwheels (2) near the
air vents to control the amount of
airflow or to shut off the airflow.
Fixed Air Vents
Additional air vents are under the
windshield, near the side windows,
and in the foot wells.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from the air inlets at
the base of the windshield that
can block the flow of air into the
vehicle. .
Clear snow off the hood to
improve visibility and help
decrease moisture drawn into
the vehicle.
. Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
. Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.

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134 Climate Controls
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
Air Intake
The air intake in front of the
windshield in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any
leaves, dirt, or snow.Pollen Filter
The pollen filter cleans dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants from air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should
never be repaired or replaced by
one from a salvage vehicle.
It should only be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
directly to the atmosphere is harmful
to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
or other health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system requires
periodic maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule
0255.

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136 Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the seat belt. See Seat Belts053.
. Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.

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Driving and Operating 141
.The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied sooner
than when on dry pavement.
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0155.
. Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas.
The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when
the surrounding roads are clear.
Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
. Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0273. To get
help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe: .
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO), which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
. Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.
. Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side
that is away from the wind,
to bring in fresh air.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest
setting. See “Climate
Control Systems.”
For more information about CO,
see Engine Exhaust 0151.
To save fuel, run the engine for
short periods to warm the vehicle
and then shut the engine off and
partially close the window. Moving
about to keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive,
when running the engine, push the
accelerator pedal slightly so the
engine runs faster than the idle
speed. This keeps the battery
charged to restart the vehicle and to
signal for help with the headlamps.
Do this as little as possible, to
save fuel.

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206 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
8 O2 sensor/ Powertrain cooling
9 Rear window sensor
10 Vehicle battery sensor
11 Trunk release
12 Adaptive headlamps/ Automatic headlamp
leveling
13 ABS valves
14 –
15 Engine control module
16 Starter
17 Transmission control module
18 Rear window defogger
19 Front power window
20 Rear power window
21 Rear electrical center Fuses
Usage
22 –
23 –
24 Right high-beam headlamp
25 Left high-beam headlamp
26 Front fog lamps
27 –
28 –
29 Electric parking brake
30 ABS pump
31 –
32 Airbag
33 Adaptive forward lighting/Automatic
headlamp leveling
34 Exhaust gas recirculation
35 Power windows/Rain sensor/Exterior
mirror Fuses
Usage
36 Climate control
37 –
38 Vacuum pump
39 Fuel system control module
40 Front windshield washer
41 –
42 Engine cooling fan
43 Windshield wipers
44 –
45 Engine cooling fan
46 –
47 Horn
48 Engine cooling fan
49 Fuel pump
50 Headlamp leveling/ Adaptive forward
lighting
51 –
52 –

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228 Vehicle Care
Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
All Passenger Car Tires Must
Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements In Addition To
These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1½) times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from thenorm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,

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296 Index
AutomaticDoor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Battery - North America . . . . 193, 238
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 195
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 106
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 146 Bulb Replacement
Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 199
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 203
Side Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . 200
Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .176, 193, 238, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Carbon Monoxide (cont'd)
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 94
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 104
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 194
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 74
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 89
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 276
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 237