Buick Cascada Warning Lights: What They Mean
14 warning and indicator lights from the 2019 Buick Cascada owner's manual, with what to do and the manual page for each.
Amber: check soon
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
- Green when LDW is on and ready; flashing amber means a lane marking was crossed without a turn signal. PDF page 109
Other warnings and indicators
- Airbag Readiness Light
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Electrical problem in the airbag system; airbags might not inflate in a crash or could inflate without one.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 104 - Charging System Light
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Possible problem with the electrical charging system; driving with it on could drain the battery.
What to do: Have it checked by your dealer; if driving a short distance, turn off all accessories. PDF page 105 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
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Emission control system malfunction detected while engine runs; vehicle may need service.
What to do: Seek service promptly to prevent damage; continued driving can reduce emission control, fuel economy and smoothness. PDF page 105 - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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If it stays on while driving, the antilock brakes have a problem; normal brakes still work unless the brake warning light is also on.
What to do: Stop, turn ignition off, restart to reset; if light stays on above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer. PDF page 108 - Service Electric Parking Brake Light
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Staying on means a problem with the Electric Parking Brake or another system reducing parking brake performance.
What to do: Vehicle can still be driven but should go to a dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 108 - Electric Parking Brake Light
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Comes on when the brake is applied; continued flashing after release or while driving means an Electric Parking Brake problem.
What to do: If it does not come on or keeps flashing, see your dealer. PDF page 108 - Power Steering Warning Light
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If it stays on or comes on while driving, the power steering system may not be working.
What to do: See your dealer for service. PDF page 109 - Engine Oil Pressure Light
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If it stays on, oil is not flowing through the engine properly; the vehicle may be low on oil or have another problem.
What to do: Check the oil level soon, add oil if needed, and see your dealer. PDF page 111 - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
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One or more tires are significantly under-inflated; flashing then staying on indicates a TPMS malfunction.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible and inflate tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label. PDF page 222 - Low Fuel Warning Light
- Vehicle is low on fuel; a chime sounds. It turns off when fuel is added. PDF page 111
- Security Light
- If it stays on and the engine will not start, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. PDF page 111
- Operate Pedal Light
- The brake pedal needs to be applied to release the Electric Parking Brake. PDF page 108
Green: system on
- Vehicle Ahead Indicator
- Shows when a vehicle is detected ahead. PDF page 109
Summarized in our own words from the 2019 Buick Cascada owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.
Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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