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2016 Buick Cascada Owner Manual

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Driving and Operating
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Buick Cascada Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S-9186636) - 2016 - crc -

3/9/16

Driving and Operating

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Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:

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Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.

.

Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.

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Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.

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Warning

Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill slope
can cause brake overheating, can
reduce brake performance, and
could result in a loss of braking.
Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the
brakes on a steep downhill slope.

{

Warning

Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. This can cause
overheating of the brakes and
loss of steering. Always have the
engine running and the vehicle
in gear.

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Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the
center line.

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Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your lane
(e.g., stalled car, accident).

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Pay attention to special road
signs (e.g., falling rocks area,
winding roads, long grades,
passing or no-passing zones)
and take appropriate action.

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice

Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or
grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.

For Slippery Road Driving:

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Accelerate gently. Accelerating
too quickly causes the wheels to
spin and makes the surface
under the tires slick.

.

Turn on Traction Control. See

Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control

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.

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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)

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Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise

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