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356 OnStar
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase.
Press
Qto set up an account.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto 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 or connected
services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
or connected service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
Services, and Roadside Assistance
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.
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.PressQto speak with an
Advisor.
OnStar or connected 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 or
connected services. Service
involving location information about
the vehicle cannot work unless GPS
signals are available, unobstructed,
and compatible with the OnStar
hardware. OnStar or connected
services may not work if the OnStar
equipment is not properly installed
or it has not been properly
maintained. If equipment or software
is added, connected, or modified,
OnStar or connected services may
not work. Other problems beyond
the control of OnStar —such as
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather,
electrical system design and
architecture of the vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless
phone network congestion or
jamming
—may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 350.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help
with physical disabilities and
medical conditions.
Press
Qto help:
. Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
that meets accessibility needs.
. Provide directions to the closest
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability to
communicate to deaf,
hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
customers while in the vehicle. The
available dealer-installed TTY
system can provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar services,
except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
If equipped, TTY mode can be
turned on or off by touching
Settings, then Apps, and then
Phone. When TTY mode is on,
phone calls can be made or
received with OnStar using the
infotainment display.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some
OnStar services. The PIN will need
to be changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To
change the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing
Qor
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be
warranted as part of the vehicle
warranty.
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364 Connected Services
3. To change the SSID orpassword, press
Qor call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, by using the myBuick
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyBuick Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myBuick mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. Buick users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks. .
Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Buick on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myBuick mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.buick.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device, factory-installed remote start, and
power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Features are subject to change. For
updates on feature capabilities, see
my.buick.com. Message and data
rates may apply.
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Index 367
Child RestraintsInfants and Young Children . . . . . 73
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 88
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 347
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287, 293
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 363 Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . .115
Engine TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . 196
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Customer Information
Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Customer Satisfaction
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 347
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 353
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 352
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 364
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 339
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 187, 252
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 203
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374 Index
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155, 353
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 343
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 30 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . 43
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Tires (cont'd)
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272, 273
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 275
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 274
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . 287, 293
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Terminology and Definitions . . 269
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 284
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217